UNT students gathered at the Library Mall this afternoon after word spread that a small group of demonstrators appeared wielding signs that read “BLM are racist thugs,” “Every Real Muslim is a Jihadist” and “”Got Aids Yet?” on them. The group of demonstrators originally declined to identify with any organization or larger group, but have been identified as part of the Nation Street Preachers Conference which is currently taking place
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UNT celebrated its annual Union Fest on Wednesday, hosting an array of events such as screen printing, karaoke, movies and an escape room. The celebration takes place each spring to commemorate the Student Union and its programs’ and departments’ dedication to the university.
A demolition company began tearing down the Downtown Mini Mall on Locust Street Wednesday afternoon at the downtown square in Denton, Texas. Tactical Demolition of Prosper, Texas was granted a permit by the city of Denton on Friday to begin demolition of the building after a four-alarm fire destroyed the store in the early morning hours of Dec. 26. The fire damaged several adjacent stores such as Jupiter House and
This past weekend served as the 4th annual Denton Black Film Festival. Sponsored by the Greater Denton Arts Council, NBC5, the Denton Record Chronicle and many others, the three-day event was the scene of spoken word poetry, creative shorts and narrative art. The festival served as a space where like minded African-American creatives could collaborate and share their work in the industry and for the community. Through informative forums and
Typical catwalks feature exotic models clad in clothes most could never hope to afford. But the Denton chapter of the American Cancer Society’s annual “You’re Beautiful!” Luncheon and Style Show is anything but typical. Discarding the archetypal standard of beauty models, this fashion show favors something a little more grounded in reality: All models featured are cancer survivors. Fourteen cancer survivors ranging from first-year teenagers to first-year senior citizens donned stylish outfits
Dallas law enforcement estimates that as many as 7,000 people gathered in Downtown Dallas for the second annual Women’s March. Videographer Jessika Hardy spoke to people on the scene and gauged their reactions.
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the MLK Jr. Recreation Center in southeast Denton put on a celebration called “Freedom Comes From Within Us.” The celebration was jam-packed with musical performances, speakers and surprise guests. Reverends from around the area spoke about Dr. King’s legacy and offered their words of wisdom, along with prayer, while a choir group belted out a soulful gospel tune. Alpha Phi Alpha came together
