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NDG Book Review: Three good reads about the Civil War
You’re already familiar with the argument. Chances are, in this contentious climate we live in, you know what it’s like to have a fractured family, or to have to defend your beliefs. So this summer, read about a period in history when war rent the country, pitted brother against brother, righted a very large wrong, and left scars on the land, on people, and on families…
Trinity Park Conservancy and Beck Construction Group To Host a free community job fair at Dallas College – West Campus on June 29
Trinity Park Conservancy / Harold Simmons Park and BECK Construction Group will hold an in-person job fair offering on-site hiring, local job opportunities, and job/career services. The event takes place on June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dallas College West Campus (3330 N. Hampton Rd. in...
Film Review: ‘Thelma’ is one tough (and entertaining) granny to watch
(***) They shouldn’t have messed with this granny. She’s coming for them—and she’s packing heat!. Writer/actor and first-time director Josh Margolin has a wild imagination. One he honed while a member of various improvisational groups. He also has a 103-year-old grandmother he loves dearly. Hence the hilarity and premise of this scorned grandma movie that is a consistently endearing, low-budget indie film. For nearly 98 minutes (editor Margolin), every moment in this action/comedy has a purpose and is so fun to watch your eyes won’t veer from the screen.
Stars from Broadway Dallas’ very own high school musical theatre awards shine bright at 15th annual Jimmy Awards
The 2024 nominees from Broadway Dallas’ Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards, Damson Chola Jr. of Cleburne High School’s “Little Shop of Horrors” and Fabiola Caraballo Quijada of Tyler Legacy High School’s “Something Rotten,” journeyed to New York City to represent Broadway Dallas at the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards®.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability turns over evidence, asking AG to investigate the oil industry
Rep. Jamie Raskin and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, recently requested the Attorney General’s office investigate decades of misinformation by the fossil fuel industry to obfuscate the environmental effects of fossil fuel. The action last month came in the form of a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, which followed the committee’s own three-year investigation and a May Senate Budget hearing on the matter.
As white ‘Deaths of Despair’ made news, Black ones skyrocketed
A little less than a decade ago, it was alarming news that shook the nation. Deaths from suicide, drug overdose, and alcohol-related liver disease were slashing the life expectancy among white Americans. The “deaths of despair” phenomenon centered mostly on non-college-educated whites whose declining socioeconomic conditions, researchers said, led to...
Keisha Saunders-Waldron
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – Keisha Saunders-Waldron has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
How your sleep patterns change can tell you about your health
(Newswise) — Your sleep tracker might give you information about more than just your sleep–specifically, it might give you information about chronic conditions such as diabetes and sleep apnea, and illnesses such as COVID-19. This is one of the findings of a study that analyzed data from 5 million nights of sleep across roughly 33,000 people. Based on the new analyses, the researchers identified five main types of sleep, which they called sleep phenotypes, and which can be further divided into 13 subtypes.
Black Americans are embracing a new era of financial inclusion
(D-Ill. 1st Congressional District) In a country where wealth disparities persist, financial inclusion is still the road that leads to equity. Black Americans have historically faced barriers to wealth generation and investment opportunities. Today, the tide is turning, and technology is paving the road to education, access, and empowerment. A...
U.S. Surgeon General declares gun violence a public health crisis
The U.S. Surgeon General has declared firearm violence a public health crisis, warning of its severe impact on both physical and mental health across the nation. In a landmark advisory issued Tuesday, June 25, Dr. Vivek Murthy emphasized that gun violence poses a “serious threat to the health and well-being of our country.” This is the first time the government’s leading public health body has focused directly on gun violence.
Standout student grabs TWO diplomas as school year comes to an end
Dimarreá Jackson is a 2024 Dallas Independent School District Collegiate graduate. On Sunday, May 19, 2024, she received her high school diploma from Hillcrest High School, and on Friday, May 10, she received an Associate’s Degree of Science from Dallas College. While attending Hillcrest High School, she also...
NDG Book Review: ‘Traveling Without Moving’ is a surprisingly quick read
One step forward, two steps back. That’s how it goes: every time you think you’re getting a little ahead, something – or someone – yanks you back. You see a little light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s a train. It feels like you can’t win, but what’re you gonna do? You can’t quit. As in the new book “Traveling without Moving” by Taiyon J. Coleman, you just have to keep going.
Plano church celebrates 67 years with special service
Ave. F Church of Christ, a congregation in Plano, will be hosting its 67th Homecoming Service on Sunday July 28th. “Join us as we celebrate 67 Years!” said Secretary Shun Anderson, inviting guests to the special service on Sunday July 28th at 10 a.m. The special guest and Senior...
Ebonie Jackson named among the 2024 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and CPA Practice Advisor honor influential leaders shaping the accounting profession. The Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) is proud to announce that Ebonie Jackson, DBDT board member, has been named among the 2024 “Most Powerful Women in Accounting” by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and CPA Practice Advisor. An annual recognition, the award honors 25 influential leaders who have made a positive impact and significant contributions to the accounting profession.
Local middle school rapper releases age-appropriate song on his record label
William Green III, a 13-year-old rapper whose stage name is DubG3, spits lyrics that compel his fans to dance while energizing their souls. But his fans will never have to choose between an explicit and a radio version to listen to his music. DubG3 wants his mom to vibe on every word without blushing.
‘Inside Out 2’ is an ingenious film exploring feelings
(***) We try to control our emotions, and don’t always do a great job. What if they were outsourced to five dingy spirits who were afraid to give up their power? Disney/Pixar puts that notion in play. It’s an amusing premise. One that turns into a delightful screening for...
NNPA annual convention ignites with powerful civil rights exhibit at Baltimore City Hall
In a stirring commencement to its annual convention, officials from the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) were feted during the unveiling of the “Marylanders Cry Freedom, Civil Rights at Home and Abroad” exhibit at Baltimore City Hall. This unveiling of the touching exhibit included remarks by Baltimore Mayor...
Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program joins forces with NTT DATA for Community Service Day at North Texas Food Bank
The Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program (PMSIP) is excited to announce a special Community Service Day sponsored by NTT DATA at the North Texas Food. Bank (NTFB) on Friday, June 14, 2024. Alongside NTT DATA team members, PMSIP interns will volunteer their time to support NTFB’s mission to combat hunger in the community.
Black voters strongly support quality early childhood education
A new poll conducted on behalf of First Five Years Fund by the bipartisan research team of New Bridge Strategies (R) and Hart Research (D) found that, in this election year, voters by overwhelming margins want candidates to have a plan to address child care challenges in the United States. The poll finds that 89% agree; 80% of Republicans, 88% of Independents, and 99% of Democrats feel this way.
Dallas College students use engineering skills to solve real-world problems
(Dallas College) — “This is an engineering professor’s dream come true,” said LaTasha Starr, after one of her teams of students was selected as a Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) finalist. They will join 12 other teams from around the country in presenting their project at an Innovation Boot Camp in Washington, D.C. Starr is a professor for the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at Dallas College.
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