By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In an exclusive interview with the Black Press of America’s Let It Be Known morning show, Ziggy Marley, the son of reggae […]
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A Look Inside Dallas’s Proposed $1.25 Billion Bond Has The City Wondering, Where is the Money, LaShondra?
These Dallas streets have become notorious. But not for the summer day parties, life-threatening Deep Ellum nights or the random sighting of a front-facing scooter bike “gang” (because can it […]
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3 Organizations Working to Stop the Spread of HIV in the Black Community
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Despite advancements in HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) prevention, Black adults in America suffer at disproportionate rates. As of 2020, Black women […]
Soulful Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Experience (Dallas, TX)
The “Soulful Murder Mystery” is an interactive event where you could possibly be dining with a murderer. Your package will include a theatrical experience, music, poetry, comedy, and some amazing […]
Neo Soul Night Under the Stars @ Family Fest DFW
***LIMITED EARLY BIRD 2FOR1 & 50% OFF TICKETS EXPIRE 48 HOURS AFTER TICKETS GO LIVE*** THINGS TO DO: 1) RESERVE YOUR SPOT.2) BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR, A BLANKET, OR BOTH3) […]
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First Impression Learning Center aims to build community among its students and their parents
By Alex Gonzalez A daycare center in Plano seeks to implement diversity in the classroom – both among its students, and its leaders. Since its opening in 2015, First Impression […]
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Feeding the Freedom to Grow
This nonprofit strives to help community members appreciate the value of volunteering by allowing them to have a hands-on therapeutic and inspiring experience. Their aim is to remind others that when you plant a seed… a plant will grow when given the time, consistency, and care. A concept in which their organization was founded on from taking their idea (a seed) and now harvesting what they’ve produced in the last decade through consistency and care.
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City of Dallas reopens Juanita J. Craft House as civil rights museum
By Raven Jordan The Juanita J. Craft House, a South Dallas historical landmark, was reopened as a Civil Rights Museum on Saturday, May 20. Juanita J. Craft was an activist, […]
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What’s next for GAF: West Dallas 1 picks up where public meetings left off
By Sona Chaudhary, Dallas Free Press West Dallas shingle manufacturer GAF has been operating in West Dallas since 1946, but the company has been facing increasing pressure from residents concerned […]
2 Inspire Peace and The Art Inspired Healing Collective Hosts the 2nd Annual Art Inspired Healing Festival at Dallas Fair Park Grounds
On Saturday, May 6, 2023 2 Inspire Peace INC and The Art Inspired Healing Collective will host the 2nd Annual Art Inspired Healing Festival: A Celebration of Healing from 10 […]