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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America250 Library Neglects to Include Black Women Writers
The National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read 2026-2027 Honoring America250 library is being criticized for its omission of Black women authors, highlighting the need to include diverse voices and perspectives in the national narrative.
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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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New Era in Dallas: Blockbuster Trade Signals Mavericks’ Commitment to Winning Again
The Dallas Mavericks made a three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets to acquire three-time All-Star Khris Middleton, veteran point guard Tyus Jones, young wing AJ Johnson, forward/center Marvin Bagley III, and two future first-round picks and three future second-round picks, while sending Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Danté Exum to Washington.
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Judah Rising: A South Dallas Story of Becoming, Breaking Cycles, and Choosing Self
Judah Rising: A Story of Becoming is a memoir that documents the author’s life in South Dallas, from the crack era to his journey of healing through trauma-informed yoga, and ultimately to becoming a writer and journalist.
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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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Black History Month Celebrates 50 Years of Honoring African American Achievements
Black History Month is an important reminder of the contributions of African Americans to the United States and the need for reparative justice, which is more than just monetary and requires awareness, dignity, and recognition.
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Trump Accounts: A Gilded Promise that Falls Short for Black Families
Trump Accounts, while appearing beneficial on the surface, are likely to widen the racial wealth gap by providing the same modest deposit to every child and allowing those from wealthier families to benefit the most.