The Last Word: Corona Confusion and March Madness
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Basketball fans were looking forward to March Madness, those weeks when the best college teams face off against each other. Madness is replete this March, but …
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Metrocare Offers Mental Health Support Line for Area Residents
Metrocare announced the installment of a countywide dedicated phone line for residents who need to speak with a mental health professional due to struggles related to coronavirus (COVID-19). The resource …
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Meals on Wheels Volunteers and Staff Work Under New Coronavirus Guidelines but Make Sure Elderly Get Fed
Story and Photo by Rebecca Aguilar Ruth Williams and her granddaughter, Megan Manning, recently arrived at the Visiting Nurses Association’s kitchen in west Dallas to collect meals they’d deliver to …
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EXCLUSIVE: Just Call Him D-Nice–A Real-time Lesson in Relevance, Leadership and Branding
By Kristin Harper What started off as an Instagram Live “Homeschoolin’ Social Distancing Dance Party” on March 21st has turned into a record-breaking, star-studded #ClubQuarantine online party, hosted by the …
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Paid Sick Leave Necessary
By Senator Royce West According to TX Sen. Royce West, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has highlighted the desperate need for federally mandated paid sick leave in the United States. “As …
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COVID-19 Testing Sites Open in Dallas
By Marva J. SneedStaff Writer There was a line of cars already lined up at two testing sites for the opening at 8:00 am at one location on Saturday and …
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Inclusive Stimulus Package Dominates Agenda for CBC
As the world deals with the coronavirus pandemic, and citizens in several states have been ordered to stay home to stem the spread of COVID-19, U.S. legislators are debating a …
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Dallas Wings Player Returns From Hungary, Self-Quarantines and Prepares for Season
By Dorothy J. GentrySports Editor Megan Gustafson of the Dallas Wings played her first year of overseas basketball in Hungary during the WNBA’s offseason. She was there when the COVID-19 …
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NBA Teams and Players Unite In Support During Coronavirus Outbreak
Locally, Mavs’ Cuban, Doncic and Powell Donate $500,000 to Parkland/UT Southwestern Healthcare Workers By Dorothy J. GentrySports Editor Since the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) shut down its season on March 11th, the …
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Helping our Community During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Message from GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan: Across the world we are facing uncertain times together as the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve. Many are facing social and work isolation, financial …
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