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, […]
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It’s not just COVID-19: Why Texas faces a teacher shortage
By Brian Lopez Over the last two years, Texas’ public education system has been through the wringer, from shifting to online classes and debates about making masks mandatory to the […]
Posted inCommunity, Culture, Education, Events, Juneteenth, Lifestyle, National, This Week
Opal Lee To Be Honored
Dr. Opal Lee, “The Grandmother of Juneteenth” will be recognized by the Church of the Living God (3711 Biglow St., Dallas, TX 75216. Temple #145, Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 3:00 […]
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Tashara Parker Hosted The Bun Ministry 2.0: Officially Crowned
By Lena Foster Black women and men, with an array of differing hairstyles, not only stepped at The Bun Ministry 2.0: Officially Crowned event, but they slayed far past any […]
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Moody Fund For The Arts Marks 5th Year Of Grantmaking
The Moody Fund for the Arts (MFA) today announced it is awarding a record $450,000 in grants to 52 small arts organizations in Dallas! The grants, which range in size from $4,750 […]
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Gloves Off as Politicians Attack Each Other on Guns After Texas School Massacre
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia As adults grapple with talking to their children about the latest school massacre where 19 elementary school students and two […]
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She Reps: Dr. Usamah Rodgers
DeSoto ISD Superintendent Dr. Usamah Rodgers is a long-serving educator. Rodgers’ ascension through the educational ranks began with her work as a teacher before becoming dean of instruction, assistant principal, […]
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ShySpeaks and Company & Big Thought hosted The 2022 Civilized Fest: Juneteenth Edition at Gilley’s Dallas
By Lena Foster The 2022 Civilized Fest: Juneteenth Edition created an informative and expressive environment for the Dallas community to come together and not only celebrate Juneteenth but gather the […]
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She Reps: ShySpeaks
Shy Amos, also known as ShySpeaks, is an American hip hop and spoken word artist. With her soulful voice, thoughtful lyrics and irrepressible confidence Shy is winning fans from San […]
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JUNETEENTH EVENTS
Juneteenth Tennis Exhibition Event will start at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, at Kiest Tennis Center in Dallas. A special feature this year will be our Celeb Doubles Match, […]
