Jerome Bettis, former pro football legend, is advocating for heart health in the Black community through the “Legacy of Heart Health” initiative, sharing his personal story of losing his father to heart disease and encouraging others to take proactive steps in managing high blood pressure and reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Imagine George Floyd Speaking Now:Â America, Are You Listening Yet?
Five years after the death of George Floyd, his legacy lives on through his daughter, his family, the Black community, and America, as we continue to call for justice, accountability, and an end to the systemic racism that led to his death.
Palooza in the Park
Join us for Fair Park’s second annual Palooza in the Park – a family-friendly celebration bringing together organizations, artists, creatives, and small businesses from South Dallas, Pleasant Grove, and Oak Cliff. […]
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Celebrate the season with Grammy winner Samara Joy and her gifted family at their holiday show in Dallas
Two-time Grammy Award winner and jazz vocalist Samara Joy is embodying the reason for the season through her and her family’s musical stylings in her upcoming holiday show, which makes […]
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ABC Reveals New Documentary Uncovering Housing Inequality for Black and Brown Families
Black and Latino families have had their homes appraised for up to $500,000 less than expected, and they believe racial bias played a significant factor. According to an ABC Owned […]
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Conversations About Cancer Screening Should Be Priority This Holiday Season – It Can Save Your Life
By David Ford, Two-time cancer survivor, Senior Government Relations Manager at Southern California Edison, and member of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Board of Directors The holidays are […]
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National Community Reinvestment Coalition Files Complaints Against Appraisers Who Discriminated Against Black Homeowners in Recent Investigation
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Federal housing officials should sanction two appraisal firms in Baltimore over their discriminatory treatment of Black homeowners who participated in a recent […]
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Life After Losing: How Breast Cancer Affects Us All
By Jess Washington It’s near the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October just so happens to be a celebratory month for me and my family. So many birthdays [including […]
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America’s Teens in Crisis: Mental Health Disorders Now Biggest Concern
“The mental health of Black American youth “was in crisis long before COVID-19 devastated the world, but no national public health crisis was called.” By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire […]