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Rep. Beatty asks federal judge to strip Trump's name off the Kennedy Center
By Really American
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) has taken the fight over the Kennedy Center to federal court, asking a judge to block the renaming of one of America's most iconic cultural institutions after Donald Trump.
Beatty, who serves as an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center's board of trustees, filed a motion for partial summary judgment arguing that Congress explicitly and permanently designated the center as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy, and that no board, no matter who appointed its members, has the legal authority to change that.
"There is no clearer or more significant breach of fiduciary duty than the Board flouting the central purpose of the institution it is charged with protecting and which Congress enshrined into law: to maintain the Center as a memorial to John F. Kennedy, and to no one else," her attorneys wrote.
Beatty first sued Trump and other board members in December after the Trump-appointed board voted to rebrand the institution and update its exterior signage to include Trump's name above Kennedy's. Her legal team has since argued that the board has failed to offer any coherent legal justification for what they describe as nakedly unlawful conduct.
The statute that created the Kennedy Center is unambiguous, her lawyers contend. It directs the board to construct a building "designated as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" and bars trustees from installing additional memorials or plaques in public areas, with only three narrow exceptions, none of which cover slapping a sitting president's name on the building's facade.
Beatty is also fighting Trump's separate plan to shut the Kennedy Center down entirely for two years for what the administration has called a complete rebuild. A federal judge earlier this month allowed her to participate in the board meeting where that plan was formalized, though the court stopped short of granting her a vote on the proposed closure.
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By Norma Adams-Wade
Correspondent
Texas Metro News
It’s pretty well-known that history never quite fully tells the whole story. So, for more than a decade and a half former Dallas city leader Levi Davis has been collecting his own archive of oral history interviews with Dallas leaders that he now is presenting to the public. Davis – himself a history maker – publicly introduced his collection of more than 100 multicultural oral history interviews with fellow Dallas leaders and change agents at a reception and program at the Fair Park Hall of State Thursday March 5.
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Sure Bet
Thousands attend sorority regional conference in Shreveport
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By Eva D. Coleman
Lifestyle & Culture Editor
Texas Metro News
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 94th South Central Regional Conference kicked off in Shreveport, Louisiana March 26, 2026 with the public meeting at the Shreveport Convention Center. Under the direction of South Central Regional Director Dr. Shawn E. Simmons, 6000 members are expected to convene through Sunday at the “top of the boot.” The public meeting included the traditional pomp and circumstance with sorority leadership, including international president and CEO Danette Anthony Reed, state and local dignitaries and more being introduced and delivering remarks. The keynote speaker for this opening event was esteemed sorority member, author and filmmaker ReShonda Tate. Video greetings were provided from leaders of the Divine Nine Black Greek letter organizations, with members adorned in their sorority or fraternity colors standing in the audience during designated times. The organization is bringing a major economic impact to Shreveport, including awarding a local charity with $8626.26. The opening day of the conference concluded with a welcome party at the Red River District market pavilions. Under the theme “The R.E.A.L. Deal: Betting on Service and Sisterhood,” the town will definitely be painted pink and green all weekend.
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FROM BUFFALO TO BROADCAST ICON
It’s been a 45-Year Journey for
The Diva with the Voice
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By Sylvia Powers
Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
Lynne Haze, known as the “Diva with the Voice” on Smooth R&B 105.7FM, has cultivated a radio career that has earned her the distinction of being the longest running African American female radio personality in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The journey for the Dallas-based radio personality began in Buffalo, New York, during a time when she was searching for direction in her life.
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WOMEN- PACE YOURSELF - MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
YOU CAN SAY NO BECAUSE YOU WILL STILL BE A WOMAN IN APRIL!
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“Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”
This theme focuses on women's leadership in addressing global challenges like climate change, economic insecurity, and social justice, while expanding the concept of sustainability to include community resilience and intergenerational equity
| | From Felton to Alsobrooks: The Uneven Rise of Women in the U.S. Senate | | Angela Alsobrooks, of Maryland, Wikipedia | | |
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux
In the more than two-century history of the United States Senate, Black women have been almost entirely absent. Today, for the first time, two are serving simultaneously. Angela Alsobrooks, of Maryland, and Lisa Blunt Rochester, of Delaware, now occupy seats in a chamber that, for most of its existence, excluded both women and people of color.
The Senate began operating in 1789. In more than two centuries roughly 2,000 people have served in that chamber. Only about 60 have been women — barely 3% — and only five have been Black women.
The struggle for women’s political equality has long carried its own contradictions. At the 1913 suffrage parade in Washington, Black women — including members of the newly formed Delta Sigma Theta — were asked to march at the back of the procession so as not to offend Southern white supporters of the movement. Many refused to accept that relegation, insisting that the fight for women’s political rights must include Black women as well.
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Excellence in Empowerment and Innovation
Congressman Gabe Amo (D RI) & Dr. Yasmine Wahdan of Bayer
By NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.
This powerful debut episode of NNPA’s 2026 Leadership Matters video series spotlights two transformative national leaders who embody the theme “Excellence in Empowerment and Innovation.”
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Barbara Whye is the VP of Inclusion and Diversity at Apple. Whye has also held leadership roles at Intel, spearheading their successful $300M Diversity in Technology initiative. Whye has worked tirelessly in the tech space for 25 years. She is a pioneer for STEM/STEAM education, recognized for her work and many contributions globally. Barbara's prestige includes Fortune's 2020 Most Powerful Women in Business and the 2019 Black Enterprise Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity Award. Holding an electrical engineering degree and an MBA, she earned an honorary doctorate in engineering and a PhD in AI and Ethics from Arizona State University.
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Our Superb Women!
2021 was the "Year of the Woman," especially the Black Woman! For 10 months, we dedicated this space to uplifting Black women and spreading a message that we need to show love and empower people with love instead of destroying them with hate and disrespect. We celebrate Black Women and call them SUPERB! AND WE ARE KEEPING THE CELEBRATION GOING FOREVER! We love you Black Queens!
Cheryl Smith, Publisher
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Sapor Bistro & Bar
"Sapor Bistro & Bar is a delightful dining haven nestled in the heart of Dallas. Their menu draws inspiration from the soul-stirring flavors of Southern cuisine, offering a delectable array of dishes that pay homage to time-honored recipes while introducing tantalizing contemporary twists." They also serve cocktails and a kids' menu. They are located at 4906 Maple Ave, Dallas, Phone: (214) 272-7097 Owner, Adrian Turner
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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 received recognition from the National Newspaper Publishers Association for our efforts!
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Together we can do more
By Cheryl Smith
50 years ago, I was enjoying what many said were the best years of my life.
I was a senior at East Orange High School in New Jersey. I had friends--some I had known for at least a decade and others we came to know and appreciate over the years.
The year before my brother graduated from the same high school and at the graduation many were crying and I wondered, “What are they crying for?”
It should be the happiest day in their lives, or so I thought.
Little did I know what was waiting around the corner for all of us. Some of us would never see one another again. Many are not making it to 50 years.
Their season with me was over.
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Black People 'Will Lose'
on SCOTUS Voting
Rights Decision
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By Maya Boddie
Blavity
https://blavity.com/
Elie Mystal is sounding the alarm ahead of a major Supreme Court decision that could reshape voting rights and potentially the 2026 midterm elections.
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Delta Airlines Suspends Perks For Congress
Amid Shutdown
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By Glyniss Wiggins
Black America Web
https://blackamericaweb.com/
Delta Airlines is suspending dedicated airport perks and flight assistance for Congress members as TSA lines grow longer in the midst of a partial government shutdown.
| | | | | AG Ken Paxton calls on Gov. Greg Abbott to remove the comptroller | |
By Aarón Torres
Dallas Morning News
https://www.dallasnews.com/
Attorney General Ken Paxton said Tuesday night that Gov. Greg Abbott should remove Kelly Hancock as the state's acting comptroller, calling Hancock a "Never...
| | | 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. | | | | Dance Theatre of Harlem Ignites Hampton’s Terpsichorean Dance Company | |
The arrival of Dance Theatre of Harlem Artistic Director Robert Garland to work with the University’s Terpsichorean Dance Company marked a moment layered with meaning. It was a convergence of two pioneering institutions whose very existence reshaped the possibilities for Black dancers in America.
Founded in 1934, the Terpsichorean Dance Company stands as one of the oldest African American touring dance companies in the nation, a distinction earned through decades of discipline, cultural expression, and global representation. Across generations, the ‘Terps’ have carried Hampton’s artistic legacy into spaces where Black excellence was once unwelcome.
That same spirit of disruption and brilliance defines the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Established in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell in response to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the company emerged as both protest and promise. It insisted that ballet and classical dance forms, long guarded by exclusivity, could expand to reflect the full spectrum of human beauty. The company also blends the classic ballet dance style with contemporary dance.
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CLASS IS IN SESSION!
You are gonna learn something today!
Forget efforts to stifle or rewrite history. We are in control.
| | Top row, from left: Taj Abdullah, Amatullah Abdullah, Atiya Abdullah, Taheerah Abdullah, Myra Abdullah and Yasmine Abdullah; along with Joy Alston (bottom center) stand outside the Elijah Cummings Courthouse on March 11 after a press conference announcing the filing of a civil lawsuit against the three Baltimore police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Bilal “BJ” Abdullah. Credit: AFRO Photos / Tavon Thomasson | |
Bilal Abdullah's family files civil lawsuit against Baltimore officers | |
By Tavon N. Thomasson
Joy Alston, mother of Bilal "BJ" Abdullah, has filed a civil lawsuit against three Baltimore police officers over her son's fatal shooting, alleging excessive force, wrongful death, battery and constitutional violations. The family, still seeking answers more than a year later, also criticized the Maryland Attorney General's decision not to file criminal charges as attorneys move into the discovery phase for evidence such as texts and surveillance footage.
| | | | Get your history lesson here! We're going to share American history that might conveniently be missing from classrooms and textbooks. We're going to let you see not only the victim, but also the perpetrator. For years you may have seen mugshots or negative displays of Black people. We want to be fair. We want you to put a face with the crime and we want you to know the real story. LEST WE FORGET! | | ‘Punk A$$’ Trump Not Invited. Obama Presidential Center Opening Sends A Message | | | |
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@Cici.Soriano
| | | Scratching all that counting, only thing I count is my paper, PERIOD | | NATIONAL LITTLE RED WAGON DAY | | | | | |
Dr. Kayla Jackson
University of North Texas
| | NBA Dribbled in to Stop the Atlanta Hawks Event | |
By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D.
Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
The National Basketball Association is a billion-dollar organization. “Oh, how it grows and grows and where it’s gonna stop I’m sure, nobody knows.” Remember The Temptations song, entitled, It’s Growing? The NBA in my opinion is an iconic brand. It has changed with the times and is creating new platforms of success each year.
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We are losing nature in plain sight | |
By Ben Jealous
Black Press USA
https://blackpressusa.com/
Spring has arrived, and the world feels alive again. Trees fill out. Birds return. The air softens. It is the season when nature tells us life is coming back. But this spring also arrives with a number most Americans have barely heard.
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Closing Lankenau undermines environmental justice education | |
By Nina Ahmad
The Philadelphia Tribune
https://www.phillytrib.com/
At a time when environmental protections are being rolled back across the country, Philadelphia should be doing everything in its power to prepare the next generation of environmental leaders, scientists, planners, and public servants.
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A Picture is
Worth 1000 Words
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Listen to What I
Am Telling You
| Choosing myself cost me people but gave me peace | | | Holding on to your History could be holding you back from your destiny | |
HBCU football coaches promise epic Orange Blossom Classic duel | |
By Kendrick Marshall
HBCU Sports
https://hbcusports.com/
Florida A&M Rattlers will face HBCU national champion South Carolina State in Week 2 on Sunday, Sept. 6, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
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Consumer Reports on hair brands, Dosso Beauty was Heavy-Metal Free | |
By Tatayana Yomary
Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell
https://getuperica.com/
The results from the new Consumer Reports study on braiding and human hair are in. Kadidja Dosso, founder of Dosso Beauty, is weighing in.
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Not So Fast! Ask These 5 Questions Before Signing Any Job Offer In 2026 | |
By Andrea Bossi
Essence
https://www.essence.com/
Once you've got an offer letter that's landed on your proverbial desk - congratulations! - it's not time to celebrate fully. It's time to ask questions and negotiate.
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| | This Daily Habit May Help Slow Aging | |
By Cara Jones
BlackDoctor
https://blackdoctor.org/
For decades, the humble multivitamin has been a staple of the medicine cabinet, often viewed as a simple insurance policy against a less-than-perfect diet. However, groundbreaking new research suggests that these daily supplements might be doing far more than just filling nutritional gaps. According to a study published in Nature Medicine, a daily multivitamin could actually be a tool for slowing down the internal clock of biological aging.
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IN MEMORIAM
DEVONRICK FRANKLIN
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It is with profound sorrow and deep respect that we announce the passing of Stank, who departed this life on March 7, 2026. Born on March 19, 1998, Stank graced this world for just shy of 28 years, leaving behind a legacy defined by love, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to family.
Stank was a person whose very essence was caring and loving, qualities that transcended every relationship and interaction. Those privileged to know Stank often spoke of a happiness that illuminated the darkest days—a light nurtured by a heart devoted to family and community. Stank's spirit was truly family-oriented, finding joy and purpose in the bonds shared with loved ones.
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DAILY REMEMBRANCE:
Death didn't knock me out.
Yes, the suddenness of your passing stunned me.
Leaving me bewildered and dazed. Wondering from now to then.
To why and when.
I raised my hands to hide my face, and my heart was left unprotected.
Hit square in the center of my being.
My heart bruised.
My heart battered.
My heart broken.
Dropping to my knees.
My vision blurred.
Where were you?
I grabbed at the air, and my grasp came back void.
I lay there.
Not unaware.
Conscious to all that was going on around me and all that was missing.
Death didn't knock me out.
I'm standing. Lord, I'm standing.
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