Roland Parrish, a legendary Black entrepreneur and philanthropist, was awarded an honorary degree from UNT Dallas and announced a $50,000 endowed scholarship gift, in recognition of his contributions to business, education, and community advancement.
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‘Cop City’ is Coming to UNT Dallas Campus, the May 4 Election Will Determine if You’re Paying For It
City bond meetings have been widely criticized as chaotic and mismanaged. The most controversial proposition of the bond vote, Proposition F, suggests using $50 million in public city funds to construct a new police training compound on University of North Texas at Dallas campus. Amidst rising social unrest, human rights advocates are concerned that a ‘Cop City’ in Dallas could bring on a new age of political repression through over-policing.
