Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert announced that more than 4,000 city employees are expected to take mandatory unpaid furlough days this fiscal year to help address an estimated $25 million budget shortfall.
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Posted inPolitics
Tracking the outreach: A timeline of James Talarico’s engagement with Black Texans ahead of November
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate election in Texas, has been actively engaging with Black communities across the state through various events, policy announcements, and interviews, resulting in a significant increase in support among Black voters.
Posted inHealth
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.
Posted inEntertainment
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 Richardson.
Posted inJuneteenth
Mandela’s Journey, Humanity’s Lesson: African American Museum Debuts Powerful New Exhibition
The African American Museum at Fair Park in Dallas has opened a new exhibition, “Mandela: The Official Exhibition,” which explores the life of Nelson Mandela and his fight for freedom, justice, and reconciliation.
Posted inSports
Connected Again: Wings Return to Form Against Mercury
Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez challenged his team to improve their physicality and paint protection after a loss to the Minnesota Lynx, and they responded with a convincing victory over the Phoenix Mercury, led by Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard.
Posted inHealth
Healthcare Without the Guesswork: How Prism Health North Texas Helps Families Access Affordable Care
Prism Health North Texas is a nonprofit community health center that provides comprehensive, affordable healthcare services to patients of all ages, regardless of insurance status or income.
Posted inMusic
Educator and Performer JaRich Uses Music and Service to Make an Iconic Difference
For JaRich, community service is not a side project. It is the foundation of everything he does. Whether he is teaching students in the classroom, mentoring young men, performing on […]
Posted inSports
Shepard’s Second Season Triple Double, Fudd’s Career Debut Power Wings Past Aces in Statement Win
The Dallas Wings defeated the Las Vegas Aces 95-87, behind a historic triple-double from Jessica Shepard, to improve to 5-3 on the season and establish themselves as one of the WNBA’s most intriguing early-season teams.
Posted inMuseums
Reframing American History: Sepia’s Archive of American Life Arrives at the African American Museum
The African American Museum’s new exhibition, People Who Make the World Go ‘Round: The Legacy of Sepia Magazine, is an immersive photographic experience that explores the role of the groundbreaking Black publication Sepia in shaping modern America.
