Tiffani M. Turner

Dallas

Reporter at The Dallas Examiner

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Career institute planned for South Dallas high school students

3 weeks ago | dallasexaminer.com | Tiffani M. Turner

(The Dallas Examiner) – South Dallas community members bid farewell to the old Billy Earl Dade Middle School building during a ceremony hosted by the Dallas Independent School District May 21. Located in the Fair Park neighborhood at 2722 S. Malcolm X Blvd., the building has been unoccupied since 2013 when the middle school was relocated to a new, more modernized campus nearby.
Dallas ISD addresses concerns over school safety after mass shooting

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.
Women of Influence Awards Luncheon honors 16 women

2 months 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...
Supporting Dallas ISD's homeless student population

Mar 28, 2025 | 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.
Rev. Al Sharpton leads worship service at Dallas Project Church

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.
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.