Embrace Diversity… or Be Destroyed!
It is past time for Dallas to diversify and it starts small, and it starts now- with local businesses, schools and communities.
Honoring Bloody Sunday 57 Years Later
On March 7, 1965 around 600 people crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in an attempt to begin the Selma to Montgomery march.
The Case for Ketanji Brown Jackson: Black Women do not need to Prove themselves
You need only google this brilliant women to explore her childhood, education, family, experience, the cases she has defended and fought against.
Representation Matters, Always and Now More Than Ever
One of the more insidious parts of systemic racism and white privilege in general, is representation.
Use Your Voice, Texas: VOTE!
Texas faces an important moment in our state… today’s votes could bring us closer to huge changes for justice- or move us deeper into oppression and corruption.
War Reveals Racism’s Ugly Global Roots
The confirmations pouring in that Black people in Ukraine, and BIPOC all over the world, are subjected to even more racism and harm during war, is unacceptable in every way.
Everywhere is War
The news is filled with talk of war. Russia attacking sovereign nation Ukraine. It is insane. It is horrible. and it only reinforces the reality that war is everywhere.
Systemic Racism in Healthcare continues to Kill: 20 Years Later
20 years ago a report factually and clearly proved medical racism. Today, things are even worse for BIPOC.
Guilty of Federal Hate Crimes
The federal verdict is in on the three men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery in broad daylight two years ago for “running while Black.”
Black Deaths VS White Tears…
Wright is dead. His young life cut short. His child will never know him, his family will never see him again. and the killer, a trained cop, may serve up to 16 months of her sentence.
Stop the Hate!
Hate is the real disease in this country, in this world, and like Covid, it is not going anywhere… but unlike Covid, the cases are not currently going down, they are increasing at even more terrifying speeds and the variants are devastating.
Monthly PSA on White Privilege Still Ruling the Country
Just your monthly PSA from DJN that white privilege is alive and well in a city, town, school, mall, apartment and police station near you!
Imagination As Liberation
If your imagination is limited to only your experience, or the experience you are told, then you are stuck inside someone else’s imagination.
A Love Note From DJN
Valentine’s day is often another excuse to support a capitalist system. and yet, any opportunity to explore love, real love, is probably more needed now than ever.
You Should Not Have to Be Good to Stay Alive (While Black)
Every time the cops kill a Black person, we hear the same story…
Facing The Full Spectrum
Truth is not simple- as many cannot see beyond their small window of perception.
Keeping Hope Alive in Texas
It is important to look for the hopeful news, the moments of justice and potential.
Amir Locke: Executed By Police in Minnesota
In the very state where George Floyd was killed by police not long ago- another young Black man lost his life to the unskilled, hateful tactics of the local police department.
The Power and Fear of Books
We want to live in a state, in a country, a world, where history is taught from truth, where books are available to educate and explore…
DJN NDEPTH
Unveiling the stories that shaped Dallas and beyond, DJN-Depth takes you on a captivating journey through time. Dive into meticulously researched narratives, compelling exposes, and rarely-seen visuals, rediscovering the roots of our collective identity. From pivotal moments to everyday lives, explore history not just as the past, but as a living force shaping our present and future.
DR. AMOS WILSON
DR. JAWANZA KUNJUFU
In this pivotal third installment of our exploration, we immerse ourselves in Dr. Amos Wilson’s teachings, concentrating on a vital aspect: the economics within the Black community. Dr. Wilson advocated with fervor for economic independence, viewing it as an essential cornerstone for true empowerment. His insights offer more than just theoretical musings; they provide a practical blueprint for cultivating economic resilience, particularly relevant in urban landscapes like Dallas. Here, we will delve into the tangible applications of his economic philosophy and examine how these can be strategically implemented to strengthen our local communities.