BET Celebrates 40 Years With Alumni
By Allana J. BarefieldStaff Writer When Black Entertainment Television (BET) debuted 40 years ago the network ushered in an experience like none other, especially for Black people. That experience was …
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Cocoa Brown Hosts Show to Benefit Cancer Survivors
By Allana J. Barefield Staff Writer Are you ready for a good laugh? Comedian, actress and writer Cocoa Brown touched down in Texas for a good cause. Brown hosted a …
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New Montessori School Coming to Dallas ISD
By Allana J. Barefield Staff Writer A new elementary school is on the horizon for Dallas ISD and educators are strategizing to open the school in the 2021-2022 academic year. …
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Behind Every Door Cares About Poverty
By Allana J. Barefield Staff Writer Everyone has a story and it’s important to take time to listen. A nonprofit organization, Behind Every Door (BED), is doing just that by …
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For Oak Cliff Acknowledges Young Artist
Story by Allana J. Barefield Staff Writer Photos Courtesy of FOC For Oak Cliff, (FOC) a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by school teacher Taylor Toynes, is on a mission …
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Time to Celebrate our Principals
By Allana J. Barefield Staff Writer October is National Principal Appreciation Month and it’s time to give thanks to the individuals who are leading the way. Louisiana native Marlon Brooks has …
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South Dallas Cultural Center’s New Exhibit on the 19th Amendment
By Allana J. Barefield Staff Writer South Dallas Cultural Center is focusing on the importance of voting when it comes to women’s rights, with the exhibit, “The Further We Roll, The …
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Homecoming Celebrations Live On
By Allana J. Barefield Staff Writer Historically Black Colleges and Universities students should be celebrating on their campuses right now but instead they are gathering online for their “family reunions.” HBCU …
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Dallas Children’s Theater Goes Digital
By Allana J. Barefield Staff Writer Social justice has been a nonstop conversation across the country and Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) is keeping the chatter alive with the help of award-winning …
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Martin Encourages Young Voters to Head to the Polls
Story and Photo By Allana J. Barefield Staff Writer Dallas County Elections Department (DCED) officials announced that the lowest number of voters was from the ages of 18 to 24 on …
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