The 6th Annual Best of Black Dallas Awards celebrated Black excellence in the community with four awards presented to Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson, Akwete Tyehimba, Charles O’Neal, and Barry Brewer for their contributions to media, culture, business, and community development.
Author Archives: Ceara Johnson
Posted inArt
Sunday Call to Church: The Art of Clementine Hunter
The African American Museum in Fair Park is presenting a retrospective of the self-taught Louisiana artist Clementine Hunter’s work, which captures the rhythms, rituals, and realities of Black life on Melrose Plantation.
Posted inLocal
Fifteen Minutes With Emmy Winner Jerry L. Hawkins
Jerry L. Hawkins accepted an Emmy for Recovering the Stories, a documentary series that traces overlooked chapters of Dallas history, and emphasized the importance of local media and community storytelling.
Posted inEducation
John Lewis Social Justice Academy and Its Promise for South Dallas Students
The South Dallas community celebrated the dedication of the John Lewis Social Justice Academy, a $80 million investment in the heart of Oak Cliff, to honor the legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis and empower the next generation of leaders.
Posted inWomen
“Start by Believing”: Inside The Archway’s Mission to Protect Survivors and Change Public Perception of Domestic Violence
The Archway is a state-designated domestic violence agency that provides support to survivors across North Texas, while also working to hold offenders accountable and reduce repeat violence through their Partner Abuse Intervention and Prevention Program.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
The New Digital Divide: How Literacy and AI Are Colliding in Texas Schools
Texas is facing a literacy crisis, with low literacy rates, inequities in the education system, and a lack of data on student progress, while also trying to integrate technology into the classroom without further widening the gap.
Posted inRobert Wood Johnson Foundation
Our Fight at Home: When the System Betrays Our Veterans
A new study from the Journal of Veterans Studies found that many Black and Brown veterans experience deep feelings of betrayal and distrust towards the military institution due to inadequate transition support, leading to mental health issues and difficulty finding jobs, housing, and healthcare.
Posted inHealth
Building a Healthier Dallas: How Prism Health North Texas Is Strengthening Community Care
Prism Health North Texas has been providing affordable, judgment-free medical care to North Texans for nearly 40 years, and is committed to expanding its services to meet the needs of the community.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
Who’s Really in Charge? The Texas Education Agency’s Expanding Power and the Growing Divide in K–12 Equity
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has taken over Fort Worth ISD, the second major urban district to fall under state control after Houston, raising concerns about equity and the growing misalignment between the elected State Board of Education and the appointed TEA.
Posted inEvents
How Black Menswear & Baddie Brunch’s Southern Classic Is Redefining Celebration for Dallas’ Black Professionals
The Southern Classic is a Dallas-based event that celebrates Black joy and sophistication, bringing together over 600 Black professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs for an evening of music, fashion, and connection.