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It's Official!
Pettis Norman Bridge
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A unanimous decision by Dallas City Council, as more than a dozen speakers, including Mean Joe Greene, Dale Hansen, Dr. Sharon Middlebrooks, Judge Louis Sturns, Willis Johnson, Rene Martinez, Michael Hinojosa, Hon. Dwaine Caraway, Hon. Casey Thomas, Tom Landry Jr., Shirley Ison Newsome, Victor Burke, Brad Sham, Joycelyn Johnson for Sen. Royce West, Tom Dunning, and Mrs. Ivette Norman, extolled the virtues of the scholar-athlete, humanitarian, entrepreneur, philanthropist, activist, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather; as they explained why the ceremonial name changing of the Houston Street Viaduct Bridge was so appropriate.
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A Question Became A Legacy
Sylvia Powers marks 25 Years of helping Black Women confront Breast Cancer
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By Stephanie Ward
Texas Metro News
For Sylvia Powers, the work began with a question she could not ignore: Why were so many Black women being diagnosed with breast cancer and why were so many dying at a higher rate than other races? Twenty-five years later, that question has become a life’s work. Through the Celebrating Life Foundation, Powers has helped connect women with free mammograms, health information, treatment resources and emergency assistance. The organization’s annual Sister to Sister Fitness Festival has grown into a celebration of breast-cancer awareness, survivor hood and community. The 25th Sister to Sister Fitness Festival was held Oct. 3 at the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center.
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BUILDING, SAVING, SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES
Citizens, entrepreneurs, and voters, joined Dr. Frederick D. Haynes at Sankofa Kitchen for a spirited and enlightening conversation about economic empowerment and ultimately generational wealth.
| | Mavs Unveil Renovated Practice Facility Ahead of New Season | | |
By Dorothy J. Gentry
Sports Writer
Photos: Dallas Mavericks; Dorothy J. Gentry
The past few months have been a complete overhaul for the Dallas Mavericks. From new front office personnel - including Team President Masai Ussery and CEO Rick Welts - to new head coach Dusty May, the Mavs are ready for a new season, new chemistry, new upward trajectory and more. And that extends to their buildings. Team officials recently gave media a first look at their renovated practice facility which includes upgrades focused on player development, recovery, nutrition, health and body. Khalia Collier, Mavs’ vice-president and chief of staff for basketball operations, said the upgrades were designed to show current and future players that the organization is committed to investing in their success both now and in the future. “I felt like we were a top-10 facility. The goal is to be a top-five and the future goal is to be number one,” she said.
| | LEAKED AUDIO: Ken Paxton Says “Abbott is Struggling,” Gripes About Texas GOP, Admitting They Will Lose Seats [Rolling Stone] | | | | AUSTIN, TX — Corrupt Ken Paxton’s campaign continues to fall apart as new leaked audio in Rolling Stone catches Paxton trashing the Texas GOP ticket, saying that “Abbott is struggling” while making excuses for his disastrous Senate campaign and admitting Republicans are going to lose seats. Rolling Stone detailed how Paxton made excuses to a room of wealthy D.C. lobbyists that his struggling campaign wasn’t his fault, while griping about the Texas GOP ticket and blaming Dan Patrick for getting rid of straight ticket voting. Paxton predicts that Texas Republicans are “going to probably lose some seats” in the Texas legislature. | | Dallas City Council Authorizes Participation in University Hills Apartments | | | | |
The Dallas City Council has authorized the Dallas Public Facility Corporation (DPFC) to acquire, develop, and own University Hills Apartments, a 420-home, mixed-income multifamily development planned for 1910 E. Wheatland Road within the University Hills community, a multi-phase and master-planned development now underway in southern Dallas. Half of the homes — 210 units — will be income-restricted, serving households earning at or below 60% and 80% of area median income.
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My Truth: Let’s have more conversations
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By Cheryl Smith
Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
Texas State Representative James Talarico invited members of the Divine 9 to discuss the upcoming election. November 3, 2026 is the day of reckoning! Nearly 500, at my last count, members of Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, and Iota Phi Theta fraternities joined with the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, and Sigma Gamma Rho sororities to discuss issues pertinent to Black people in Texas.
