Former Dallas Independent School District superintendent Michael Hinojosa has become the first candidate to enter the race for Dallas mayor ahead of the November 2027 election.
Author Archives: SiSi Encarnacion
SiSi is a Tejana/Puerto Rican community organizer, writer, and non-profit leader that is passionate about driving social change. She serves as the Director of Outreach for The SERUN Foundation while organizing against environmental injustice, over-policing, and food sovereignty issues.
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Dallas Wings Community Foundation Host 2nd Annual Kicks for a Cause
Co-authored by Rashad Miller & SiSi Encarnacion Dallas Wings fans, players and staff sported their flyest sneakers last Friday night as they gathered to celebrate the Dallas Wings Community Foundation. […]
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Bran Movay brings live show and marketplace to Exposition Park
This Sunday August 23rd, Exposition Avenue will be abuzz with good vibes coming from the “Are We Locked In?” Sun and Moon Market. The event, which will double as both […]
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Apparel Brand ‘Famous in Dallas’ Celebrates the City’s Influence with Soccer Jersey Drop
Dallas, being the 9th largest city in the U.S., is a place where the worlds of finance, sports, politics, and fashion collide. People from all over the world have made […]
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DJ Turo Represents Oak Cliff on International FIFA Fan Festival Stage
25 years ago, Arturo Martinez took his first small gig for about $50. Fast forward to 2026, Arturo, now known as DJ Turo, has rocked the main stage at this […]
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Vibes Texas Brings Black Independent Artists to National Stage for Wingstop House of Flavor
From June 24th to July 3rd, the Wingstop House of Flavor came to Dallas, one of only two North American cities to host the “ultimate fan destination”. The 10-day activation […]
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Vanta Athletics Brings Street Soccer Culture to Downtown Dallas
Vanta Athletics has created a vibrant rooftop soccer pitch in Dallas, offering daily pick-up games, community events, and tournaments, while celebrating cross-cultural connections and providing a space for athletes of all ages to come together.
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Urban Farmer Robyn Brown Reclaims Ancestral Lands and Promotes Holistic Wellness
Robyn Brown is a 10th generation farmer and fifth generation urban farmer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who is passionate about making science, wellness and healing more accessible to the community, and is currently working on her PhD.
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Verbal Jousting in Oak Cliff: The Black Literary Tradition of Battle Rap
Battle rap is a modern and antique Black American tradition that is a positive creative outlet for the community, and is being carried forward by the Cartel Order and other battle rap communities in Dallas and beyond.
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Dallas Open & Nexo Serve Up Community Renewal: West Dallas Gets Tennis Court Upgrade
The Nexo Dallas Open, a global tennis tournament, has partnered with a digital assets platform to provide new tennis courts at Heidi B. Moore Park in West Dallas, increasing access to the sport for the local Latino community.
