By Joe Farkus, NDG Contributing Writer North Texas is the site of one of the most competitive congressional races in the country, drawing national attention and visits from Vice President Pence, potential presidential candidates and millions of dollars in campaign cash. Democratic challenger Colin Allred is seeking to oust Republican incumbent Congressman Pete Sessions from […]
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Moving Forward For The People
NDG's View There are many qualified candidates, and new faces who have thrown their hat in the ring to start something they feel will be … [Read More...]
Ed Gray, NDG Senior Columnist: Crystal Mason, A Political Prisoner
Straight Talk by Ed Gray In my latest “My Voice My Opinion” of Oct. 7 as viewed on WFAA 8, I spoke out against the Republican-inspired plan of … [Read More...]
Ed Gray, NDG Senior Columnist: Amber, You Are Fired!
Straight Talk with Ed Gray, NDG Senior Columnist On my Sept. 22 edition of The Commish Radio Show broadcast, I was one of the few African-American … [Read More...]
Entertainment
‘No Small Potatoes’ sprouts a new view
By: Terri Schlichenmeyer Hard work pays off. Your parents have said that; your teachers, too. Stop messin’, start paying attention, knuckle … [Read More...]
NDG Entertainment Guide: Remembering Black Dallas, Legoland Halloween treat and more
By Tiffany Gilbert, NDG Entertainment It is Halloween and Legoland is ready to kick off the celebration this week with kiddos, the State Fair of … [Read More...]
Can the Dallas Cowboys offensive resurgence continue?
By Dwain Price, NDG Sports ARLINGTON – That surprisingly dominating performance the Dallas Cowboys put on the Jacksonville Jaguars this past Sunday … [Read More...]
Latest News
Educating voters critical for write-in candidate seeking to return to the bench
By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor Judge Teresa Hawthorne’s name does not appear on the mid-term ballot. But she is still fighting to return to the District 203 bench for a third term. She has spent the election cycle educating voters on how they can return her to the court as a write-in candidate. Hawthorne takes […]
Sister Tarpley: A Small Group That Prays
By: Sister Shirley Tarpley, NDG Religion Editor “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.’ Luke 11:1 God is calling out a remnant of Christians’ believers throughout the world who understand the role of prayer […]
Trayvon Martin’s mother presents award to Botham Jean’s mother at Dallas conference
Trayvon Martin’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, presented the Lady of Grace award to Allison Jean, mother of Botham Jean, last night during the God’s Leading Ladies gala at Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Woman, Thou Art Loosed! Master Class conference. The award recognizes Jean’s grace, courageous faith, strength, and resilience as she rose up to advocate not only for her son but for others who have […]
Education Fair, Pumpkins and Beer in DFW this week
This week will provide parents opportunities to learn more about how school choices around the Metroplex, while others can celebrate achievement of their children through scholarship gala and finally, at the Teen Summit in Frisco they can learn more about life after high school and starting college. The focus for the week is not only […]
Sister Tarpley: Time to get real with God
Editor’s note: This column was originally published in October 2015. By: Sister Shirley Tarpley, NDG Religion Editor People are looking for answers to explain what has happened and why. But, we must not forget that God is still in control. It is now time to be real with God. You can put on a “front” for everybody, […]