Klay Thompson, a veteran NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks, has embraced the world beyond basketball by exploring new cultures, cuisines, and experiences, while also giving back through charitable initiatives.
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Preserved by Purpose – Boaz Ain’t Broke
The biblical story of Ruth and Boaz is a reminder that the person we are looking for in love should be whole emotionally, spiritually, financially, and physically, and not broken.
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Texas Universities Review Courses After Viral Video Sparks Controversy
Texas A&M University and other Texas universities have been reviewing their courses and syllabi to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, following a viral video of a student confronting a professor over a discussion of gender identity in a children’s literature class.
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Teachers Break From Tradition, Empower Students to Question Constitution
The Zinn Education Project’s Teach Truth on Constitution Day campaign encourages students to critically examine the Constitution, its origins, and its omissions, and to consider how rights have been won through struggle, empowering them to become active participants in democracy.
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IBest Wines: A Bold New Flavor in Dallas’ Wine Scene
IBest Wines, a Black-owned South African wine brand, was introduced to Dallas with two blends, a bold red and a crisp white, both of which earned high praise for their flavor and versatility.
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Unsung No More: Black Irish Politician Among “Sheroes” Honorees
Yemi Adenuga, the first Black person to hold elected office in Ireland, is being honored at the 10th Annual Unsung Sheroes Gala for her work in helping the disenfranchised and bridging divides in her community.
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The Fight Against Jim Crow 2.0: Protecting Black History and Education
The Trump administration is attempting to erase Black history and replace it with a sanitized version, leading to a two-tier education system and the degradation of artifacts of Black culture, in a move reminiscent of the Jim Crow era.
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Shutdown Impacts: Travel Delays, SNAP Funding at Risk, Parks Remain Open
The federal government has shut down after Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding, resulting in thousands of federal workers being furloughed and potentially fired, with a disproportionate number of Black Americans likely to be affected.
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End of Year Tips to Purchase Your Dream Vehicle
With the holiday season approaching, it is important to set a budget, look for deals, test drive the vehicle, determine whether to finance or lease, and research electric vehicles before making a purchase.
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Building Trust Through Primary Care: Dr. Nathan Luke at Prism Health North Texas
Dr. Nathan Luke is a family medicine physician at Prism Health North Texas, who emphasizes the importance of building long-term relationships with patients and providing whole-person care, while also helping to break down barriers to consistent medical care for South Dallas families.
