Mayor Johnson appoints chairs of five Community Bond Task Force subcommittees
DALLAS — Mayor Eric L. Johnson on Thursday announced his appointments of the five chairs of the Community Bond Task Force (CBTF) subcommittees formed as part of the 2024 Bond Program development process. The CBTF and its subcommittees,…
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Joli Angel Robinson, President and CEO of Housing Forward on Her Initiative to Help Tackle Homelessness
By Catrina Satterwhite Homelessness is a worldwide problem. However, you may be unaware of just how pervasive the issue is in Dallas. To solve this problem, it takes organizations with strong leadership. Someone like Joli Angel Robinson. I…
Politics
Is the Water in Flint Finally Safe?
By Maya Richard-Craven When asked if the city’s water is lead-free, Flint’s Mayor Sheldon Neeley said, “No amount of water is safe.” “Flint still doesn’t have clean water.” Search on social media for that statement, and you’ll see…
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Sports
Texas Women’s Foundation and Dallas Mavericks W.O.M.E.N. ERG Hosted Career Event to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders
DALLAS, Texas, March 6, 2023 – Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) and the Dallas Mavericks W.O.M.E.N. ERG held a joint event with the Young Women’s Advisory Council (YWAC) to share career advice and network with young female leaders. The Foundation’s community partner, Healthy Futures…
Arts & Culture
Ft. Worth African American Roots Music Fest Announces 2023 Artist Lineup
Event Unapologetically Celebrates Black Contributions to Roots Music FORT WORTH, Texas – On March 18, 2023, award-winning artists from across the country will convene at the third annual Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival (FWAAMFest). This live…
Lifestyle
Cooking with Cam: Recipes to Try Out with Your Valentine
By Camerron Dangerfield Chef Cam, aka Camerron Dangerfield, native of Chicago, IL is an Alabama A&M University alumnus taking the culinary world by storm. He prepared for a successful career as a celebrity chef, author, restaurant consultant, reality…
Health
Life and Death: When Police Criminalize Young Black Men
Originally appeared in Word in Black By Anissa Durham When Abraham Jarvis gets pulled over by police, he has a rule with his parents: they FaceTime. He started driving at 15. Born and raised in San Diego, getting…
Education
We Aren’t Worrying Enough About Declining Student Literacy
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Doomscrolling through bad news has become something of a national pastime — and it’s easy to tune it all out or wonder if things really are as bad as…
Business
The DEC Network Brings the 2023 State of Entrepreneurship to Frisco
Event will feature Trey Bowles, Jasmin Brand, and Mayor of Frisco Jeff Cheney with Special Guest Grammy Award-Winning Mike Render “Killer Mike” March 13, 2023 – Dallas, TX – The DEC Network, a leading resource for entrepreneurs and…
Editorial
A word from the CEO Jess Washington
First, let me show my extreme appreciation for the honor to hold the position of Chief Executive Officer for this prestigious institution, The Dallas Weekly – DW. Since my first day at DW in 2018, I have learned…
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Mama2Mama: Founder of Nu Standard, Autumn Yarbrough talks hair care, and the science of balancing it all
By Jess Washington, COO of Dallas Weekly I knew when I met Autumn Yarbrough at a mutual friend’s birthday party, we had to meet again. I have grown to be fond of and akin to women who are…
