African Americans are 20% more likely to face mental health challenges than the population at large, and only 30% of African Americans believe mental illness is a legitimate health issue, resulting in a reluctance to seek help and significant implications for the community.
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Posted inEducation
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.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Cost of Compliance: Texas Students Caught in the Fallout of SB 12
Texas’s Senate Bill 12, which bans public K-12 schools from authorizing student clubs based on sexual orientation or gender identity, has created confusion and tension in schools, with teachers and students struggling to navigate the restrictions and find clarity.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Perfected in the Process
Shewanda Riley, a Dallas-based author, reflects on her journey of overcoming perfectionism and finding success in writing, emphasizing the importance of the process of writing rather than just the finished product.
Posted inLocal
Dallas Councilmembers Accuse Colleagues of Violating Texas Open Meetings Act
District 7 Councilmember Adam Bazaldua and District 9 Councilmember Paula Blackmon accused four members of the City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act by convening without public notice or access, while District 3 Councilmember Zarin D. Gracey defended his participation in the disputed meeting.
Posted inSports
Prescott and Pickens Kick Off Grand Opening of New DICK’S House of Sport in Dallas
DICK’S House of Sport on Dallas Parkway opened with a grand celebration featuring appearances from Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver George Pickens, as well as a 3-on-3 youth basketball showcase headlined by Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale.
Posted inJP Morgan Chase
How Dallas home buyers can save on a down payment
Homebuyers can access down payment assistance programs, such as grants, forgivable loans, deferred-payment loans, and low-down payment loans, to help cover the upfront costs of homeownership.
Posted inLocal
Dr. Frederick Haynes III Takes Medical Leave for Surgery and Recovery
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, has announced he will be taking a temporary medical leave of absence for surgery and recovery, with Rev. David Malcolm McGruder overseeing pastoral duties in his absence.
Posted inSports
South Dallas Classic: Unity Game Brings Lincoln and Madison Together
The Annual South Dallas Classic Unity Game is a cultural touchstone that brings generations of students, alumni, families, and fans together to honor the resilience and excellence of Lincoln and Madison High Schools, with the Tigers and Trojans set to battle it out on Saturday, September 13th at Kincaide Stadium.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Falling in Love with Laughter
Shawanda Riley, PhD, a college professor fell in front of her class in a comedic anecdote she recalls fondly. The anecdote provides a real-life example of learning from everyday examples, and teaching the importance of laughter as the best medicine.
