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Haltom City Mayor An Truong dies at 78 | |
Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
Truong, who was elected to the position in 2019, was the first Vietnamese American mayor in Tarrant County. ifty years ago, An Truong was a first lieutenant in the South Vietnamese Air Force, flying U.S.-made military aircraft to maintain his country’s independence from northern communism. On the morning of April 30, 1975, he received orders from his American superiors to fall back from his position and fly to Thailand — an assignment he thought was a temporary break from fighting. He landed in Thailand a few hours later, stepping out onto the runway.
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Annual Pastors’ Luncheon inaugurates new 2026 location
at State Fair Cotton Bowl
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By Norma Adams-Wade
Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
Walking into a room with a mixture of folk from diverse faiths, races, and viewpoints was odd enough. But finding them actually talking and exchanging opinions was even more different. Yet, the exchanges taking place seemed to be working. The interracial, interfaith event was the annual Pastors’ Luncheon, this year for the first time at the State Fair of Texas Cotton Bowl Stadium on Tuesday, October 6 – during the State Fair’s 24-day run from Sept. 25 through Oct. 18, 2026.
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Our Voices: THE TRUTH CLINIC If You Can’t Be A King Be A Kingmaker
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My Truth: Let’s have more conversations
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By James W. Breedlove
Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
Who is more powerful: a king or a kingmaker? Anyone can become a king, a king eventually will lose his position over a period of time. Whereas a kingmaker, can make many kings. If ever there was an opportune time to analyze the adage “politics makes strange bedfellows,” then the tepid relationship between Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Texas Senate candidate Democrat James Talarico is worth examining. Congresswoman Crockett is in a perfect position to be a national political Kingmaker
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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 22, 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! | | |
Attorney Ben Crump calls out
DA Angel Myers Mcllrath
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Christine Wells Wonsley deserved better from the Jackson County DA! #JusticeForNolanWells
| | NOLAN WELLS UPDATE: His family just released a 292-page forensic report of his phone — 29 group chats plus his Snapchat logs. The messages show friends texting about how sus things looked, questioning why his phone was left on the boat, and telling each other to lawyer up when police came knocking. Now his family is pushing for a federal review. | | Democrat James Talarico raises $64M in third quarter for Senate campaign | |
By Joseph Morton
Dallas Morning News https://www.dallasnews.com/
Republican opponent Ken Paxton has lagged in fundraising, but has major financial support from national GOP groups. WASHINGTON – Democrat James Talarico announced Thursday his Senate campaign raised $64 million in the third quarter, a record-setting haul he can use to push back on the deluge of national GOP money helping his opponent, Ken Paxton.Talarico said his team has raised more than $134 million since launching in September 2025 from more than 1.3 million individual contributors.
| |  | There Is No One “Latina Beauty Consumer”— And Founders Know It | |
By Desiree Johnson
Essence
https://www.essence.com/
The picture of Latina beauty has never been limited to one signature look: Red lipstick, black eyeliner, and dramatic eyebrows. Yet, that image still shapes how Latinas are represented in a global beauty market projected to reach 375.62 billion dollars by the end of 2026. Despite Latina beauty spending being valued at $23 billion with a 6 percent year-over-year increase, brand visibility, investment, product development, and authentic cultural representation remain nearly invisible. In the past decade, we’ve seen Latina-founded brands like Rizos Curls.
| | Howard to face Tennessee State in NBA HBCU Classic during All-Star weekend | | |
The Howard University men's basketball team will be taking their talent all the way to Phoenix, Arizona, for the 2027 NBA HBCU Classic during All-Star weekend. On Feb. 20, the Bison will take on Tennessee State University at the Hardwood Central within Jam Session (Phoenix Convention Center). Tennessee State University will be making its first appearance in the Classic, while Howard University will compete for the second time after capturing a win in 2022. The 2027 HBCU Classic presented by AT&T is part of the NBA's goal to ""increase support and awareness for athletics and advance educational, career, and economic opportunities in partnership with HBCUs,"" the NBA said. The NBA also said it and AT&T will jointly donate $50,000 each to Howard University and Tennessee State University.
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| | “DIABOLICAL!” Roland Rips Fearless Fund Attack; Arian Simone Exposes The Bigger War On Black Wealth | | | |
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| | | How many next years you got? Grandpa gets hilariously roasted after his team loses! | | NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE DAY | | | | | |
Dr. Carmen Leigh West
Faith International University
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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| The Dry Ice Warehouse Turned Boutique Hotel. What was once a dry ice warehouse is now Hotel Dryce, a 21-room boutique hotel located in Fort Worth's Cultural District. Co-founded by entrepreneurs Jonathan Morris and Allen Mederos. | | | Malcolm’s Point Retail Shopping Center | For 35 years, one nonprofit in South Dallas has transformed vacant lots into vibrant neighborhoods. On Thursday, it celebrated the completion of Malcolm’s Point, a new retail shopping center along South Malcolm X Boulevard. | | |
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| | | Belief Fuels Dreams, Doubt Kills Them | | |
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Bob Beamon beat the World long jump record at 29 ft, 2.5 in at the Mexico City Olympics.
| | | | “I’m Always Swollen”: Managing FSGS Fluid Retention the Right Way | | |
By Evan Bollinger
BlackDoctor
https://blackdoctor.org/
Bloated, lethargic, and feeling completely unlike yourself? For many people with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), this is the exact feeling that comes again and again, moving beyond mere inconvenience and becoming something that can disrupt daily living in the worst of ways. In fact, this swelling, or edema, is a potentially serious consequence of FSGS. A rare kidney disease that scars the glomeruli — the tiny filtering units in the kidneys — FSGS can lead to heavy protein loss in the urine, also known as proteinuria. Losing important proteins makes it harder for blood vessels to hold onto fluid. The kidneys may also retain extra sodium and water. Together, these changes cause swelling, especially in the legs and feet, which can become severely problematic.
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Caylene Norene Davidson, born on October 4, 1962, passed away on October 2, 2026. Caylene will be remembered as a caring, happy, and loving woman whose life was deeply centered on family. Her warmth and affection touched those around her, and her loving spirit was a defining part of who she was. She brought kindness into the lives of others and will be remembered for the joy and comfort she shared.
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DAILY REMEMBRANCE
Grief has colored my world. Such stark contrasts between the then and now.
How bland the white days when I can't see what is before me.
In a fog of non-distinctiveness.
No form or fashion to my existence on these days, and yet, I see light.
Something bright and warm beckoning me.
The dark days of color bring with them such darkness that I can't venture out.
I stay still, sometimes unable to even speak.
Wrapping myself within myself.
Going round and round and round.
Seeing burst of red through the spinning.
Marking my journey before and after.
Marking my journey round and round in what seems a senseless rotation.
Marking my journey from then to now.
LaJuana and Patricia Barton
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