Mountain View
North Dallas Gazette
Systemic racism by way of municipal bond, who profits, who loses
“Systemic racism is a machine that runs whether we pull the levers or not…”. When one speaks of systemic racism it is nearly impossible to fully understand its scope and complexities without first understanding its sheer magnitude and guises. Municipal bonds, for instance, are more than just a means of funding school improvement and street repairs. There are levels to the bond system that reach as high as the federal government and financial institutions and as low as a small city or college. Though, no matter how high or low the bond package may go, in the end we all—Black and white, rich and poor—will be covering the check. It doesn’t matter if we voted for it or not. It doesn’t matter if we directly benefit from the bond or not.
Juneteenth events slated for annual celebration at William Blair Jr. Park
Juneteenth has now become a nationally-recognized date on the American calendar, but it has been a big tradition here in DFW for quite a bit longer. One of the premiere events in the South Dallas Community has become the Freedom Celebration March and ensuing Juneteenth Festival at William Blair Jr. Park (formerly Rochester Park).
Examining Brown vs. Board of Education, 70 years later
• The Brown vs. Board of Education decision in 1954 altered the social landscape in America, challenging segregation and promoting equality. • Despite progress, current setbacks include extremist rhetoric, restrictive voter legislation, and efforts to prohibit accurate history in school curricula. The Brown vs. Board of Education decision handed down...
Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre survivors’ lawsuit
The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a case filed by the last two remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on Wednesday, June 12, casting doubt on racial equality campaigners’ aspirations for justice and reparations for one of the most heinous acts of racial violence in American history. The...
Stop asking Black student athletes to fix America’s DEI mess
John Celestand is the program director of the Knight x LMA BloomLab, a $3.2 million initiative that supports the advancement and sustainability of local Black-owned news publications. He is a former freelance sports broadcaster and writer who covered the NBA and college basketball for multiple networks such as ESPN Regional Television, SNY, and Comcast Sportsnet Philadelphia. John was a member of the 2000 Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championship Team, playing alongside the late great Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. He currently resides in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife and son. Credit: Courtesy photo.
Rev. James Lawson, Jr.
Rev. James Lawson Jr., a foundational figure in the Civil Rights Movement and an original Freedom Rider, passed away at 95, his family announced on Monday. Lawson, who dedicated his life to advocating nonviolent protest, died on Sunday in Los Angeles following a short illness. Lawson’s commitment to nonviolence and...
National Archives to display Emancipation Proclamation and ‘Juneteenth’ General Order No. 3, June 18–20
The original Emancipation Proclamation will be on display, along with General Order No. 3, at the National Archives in Washington, DC, from June 18 to 20, 2024. Special extended exhibit hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Timed ticket entry is available but not required. Reserve a ticket at recreation.gov.
NDG Book Review: ‘Negotiating While Black is a good deal to study
And that’s the final answer. Nobody’s budging on it, nobody will hear any argument, it’s done, the answer is just plain “no.” Or is it – because isn’t there some wiggle room in nearly any controversy, a toenail’s worth of space to find a middle ground? Read “Negotiating While Black” by Damali Peterman, and you could find maybe between the N and the O.
Film Review: ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ will please the loyal fans
(**1/2) They’re older. Wiser? Well older. Boyz II middle-aged men. They still got it? And if they do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you?. Bad Boys (1995) and Bad Boys II (2003), starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith as rambunctious Miami cops Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowery, were directed by the flashy director Michael Bay. Bad Boys for Life (2020) had new life breathed into it when the young, edgy Belgian/Arab team of directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (Black, Rebel and Gangsta) took command. These filmmakers, Lawrence and Smith have gone back to the same well one more time for this latest venture. Anything left?
Women of color, a potentially strong voice in the Fall elections
Women of color make up one of the fastest-growing communities of voters in the U.S. today. This rapidly expanding voting block, which includes Latinx, African American and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) women, has the potential to weigh heavily in the November election. Yet according to Salinda Lake, President of...
Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses opens at NorthPark Center June 14
The 29th annual Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses will take place June 14 to 30 at NorthPark Center. This beloved event, sponsored by Crest Cadillac, features extraordinary children’s playhouses designed, built and donated by generous architects, builders, organizations, corporations and individuals. The playhouses are available to win by raffle, with proceeds allowing Dallas CASA to provide more volunteer advocates to help children experience safe childhoods and grow into resourceful, healthy adults.
South Dallas Club closes year awarding $60,000 in scholarships
A record-breaking $60,000 in scholarships is what the historic South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. launched a campaign last fall to raise by the close of the 2023-2024 fiscal Club year. With the completion of this outstanding accomplishment, a total of twelve high school graduates are scheduled...
Prepping for graduations and a busy summer season
Dallas ISD graduation season is here! Congratulations to not only the graduates, but also to their families, teachers, mentors, and community members who taught them, encouraged them and guided them along the way. The years of hard work and dedication have paid off and we are excited to celebrate this...
Biden campaign faces urgent challenge to reconnect with Black voters
As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris ramp up their 2024 re-election campaign, concerns are mounting among prominent Black Democrats and operatives regarding the administration’s communication efforts with Black voters. Despite significant policy achievements, there’s a growing sentiment that the campaign hasn’t effectively conveyed these accomplishments to the Black community.
U.S. drug-related infant deaths more than doubled from 2018 to 2022
(Newswise) — A new study by Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine has uncovered a disturbing trend in drug-related infant deaths in the United States from 2018 to 2022. Infant deaths are those that occur between the time a child is born and age 1. Drug-involved deaths...
The death of America as we know it
By now most Americans, but not all, have either heard of Project 2025 or seen some reference to it. But too many still don’t know how this radical blueprint will change life in this country as we know it. The sad truth of the matter is the plan is hidden in plain view where we all can see it, but few are paying attention, other than those who have planned the changes.
Jeanelle Hope, PhD.
Prairie View A&M University Director and Associate Professor of African American Studies Dr. Jeanelle Hope recently garnered significant recognition for her innovative work in African American Studies and interdisciplinary research. Dr. Hope has been awarded grants from both the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Council of Learned...
Municipal bonds are taxation without remuneration
With the May 4, 2024, election, municipal bonds were the main ticket items. Texas municipalities from Anna to Westworth Village passed bond proposals to fund projects that would make for better, beautiful, and safer cities. It is all about infrastructure, the meat and bones of a city. Bond advocates would have you know that a city cannot and does not exist without infrastructure. It makes for the difference in being a vibrant city and desolate prairie. Municipal bonds are the source of financing for the projects that improve and grow a city.
NDG Book Review: ‘The Black Girl Survives in This One’ is not just for teens
Don’t go into that room. Don’t start downstairs, there’s something down there you don’t want to meet. Don’t open that door. No, NO, don’t look inside the cabinet. You’ll scream and you’ll be sorry. Don’t go into the woods alone and don’t ever go into the tool shed – although, in the new book, “The Black Girl Survives in This One,” edited by Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J. Fennell, there are times when you don’t have to worry so much.
MLB integrates Negro Leagues stats, elevating long-overlooked stars to Major League status
Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken a historic step to rectify a long-standing oversight by officially incorporating Negro Leagues statistics into its historical record. Starting today, the achievements of approximately 2,300 Negro Leagues players will be recognized alongside those of MLB legends like Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. For decades,...
North Dallas Gazette
2K+
Posts
2M+
Views
The North Dallas Gazette provides information and African American community news and events. The communities served include Dallas, Plano, Irving, Richardson, Garland, Frisco, McKinney and North Dallas. The weekly newspaper published each Thursday spotlights Dallas business news also.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.