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Quinn Minute – Finding a career

by Rix Quinn      I’m jealous of people who find their life’s work early. For some, the discovery starts in elementary school.      Ray was a...

Laila Edwards Makes Olympic History with Breakthrough Goal for Team USA

LA FOCUS NEWSPAPER — Laila Edwards made history in Milan, Italy, becoming the first Black woman to score an Olympic goal for Team USA after sealing a dominant group-stage win over Canada with the final shot in a four-goal surge, a milestone that helped propel the Americans into the medal round as tournament leaders.

From Carter Cowboy to clothing entrepreneur, alum credits his roots

By Molly Schrader on February 16, 2026 AlumNow, Headlines Before Bambata Tyehimba was designing jackets, shorts, and custom apparel seen across Dallas, he was a student-athlete walking the halls...

March On PAC Endorses Jasmine Crockett for U.S. Senate, Announces Texas Slate as Frontline Fight for Democracy

investment in the Senate race and U.S. House districts underscores Texas as a frontline battleground where visible fighters can mobilize voters and expand Democratic...

Former Prince Andrew arrested following Epstein files revelations

LONDON — Police arrested the former Prince Andrew on Thursday — his 66th birthday — after weeks of revelations over his friendship and dealings with convicted...

Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press An exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington must be restored at his former home in Philadelphia after President...

Congressional Black Caucus chair says Trump’s post on the Obamas shows a ‘bigoted and racist regime’

By BILL BARROW and RIVER ZHANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Ever since a racist video was posted on President Donald Trump's social media account,...

OP-ED: Economic Empowerment Has Always Been a Part of Black History

NNPA NEWSWIRE — At OIC of America, along with our affiliates across the country, we’re working to dismantle the negative assumptions around vocational careers...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Sends Letter to DHS, ICE Opposing Massive Detention Facility in Hutchins 

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons opposing...

Celebrating women and girls in science

By Jirah Fleming on February 11, 2026 Inside Dallas ISD Simone Chandler, a science teacher at Young Women’s STEAM Academy at Balch Springs and Dallas ISD graduate, credits...

Nothing Can Stop Our Celebration of Black History this year or ever.

By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. There are some things I remember like they happened yesterday. In fact, I can recall them with great detail....

The Certainty of God’s Judgment of False Teachers II Peter 2:10-22

False teachers will be ultimately judged as sure as God’s judgment of fallen angels, the wicked of the Antediluvian period of Noah’s day, and...

Parkland to offer free tax preparation for qualifying patients and employees

Parkland will host weekly 'Tax Prep Tuesdays’ events Tax season is underway, and Parkland Health is once again partnering with Foundation Communities to offer free...

Quinn Minute – Prehistoric humans

by Rix Quinn      We don’t give prehistoric people enough credit. These remarkable folks learned to walk upright, discovered fire, and invented the wheel. Sadly,...

‘God bless América’: Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show resonated far beyond the US

By MARTÍN SILVA REY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — When Bad Bunny said "God bless America" during the Super Bowl halftime show and then...

Why Should I Vote for You?

My Day By Dr. J. Ester Davis  Esterdavis2000@gmail.com Picture: Judge Sandra Jackson Your vote.  Your voice. What’s on your mind?  Who do you want to win and...