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NDG Bookshelf: ‘Black Out Loud’ is a Great Read for Laughs

NDG Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:55:33 +0000

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Wait. Did you hear that right? Yes, you did – and it was so funny that you just now caught your breath. What the guy onstage said was so unexpected, so dead-on, so real that you couldn’t stop laughing. And as you’ll see in the new book “Black Out Loud” by Geoff […]

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My Addiction to Happiness

NDG Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:53:02 +0000

Dr. James L. Snyder One of the most important elements of life is happiness. When I look around the world, I notice how scarce happiness seems, which makes me reflect on its true value. I have come to the conclusion that happiness is a choice. I can be happy or sad. The choice is mine. […]

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Film Review: ‘The Drama’ is Disappointing

NDG Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:47:31 +0000

By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic (**1/2) – You wouldn’t wish this wedding day on anybody. But there they are. Two lovers who should be in bliss are trapped in their own turmoil. Norwegian writer/director Kristoffer Borgli has built a solid reputation for dark comedy (Sick of Myself). It’s an avenue he treads again, somewhat. […]

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Watchdog, Historians Sue to Block Trump’s Effort to Evade Records Law

NDG Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:44:20 +0000

Lawsuit Comes Just Days After Trump DOJ Advanced Sweeping Effort to Block Access to Hundreds of Millions of Documents from Current, Past Administrations WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Oversight and the American Historical Association have filed suit challenging a sweeping memorandum from the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) that declared the Presidential Records […]

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Every Church Needs A FAM

NDG Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:40:22 +0000

By Dr. Brenda Fleming In contemporary culture, “fam” is widely accepted as an informal term for family. However, as a passionate and dedicated proponent for the welfare of vulnerable children who have experienced abuse or neglect, I have adopted FAM as the acronym for Foster and Adoption Ministry. I strongly urge every religious institution, particularly […]

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‘Future Ready’ Campaign Celebrates Community College Awareness Month

NDG Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:37:19 +0000

Five-week initiative highlights impact on students, workforce and North Texas economy Dallas College is celebrating Community College Awareness Month this April with the launch of a five-week campaign, “Dallas College: Future Ready,” highlighting the critical role community colleges play in expanding access to education, strengthening the workforce and driving economic mobility across North Texas. Community […]

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Delaying Kindergarten May Have Limited Benefit

NDG Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:34:49 +0000

By Christina A. Samuels The Hechinger Report When my son was about to turn 5, I was faced with a decision that may be familiar to parents of children whose birthdays are close to kindergarten enrollment cutoff dates In my local school district, children must be 5 years old on or ahead of Sept. 1 […]

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Rep. Venton Jones Slams New Federal Jobs Data as Gas Prices Surge 36% in Dallas and Economists Warn of Recession

NDG Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:31:34 +0000

State Rep. Venton Jones (D-Dallas) blasted Republican leaders today after new federal data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the Texas economy treading water while working families across the state pay more for gas, groceries, and housing than they did a year ago. “Black unemployment is at 7.1 percent, nearly double the rate for […]

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SPCA Pet of the Week – Fonzie

NDG Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:28:17 +0000

The name says it all. Meet Fonzie. He’s two years and seven months old, 42 pounds, with floppy ears that somehow make him look both distinguished and completely adorable, bright curious eyes that are always scanning the world for the next great thing, and a warm, easy and delightful personality. On a recent Borrow A […]

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The Bradley-Johnson Foundation Presents Second Annual ‘Jazz Goes Classical’ Experience

NDG Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:23:56 +0000

The Bradley-Johnson Foundation will present the second annual Jaz Goes Classical Experience featuring Dallas native Erika Nicole Johnson on Sunday, April 12, at the Winspear Opera House in Hamon Hall. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. and the concert begins at 4 p.m. The concert will showcase musical performances by students from Booker T. Washington High […]

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