Opinion: A Letter to James Talarico: Why Black Texans Shouldn’t Be Taken for Granted
Dom is respectfully calling out James for not taking the Black vote for granted and for not acknowledging the role race has played in the 2026 Senate campaign, as well as for not presenting a clear policy agenda…
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More Than a Celebration: Live Music Collective Showcases the Future of Black Arts and Culture
The Live Music Collective transformed Deep Ellum into more than a Juneteenth celebration—it became a showcase of Black artistic excellence, community wellness and civic engagement. From live music and movement to the next generation of civil rights advocates…
Politics
Taking Control of Our Health: National HIV Testing Day and Dallas’s New Strategic Roadmap to Equity
On National HIV Testing Day, the Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network released the 2027-2031 North Texas Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan, which provides a data-driven framework to reduce new infections, maximize viral suppression, and address systemic…
Sports
‘Good Teams Find a Way to Win’: Wings Rally Past Sky After 17-Point Deficit
Dallas Wings rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Chicago Sky 93-92, with Li Yueru hitting two free throws in the final 12.5 seconds to seal the victory.
Arts & Culture
The Playwright’s Leap: Tasha Williams Builds a Theater Dream in North Texas
Tasha Williams is using her independent production company, Tasha Studios Productions, to explore Black love, friendship, marriage, personal growth and healing through her upcoming stage play, What She’s Having, which premieres July 10-12 at the Eisemann Center in…
Lifestyle
Urban Farmer Robyn Brown Reclaims Ancestral Lands and Promotes Holistic Wellness
Robyn Brown is a 10th generation farmer and fifth generation urban farmer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who is passionate about making science, wellness and healing more accessible to the community, and is currently working on her PhD.
Health
Fair Park Community Park Awarded $2.5 Million Grant from McKesson Foundation To Advance Health Access In South Dallas
The McKesson Foundation has invested $2.5 million in the development of the McKesson Market Grove within the new Community Park at Fair Park, which will provide access to greenspace, health-centered community programming, and other amenities to the surrounding…
Education
Face to Face Enrichment Center Brings Relationship Skills and Youth Mentorship to Dallas Teens
Face to Face Enrichment Center Dallas is a North Texas organization that provides teenagers with the tools they need to build healthier relationships and make better decisions through its 13-week curriculum, Cookies and Convo.
Business
Dallas residents voice concerns, gain insight, and explore organizing solutions at data center film screening and discussion
Texas advocacy groups gathered to discuss the rapid expansion of data centers across Texas and the potential impact on local communities, highlighting concerns about energy use, water consumption, public infrastructure and environmental issues.
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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.
