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Tips for teachers as they prepare for the 2024-25 school year
(Newswise) — Teacher mindfulness doesn’t begin on the first day of classes in the late summer or early fall. It is an invaluable skill that can be practiced and perfected all throughout the year, especially when teachers are on summer break. Her work particularly focuses on how teachers’...
Leak cover-up exposes mainstream media’s’ cozy relationship with Trump campaign
In a revealing and disturbing revelation, it appears that the mainstream media—once seen as the last line of defense against political corruption—may be bending to the will of Donald Trump. Multiple prominent news outlets, including Politico, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, have reportedly been handed confidential material from within the Trump campaign, including a detailed vetting report on JD Vance, Trump’s vice-presidential pick.
Calling on JD Vance to immediately apologize for un-American comments made towards Black farmers
Concerns continue to mount regarding recent racist and un-American comments made by Republican Vice President (VP) Candidate Senator JD Vance (R-OH) on CBS “Face the Nation” following the payout of $2.2 Billion Discrimination Financial Assistance Program – as part of the larger bill “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” – to provide financial assistance to any farmer who had been discriminated against in a farm lending program at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The Black press, the Black vote and media dollars
This November, in addition to the Presidential election, there are thousands of political campaigns in motion. Those running for office will vary from local school boards and city council races to county, state and national offices such as Congressional seats and the U.S. Senate. This is a time when the...
HEAL Collaborative hosts free lung cancer program in West Dallas on Sept. 7
HEAL Collaborative-a non-profit faith-based organization dedicated to the well-being of communities of color. Lung cancer disproportionately affects communities of color. Though smoking is commonly linked to cigarettes, it’s linked to all forms of smoking (vape, hookah, e-cigs). HEAL’s free educational program is a conversation and presentation from medical experts on nicotine addiction, lung cancer, and lung cancer survivors or caregivers.
The changing role of the national conventions and morphing party platforms
The national conventions are happening in the midst of a roller coaster of an election season, the Republican Convention in the shadow of a violent act and Monday’s Democratic Convention following turmoil in the party and a redrawn ticket. While platforms have changed in recent years, at the conventions,...
NDG Book Review: ‘Kid Olympians: Summer’ is a fun one for parents and future athletes too
You can kick a ball harder than any kid you know. You just haul your leg back, point your toe, and let go! You’re also good at smashing a ball, swimming, running, jumping, it’s all fun. Like you, lots of kids love sports, including the Olympics. And guess what? As in the book “Kid Olympians: Summer” by Robin Stevenson, illustrated by Allison Steinfeld, those Olympians were once kids, too.
Federal appeals court blocks SAVE program’s student loan forgiveness
Higher education is believed by many to be a bridge to a financially secure future. But for the more than 43 million Americans who together owe $1.6 trillion in student debt, that bridge gets longer and harder to cross when federal courts continue to block programs designed to relieve borrowers of the rising costs of loan repayment.
Marvin Sapp releases new album, ‘Then & Now’ on Aug. 30
New Single – ‘He Was There’ – Going to Radio Aug. 12. Gospel music luminary Marvin Sapp is set to release his 16th album, Then & Now, on August 30th. It will be the second album released on Elev8 Media & Entertainment, his independent label. Recorded...
Allred leads bipartisan push to counter PRC investment in Africa, releases mid-year report online
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Colin Allred (TX-32) and Young Kim (CA-40), members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the Stopping PRC Environmental Exploitation and Degradation Act (SPEED) Act to combat the negative environmental, ecological, and public health effects of investments linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Africa.
Bloomberg Philanthropies announces $600 million gift to Historically Black Medical Schools
In a monumental move to address the underrepresentation of Black physicians in the United States, Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a $600 million donation to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools. Officials said the donation is part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative, which aims to advance racial wealth equity and address systemic underinvestment in Black institutions and communities.
ACLU launches major voter education campaign on abortion rights
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), in collaboration with the ACLU Voter Education Fund and ACLU of Wisconsin, has announced a new seven-figure voter education campaign. The initiative aims to inform voters about candidates’ positions on abortion rights in the upcoming 2024 U.S. Senate race and state legislative races across Wisconsin.
Mental health problems often go undetected in youth who die by suicide
(Newswise) — Three out of five youth who died by suicide in the U.S. did not have a prior mental health diagnosis, signaling missed opportunities to identify children and adolescents for suicide prevention strategies, including therapy or medications to treat depression. This finding comes from an analysis of over...
Kamala definitely earned it (DEI)
(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Vice President Kamala Harris has a political career that is classic textbook. She leveraged her legal training at the University of California into a position in the District Attorney’s office. Then she ran for San Francisco District Attorney, beating the incumbent in a runoff election. She came out on top of a crowded Democratic primary for California Attorney General, and narrowly defeated her Republican opponent for the office in 2010.
Duane Thomas
Longtime Dallas Cowboys fans will be quite familiar with Duane Thomas, who passed away on Sunday in Sedona, Arizona. No cause of death was announced as of press time, Thomas was 77 years old. While he wore the number 33, he was a hometown hero, having been born and raised...
The threat to our elections from a growing dominance of artificial intelligence
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology has evolved, it has become so easy to use that what formerly required a studio and production team now costs very little and can be achieved in a few simple clicks. Improved access to AI and its ability to reach a tremendous number of people, makes it a powerful tool, which in the wrong hands, could overwhelm and confuse the public leading up to the Fall elections.
NDG Book Review: ‘The Outsider Advantage is an inspiring read
Some say that you march to a different drummer. You follow the music you hear in your soul, blazing your own path while the rest of the world can watch. You’re the best companion you know for yourself. You know who you are, and that’s all that matters. And in “The Outsider Advantage” by Ciera Rogers, founder and CEO of Babes, you’ll see what you can do with your you-niqueness.
Historic victory for Black farmers: $2 Billion in relief payments announced
This week marks a monumental victory for Black farmers as they begin receiving payments from the $2.2 billion Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP). After decades of advocacy and struggle, John Boyd, President of the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA), declared the day “a huge win.”. Nearly two years ago,...
Film Review: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ just doesn’t quite carry the weight
(**1/2) In the great pantheon of superhero movies, the original Deadpool (2016) took its rightful place among The Dark Knight, Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Avengers: Endgame… It’s R-rated niche, visual splendor, graphic violence and potty mouth humor distinguished it. The generic Deadpool 2 was a dump. Can Deadpool & Wolverine replicate the first one’s sleazy luster? Certainly, its rampant, filthy, graphic, gross, profane, overwritten dialogue is up to snuff. But curiously the action scenes in this action/comedy/sci-fi movie aren’t as good.
Dallas Amateur Championship highlights the talents of local golfers
The seventh annual Dallas Amateur Championship (DAC), held at Trinity Forest Golf Club July 26-28, 2024, showcased the impressive talents of 117 golfers from the Dallas Fort-Worth Metroplex. Over the course of the three-day championship, there were five Divisions that competed for the title of “Champion”. The event had a great crowd turnout with members of the community coming out to support their local athletes.
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