North Dallas Gazette Newspaper

07/08/2024

Hello NDG subscribers, this week's quote of the week is:

"Several popular movements of everyday people struggling for economic justice have emerged that have the potential to reshape our politics." - William J. Barber, II

This quote comes from the article "The Good News In 2024: Poor people are the new swing vote," which highlights the powerful movements for economic justice led by everyday people. These efforts have the potential to significantly reshape our political landscape.

For more details, check out the full article and other exciting content by visiting our LinkTree in the bio.

07/05/2024

07/04/2024

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07/02/2024

🎉 Giveaway Alert! 🎉

We're excited to announce our special giveaway for tickets to the highly anticipated HBCU Classic at Globe Life Field! Witness the epic showdown between Texas Southern and Prairie View bands, with a special performance by the one and only Gospel Artist Kirk Franklin! 🎺🎶🙌

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🏆 The giveaway runs until July 8th. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event! Get ready to celebrate HBCU culture, music, and community. 🎉🎓🎵

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06/27/2024

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06/25/2024

Click on Link below for NDG's 6.20.2024 Edition:

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06/18/2024

NDG Book Review: Great reading for the Juneteenth season - North Dallas Gazette

By Terri Schlichenmeyer The park shelter has been reserved. You’ve told everyone where to be and what to bring (Grandma’s favorite dessert!) and someone will set up games to occupy the kids. Your whole family celebrates Juneteenth, so maybe it’s time to bring these two great books to your jubi...

06/18/2024

Supreme Court says ‘Yes’ to consumer protection, ‘No’ to payday lenders 7-2 decision upholds CFPB’s funding - North Dallas Gazette

By Charlene Crowell A recent 7-2 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court gave consumers a long-sought victory that ended more than a decade of challenges over the constitutionality of the agency created to be the nation’s financial cop on the beat. The May 16 decision in the case formally known as Consum...

06/17/2024

Puttshack turns up its tech-infused mini golf summer experience with ‘Summer Vibes To The Max’ campaign - North Dallas Gazette

Multi-pronged campaign will feature new RTD Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop Puttshack, the world’s first and only tech-infused mini golf experience, is cranking up summer vibes to the MAX with exclusive limited-time-only deals, all the ‘90s hip-hop feels – and a special summer drink menu bringing...

06/17/2024

Project Unity and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra announce TOGETHER WE SING - North Dallas Gazette

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and Project Unity announce Together We Sing, the annual musical and special event fundraiser benefitting Project Unity’s signature community programs. In its fourth year, this incredible evening will blend gospel and classical music, inspire unity with multi-fai...

06/16/2024

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre survivors’ lawsuit - North Dallas Gazette

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a case filed by the last two remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on Wednesday, June 12, casting doubt on racial equality campaigners’ aspirations for justice and reparations for one of the mos...

06/16/2024

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Stop asking Black student athletes to fix America’s DEI mess - North Dallas Gazette

By John Celestand Word in Black The AFRO John Celestand is the program director of the Knight x LMA BloomLab, a $3.2 million initiative that supports the advancement and sustainability of local Black-owned news publications. He is a former freelance sports broadcaster and writer who covered the NBA....

06/16/2024

Systemic racism by way of municipal bond, who profits, who loses - North Dallas Gazette

by Allen R. Gray “Systemic racism is a machine that runs whether we pull the levers or not…” — Ijeoma Oluo When one speaks of systemic racism it is nearly impossible to fully understand its scope and complexities without first understanding its sheer magnitude and guises. Municipal bonds, fo...

06/16/2024

Juneteenth events slated for annual celebration at William Blair Jr. Park - North Dallas Gazette

Juneteenth has now become a nationally-recognized date on the American calendar, but it has been a big tradition here in DFW for quite a bit longer. One of the premiere events in the South Dallas Community has become the Freedom Celebration March and ensuing Juneteenth Festival at William Blair Jr.....

06/15/2024

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Rev. James Lawson, Jr. - North Dallas Gazette

Rev. James Lawson Jr., a foundational figure in the Civil Rights Movement and an original Freedom Rider, passed away at 95, his family announced on Monday. Lawson, who dedicated his life to advocating nonviolent protest, died on Sunday in Los Angeles following a short illness. Lawson’s commitment ...

