Category : News

Thunderstorms Can Catch You Off Guard, Be Prepared

Thunderstorms are another type of natural disaster that is unfortunately normal for our region of the country this time of year. This is why it is important you don’t let this severe weather pattern catch you off guard. It is essential you understand...

NDG Book Review: ‘The Black Box’ is a thoughtful deep-dive

By Terri Schlichenmeyer These days, everybody’s got a label maker. The color of your skin? Punch out a label. The texture of your hair? Punch out a label. The way you walk, talk, or the things you like? No, you know who you are, no labels necessary....

Film Review: ‘Monkey Man’ is a vengeful tale well told

By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic (***1/2) “Every day, I’ve prayed for a way to protect the weak.” Hanuman, the Monkey God, is an ancient Hindu deity whose mythology includes heroism, strength, intelligence, love and compassion for the less fortunate....

Vernon A. Williams: Voter “indecision” just another form of confessing political cowardice

by Vernon A. Williams The 2024 election process is already exasperating, with months to go before voters go to the polls. Here is some old-fashioned, simple advice for voters serious about the outcome of the next election, “calm down… it’s going to...

Guest Editorial: Life, politics and perception

& It is always said that we create our own reality. This is a commonly held belief among a large number of the world’s population. On the other hand, there are a lot of people who do not believe this because of the trials and tribulations th...

Dallas College highlights community connections during Dallas Arts Month

Dallas College is a major player in the local arts scene as it collaborates with the arts community to celebrate Dallas Arts Month in April. Dallas College School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design is holding a variety of visual and performin...

PVAMU receives new grant to help train students in computing to address social issues affecting rural communities

PRAIRIE VIEW – Prairie View A&M University has received a Responsible Computing Challenge award from the Mozilla Foundation, aimed at developing “curricula that empowers students to think about the social and political context of computing.” Mozi...

Rev. Dr. Freddie Haynes resigns from new presidency of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition

Renowned Pastor Just officially assumed the reins from Rev. Jesse Jackson in February (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Less than a year after the fanfare announcement that he will succeed the Rev. Jesse Jackson as leader of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, th...

Commissioners Court to host ‘Reflections on Health Equity’

Dr. Dayna Bowen Matthew JD, PhD, who is a Dean and Professor of the George Washington University Law School is a leader in public health and civil rights law, focusing on disparities in health, health care and social determinants of health. She is an...

Voting Issues 2024: Word is Bond

By Allen R. Gray The line of demarcation that lies between those who get and those who get not was once defined as by the Trinity River. Now, the line has shifted to anything south of Illinois Avenue thanks to gentrification. The avenue is the politi...

Legal arsenal being forged amid fears of Trump election sabotage

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent In the shadow of a contentious political landscape, President Joe Biden and his close circle have reportedly embarked on a strategic campaign to fortify their defenses against potential electoral s...

Ashanti and Nelly are engaged and expecting a baby

(CNN) —& Congratulations are in order for singer Ashanti and rapper Nelly. The& reunited couple& have gone public with both a pregnancy and their engagement. They shared the news exclusively with Essence magazine,& which posted an...

Tuition and fees will rise at Georgia public universities in fall 2024

BARNESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Students will pay more to attend Georgia’s public universities and colleges in the the 2024-2025 academic year, with officials saying schools face rising costs and must charge more to maintain a quality education. Regents...

Figures and Dobson win nominations for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama voters decided primary runoffs on Tuesday for the state’s newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District, setting up a potentially historic November race that could play a part in the battle for control of the U.S. House of...

Here’s what aid the House bills would provide to Ukraine, Israel

(CNN) — House Republicans released the text of three bills Wednesday that would provide aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region, with the latter intended to help deter Chinese aggression in the area.The three-part package is similar to a...