Black Communities’ Struggle for Safe, Nutritious Food During Civil Rights Era
The Women of Operation Breadbasket launched a Bad Meat Campaign in 1967 to fight for racial and economic justice by challenging grocery stores that sold rotten meat and inadequate produce in Black neighborhoods, highlighting the importance of food…
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Don’t Miss ‘Fat Ham’ At Kalita Humphreys Theater Through Feb. 8
James Ijames’ Fat Ham, a 2022 Broadway hit comedy, is making its regional premiere in Dallas at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, featuring a cast of powerful performers and a story of a young queer Black man trying to…
Politics
Democrats Push for More Inclusive Texas Social Studies Curriculum
The State Board of Education is revising the social studies curriculum to include more diverse topics and perspectives, with the final decisions due by summer and the new curriculum appearing in classrooms at the start of the 2030-31…
Sports
Dallas Open & Nexo Serve Up Community Renewal: West Dallas Gets Tennis Court Upgrade
The Nexo Dallas Open, a global tennis tournament, has partnered with a digital assets platform to provide new tennis courts at Heidi B. Moore Park in West Dallas, increasing access to the sport for the local Latino community.
Arts & Culture
DMA’s ‘A Jeweled Affair’ Showcases Local Artists and Commitment to Accessibility
The Dallas Museum of Art’s Junior Associates hosted their 2026 Winter Party, a creative formal themed “A Jeweled Affair”, to raise funds for the museum’s mission of access, education, and community engagement, while also spotlighting local artists and…
Lifestyle
Social and Economic Barriers Drive Obesity, Not Just Personal Choices
Obesity is a complex health issue influenced by social and economic barriers, and requires a collaborative approach between government, health care professionals, community organizations, and individuals to address the epidemic.
Health
Medical Debt Crisis Deepens as Healthcare Costs Continue to Soar
Black Americans are disproportionately affected by medical debt and can use a new consumer tool to help manage their bills and protect themselves from financial harm.
Education
State Takeovers in Texas Schools Face Criticism for Ignoring Societal Factors
The Texas Education Agency has taken over four school districts due to low academic performance, with six campuses receiving F grades, and critics argue that the state is penalizing districts based on factors beyond their control, such as…
Business
5 Tips for Dallas ‘Solopreneurs’ to Grow Their Businesses in 2026
Solopreneurs can grow their businesses in 2026 by identifying a business opportunity, making a business plan, maximizing savings, developing a marketing strategy, and planning for growth and operations.
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Editorial
From Forest Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Originally published with our media partner, Dallas Free Press The election of Elsie Faye Heggins to the Dallas City Council in 1980 signaled a massive change to Dallas’ political environment, and she and her community knew it. Heggins…
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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.
