Byline: Ebony Carrington Position(s): Defensive back (cornerback) and kick returner School: James Martin High School (Arlington, Texas) Player #: 34 Grade: Sophomore A triple threat is defined as a person who is adept in three different fields of activity or a football player adept at running, kicking and passing. Arlington’s Martin High School sophomore Zavien […]
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Cynthia Nevels Brings Plant-Based Food Options to South Dallas
By Clarissa Loren Despite several attempts to bring more business to Dallas south of I-30, the area largely remains a food desert. There are only two grocery stores there: Fiesta and Sav-a-lot. And restaurants? Let’s just say the options are bleak. As in other less wealthy areas of Dallas, there are not many healthy options, […]
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Pamela Bailey: Finding Passion by Finding Her Family
Byline: Catrina Satterwhite When we think about our Black ancestors, there is normally a stopping point at our great-grandparents. If you’re lucky enough, you are aware of your great-great-grandparents. Of course, this all depends on factors such as your age and if you had access to those family members. With the history of the slave […]
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Actress Mallian Butler is Back on the Scene with New Films and Joins Mother Mahalia Butler on New Book Venture
Byline: Catrina Satterwhite Back in March, I had the opportunity to sit down with 15-year-old actress Mallian Butler along with her mother, Mahalia Butler as she discussed her new role as Ashley on the hit tv show Black-ish. She played Jack’s girlfriend in episode 714, “The Mother and Child De-Union.” Mallian’s favorite tv show is […]
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Offended by History: The GOP Bans Critical Race Theory
Byline: Blair Krassen Following months of discussion on the topic, a new law banning “critical race theory” in Texas public schools was officially passed on December 2. According to CBS Austin, “Critical race theory is a broad academic movement, focusing on how racism throughout history — dating back to slavery — has shaped American law, […]
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Chase Helps More Than Two Million Customers Avoid Overdraft Service Fees
Byline: Chase Bank Chase has helped more than two million customers save on overdraft service fees through new enhancements to checking accounts that give them more flexibility when they are just a little short on any given day, the bank announced today. Earlier this year, Chase made several new enhancements to checking accounts: Expanding the […]
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Roland Parrish Student Athlete of the Week: Taylor Marie Clarke
Byline: Ebony Carrington Position: Right Side Hitter School: Trinity Christian Academy Team: Frisco Flyers 14 APX Bill Jersey #: 6 Grade: Freshman At a towering 5’10”, 14-year-old Taylor Clarke is at the start of what is expected to be a promising club volleyball season. Clarke, a Trinity Christian Academy freshman playing varsity-level volleyball, is the […]
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Chey James, CEO of iBow Rehab
iBrow Rehab is a destination for all your eyebrow needs. iBrowrehab has mastered the art of high-end brow sculpting and designing services according to client specifications, which makes them preeminent in the beauty industry. They believe the fact that one size doesn’t fit all. They utilize the natural brow line through multiple advanced tactics and […]
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Quit Playin: American Court Injustice – A Long Dirty History!
Byline: Vincent L. Hall, Texas Metro News Being shocked has become a daily ritual ever since Donald Trump announced his presidency. Trump didn’t invent racism; he just created a safe place for public expression. Racial ignorance comes covert, overt, often, and unsolicited. But the quote mentioned above entered into the eternal transcripts of the Ahmaud Arbery trial […]
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Republican bill that limits how race, slavery and history are taught in Texas schools becomes law
The so-called “critical race theory” law prohibits teachers from discussing “a widely debated and currently controversial issue of public policy or social affairs.” Byline: Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune A more restrictive law designed to keep “critical race theory” out of Texas public schools became law on Thursday. Under the new law, a “teacher may […]
