All Choices Aren’t Good Choices
Texas education has shifted over the past year with the passage of Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2, which created Texas Education Freedom Accounts and increased funding for public schools, but many families still face barriers to…
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National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation will host its 9th Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX in October 2026 to celebrate Miss Opal Lee’s 100th birthday and to advance Juneteenth education and year-round programming.
Politics
America 250: We Ain’t There Yet
As America turns 250 years old, it is important to remember that the journey from declaration to realization of liberty and justice for all is not yet complete, and that we must continue to strive to fulfill the…
Sports
Dereck Lively II Shares Recovery Progress at Mavs Academy Hoop Camp
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II spent time encouraging campers at Mavs Academy Hoop Camp, emphasizing the importance of playing hard and connecting with kids in the community.
Arts & Culture
A DARTable Day for the Music Lover
DART makes it easy to explore Dallas’ vibrant music scene, from country music at The Rustic to jazz at Reveler’s Hall and blues in Deep Ellum, with a variety of venues accessible via the Red, Blue, Green, and…
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
Men’s Health Matters: Why Taking Care of Yourself Is One of the Best Investments You Can Make
Dr. Saleh Musleh encourages men to prioritize their health and take preventative measures to stay healthy, as fatigue and other health conditions can often be detected early with a simple annual visit.
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
Micaela Watkins: Dallas City Hall Debate Is About More Than a Building
The debate over the future of Dallas City Hall has sparked concerns about public trust, transparency, and the inclusion of underserved communities in the decision-making process, with residents and stakeholders calling for a more detailed and independently vetted…
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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.
Video
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.
