Washington, Craig Anthony (1941 - )

Mavs, Other Teams Prepare for Season’s Return

Now, almost three months later, the seventh-place Western Conference team (40-27) is preparing to resume play after the NBA Board of Governors voted to approve a competitive format to restart the 2019-20

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My Truth: Thanks, Destiny

When she accepted an assignment in New York City, she said she had no idea what her responsibilities would

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DALLAS (AP) — Two federal class-action lawsuits have been filed against ADT, one of the largest security companies in the country, alleging that an employee spied on customers and children over a seven-year period through their home security

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10 Years Old, Tearful and Confused After a Sudden Deportation

Ms. Rodríguez expected that Gerson would be held by the Border Patrol for a few days and then transferred to a government shelter for migrant children, from which her brother in Houston would eventually be able to claim

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Virtual Community Calendar: Week of June 7

Garland ISD Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremonies, Sachse High School at Williams Stadium 510 Stadium

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Texas governor says state facing ‘massive’ COVID-19 outbreak

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that the state is facing a “massive outbreak” in the coronavirus pandemic and that some new local restrictions may be needed to protect hospital space for new

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June 4, 2020

We can’t breathe because of police brutality and

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George Floyd's 2nd grade essay reveals he wanted to be a Supreme Court justice

Essay and art from Waynel Sexton's Facebook

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Trump threatens to pull Republican convention out of North Carolina | The Atlanta Voice

President Donald Trump began a solemn Memorial Day railing against North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, ahead of the 2020 Republican National Convention, threatening to pull it out of Charlotte, where the convention is expected to be held August 24 to

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Protests Shift to Memorializing Floyd Amid Push for Change

ATLANTA (AP) — The tenor of the protests set off by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police has taken a turn from the explosive anger that has fueled the setting of fires, breaking of windows and other violence to a quiet, yet more forceful, grassroots call for more to be done to address

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George Floyd Protests: Resources To Help Anti-Police Brutality Protesters

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Houston Parks Department suspends summer enrichment program

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department has made the difficult decision to close all 19 Community Centers that have been serving as locations for the 2020 Summer Enrichment Program until further notice due to the rapidly changing circumstances and the accompanying situations surrounding the

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Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Partners with First United Bank to Help Re-Open Black-Owned Businesses Damaged in Downtown Dallas Protests (press release)

DALLAS, Texas, June 2, 2020 – – The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce (DBCC) is proud to announce its partnership with DBCC member, First United Bank, to support Black entrepreneurs dealing with damage to their businesses that occurred during the protest on Friday, May

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National unrest reaches Dallas streets

According to Police Chief Renee Hall, officers began noticing a separation of protesters beginning around 8:45 to

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Tiffany Haddish Responds to Accusation That She Made George Floyd's Memorial About Herself

Tiffany Haddish is one of the celebrities who attended a memorial for George Floyd on Thursday in Minnesota, and while some wanted to focus on how upset she made them, Haddish wanted them to focus on Floyd and police

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Hispanic Male Commits Suicide By Hanging in Houston; Not Black Male, as was Initially Reported

The Greater Houston area was on edge on Monday after a man, who was initially falsely reported by a freelance reporter to be a Black male hanging from a tree, was found to actually not be Black at

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The NFL says they were wrong about anthem protests

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Harold Washington

For the professor of Hebrew Bible, see Harold

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BET’s tribute to Andre Harrell was the ultimate ode to Black excellence

READ MORE: Andre Harrell, founder of Uptown Records, is dead at 59

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Protests Shift to Memorializing Floyd Amid Push for Change | Afro

By SUDHIN THANAWALA and BRIAN MAHONEY, Associated Press

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U.S. On Cusp Of Marking At Least 100K Deaths From Virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States was on the cusp of marking at least 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus, a once-unthinkable toll that now appears to be just the beginning of untold misery in the months ahead as Las Vegas casinos and Walt Disney World make plans to reopen, crowds of unmasked

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Coronavirus Update: Global Deaths Hit 400,000 As U.S. Infections Swell Amid Protests

Although wearing protective eye coverings to ward off COVID-19 has not been recommended to the general public by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, evidence is growing that shows the virus can be transmitted through the eyes via droplets from coughing, sneezing and even

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Rev. Al Sharpton Challenges Trump To Address Systemic Racism At Tulsa Rally

One week after he delivered a powerful eulogy during George Floyd’s funeral, Rev. Al Sharpton is furthering his message of action and is demanding Donald Trump to no longer dodge the issue of systemic racial inequality in

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Zimbabweans have an ultimate duty of freeing themselves from the jaws of a crocodile

What is admirable is, despite police brutality against protestors, chiefs of police and military men are standing up against abuse of the constitution by a narcissistic president whose main worry is winning the November elections and not the predicament of black citizens affected by the double bind

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Manson B. Johnson II, Holman Street Baptist Church pastor, dies of COVID-19

Pastor Manson B. Johnson II, the shepherd of Holman Street Baptist Church for 43 years and a force in the Third Ward community, died May 31 from complications of

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Bryan Adams student headed to Texas A&M after overcoming homelessness to finish in top 15 of her class

DALLAS — Undeterred by a crises that led her to homelessness, Angelina Solis will finish in the top 15 of her graduating class at Bryan Adams High School and attend Texas A&M University on scholarships next

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Funeral Plans For George Floyd Announced In Houston

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Astros owner wants fans in Minute Maid Park to make up for revenue loss

Astros owner Jim Crane has an idea of how his season will go and to some it strikes a tone-deaf chord Wednesday when the billionaire told reporters that he will need to allow fans to attend games at Minute Maid Park during this coronavirus pandemic in order to offset revenue losses for the 2020

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NFL Stars Demand The League ‘Admit Wrong’ To Silencing Players Amid Bogus Statement

They all spoke the names of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Eric Garner, Laquan McDonald, and more by proclaiming they are representations of them because of their

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'Thought They Weren't Friends Anymore': Fans Melt Over Malaysia Pargo's Birthday Message to Former 'BBW' Star Brandi Maxiell

In honor of Maxiell’s life anniversary, Malaysia Pargo sent the birthday girl a special message on

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