Battle rap is a modern and antique Black American tradition that is a positive creative outlet for the community, and is being carried forward by the Cartel Order and other battle rap communities in Dallas and beyond.
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A MONTH OF CREATIVITY IN GARLAND: IMMERSIVE ART, LIVE MUSIC AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS TAKE OVER THE HEART OF THE CITY
What: The City of Garland is rebranding its annual “Big Art Day” as “Art Made Here,” a dynamic celebration of creativity that will transform Downtown Garland Square into an immersive […]
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Myles Place Foundation’s Inaugural Golf Clinic Empowers Disabled Individuals and Promotes Inclusivity
Myles Place Foundation hosted its first annual Golf Fore Charity clinic at Country View Golf Course in Lancaster to raise awareness for ABLEISM and provide recreational resources that are inclusive for all.
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A recap of the inaugural HBCU signing day in DFW
Here’s a look at some highlights from the inaugural HBCU signing day in DFW! During the event, HBCU alumni shared inspiring stories, six student athletes were recognized and celebrated and […]
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She Reps: Brittney Collins
That’s A Wrap And More was established in January 2019 by Brittney Collins, founder & owner. Living in Euless, Texas; Collins was able to share her gift with all of […]
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Black Bookstores in the DFW
By Candace Sweat Black bookstores have served as sacred spaces for learning, expanding, exploring, and organizing. For this edition, we wanted to shine a spotlight on Black women-owned bookstores in […]
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Fort Worth ISD drops sex ed despite $2.6 million purchase of instruction materials in April
BY JACOB SANCHEZ, FORT WORTH REPORT Originally appeared in Texas Tribune The decision to drop the course followed a Jan. 24 school board meeting that saw dozens of residents and […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Flight 2023
By Shewanda Riley The last couple of weeks have been full of news stories discussing the pleasures and perils of holiday travel. For those who chose to travel by airplane, […]
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She Reps: Shari Hicks
Shari Hicks recently joined JP Morgan Chase as the Executive Director for Community Impact Team where she leads the implementation of local strategies for the firm’s $30 billion commitment to […]
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She Reps: Kitwana Cottonham
Kitwana is a Louisiana native now living in Garland, Tx. After graduating from Southern University-Baton Rouge, La, she began her career with a Fortune 50 insurance company in the DFW […]