The 2025 Southwest Youth of the Year awards celebrated the achievements of young leaders from military families and local communities, with Ximena V. from McAllen, Texas, receiving the award and a $20,000 scholarship.
Author Archives: Bliss
Posted inLifestyle
Parenting in Bliss: Summer Adventures. Crack the Case as a Family at the ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Escape Room in Grapevine
The ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Escape Room at Grapevine Mills is a fun and mentally stimulating experience that allows families to work together to solve puzzles and find clues in order to track down a missing film reel before time runs out.
Posted inCulture
“Jayson’s Lyric LIVE” Ends National Tour in Dallas With Powerful Performances
The national tour of Jayson’s Lyric LIVE came to a powerful close in Dallas at The Black Academy of Arts & Letters, featuring standout performances from Treach and K. Michelle in her final show. The stage play brought the classic 1994 film to life with emotional storytelling and soul-stirring musical numbers.
Posted inMinority Health Month Special Edition
Empowering Black Women’s Health: Dr. Ruthie Olumba’s Wellness and Life Advice for Minority Health Month
In a soul-stirring conversation with Dallas Weekly, Dr. Ruthie Olumba shares the personal losses that shaped her calling, the urgent health truths Black women must confront, and why reclaiming our bodies and mental health is the ultimate act of self-love. From navigating grief to building trust with doctors, her message this National Minority Health Month is clear: healing starts with knowledge, vulnerability, and radical self-care.
Posted inHealth
This Family’s Journey Counters RFK’s Autism Claims with Truth and Joy
In response to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping comments about autism, this story highlights something often left out of the conversation: autistic adults. Isaac Lewis, a 20-year-old Black man who works at Walmart and finds joy in caring for his niece, lives a life that challenges stereotypes. His mother, Lashondra, reminds us that autism doesn’t end in childhood—and that every story on the spectrum deserves to be heard.
Posted inFood
Winsome Prime Brings Sophisticated Soul to Trinity Groves
Winsome Prime, a new Black-owned steakhouse, is set to open in Trinity Groves this spring, offering an elevated Southern steakhouse experience with a New American twist, featuring a range of options from group lounging to bar seating and a casual whiskey room, and a menu that is steak-forward but elevated with Cajun-inspired Southern fare.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
Left Behind: How Texas’ Education Overhaul Endangers Students with Disabilities and Students of Color
Texas lawmakers are pushing for school vouchers and the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, which could leave the most vulnerable students without access to equitable education and federal protections.
Posted inCulture, Events, Homepage, Lifestyle, Local, Women, Women's History Month Special Edition
Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson Hosts 2025 Women of Influence Awards in Dallas
When Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson calls, the city shows up. And on Friday, March 21, the city showed out. Hosted at The Statler Hotel in the heart of downtown Dallas, […]
Posted inHealth
Overcoming Adversity: Tara Robinson’s Journey and The Black Heart Association
Tara Robinson, a school counselor and founder of the Black Heart Association, has overcome adversity to provide free heart screenings to underserved communities, despite facing political and financial challenges.
Posted inEvents
United We Brunch: A Celebration of Sisterhood, Empowerment, and Community
The United We Brunch Expo was more than just an event—it was a movement. From the electric energy of powerhouse panelists like Tashara Parker and Dr. Brandalyn Ponder-Mattson to the jaw-dropping Pink Lucy fashion show that celebrated beauty in all forms, this gathering of women was a masterclass in empowerment. Attendees soaked up wisdom from industry leaders, networked with changemakers, and embraced the “No Mean Girl” movement in full force. With every conversation, connection, and stunning runway moment, the message was clear: when women uplift each other, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.