Presented by the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, the 37th Annual Quest for Success Luncheon will take place on May 10th at On The Levee, as a time to celebrate, honor and spotlight local entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders making a significant impact for the city.
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Texas’ Education System: How It Keeps You In The Dark
The education system can, at times, leave details out of the story of America’s history. Exactly how much work has been done to omit information and how do fix the whitewashing of history today? The United Daughters Of the Confederacy were founded in 1894 by the children of those who served and gave their support, […]
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Roland Parish Student Athlete of the Week: Maiya Carrington
By Oowee Sports Nation Team: Yetis Position: Forward Team #: 6 School: Bluebonnet Elementary School (Flower Mound) Age: 11 Grade: Fifth In sports, a rebuilding year is described as a time when a team or player undergoes changes and works to build back up to where they were. After several replacement coaches, three team names, […]
Posted inEducation, Health, Local, Minority Health Month Special Edition, Special Edition, The Edit
Lincoln High School Student Film “That’s Awesome” Wins Award
A student at Lincoln High School in Dallas snagged an award for a thoughtful short film exploring the intersection of peer pressure, masculinity, and consent as a part of the 7th annual NTARUPT Student Film Festival. He was among three Dallas ISD students who won awards for their contributions to the festival.
Posted inCommunity, Features, Health, Local, Minority Health Month Special Edition, Special Edition, This Week
Cheryl “Action” Jackson’s Fight Against Hunger
Under Dr. Jackson’s guidance and persistent effort, Minnie’s has expanded to four locations across three states where thousands of volunteers help serve the hungry families in need. The fifth Minnie’s location is currently in the works, and for Jackson, it is a bit of a homecoming.
Posted inHealth, Homepage, Minority Health Month Special Edition, This Week
Classism, Racism & Black Health
The intersection of classism and racism has created a disparity in Black health. What steps have we made toward healthcare progress and what more can we do to progress how we treat the impoverished Black community? How Racism Impacts Treatment In an article titled Poverty, Racism and the Public Health crisis by the University of […]
Posted inBusiness, Community, Finance, Local, Minority Health Month Special Edition
JP Morgan Chase proves Financial Literacy is a Way of Life
April is Financial Literacy Month and no matter what your financial position is, there’s an opportunity for you to obtain financial freedom using the many resources at JP Morgan Chase bank.
Posted inEducation, Events, Homepage, Local, Sports, The Edit
Tackle Tomorrow Foundation Champions Literacy
Tackle Tomorrow provides reading coaches that bring many years of experience in public education and specialized expertise in reading instruction. Each school’s reading coach facilitates and implements program goals and objectives in close collaboration with the teaching staff.
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Talley Dunn Gallery presents new solo exhibit by Vicki Meek
The Talley Dunn Gallery just presented a solo exhibition of renowned and nationally recognized artist Vicki Meek. The artist’s inaugural exhibition at the gallery, At What Point Do We Disappear? Black Women’s Obsession with White Femininity, will be on view April 23rd – July 2nd. Talley Dunn Gallery launched this exhibit with an open house and […]
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Questlove’s Hip Hop Brunch: It’s the Recap
A Journey Through Hip-Hop History.