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Read More SHOW: October 15 2026, starting at 4p PDT/ 6p CDT/7p EDT, listeners or watchers can chime in live, donate to the cause, and watch it live online at the Black Headline News website, listen via BHN web radio, or watch it live on CTV platforms Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV.
| | NOLAN WELLS - Lest we forget! | | Judge Moore Names People Who Confessed in the Nolan Wells Case Who Need to Be Arrested | | Nolan Wells Case: White House Response Just Exposed More Details - More Witnesses Breaks Silence | | Nolan Wells Case: Friends Caught on McDonald’s Footage? SHOCKING New Evidence | | Can red-hot Morgan State actually win the MEAC? | |
From HBCU Sports Report
HBCU Sports https://hbcusports.com/
A check of the MEAC football standings on the eve of conference play finds an unlikely team at the top. Morgan State, yes, those Bears, are 5-1 — putting together their best start since 2009. What once looked like a promising start has become a compelling story about a program gaining confidence and learning how to win close games that they didn’t a year ago. Morgan State’s latest statement came Saturday, when the Bears rallied to defeat Robert Morris 28-27 during homecoming. It was the Bears’ fourth consecutive win and put them.
| |  | April Ryan on Her New Memoir, Notes on A Blacklash, Her White House Career and Books She's Currently Reading | |
By Bridgette Bartlett Royall
Essence
https://www.essence.com/
April Ryan knows a thing or two about going viral and making an impact. The Baltimore native has been covering the White House since 1997 across multiple U.S. presidential administrations, making her one of the longest-serving Black woman White House correspondents in history. Ryan, a graduate of Morgan State University, has also served as a CNN political analyst from2017–2023, before joining MSNBC as a political contributor. She was named National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Journalist of the Year in 2017.
| | John Legend and Bilt are Paying Rent for Students at Wilberforce, Central State and Morehouse | | |
John Legend rent assistance is headed to three HBCU campuses this fall. The EGOT winner has partnered with Bilt to cover rent for 50 college students across four schools he personally selected. Three of them are HBCUs: Wilberforce University, Morehouse College and Central State University. The fourth is Legend’s alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania. Plus, the timing isn’t random. The move is part of the rollout for Muse, his 11th studio album, which drops October 23. Pharrell Williams co-wrote and produced the project. Before that, Legend headlines Bilt’s October 1 Rent Day, the company’s monthly event for its members.
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“That’s Actually A Lie.”
Trump DOJ Claims Segregation Defeated, Ends 50+ Desegregation Cases
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September 15, 1969
A protest began when Willie Black, a 32-year-old math graduate student and head of Wyoming’s Black Student Alliance, learning of the LDS ban on Black male priests, brought a letter titled “We Must Protest” to university administrators. The letter described the race issues of the Mormon church, including the priesthood restriction and other prohibitions, such as barring all women and men of African ancestry from participation in temple rituals. Black’s letter called for all Wyoming football players and students to protest LDS church policies during the scheduled game with BYU three days later on October 18.
| | | | Bladder Cancer Surgery: Navigating Recovery & Long-Term Care | | |
By Jason Henderson
BlackDoctor
https://blackdoctor.org/
Bladder cancer surgery is a major procedure, so if you find that your recovery process is taking some time, it’s completely normal. Here’s what you can expect after your surgery and how to navigate the road to recovery. Recovering from bladder cancer After surgery, it’s common to have blood in your urine for the first two to three days and light bleeding for up to two weeks. If you’ve undergone transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT), you will have a catheter in your bladder. Your care team may remove it before you are discharged from the hospital, however, you may be required to wear it at home until your first follow-up appointment.
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Thelma Ree McNeely passed away on September 30, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 18, 1935, Thelma Ree McNeely lived a long life that spanned more than nine decades, touching generations through her presence and the memory she leaves behind. Her passing marks the close of a remarkable earthly journey, and she is remembered with deep respect, love, and gratitude by all who knew her.
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Somebody woke up to a void today and is trying to find their way.
Somebody won't be able to make things right because of things they didn't get a chance to say.
Somebody is wishing they could turn back time and gaze into a loved one's eyes. Somebody's heart has been broken by death, and all they can do is cry.
Somebody has fallen to their knees with the weight of sadness today.
Somebody is learning that the only way up from here is to stay on their knees and pray.
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