Roland Parrish Honored by UNT Dallas With Honorary Degree, Announces $50,000 Endowed Scholarship Gift
Roland Parrish, a legendary Black entrepreneur and philanthropist, was awarded an honorary degree from UNT Dallas and announced a $50,000 endowed scholarship gift, in recognition of his contributions to business, education, and community advancement.
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Pegasus Media Project and Dallas Film Commission Earn International Honor at Cannes
The Pegasus Media Project and the Dallas Film Commission have received international recognition after winning the Economic & Social Impact Award at the 2026 Global Production Awards in Cannes, France. The award was presented during the Global Production…
Politics
DeDe McGuire Foundation Hosts Impactful Women’s United Expo
The 2nd annual Women’s United Expo, presented by the DeDe McGuire Foundation in partnership with Hey Chica Movement, was a cultural gathering rooted in purpose, visibility, and collective elevation, featuring panels, activations, and a vendor marketplace, all centered…
Sports
Dallas Mavericks Name Mike Schmitz General Manager
Mike Schmitz has been named General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks, joining from the Portland Trail Blazers where he served as Assistant General Manager and was widely regarded as a top NBA talent evaluator.
Arts & Culture
Paul Quinn College’s Taste of the Cowboys Challenge Inspires Student-Chefs
The Taste of the Cowboys Youth Challenge provided North Texas high school students with a day of immersion, mentorship, and exposure to the hospitality industry, connecting their passion for food with real-world career pathways and providing them with…
Lifestyle
Joy Silmon: Redefining Legacy Through Faith and Leadership
Joy Silmon is an entrepreneur and ministry leader who is committed to intentional leadership, personal resilience, and creating a legacy while living a life rooted in faith.
Health
Alzheimer’s Research Sites Mark National Clinical Trials Day With Free Memory Screenings
By Dallas Weekly Staff In recognition of National Clinical Trials Day, Alzheimer’s research centers across the United States and Canada are offering free memory screenings for adults ages 55 and older, highlighting the growing importance of brain health…
Education
Dallas Senior Earns $200K Navy Scholarship While Balancing Books, Leadership and the Pool
Cadet Jordan Pham, a senior at Emmett J. Conrad High School, will be awarded the National Navy ROTC Scholarship, valued at up to $200,000, for his academic and leadership achievements.
Business
RedBird Innovation Center Hosts Dynamic Workforce Development Summit
The Build the Workforce Workforce Development Summit at the DEC Network at RedBird brought together Dallas residents, job seekers, career changers, and workforce leaders to discuss and explore the pathways to economic mobility through construction.
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Editorial
Verbal Jousting in Oak Cliff: The Black Literary Tradition of Battle Rap
Battle rap is a modern and antique Black American tradition that is a positive creative outlet for the community, and is being carried forward by the Cartel Order and other battle rap communities in Dallas and beyond.
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St. Philip’s Opens Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, A New Stage for South Dallas Creativity
St. Philip’s School and Community Center in South Dallas celebrated the opening of the Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to nurture the next generation of artists, innovators, and community leaders.
