Parkland Health’s Diabetes CHNA Initiative offers educational classes through the Let’s Talk Diabetes program to provide resources and support to those living with diabetes.
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Posted inMusic
Dondria Brings Heart, Soul, and “Back to Love” Home to Dallas
Dondria, a North Texas-raised R&B singer, performed her Back to Love Tour at Arts Mission Oak Cliff in Dallas, showcasing her evolution as an artist and reaffirming her roots in the city’s creative community.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved By Purposed: Boaz Ain’t Broke- Part 2
Boaz’s actions in the Old Testament book of Ruth show that he was whole emotionally and spiritually, as he recognized and respected God’s presence and power, and encouraged Ruth to trust in God.
Posted inSports
A Hub for Change: Dallas Wings and City of Dallas Unite on New Practice Facility
The Dallas Wings and the City of Dallas broke ground on a state-of-the-art practice facility that will serve as both the permanent training home for the franchise and a new community hub in West Oak Cliff, representing a major step forward for women’s professional sports in Dallas.
Posted inLifestyle
The Autumn Reset: #TheGreatLockIn
The #GreatLockIn trend encourages people to set goals and take small daily actions to reset in four key areas – Physical, Mental, Spiritual, and Financial – to finish the year with clarity, strength, and peace.
Posted inMental Health
5 Ways African Americans Can Tackle Mental Illness
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.
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.