Perspectives
What is an American Patriot?
By SUSAN K. SMITH Crazy Faith Ministries Shortly after Donald Trump was elected president, I remember sitting in a country club waiting to have a meeting with a colleague. Close to my table […]
Month: November 2020
Perspectives
Pandemic forces families’Thanksgiving traditions to online platforms
By STACY M. BROWN NNPA Honey-baked ham, collard greens, baked macaroni and cheese, and candied yams. For many, particularly in the Black community, as Thanksgiving approaches, they can almost smell the aroma of […]
Perspectives
Owner finance deals might be your entry point into real estate
By MORRIS ‘MO’ SMITH Beyond The Clippers When looking over ways to get into real estate and start investing, owner finance deals might be the way to go for a new real estate investor. An […]
Perspectives
Words to Live by
By MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN Children’s Defense Fund I recently received a note from my dear and evergreen friend Maria Nhambu with wise counsel that has circulated for many years under titles like The […]
Perspectives
Could America learn a COVID-19 lesson from Rwanda?
By JONATHAN WEAVER Trice Edney Communications A month ago I shared with a member of Greater Mt. Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church, the church I’m privileged to pastor, that I would be leaving […]
Perspectives
Biden’s first 100-day challenge: Transitioning to a more inclusive economy
By CHARLENE CROWELL Center for Responsible Lending The tumultuous 2020 presidential election triggered a record number of participating voters. Never before had so many people cast their preferences. And similarly, together substantiated how […]
Local
City to receive funding for new traffic signals in Southern Dallas and tornado-stricken areas
Special to The Dallas Examiner The North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Regional Transportation Council recently awarded preliminary approval to fund 44 new traffic signals – 22 in the Lancaster Corridor and Hampton […]
Local
Mayor Johnson to deliver virtual State of the city from the Hall of State
Special to The Dallas Examiner Mayor Eric Johnson announced Nov. 18 that he would deliver his annual State of the City address virtually Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Hall of State […]
Health
High-sugar diet can damage the gut, intensifying risk for colitis
Special to The Dallas Examiner Mice fed diets high in sugar developed worse colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, and researchers examining their large intestines found more of the bacteria that can […]
Coronavirus
Five tips for hosting a virtual holiday party
By MATT VILLANO CNN With rising case numbers all over the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has guaranteed that Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas will look different this year. For most of us – […]
Coronavirus
Health experts say gathering in groups over the holidays is a bad idea during the pandemic
CNN For months, health experts have warned that all it takes is one infected person to create an outbreak. Evidence of such coronavirus spreads has already been seen in many parts of the […]
Black History
How Black America shaped the internet
– BOOK REVIEW – By CHARITY CHUKWU The Dallas Examiner The internet has been on the forefront of technology over the last four decades, changing almost all aspects of society on a global […]
Family & Home
Racial equity webinar to feature community panel
Special to The Dallas Examiner Racism and racial bias are alive and well in Dallas ISD and the city overall, according to the five panelists involved in racial equity work in city. The […]
Family & Home
Mother/daughter team launches Homeownership movement for Black families
BlackNews.com Wife and mother Theresa K. were in dire straits when after years of marriage, her husband left her and her children and filed for divorce. That divorce became extremely contentious, causing her to […]
Education
Mark Cuban and the Hamon Charitable Foundation donate $2 million to KIPP Texas-DFW
Special to The Dallas Examiner Mark Cuban, entrepreneur, investor, and media proprietor donated $1 million to help launch a new pre-K program at KIPP Texas-Dallas-Fort Worth – which is part of a national […]
Education
Dual credit brings dual degrees for Dallas ISD students
Special to The Dallas Examiner To meet employer and educational needs, Dallas College and Dallas ISD have worked with the North Texas Community College Consortium and its 20 community college members to develop […]
Education
Young provides spark for Cedar Hill football
Special to The Dallas Examiner CEDAR HILL – Kevin Young Jr. has a special ability to take a five-yard pass and turn it into a 30, 40 or even 50-yard gain. “My vision […]
Business News
Building solutions for Brighter Futures social justice campaign
Special to The Dallas Examiner To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Building Solutions has committed to a year-long campaign to bring awareness to the inequities in school facilities and champion successful learning environments for […]
Coronavirus
Pfizer and BioNTech say final analysis shows coronavirus vaccine is 95% effective with no safety concerns
By MAGGIE FOX and AMANDA SEALY CNN A final analysis of the Phase 3 trial of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine shows it was 95% effective in preventing infections, even in older adults, and caused […]
Local
Mayor Johnson discusses establishing a new Veterans Affairs Commission
Special to The Dallas Examiner Mayor Eric Johnson announced a proposal to create a Veterans Affairs Commission to help address issues facing former service members in the city during the Nov. 11 Dallas […]
Health
USDA’s five tips for a food safe Thanksgiving
Special to The Dallas Examiner WASHINGTON – This week millions of Americans will gather family and friends around the dinner table to give thanks. But for those preparing the meal, it can be […]
Health
‘Magic mushroom ingredient could work as mental health treatment
By Katie Hunt CNN While magic mushrooms are known for their hallucinogenic effects, they may also have a role to play in the treatment of some mental health treatment. Or they might, if […]
Local
Motorists urged to take simple safety precaution
Special to The Dallas Examiner AUSTIN – With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, TxDOT wants to remind motorists of the simplest and easiest precautions to take in protecting […]
Local
Around the State
Special to The Dallas Examiner Small Business Grant Program to give up to $3,000 to eligible small businesses, nonprofits B.U.I.L.D. – an acronym for Broaden Urban Investments to Leverage Dallas – has launched the […]
Education
Preparing students for 21st-century job marketplace
Special to The Dallas Examiner As an industry partner with the Dallas ISD P-TECH initiative since 2016, Accenture Dallas has provided Seagoville High School P-TECH students with real world opportunities such as mentoring, […]
Family & Home
Conference breaks down what elections mean for Texas children
By DIANE XAVIER The Dallas Examiner The recent general elections saw a record number of Texans voting, surpassing the votes in the 2016 race. Over 10 million Texans casted their vote in the […]
Politics
Multiple bills filed with emphasis on expanding health care in Texasd
Multiple bills filed with emphasis on expanding health care in Texas Special to The Dallas Examiner FARMERS BRANCH – This week State Rep. Julie Johnson filed three bills – HB410, HB440 and HB522 – […]
Business News
The Information Diva to present The Leverage Conference
BlackNews.com DETROIT, Michigan – The Information Diva, Deborah Thorne, an award-winning, author, coach, trainer and speaker, will present her second annual The Leverage Conference. This virtual conference for speakers, authors and entrepreneurs will […]
Entertainment
Trial 4 tells another story of police misconduct and systemic injustice
By BRIAN LOWRY CNN Ever since Netflix helped launch the modern true-crime docuseries craze with Making a Murderer five years ago, networks and services have been seeking stories with similar heft. Trial 4 […]
Perspectives
Georgia’s Black voters can make history again
By BEN JEALOUS TriceEdneyWire.com Vice President-elect Kamala Harris made a brilliant choice in opening her remarks at the Democratic presidential ticket’s victory celebration with a quote from civil rights icon and former Georgia […]