Dallas Mavs, NBA react to Tyre Nichols video

By Dorothy J. Gentry

Sports Editor

Reaction and response ranging from outrage to sadness was swift nationwide and around the NBA after the video was released Friday showing 29-year-old Tyre Nichols being beaten by five Memphis police officers. Players took to social media to express their frustrations and several teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat and the Memphis Grizzlies, as well as the NBA, all released statements.

"I couldn't have written this story like this:" Maya Moore Officially Retires

By Dorothy J. Gentry

Sports Editor

She was the GOAT of the WNBA - winning four championships with the Minnesota Lynx - before leaving it all behind in 2018 at the age of 29 to pursue social justice work. In that pursuit, she helped free longtime family friend Jonathan Irons and get his 50-year prison sentence overturned.

A Possible First For Black Female Comedians

By Joseph Green-Bishop

Texas Metro News Correspondent

Two of the most accomplished female comedians in America are being considered to succeed Trevor Noah, the former South African host of the Daily Show who resigned in December of 2022 to pursue full-time standup comedy, according to sources.

Cedar Hill Pre-K Student Dies After Choking on Food at Lunch - SmashDaTopic

By Amirah Hameed

Smash Da Topic

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A Cedar Hill ISD elementary student has died after she choked on a piece of food during lunchtime last week. The Highland Hills student, who was in Pre-K, was eating her lunch when she suddenly started choking. Teachers immediately took action and she was rushed to Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas.

Dallas police officers fired about 55 times at 18-year-old after he shot cop, chief says

By Kelli Smith

Dallas Morning News

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Moments after an 18-year-old wanted on a capital murder charge shot a Dallas police officer in the foot this week, six officers trying to arrest him returned...

This story, originally published in The Dallas Morning News, is reprinted as part of a collaborative partnership between The Dallas Morning News and Texas Metro News. The partnership seeks to boost coverage of Dallas’ communities of color, particularly in southern Dallas- at the bottom.

The actions of Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills, Jr., and Justin Smith have left many convinced that policing in America cannot be reformed

By Stacy M. Brown

NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

The devastating video of Memphis police officers rehearsing their excuse for their deadly use of force even as Tyre Nichols' lifeless body lay just steps away painted a horrifying, if not entirely clear, portrait of five cops who murdered a man for no apparent reason and then conspired to destroy his reputation.

Tyrha M. Lindsey-Warren, PhD

A Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing, Dr. Tyrha Lindsey-Warren is a senior communications executive who has enjoyed stints at Baylor University, UniWorld Group, L.A.I. Communications, and as a producer of the Regina King Movie Project, “Trying To Sleep in the Bed You Made,” Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, LifeCenter Organ Network and Speaking of Women’s Health. Tyrha also hosts the podcast, Reel Values. Real News. She received her B.S. Degree in Radio/TV/Film from Northwestern University, an MBA in Marketing from Drucker School of Management and a Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Science from Rutgers Business School.

Single in the city: He found me

By Ericka Alston Buck,

Special to the AFRO

This week we'll discuss how you transition from online dating, to a phone conversation to meeting in person and signing on the dotted line that takes you off the market! As we recently discussed last week, it all begins with your profile.

From Whose Lens Do You Watch? - The Westside Gazette

By Carma Henry

https://thewestsidegazette.com/

Introduction Throughout American history, exploitation of African talent has flowed from the rivers of inequality to the backs of people who were once deemed three-fifths of a person and later faced the systemic force of racism, Jim Crow, and a lack of societal equity.

Reggie Theus says Ed Reed has 'no shot' to be retained as Bethune-Cookman coach

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For Reggie Theus, there is no chance Ed Reed will become the next head coach at Bethune-Cookman. In an interview with HBCU Gameday, Theus said Reed's Instagram Live videos - and the commentary in them - were surprising. "I was absolutely shocked at the behavior and really appalled," Theus said.

Stylist and Fashion Editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson Will Be Target's Second Future Collective Partner

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These prices and sizes are for all! This stylist and fashion editor is up next for Target's second Future Collective collection, Essence reports. Target tapped Kahlana Barfield for their very first Target Future Collective collection, a first-of-its-kind collection featuring partnerships with cultural influencers. Barfield's collection sold out quickly!

