Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Since the election, many North Texas minority activist groups expressed concern about what a “Trump Presidency” will be like. The Dallas Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s President Arthur Fleming said he’s waiting until things settle down to assess the nation’s political landscape but is certain of…… MORE
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Marlee McCormick, 11/09/16: What’s In a Tweet?
No doubt we are all breathing a sign of relief today…especially those of us in the news media (now we can start chasing new, un-election related stories!) But in the meantime…last night I was very focused on social media. One because I was live tweeting election results for my job and two because I’m fascinated with…… MORE
Local Sports Figures React to Election Results
DALLAS (WBAP & KLIF News) — Millions are reacting to the presidential election results on social media, including athletes and owners associated with North Texas. Dallas Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban, who has been an active supporter of Hillary Clinton throughout the election, took a different tone on social media after Donald Trump was projected as…… MORE
Slain Officer’s Mother and Father Disagree Over Black Lives Matter Lawsuit
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – The mother of a Dallas Police Officer Patrick Zamarripa issued a statement that separated herself and the foundation in her son’s name from a lawsuit filed Monday against Black Lives Matter and other activist groups. The lawsuit was filed by Patrick’s father, Enrique Zamarripa, and seeks $550 million in damages. It…… MORE
The Fort Worth Chapter of the NAACP Weighs In on the Election
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – 7,240 people turned out for early voting at the Forest Hill Civic Center precinct in Fort Worth and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s local chapter hopes to see even more today. Chapter President Clara Faulkner, a Forest Hill City Council Member, said she had never seen lines…… MORE