The Dallas Mavericks, American Airlines and Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse once again honored military service members through their annual Seats for Heroes night, providing 100 wounded and ill service members with a charter flight, three-course dinner and courtside seats to a Mavericks game.
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Comedian Druski’s Viral Sketch Sparks Debate on Mega Church Culture
Drew Desbordes, better known as Druski, has sparked intense debate with his latest sketch mocking prosperity-style megachurch culture, which has gone viral and drawn tens of millions of views.
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Jason Kidd Brings Elite Youth Baseball to Dallas with JK Select Launch
Jason Kidd has launched JK Select Baseball, a nationwide initiative to provide young athletes with access to elite development, mentorship, and competitive opportunities, inspired by his own experiences playing baseball and watching his son compete.
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Dr. King’s Critique of Capitalism: Still Relevant Today
Martin Luther King Jr.’s economic justice plan, which included full employment, guaranteed income, and access to land and capital, is still relevant today, as economic inequality remains a major issue and debates over universal basic income and affordable housing continue to shape national politics.
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Dallas City Council Approves Cornerstone to Host Verizon Cell Tower in Historic District
The City Council voted to approve a controversial Specific Use Permit allowing a 90-foot Verizon cell tower to be built in the historic South Boulevard Park Row district, despite the objections of local homeowners and the lack of required studies.
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Seen, Supported, and Set Up for Success: How Mentor Connector and Big Tex NexT Fest Are Changing Dallas Students’ Futures
Big Tex NexT Fest provided 454 high school juniors and seniors in North Texas with mentorship, financial literacy, workforce exposure, and real-world preparation, giving them clarity, confidence, and connection to pursue their goals after graduation.
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American Imperialism’s Deadly Impact on Black People Worldwide
American Imperialism is a global phenomenon that has a direct impact on Black people, from the exploitation of resources to the transfer of policing and occupation practices to Black communities within the U.S.
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The Power of Legacy: Black Greek Life Passed Down Through Generations
Generational Black Greek life is a legacy of service, leadership, and identity that is passed down from one generation to the next, creating strong community bonds and a sense of belonging.
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Dallas County Republicans Drop Hand-Counting Ballots, Citing Worker Shortage
Dallas County Republicans have decided against hand-counting ballots in the upcoming March primary, while Democrats in Dallas and Williamson counties will be required to cast ballots at assigned neighborhood polling places instead of countywide voting sites, which could potentially disenfranchise voters.
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Family of Slain Man Demands Arrest of ICE Agent in New Year’s Eve Shooting
An off-duty ICE agent shot and killed a man in Northridge, Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve, sparking outrage from the man’s family and community groups who are demanding answers and accountability.