James A. Washington, a dedicated journalist, editor, and publisher for over 45 years, passed away on April 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of courage, integrity, and social justice.
Author Archives: Marlissa Collier
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It’s Bigger Than Lee: How Lee Greer is Transforming Lives with Leg Lifts and Love
Lee Greer, founder of Body by Lee, has used her experience of overcoming health disparities to create an inclusive space for all women, regardless of background or fitness level, to help them discover the best version of themselves.
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A Tangled Web: Food Equity, Environmental Racism, and Reproductive Health in Black Communities
April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. In the United States, women in communities of color are left with unequal birthrights, as a history of systemic racism threatens their reproductive health.
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Royce West Outs Truth About Senate Bill 4: It Relies On Racial Profiling
Texas protesters marched in opposition to Senate Bill 4, a controversial Texas immigration law that allows state and local law enforcement to arrest individuals suspected of entering the United States illegally, despite being ruled Unconstitutional by the Supreme Court and the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Disney Dreamers Academy Helps Parents Reclaim Passions…with Kids in Tow
Disney Dreamers Academy helps parents reclaim sacrificed passions, reminding adults that it’s never too late to dream and that following their own dreams is good for everyone.
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Navajo to Nat Turner, Solar Eclipses Have Played Important Cultural Roles Through a Colorful History
From Navajo Beliefs to Nat Turner’s Revolt, Solar Eclipses Have Played Important Cultural Roles Through a Colorful History.
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Five Dallas-area Teens Rep the Big D at Disney Dreamers Academy
This year, Dallas Weekly attended the 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy following five standout Dallas-area teens representing Big D at Walt Disney World.
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Fair Park’s Cotton Bowl Set for a $140 Million Makeover: Revitalizing a South Dallas Landmark
By Marlissa Collier Fair Park, the gem of Sunny South Dallas, was the center of attention earlier this week. The occasion? The groundbreaking of a massive $140 million upgrade to […]
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2024 Primary Confirms Dallas Voter Turnout is Still Abysmal
Voter turnout dwindled in both Dallas and Texas overall for this year’s Super Tuesday Primaries. In what’s certain to be one of the most contentious elections in the history of our nation, just 18 Texans voted for every 100 Texans, while only 16 Dallasites visited the polls for every 100 eligible and registered voters.
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Beyoncé Just Reclaimed Country Music, Mayor Eric Johnson is Getting Divorced, and a Primary Election is Right Around the Corner. Dallas, We Busy.
By Marlissa Collier Beyoncé, once again, stole all the shine and broke all of the world wide internet, when on Super Bowl Sunday, and on what was supposed to be […]