By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Nevada has officially declared Juneteenth a state holiday, joining a growing list of states commemorating the last enslaved individuals in the United […]
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YOU CAN LIVE AGAIN EXPO AND AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT COMES TO GILLEY’S DALLAS IN MAY
The resounding messages of hope and healing are the central theme to the You Can Live Again Expo taking place Saturday, May 20th at Gilley’s Dallas located at 1135 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215. […]
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HUD Announces $5.5 Million Award for HBCUs to Conduct Housing and Community Development Research
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Originally appeared in NNPA “HBCUs create economic opportunity both for their students and throughout the communities they serve,” said HUD Secretary […]
Texas Nonprofit for Unhoused Veterans Encourages Others On How To Help Through Example
On Monday, January 30 in Dallas, Tris Pharma will illustrate how local companies and individuals can support CampV and BFL. As a focus for the company’s Annual Day of Service […]
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Invites You to Reminisce on the “Games” of Life through Dance
The modern dance classic Games by Donald McKayle takes us back to our childhood nostalgia, experiencing joy and terror. With a tribute by Matthew Rushing, Associate Artistic Director of the […]
Redbird Composite CAP Squadron Open House
After having its cadet ranks devastated during the COVID pandemic, the Redbird Composite Civil Air Patrol Squadron undertakes a rebuilding phase. In that honor, the squadron are holding an open […]
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Joe Biden tours El Paso for first border visit of his presidency
By Uriel J. García And Sneha Dey Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune He was greeted by Gov. Greg Abbott upon arrival at the El Paso airport. Abbott has been […]
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She Reps: LIRA
What is LIRA? Leadership, Integrity, Respect and Accountability [L.I.R.A], was started by my sister and I wanting to create a way to give back to the Dallas Community. We have […]
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Advocates Urge Educators to Heed Children’s Cry for Help by Changing School Culture
By Shirley L. Smith Originally appeared in Word in Black Advocates say we can better support students by making grief training and counseling available in all American schools. The COVID-19 […]
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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, […]