“Sean Combs: The Reckoning” is a new documentary that explores the rise and fall of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, and has sparked conversations about Black culture, misogyny, and sexual abuse in the hip-hop industry.
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Gift Ideas: Empowering and Thought-Provoking Black Books for the Holidays
Black books make the perfect holiday gift, offering readers a range of nonfiction and fiction titles that explore themes of resilience, identity, culture, and community.
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Dallas Steps Into the Netflix Universe at Netflix House Grand Opening
Netflix House Dallas opened with a star-studded VIP party, featuring the cast of Stranger Things, Love is Blind, and more, and offers fans an immersive experience with themed attractions, food, and games.
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NAWBO DFW Shares Business Opportunities for Women Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
The Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO DFW) hosted an event to encourage women entrepreneurs to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring a once-in-a-generation business opportunity to the region.
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Abbott’s Tax-Cut Proposals Aim to Give Voters More Control over Tax Increases
Gov. Greg Abbott has proposed a property tax-cut platform, which would put local governments in a tighter financial bind, and a spending cap on local governments, which could potentially hit fast-growing cities and towns the hardest.
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Polyworking: The New Normal for Millions of Americans
Polyworking is the practice of holding multiple jobs or roles at the same time, which is becoming increasingly common among Americans due to inflation and stagnant wages, with 47% of U.S. workers already polyworking and 60% open to holding multiple full-time jobs.
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Teacher Preparation Programs Failing to Diversify Teaching Force
The National Council on Teacher Quality report reveals that teacher preparation programs in the US are not doing enough to recruit and support diverse cohorts of teachers, resulting in a lack of diversity in the teaching profession and hindering the academic, social, and emotional growth of students.
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Texas to Establish Turning Point USA Chapters in Every High School
Texas has partnered with Turning Point USA to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every high school campus in the state, with Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expecting “meaningful disciplinary action” against any school that stands in the way.
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Crockett Running for Senate, Haynes for Congress: A High-Stakes Political Shift for Dallas
On December 8, 2025, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III of Friendship-West Baptist Church announced their campaigns for the U.S. Senate and the 30th Congressional District, respectively, in a bid to protect Black representation in North Texas.
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Texas Democrats Face Tough Decisions After Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to use the new congressional map in 2026, which will favor Republicans in the midterm elections and has caused Democratic incumbents to face tough decisions about their reelection plans.