The South Dallas Cultural Center is offering free recording studio time to residents, providing young artists with the tools and resources they need to succeed in the music industry and fostering a sense of community and creativity within the neighborhood.
Author Archives: Marlissa Collier
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“The Road Gang” Derailed Dallas’s Streetcar Dreams, but Bike Friendly South Dallas is Leading a Two-Wheeled Revolution
A new wave of cycling enthusiasts is transforming South Dallas, revitalizing the neighborhood’s transportation infrastructure and fostering a sense of community.
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Dallas Weekly’s Day of Civics: A Morning with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and an Afternoon at Civilized Fest
The Dallas Weekly team attended two civic engagement events, including a Q&A session with Maryland Governor Wes Moore at Paul Quinn College and a roundtable discussion at the Civilized Festival, while the Dallas College Police Department faced criticism for excessive security measures at the latter event.
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‘This is how our ancestors who created the first freedman towns survived’: How Oak Cliff Veggie Project Plans to Heal South Dallas
The Oak Cliff Veggie Project, a nonprofit organization founded in 2015, is working to address food insecurity in South Dallas by providing fresh produce and promoting food self-sufficiency.
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Dallas Weekly Joins News Media Alliance’s ‘Support Journalism Fly-In’ In Washington, D.C.
The Dallas Weekly joined advocates from across the nation in Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers on Capital Hill and emphasize the critical role of quality journalism in a democratic society, advocating for fairness for local publications and the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act.
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Union Busting Scandal Rocks Dallas Black Dance Theatre & Energizes Nationwide Creative Labor Movement
The Dallas Black Dance Theatre has been accused of union-busting after firing its entire main company, allegedly in retaliation for their decision to unionize, and faces widespread criticism and calls for an investigation.
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Beyond the Badge: Dallas PD Officer Darron Burks’ Death Echoes Across Black Greek Society
Officer Darron Burks, a rookie member of the Dallas Police Department, was fatally shot while on duty Thursday night, prompting an outpouring of grief and support from the community and law enforcement agencies and Black Greek society.
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A Gambling Man’s Bet: How the Harris/Walz DNC Will Go Based on Day 1 Speakers Including Dallas’s Jasmine Crockett
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will feature a diverse range of speakers, including party officials, state and U.S. officials, labor union leaders, former Trump supporters, and former first ladies, all addressing key issues such as the economy, global competition, jobs, living standards, abortion, and women’s health rights.
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Interim City Manager Kimberly Tolbert’s Audition for Permanent Gig Includes Reining In Dallas Budget
Dallas’s interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert has proposed a biennial budget for FY 2024-25 and 2025-26, focusing on economic growth, financial responsibility, and increased funding for public safety, infrastructure, and social services.
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Hoods & Headspace: Three South Dallas Orgs Team Up to Teach Boys Auto Care & Mental Wellness
Three local organizations in South Dallas have joined forces to form a wraparound resource collaborative, hosting an inaugural event called It Takes a Man, which taught young men basic auto maintenance and mental and emotional wellbeing skills.