Tiffani M. Turner

1 month ago | dallasexaminer.com | Tiffani M. Turner

(The Dallas Examiner) – Four students were injured during a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in southeast Dallas on April 15, according to the Dallas Independent School District and local authorities. Tracy Haynes Jr., 17, turned himself in and was booked into the Dallas County Jail on charges of aggravated assault in connection with the mass shooting, CBS News reported. After the incident, Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta felt compelled to visit the school that was once run by the city of Wilmer.

1 month ago | dallasexaminer.com | Tiffani M. Turner

(The Dallas Examiner) – Tabitha Brown, Emmy-winning actress, social media influencer and best-selling author; and Tammy Franklin, advocate, motivational speaker and wife of gospel music icon Kirk Franklin, were honored at the 2025 Women of Influence Awards Luncheon along with 14 other women from across the U.S. The event, held March 21 at the Statler Hotel in downtown Dallas, was presented by Cheryl Magazine and Soul Reborn, a nonprofit organization that focuses on transforming the lives of...

2 months ago | dallasexaminer.com | Tiffani M. Turner

(The Dallas Examiner) – There are currently over 4,000 unhoused Dallas ISD students, and After8toEducate – a nonprofit organization – strives to overcome homelessness amongst students, particularly those of high school age. Located at the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center in South Dallas, the 20,000 square-foot facility provides shelter, basic necessities and academic and emotional support at no cost to youth who are in need.

Mar 6, 2025 | dallasexaminer.com | Tiffani M. Turner

(The Dallas Examiner) – The Dallas Project Church hosted a special Wednesday night worship service Feb. 26, featuring Rev. Dr. Al Sharpton as the guest speaker as part of its month-long Black History Month celebration. Myron Butler, assistant pastor for Worship Ministry, led the praise and worship portion of service, which concluded with the congregation singing the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing.

Dec 12, 2024 | dallasexaminer.com | Tiffani M. Turner

(The Dallas Examiner) – The T.D. Jakes Foundation and Wells Fargo have awarded a $1.5 million grant to Paul Quinn College for the development of an innovative campus housing expansion. The grant will also support the planning of a future mixed-use space that will include housing, shops, restaurants and parks, all of which will be available for use by both students and the surrounding community.