Fort Worth is mourning the loss of former Mayor Pro Tem and longtime District 5 City Councilmember Gyna Bivens, who passed away after a three-month battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of revitalization and advocacy for the Stop Six community.
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Trump’s Racist Post Sparks Backlash While Bad Bunny’s Global Platform Shows a Different Cultural Path
Donald Trump’s late-night Truth Social post featuring racist imagery of the Obamas has sparked widespread condemnation, highlighting the need for sustained change and accountability in addressing deeply embedded social conditioning.
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Pen, Pad & Beats: Grammy Week Edition Brings Dallas Creative Power to Los Angeles
Pen, Pad & Beats: Grammy Week Edition at Rhythm Room LA celebrated the writers, producers, and creative architects behind the hits, honoring Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning talent and showcasing the Dallas creative community’s growing reputation for high-level creative production.
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Lincoln High School Unveils Wall Wraps Celebrating Generations of Alumni
Lincoln High School unveiled a series of wall wraps honoring generations of alumni, reminding current students that they, too, are part of a legacy still being written.
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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 find joy in the chaos of his family’s backyard barbecue.
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25,000+ Votes Fuel Dallas Entertainment Awards Week as City’s Creative Scene Takes Center Stage
The 3rd Annual Dallas Entertainment Awards Ceremony will be held on February 4, 2026 at The Bomb Factory in Deep Ellum, with over 500 nominees across 110 categories, live performances, surprise appearances, and a high fashion crowd.
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Stressed Out? Here’s What Helps
Chronic stress can lead to poor sleep, unhealthy eating, and habits like smoking and alcohol abuse, which can raise the risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke, but practicing positive self-talk, gratitude, and joyful moments can help reduce stress and protect the heart.
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A State of Emergency: The Time for Action is Now to End HIV in Dallas County
On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we must break the barriers and build health for the Black community in Dallas County by addressing the systemic barriers, stigma, and lack of equitable resources that continue to disproportionately affect our community.
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I-30 Closures Aren’t New — But the Impact on South Dallas Is Growing
The I-30 Canyon Improvement Project in Dallas is causing major disruptions for drivers, with all lanes of I-30 between I-35E and I-45/U.S. 75 scheduled to close from 10:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, through 5:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, as part of the $888 million project to reconnect South Dallas with downtown.
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Cynt Marshall Shares Personal Journey at Toyota’s MLK Event
The Toyota African American Collaborative (AAC) hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration featuring a conversation between Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, and Savoy Williams, which emphasized the importance of purpose-driven leadership, personal integrity, and inclusivity.