Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has issued a statement marking the four-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, highlighting the revelations of the bipartisan House Select Committee and the ongoing threat posed by Trump and far-right groups.
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2024’s Hottest Topics in Education
2024 saw significant drama in American education, including book bans, restrictions on teaching Black history, and SNAFUs on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, but also inspiring stories of bold leaders fighting for equitable education and dedicated educators making sure their students get the best education possible.
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South Dallas Cultural Center Levels the Playing Field, Opens Doors to Artists with Free Studio Time
The South Dallas Cultural Center is offering free recording studio time to residents, providing young artists with the tools and resources they need to succeed in the music industry and fostering a sense of community and creativity within the neighborhood.
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Breakfast Brothers Announced as Title Sponsor for The In Season Showcase
Snoop Johnson Basketball and The Snoop Johnson Family Foundation have announced Breakfast Brothers, a popular black-owned restaurant, as the title sponsor for the 2024 In Season Showcase, a high school basketball event featuring seventeen boys’ teams from Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas.
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Dr. Harry Robinson: The Visionary Behind the African American Museum of Dallas
Dr. Harry Robinson, the founding president and CEO of the African American Museum of Dallas, has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the rich heritage and contributions of African Americans, transforming the museum into a cornerstone of cultural education and community engagement.
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YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL CATALYST CHRISTMAS
5th Annual Catalyst Christmas aims to support 1,000 families across North Texas by providing food, clothing, and home essentials. If they meet their goal, this event will set a new record! WHAT: The […]
Oak Cliff Cultural Center presents “Write to Me”
The Oak Cliff Cultural Center is honored to present WRITE TO ME a group exhibition curated by artist Carlos Donjuan. An opening reception will be held from 6 – 8 pm on Saturday, December […]
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Bank of America Nonprofit Investments in DFW Area
Each Receives a Multiyear Grant & Comprehensive Leadership Training to Expand Critical Services Locally Dallas/Fort Worth, TX – Celebrating its 20th year, Bank of America’s signature Neighborhood Builders® program continues to be one of […]
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A Cut Above: Non-Profit Threads for Change Empowers Young Entrepreneurs Through ‘Dress for Success’ Workshop
Threads For Change recently hosted a “Dress for Success” workshop in Dallas, featuring speakers and workshops on grooming, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and networking, empowering young entrepreneurs to reach new heights.
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Driving Unlicensed? Here’s a Free Fix
The South Dallas Driving Academy welcomes its newest students in November at the Dallas College Workforce Center. Photo by Brenda Hernandez South Dallas native Norvel Dumas, 27, had been driving without a license for about a decade. He’d racked up hundreds of dollars in tickets and fines. But all of that is in his rearview […]
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