North Dallas Gazette Newspaper

06/14/2026

https://northdallasgazette.com/2026/06/10/mondays-here-but-sundays-a-coming/

Dr. James L. Snyder For many years, even before I became a pastor, Sunday was always a very special day. I lived in a rural community in Pennsylvania where they had what they called the “Blue Laws.” No business was open on a Sunday, but churches were full. In those days, Sunday was focused on [....

06/14/2026

https://northdallasgazette.com/2026/06/10/national-baptist-convention-brings-congress-to-birmingham-alabama/

LOUISVILLE, KY – The National Baptist Convention of America International, Inc. (NBCA), a fellowship of historically African American Baptist churches representing more than 3.5 million members, will convene its Congress of Christian Education & Discipleship, EMERGE, and the Hattie Wade Academy of...

06/13/2026

https://northdallasgazette.com/2026/06/10/tribeca-film-fest-debuts-new-film-on-the-iconic-earth-wind-fire/

By Dwight Brown (***) “When you wish upon a star, your dreams will take you very far, yeah.” The lyrics from Earth, Wind & Fire’s Grammy-winning song “Shining Star” couldn’t be more appropriate for the band, this joyous documentary or the festival that hosts it. As the Tribeca Film Festi...

06/13/2026

https://northdallasgazette.com/2026/06/10/growing-verizon-partnership-builds-pathways-to-success-at-utd/

(UT Dallas) Leaders from The University of Texas at Dallas and Verizon recently convened to reflect on a growing collaboration — one that is quickly becoming a model for how universities and industry can work together to shape the future. The gathering at Verizon’s Irving, Texas, campus celebrat...

06/12/2026

https://northdallasgazette.com/2026/06/10/empowered-outreach-announces-free-juneteenth-freedom-fest-at-robert-smith-family-park-in-fate/

After more than a year of planning and seeking approval, EmpowerED Outreach is proud to announce that Juneteenth Freedom Fest has officially been approved by the City of Fate and will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST at Robert Smith Family Park in Fate, Texas. T...

06/12/2026

https://northdallasgazette.com/2026/06/10/black-fathers-live-longer-than-nonfathers-study-finds/

(Newswise) — Fatherhood in Black men is associated with lower rates of all-cause mortality by middle age compared to nonfathers, according to the U.S.-based longitudinal study that enrolled Black and White individuals aged 18-30 years at baseline (1985-86). This association was not observed in Whi...

06/11/2026

https://northdallasgazette.com/2026/06/09/cowboys-defense-turning-heads-during-ota-practices/

By Jamal Baker NDG Sports Writer The Dallas Cowboys are in the midst of their second and final week of OTAs before mandatory minicamps begin on June 16. A key takeaway from the early stages of the offseason program has been the excitement around new defensive coordinator Christian Parker and his ela...

06/11/2026

https://northdallasgazette.com/2026/06/10/time-for-all-of-dallas-to-shape-the-future-together-community-benefit-agreement-should-lead-the-way/

NDG Viewpoint While plans to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday near completion, few Americans are in a celebratory mood. Right now, most families find it increasingly harder to stretch their hard-earned paychecks to keep up with the still-rising costs of everyday living. A year ago, a regular ...

06/11/2026

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06/11/2026

https://northdallasgazette.com/2026/06/10/juneteenth-still-matters-freedom-rights-and-the-ongoing-struggle-for-justice/

In 1501, there was no unity in Africa. The continent was divided into hundreds of competitive empires. African rulers began selling other Africans. Though they did not sell neighbors or brethren, they did imprison foreigners, debtors, and prisoners of war, to be sold through a system of barter and t...