Tiffani M. Turner

Dallas

Reporter at The Dallas Examiner

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Rev. Al Sharpton leads worship service at Dallas Project Church

1 month ago | 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.
Paul Quinn College receives grant to expand campus and student housing

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.
The journey of TBAAL: A cultural revolution in the arts

Nov 28, 2024 | dallasexaminer.com | Tiffani M. Turner

(The Dallas Examiner) – Curtis King, founder of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Inc., shared the story on Nov. 13 of the humble beginnings that led to the formation of the culturally rich home for the arts known popularly as TBAAL. Born and raised in the small town of Coldwater, Mississippi, public schools were still segregated when King graduated high school in 1969.
Grammy-nominated artists perform at 'What an Incredible Life!'

Nov 21, 2024 | dallasexaminer.com | Tiffani M. Turner

(The Dallas Examiner) – Grammy Award nominated singers Jordin Sparks and Kenny Lattimore, along with gospel musician and producer Myron Butler, provided powerful performances during the Nov. 2 live recording of What an Incredible Life! in Southern Dallas. The gospel music-inspired Christmas special will air nationally on ABC Television Dec. 25.
50th Harambee festival celebrates Black-owned businesses in Dallas

Nov 14, 2024 | dallasexaminer.com | Tiffani M. Turner |Robyn Jimenez

(The Dallas Examiner) – The rhythm of drumming circles and songs by local bands filled the air as residents visited with vendors from the county’s Black-owned businesses during the 50th annual Harambee Festival, Oct. 26. This year’s theme, “Harambee … A Global Celebration!” encompassed the meaning of the word ‘harambee,’ which is Swahili for “let’s pull together.”Harambee is the oldest and largest African American cultural event in Dallas.
Dallas community summit addresses local legislative concerns

Oct 18, 2024 | dallasexaminer.com | Tiffani M. Turner

(The Dallas Examiner) – A Community Summit, a community meeting in Oak Cliff where local, state and national legislative concerns were addressed, was hosted by Sen. Royce West, Rep. Rafael Anchia and Sen. Nathan Johnson and moderated by Cassandra Hernandez, candidate for Texas House District 115. The September event began with a discussion on a long-awaited public park project.
State Fair of Texas 2024

Oct 17, 2024 | dallasexaminer.com | Robyn Jimenez |Tiffani M. Turner

The Dallas Examiner reporter Tiffani M. Turner visits the State Fair of Texas to showcase the African American vendors Robyn H.
Dallas Voter Initiative tackles voter suppression in elections

Sep 26, 2024 | dallasexaminer.com | Tiffani M. Turner

(The Dallas Examiner) – Voter suppression is a plan designed to deter citizens from exercising the right to vote. It is a tool that experts say has been used in recent elections. Some states have enacted strict voter ID laws, limited operating times at polling locations and illegally purged voter rolls. The Dallas Voter Initiative is a non-partisan organization that is working to increase voter registration and turnout rates and combat tactics of suppression.
Deadly Sins play explores lust, pride, envy, and wrath in marital conflicts

Sep 13, 2024 | dallasexaminer.com | Cheryl Williamson |Russell Williamson |Tiffani M. Turner |Kerry-Ann Zamore-Byrd

(The Dallas Examiner) – Deadly Sins is the story of Micala (played by Kaylynn Wilkerson) and David (played by Will Moleon), a married couple who grapple with four of the seven deadly sins – lust, pride, envy and wrath – as identified in Christian teachings. Presented by Zamore Entertainment Aug.
Black women's conference addresses sexual abuse and healing

Sep 6, 2024 | dallasexaminer.com | Tiffani M. Turner

(The Dallas Examiner) – Due to the systemic oppression based on race and gender, Black girls are disproportionately at risk for sexual abuse. By 18 years old, 1 in 4 Black women have experienced childhood sexual abuse, according to Black women, the forgotten survivors of sexual assault published by the American Phycological Association. Of those assaulted as children, 27.7% were abused by a family member, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.