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By Allana J. BarefieldStaff Writer When it’s time to go to college, packing can be stressful. The big question is “what items should you...
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Michelle Elaine James Sullivan, affectionately known as "Puddin" and "Princess" graced this world with her radiant presence on March 28, 1965, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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Danette's Urban Oasis is a spa and boutique merged into one. Danette Wicker, your massage therapist and nail tech, provides a one-on-one experience that...
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For Black American communities, health care research hasn’t always been fair. Historically, Black people have been underrepresented in clinical trials, which are studies testing new...
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When you’re on the verge of starting a business, entrepreneurship can feel overwhelming. Even if you have a great product idea, you may not...
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Parents and educators rally at Boston City Hall demanding urgent action to improve the city’s public schools.
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) recent flight ban on Haiti, presented as a safety measure, has been criticized as an ill-conceived policy decision that...
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After the election Nov. 5, we tried to imagine how we came to these results, but it’s still hard. It’s difficult to see Americans...
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Spc. Five (now known as a Sgt. 1st Class) Lawrence Joel, a member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, showed immense courage in the face...
Superb Woman
Carla Ranger was a fierce, firebrand advocate for underserved communities when she was a Dallas Independent School District board trustee for eight years.
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By Valder BeebeColumnist As more of us are under stress during this pandemic I’ve invited trusted health and lifestyle expert, OBGYN, Dr. Jacqueline Walters...
Editorial
By Terry AllenColumnist First of all, thank you for responding to my last column, about controlling our narrative and honoring Congressman John Lewis “Good...
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By Dorothy J. GentrySports Editor Last year when professional athletes, including Liz Cambage, DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love began talking openly about their mental...
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August 9-15 111th National NAACP Convention. Over the course of two weeks, the NAACP Virtual Convention will provide two modules, one tailored to our...
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By Dorothy J. GentrySports Editor Chennedy Carter is living the Dream; literally. The spectacular guard out of Mansfield Timberview and Texas A&M went number...
Lifestyle
By Dr. Linda Amersonhairandscalpessentials.com The decision to become a professional dancer requires dedication and countless hours of practice. The arts draw supporters to experience...
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By Cheryl SmithPublisher I like voting and I’ve been doing it for decades. I usually try to vote early because you just never know...
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By Terry Allen My good friend, Jewel Diamond Taylor says, “Your main thing is to make sure your main thing stays your thing.” So,...
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By Miles Jaye You wake up, say your prayers, and make your bed. You brush your teeth, shower, and get dressed. You Keurig a...
