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Continuously published, having never missed a single issue for over 70 years, DW has emerged as the leading, most trusted voice of the African diaspora in north Texas. www.dallasweekly.com
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21.01.2025 17:55 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
As a 70 year old Black publication, DW has seen the transformation of MLK Day from inception.
While we will always take the time to recognize and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, on this day, we shall always remember to do our part to protect and uphold our communities.
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RedNote, a Chinese social media app, sees a surge in users amid TikTok ban. This has sparked a cultural exchange, with Americans learning Mandarin and Duolingo reporting a 216% increase in new Mandarin learners. #tiktokban #rednote #blackcreators #duolingo
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Explore the connection between light, vision, and #spirituality in this insightful piece. Learn how to develop a #Godly vision for your life, and how to maintain it through prayer, scripture, and obedience.
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It's not too late to join in on #DryJanuary! @wordinblacknews.bsky.social recently published an article to help conquer the month! The article includes tips on navigating sobriety and coping with stress by SBGC! Cheers to a late start, not a missed opportunity.🥂✨ wordinblack.com/2025/01/dry-...
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LA Mayor Karen Bass’s biggest sin seems to be that she had the audacity to be in Ghana as part of an official Biden administration delegation when the Palisades fire erupted. wordinblack.com/2025/01/los-...
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Dwight Powell of the @dallasmavs.bsky.social surpasses Shawn Bradley for 6th all-time in offensive rebounds. Powell discusses his philanthropic efforts with the Dwight Powell Children and Family Support Program with DW.
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Dallas' Bike Plan update meeting sees a $2.5 million spend on a PowerPoint presentation, with a $300 million project cost estimate. The plan, originally from 1975, aims to complete high-scoring projects by 2025. Cyclists share their thoughts on the plan's progress.
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Recent church controversy sparks debate on tradition, shame, and grace. A young woman's public confession of pregnancy outside marriage sparks outrage on social media, raising questions about Black church traditions and gender equality.
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Check out DW’s top stories for the week with Zahiyah Carter.
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Many in LA have fled their homes due to the wildfires that quickly spread across the Pacific Palisades community on Tuesday morning.
For evacuation shelter info, dial 2-1-1
Stay updated via CalAlerts.org
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett marks the 4th anniversary of the Jan 6 Capitol attack, highlighting the ongoing fight for democracy. She criticizes attempts to rewrite history and calls for continued vigilance against authoritarian threats. #iamdw #blackpress
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Join @paulquinncollege.bsky.social on Jan 14th at 5:30 as they welcome Attorney Ben Crump & Equal Justice Now to the Cottrell Student Union Building for a special town hall meeting to discuss and create solutions for Mental Health, Prison Reform and Policing.
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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan's resignation marks the end of an era of seeking environmental justice through regulation. The future of Title XI investigations under a potential Trump-led EPA remains uncertain.
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❗️INCLEMENT WEATHER ADVISORY❗️
An OHS-activated Temporary Weather event occurs when the weather is: Set to be below 36 degrees in wet weather (50% or more precipitation predicted ) or 32 degrees in dry weather, for 3 hours or longer, between 4 pm and 8 am.
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05.01.2025 15:07 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Known for her powerful vocals and large frame, Willie Mae Thornton, affectionately known as Big Momma, was born on December 11, 1926, in Ariton, Alabama. Thorton's music was also highly influential in the development of rock and roll.
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Artist Lawrence Calcagno showed in nine Whitney biennials and was a lover to Beauford Delaney, but his legacy is yet to be fully explored.
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Ukrainian military officials haven’t specifically confirmed the operation, but Andriy Yermak, the head of the presidential administration, said that Russia was “getting what it deserves.”
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"Israel’s push to normalise the mass killing of journalists threatens not just Palestinian media workers. If such behaviour in war zones is normalised, then no journalist, no matter what passport they carry, would be safe."
— #AJOpinion by Daoud Kuttab ⤵️
"There’s something powerful about walking on land where your ancestors fought to survive and knowing that you’re part of that story." wordinblack.com/2024/12/blac...
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Research shows that giving up alcohol, even for a short period of time can support weight loss, better quality of sleep, improved mood and energy levels, and lower blood sugar. wordinblack.com/2025/01/dry-...
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