Pieces of Us by Us

Piecing it all together. During the stay at home orders due to COVID-19 MiChelle Risby owner of Pieces of Us by Us looked for activities we could do as a family that did not include monitors or screens like many parents. Pieces of Us by Us tells Our stories through Black Art by Black Artists in creative puzzles.

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When Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, of Friendship-West Baptist Church, announced 100 Days of Buying Black in acknowledging the 100th Commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre, a year ago, we joined the movement. December 31, 2021, marked 100 days of featuring Black Businesses, and we decided that the struggle continues and we must also. So enjoy reading about more Black-owned businesses and please support. We're still going strong today and we also received recognition from the National Newspaper Publishers Association for our efforts!

Here's Your Tax Time - Time Line

By Melissa Wade

Black America Web

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Tax season has officially begun, and the IRS will begin accepting returns beginning Monday.

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Dry January: 3 Tips to Make the Most of the Sobriety Challenge | Chicago Defender

by Alexa Spencer

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Khadi A. Oluwatoyin, founder of the Sober Black Girls Club, offers tips on navigating sobriety, and coping with stress during the process. by Alexa Spencer It's that time of year again: new year's resolution time. Nearly 40% of Americans participate in the annual tradition by setting at least one goal toward living a healthier life.

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Black Love Day Set for Feb. 13

The African American Holiday Association said the annual Black Love Day will take place on Feb. 13 with the theme of “Black Love Heals 365.”

Black Love Day, the brainchild of D.C. resident Ayo Handy-Kendi, was conceived from a spiritual inspiration in 1993 in the District amid the crack cocaine crisis that caused havoc in many cities.

The day is designed to encourage the use of love as a higher vibration and re-connection solution to heal relationships, increase peace and stop violence, as Black and white communities are experiencing a resurgence of unrest in their communities due to the fentanyl epidemic, fears of white supremacy/racism terrorism, coronavirus isolation, economic and climate disaster anxiety, the association said.

Additionally, mental health will serve as one of the sub-themes this year.

Handy-Kendi wrote a book, “Black Love,” on the subject.

For more information, contact [email protected],

call 202-667-2577 or go to www.AfricanAmericanHolidays.org. Love,” on the subject.

Kaulisha Reed

Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Kaulisha Reed (Plano, Texas), who passed away at the age of 45, on January 23, 2023. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kaulisha Reed to show support.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 30th 2023 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Heavenly Gate Funeral Services (702 Gatewood Rd, Garland, TX 75043). A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, January 31st 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (920 14th St, Plano, TX 75074). A burial will be held on Tuesday, January 31st 2023 at the Restland Memorial Park (13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243).

Visitation - Monday, Jan 30, 2023. 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

Celebration of Life Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023 11:00 AM

Interment Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023

Adrienne Hill

Adrienne Lynn Hall was born on January 15, 1965, in Fort Worth, Texas to Otis Hall Jr. and Christine Lavonne Hall. She was the second of four children. Adrienne accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and joined the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church ...

B. Smyth

B. Smyth was an R&B singer known for his song “Twerkaholic” which received millions of views on YouTube. He first gained popularity on YouTube covering artists such as Rhianna and Miguel.

Chelsea Rowel

Our precious Chelsea Joy Rowel, (aka Cheli B by her Grandpa) made her debut into this world in Annapolis, Maryland on October 15, 1991. Harwanda and Keith Rowel, parents, are forever thankful for their only daughter together.

Faithful Remembrances

My sorrow so intense that I've blocked it. Building a wall between the sorrow that holds me hostage and the memories that can release me. Often refusing to allow anyone or anything to penetrate the fortress grief created. So tiring the energy expended to erect this monument to my sadness. Yet, it protects me in the fragile state I'm in. I built it and I will tear it down aided by things I'll need to move forward without you.

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My Truth: I am traumatized

By Cheryl Smith

Oftentimes when I see or read of people who say they can’t watch certain movies about the peculiar institution of slavery I have usually responded, “at least you didn’t have to live through it.” For me, everyone needs to see what slavery was about. Unfortunately, however, there are legislators who don’t want those stories shown or told. I totally understand because I wouldn’t want anyone to know if my people were part of some of the most savage and inhumane acts ever.

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