This week Forward Majority announced it is investing over $6.2 million in independent expenditure campaigns across 18 districts in an effort to unseat dozens...

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The Fear Factor: Protest against injustice, but vote against policies

NDG Staff - September 10, 2020 8

By Allen R. Gray NDG Special Contributor Karl Augustus Menninger believed that fears are educated into us, and can, if we wish, be educated out. African...

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No Bridge too Far — Remembering Congressman John Lewis and the Fight Still Ahead

NDG Staff - August 20, 2020 0

By Ray Curry Secretary-Treasurer, UAW “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.” — Congressman...

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Joe Biden Selects Kamala Harris as Running Mate

NDG Staff - August 12, 2020 0

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent California Sen. Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s choice for vice president. Following months of speculation and debate over whether...

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Hegar defeats West in Democratic runoff; Valenzuela tops Olson

NDG Staff - July 16, 2020 0

MJ Hegar will be the candidate who goes up against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn when the general election rolls around in November. Hegar defeated long-time...

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The more things change, the more they stay the same

NDG Staff - July 13, 2020 8

Every election the Black vote is more than required for whatever Democratic candidate, it is expected. There is no real work put behind the...

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NAACP Black Media Forum Excludes Black Newspapers NNPA President and Black Publishers Call for Clarification and Inclusion

Akiim Deshay - May 27, 2020 3

By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) - A recent NAACP "Black Media Speaks" forum plummeted into a conversation in which the future of hard-copy Black-owned newspapers...

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Gov. Abbott’s Texas reopening plan does not include more COVID-19 testing or discuss upcoming elections

NDG Staff - April 27, 2020 2

By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor Governor Gregg Abbott rolled out his plan to reopen Texas on May 1 at a press conference on Monday....

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Governor Abbott rolls out plan to reopen Texas

NDG Staff - April 27, 2020 2

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has announced the first phase of the State of Texas' ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while...

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Royce West endorsed by Texas American Federation of Teachers in US Senate Race

NDG Staff - April 24, 2020 1

The Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers has endorsed Sen. Royce West of Dallas for U.S. Senate. West seeks the Democratic nomination...

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Royce West receives endorsement of Ambassador Moseley-Braun in Texas US Senate Race

NDG Staff - April 20, 2020 1

CHICAGO—Ambassador Carol Moseley-Braun, the first African American woman to win a seat in the United States Senate, announced this week she is supporting Sen....

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Texas judge issues a temporary injunction expanding voting by mail due to COVID-19 fears

NDG Staff - April 15, 2020 1

According to a statement issued by Common Cause Texas, Judge Tim Sulak in Travis County's 353rd District Court has issued a temporary injunction allowing...

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Texas Voting Rights Advocates Request Emergency Election Measures

NDG Staff - April 14, 2020 1

AUSTIN – In Wake of Wisconsin Disaster, a coalition of voting rights groups call on Texas to take action now on Monday several of...

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Candace Valenzuela calls for her opponent in District 24 to condemn Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s comments

NDG Staff - March 25, 2020 1

Candace Valenzuela, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ 24th Congressional District, called on her Republican opponent Beth Van Duyne to condemn Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s comments suggesting...

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Dallas County Counts 2020 details efforts to ensure participation in 2020 U.S. Census

NDG Staff - March 17, 2020 0

Dallas County is launching the “Dallas County Counts 2020” campaign to encourage residents to fill out the U.S. Census and to inform them of...

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Governor Abbott Activates National Guard In Response To COVID-19

NDG Staff - March 17, 2020 0

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on March 17 activated the Texas National Guard to be prepared to assist with response efforts for COVID-19. This...

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West calls for paid sick leave to protect minorities from income loss as coronavirus spreads

NDG Staff - March 11, 2020 1

Senator Royce West on Wednesday said the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has highlighted the desperate need for federally-mandated paid sick leave in the United States. “As...

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Biden surge sends a Super Tuesday shockwave

NDG Staff - March 4, 2020 0

By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor “By gosh, I think we can!” This has to be what former Vice President Joe Biden is thinking the morning after...

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Primaries take center stage March 3

NDG Staff - February 26, 2020 0

By Angela Loston, NDG Contributing Writer The primaries are now in full swing as early voting continues this week. Recently, the North Dallas Gazette sent out a survey to...

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Royce West receives endorsement of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in Senate Race

NDG Staff - February 12, 2020 0

HOUSTON—Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Tuesday announced his endorsement of Texas Senator Royce West (D-Dallas), in West’s Democratic Primary race for the United States...

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