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17 pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at UT-Dallas as police break up encampment

By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune “17 pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at UT-Dallas as police break up encampment” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans...

‘It’s about the People in Gaza’: Student Encampment Protest Hits 1-Week Mark

On the fourth day of the protest encampment at George Washington University, at least a dozen D.C.-area families with young kids joined the Sunday afternoon crowd. They came to show support for students demonstrating against Israel’s war on Gaza, wh...

CSU’s 371st Commencement Features AG Raoul as Keynote Speaker, Honors Montes and Rhymefest

Chicago State University will host its 371st commencement ceremony on May 9 at the Emil & Patricia A. Jones Convocation Center. As a beacon of academic excellence and community empowerment, CSU continues to honor distinguished individuals who hav...

Caregivers Honored at Inaugural ‘Dear Me Care Circle’

L-R Dear Me Care Circle founder Wynona Redmond with Leader of Heart Award recipient Bobbie Steele, former Cook County Board President (Photo courtesy of Wyn-Win Communications). The launch of a new group for caregivers was held on April 27 at the Hya...

Black TikToker Claims Restaurant Retaliated Against Her After Poor Review

Photo: GoFundMe A TikTok user claims a Pennslyvania restaurant owner is retaliating against her after she left a poor review, per the Atlanta Black Star. Melissa, known as @kissedbymel on TikTok, said she initially left a poor Google review about G...

Memorial Service Honors the Life and Legacy of James A. Washington, Pioneer in Journalism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE & The family and friends of the late James Washington, former Publisher of the Dallas Weekly, will gather to celebrate his life and enduring legacy in recognition of his significant impact on the journalism industry....

Take Part in Deloitte’s Survey for a Chance at a Giveaway

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‘Black Love Reigns Supreme’ at U of C’s Logan Center, Friday and Saturday

A scene from the theatrical production, “Black Love Reigns Supreme” (All Photos courtesy of Praize Productions, Inc.) “Quote:”& We want the audience to take away from this experience a profound sense of truthfulness and lo...

Bears Promote Tanesha Wade to Executive VP of DEI & Chief Impact Officer

Following a transformative NFL Draft weekend, the Chicago Bears have taken another significant step to fortify their organization. The team has announced the promotion of Tanesha Wade to the role of executive vice president of diversity, equity, and...

‘Minstrel Show Black’: Makeup Brand Slammed Over New Foundation Shade

Photo: Getty Images A makeup company is facing backlash for releasing a “minstrel show black” shade of foundation amid criticism that its initial shade range wasn’t inclusive for people with darker complexions. The backlash against...

This Week In Black History May 1-7. 2024

MAY 1 1866—The two-day Memphis, Tenn., race riots, one of the most savage events immediately following the civil war, begins. When it was over, former Confederate soldiers, angered by the loss of the Civil War and the new status for Blacks, had...

Early Voting and Election for the City of Dallas 2024 Bond Program 

DALLAS – The City of Dallas has called for a bond election to ask Dallas registered voters to consider 10 bond propositions, which make up the $1.25 billion 2024 bond program. Early voting begins Monday, April 22, 2024, and continues through Tu...

President Biden to Deliver Commencement Address at Morehouse College

The Morehouse address marks the second consecutive year Biden will address the graduating class of a prominent historically Black institution, having spoken at Howard University in 2023. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @...

It’s Bigger Than Lee: How Lee Greer is Transforming Lives with Leg Lifts and Love

By Marlissa Collier Picture this. It’s an April spring day. On this day in particular, Dallas seems extra welcoming to the good things, putting its own spin on what spring can bring. Blooming vibrant colors mesh with a perfect 75 degrees and mode...

Supervisor Calvin Jordan Lauds Impressive Outlook For The Fiscally Sound Southland Township

Calvin Jordan, Rich Township Supervisor, was recently joined by the Rich Township Board of Trustees, residents, state officials, local mayors, and other local officials as the Clerk of the Township presented the official fiscal and operational report...