06/15/2024

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
National Archives to display Emancipation Proclamation and ‘Juneteenth’ General Order No. 3, June 18–20 - North Dallas Gazette

The original Emancipation Proclamation will be on display, along with General Order No. 3, at the National Archives in Washington, DC, from June 18 to 20, 2024. Special extended exhibit hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Timed ticket entry is available but not required. Reserve a ticket at recreation....

06/15/2024

Examining Brown vs. Board of Education, 70 years later - North Dallas Gazette

By Rev. Norman Franklin The Cincinnati Herald • The Brown vs. Board of Education decision in 1954 altered the social landscape in America, challenging segregation and promoting equality. • Despite progress, current setbacks include extremist rhetoric, restrictive voter legislation, and efforts t...

06/15/2024

Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre survivors’ lawsuit - North Dallas Gazette

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a case filed by the last two remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on Wednesday, June 12, casting doubt on racial equality campaigners’ aspirations for justice and reparations for one of the mos...

06/14/2024

Stop asking Black student athletes to fix America’s DEI mess - North Dallas Gazette

By John Celestand Word in Black The AFRO John Celestand is the program director of the Knight x LMA BloomLab, a $3.2 million initiative that supports the advancement and sustainability of local Black-owned news publications. He is a former freelance sports broadcaster and writer who covered the NBA....

06/14/2024

Rev. James Lawson, Jr. - North Dallas Gazette

Rev. James Lawson Jr., a foundational figure in the Civil Rights Movement and an original Freedom Rider, passed away at 95, his family announced on Monday. Lawson, who dedicated his life to advocating nonviolent protest, died on Sunday in Los Angeles following a short illness. Lawson’s commitment ...

06/13/2024

National Archives to display Emancipation Proclamation and ‘Juneteenth’ General Order No. 3, June 18–20 - North Dallas Gazette

The original Emancipation Proclamation will be on display, along with General Order No. 3, at the National Archives in Washington, DC, from June 18 to 20, 2024. Special extended exhibit hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Timed ticket entry is available but not required. Reserve a ticket at recreation....

06/13/2024

Click on Link below for NDG's 6.13.2024 Edition:

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06/11/2024

NDG Book Review: ‘Negotiating While Black is a good deal to study - North Dallas Gazette

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Absolutely not. And that’s the final answer. Nobody’s budging on it, nobody will hear any argument, it’s done, the answer is just plain “no.” Or is it – because isn’t there some wiggle room in nearly any controversy, a toenail’s worth of space to find a middle...

06/11/2024

Film Review: ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ will please the loyal fans - North Dallas Gazette

By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic (**1/2) They’re older. Wiser? Well older. Boyz II middle-aged men. They still got it? And if they do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you? Bad Boys (1995) and Bad Boys II (2003), starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith as rambunctious Miami cops Marcus Burnett ...

06/10/2024

Women of color, a potentially strong voice in the Fall elections - North Dallas Gazette

By Lori Lee NDG Contributing Writer Women of color make up one of the fastest-growing communities of voters in the U.S. today. This rapidly expanding voting block, which includes Latinx, African American and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) women, has the potential to weigh heavily in the Nove...

06/10/2024

Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses opens at NorthPark Center June 14 - North Dallas Gazette

The 29th annual Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses will take place June 14 to 30 at NorthPark Center. This beloved event, sponsored by Crest Cadillac, features extraordinary children’s playhouses designed, built and donated by generous architects, builders, organizations, corporations and individual...

06/09/2024

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
U.S. drug-related infant deaths more than doubled from 2018 to 2022 - North Dallas Gazette

(Newswise) — A new study by Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine has uncovered a disturbing trend in drug-related infant deaths in the United States from 2018 to 2022. Infant deaths are those that occur between the time a child is born and age 1. Drug-involved deaths are tho...

06/09/2024

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
The death of America as we know it - North Dallas Gazette

By John E. Warren Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint By now most Americans, but not all, have either heard of Project 2025 or seen some reference to it. But too many still don’t know how this radical blueprint will change life in this country as we know it. The sad truth of the matter […]

06/09/2024

South Dallas Club closes year awarding $60,000 in scholarships - North Dallas Gazette

By Gwendolyn H. Daniels A record-breaking $60,000 in scholarships is what the historic South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. launched a campaign last fall to raise by the close of the 2023-2024 fiscal Club year. With the completion of this outstanding accomplishment, a total of...