By Jeffrey Ruiz Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Co-reported by Bethany Erickson, D Magazine Patsy Ruth Jackson struggled to hold back tears when she learned she might finally receive the home […]
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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, […]
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Broken hearts lead to Broken Traditions in Uvalde as Mata family Celebrated First Holidays without Tess
By Uriel J. Garcia Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The Matas never celebrated Day of the Dead before; this year they built an altar at the grave of 10-year-old […]
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DJ HoneyLuv brings her music and remixes to Dallas’ Lights All Night
By Raven Jordan The past two years have been booked and busy for DJ HoneyLuv [also known as Taylor Character], who’s performing at the annual Lights All Night festival at […]
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Best of Black Dallas 2022
Best Accounting Firm: Kedra Flowers CPA Kedra A. Flowers has been working in tax services since 1996 and in that time, has built a team that offers expert guidance for […]
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Biden Administration Announces Plans to Drastically Reduce Homelessness Nationwide
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA In major U.S. cities, officials have either ramped up or dialogued about efforts to reduce homelessness, with New York City Mayor Eric […]
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Survivors of Gangs and Gun Violence, These Women Now Help Others Navigate Grief
By Cara Anthony Originally appeared in Kaiser Health News When April Roby-Bell joined the Gangster Disciples in middle school, the street gang treated her like family when she felt abandoned […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Loving the Most
By Shewanda Riley “The one who loves least controls the relationship.” I can’t remember who said this however, this saying has always resonated as one of the most truthful statements […]
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El Paso Extends Emergency Declaration as Surge of Migrants Cross Border Amid Subfreezing Temperatures
By Ramon Bracamontes Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune For the past six months, El Paso has been the epicenter of a migrant influx that does not appear to be letting […]