By Maya Pottiger As with the start of every school year, teachers put out requests for help with classroom supplies, through Amazon lists, DonorsChoose projects, and other avenues. Books have […]
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She Reps: Vanna Collins is Offering Organic Essentials
Vanna Collins, a Dallas native, is a mom, Leo, Braid Stylist, Yogi, Philanthropist, and full-on lover of life. Her ultimate mission is to share the correlation of the Mind, Body […]
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All Black Everything: American Airlines Celebrates Bessie Coleman with All-Black Flight Crew
Since the start of the pandemic, it seems companies have insisted on staking their flag in “diversity.” The term has become a buzzword and an insistence on attempting to prove […]
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Colorism, Texturism & Its Impact on Education
While awareness has grown around colorism and texturism, a deeper discussion should be had about their impact on Black kids’ ability to learn while maintaining their culture.
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Talking Painting & Perseverance with Desmond Blair
By Ray Johnson/DW Photojournalist “God does not make mistakes, He puts people here for a reason and He will make a way for them,” World renowned painter Desmond Blair recalls […]
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It Starts with Me Teaches The Importance of Leadership & Love
On Aug. 20, Drs. Bernice King and Kimberly P. Johnson held an event to share their children’s book, It Starts with Me, designed to teach kids the power and transformative nature of love.
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She Reps: Kiyundra Jones
Kiyundra Jones was appointed as President of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce and Oak Cliff Empowered, Inc. as of July 2014 where she serves the membership as its Chief […]
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A Look into the City of Dallas 2023-2024 Budget
A look at the fiscal budget changes you can expect to see in Dallas for 2023-2024, with a description of adjustments to public safety, economic development, equity and more. This budget also sees an increase of nearly $100 million, raising it to $4.51 billion.
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Is Gen Z done with Democrats?
In light of the overturning of Roe V. Wade, and the subsequent backlash it has received from young progressive voters, its worth questioning if Gen Z has decided that they are done with the Democractic party.
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Monkeypox is spreading in Texas. Here’s what you need to know about causes, symptoms and treatment.
By Karen Brooks Harper Health experts in Texas and the U.S. believe that monkeypox infections will continue to rise exponentially. The disease is not deadly and doesn’t usually lead to hospitalization, […]