On the Scene in Dallas
Month: December 2019
Education
Project launches to create high school curriculum for youth gun violence prevention leadership
BlackNews.com CHICAGO, IL – A team of nearly 20 professionals and youth leaders in gun violence prevention, public health, education, and the arts from across the U.S. and Canada convened to help development […]
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Impeaching a United States president
By EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON U.S. House of Representatives Until now, there have only been three instances in the history of our great nation when members of the House of Representatives have had to […]
Perspectives
On the erosion of respect for the Constitution
By SUSAN K. SMITH Crazy Faith Ministries Even though I have seldom agreed with the policies of Republicans, nor have I agreed with the stances taken by White, Conservative Evangelical Christians, I have […]
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Trump takes food from vulnerable Americans while cutting taxes for the rich, enriching himself at taxpayer expense
By MAXINE WATERS U.S. House of Representatives WASHINGTON – Trump’s latest rule callously slashes $5.5 billion from the Food Stamp program and imposes onerous work requirements on low-income Americans, many of whom live […]
Perspectives
Great civil rights lawyer, friend John W. Walker
Great civil rights lawyer, friend John W. Walker By MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN Children’s Defense Fund “We must all learn to live together as brothers in this world or we will all die together as […]
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Record $191M settlement against University of Phoenix
Secretary DeVos offers partial forgiveness for defrauded borrowers By CHARLENE CROWELL Center for Responsible Lending The University of Phoenix, one of the nation’s largest for-profit colleges will pay a record $191 million settlement […]
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UT Southwestern expands services to RedBird
Special to The Dallas Examiner UT Southwestern and Reimagine RedBird have signed an agreement for UT Southwestern to establish a new medical center, expanding healthcare services, and providing residents of Dallas’ Southern Sector […]
Health
For some, holidays aren’t all merry and bright – tips to beat the holiday blues”
Special to The Dallas Examiner ‘Tis that most wonderful time of the year – the season of holly, mistletoe and holiday music, shopping for gifts and gathering with friends and family. But not […]
Health
Coping with eating disorders during a food-centric season
(Family Features) – During the holidays, no matter where you turn, you find food, food and more food. From vendor treats filling the office breakroom to celebratory dinners with family and friends, virtually […]