The historic Forest Theater in South Dallas is scheduled to host its grand reopening on November 1 following a multi-year restoration and revitalization effort led by the nonprofit Forest Forward.
Category: Education
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Dallas College Students Take on Global $1 Million Stock Trading Challenge
Dallas College students are competing in the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge, managing $1 million virtual investment portfolios while gaining hands-on financial skills and preparing for careers in North Texas’ rapidly growing financial industry.
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Dallas Filmmaker Launches Animated Series to Preserve Igbo Language and Culture for Next Generation
Dallas-based Nigerian filmmaker Ichie Kelechi Eke has launched *IHEMBA & KIDS*, an educational animated series teaching children the Igbo language and African cultural traditions. Now streaming on ROOTFLIX, the series uses storytelling and animation to help young audiences, particularly those growing up in the diaspora, reconnect with their ancestral heritage.
Posted inBusiness
Building More Than Black Belts: Steven Lewis Grows Premier Martial Arts Through Business and Community
Steven Lewis is building more than a martial arts business. Through Premier Martial Arts locations in Dallas and Arlington, the entrepreneur is helping young people develop discipline, confidence and leadership skills while creating opportunities for the next generation.
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Marsai Martin Hosts Inaugural Charity Luncheon for Her Foundation in Dallas
Actress and producer Marsai Martin held her Marsai’s Way Foundation’s inaugural charity luncheon, The Blueprint, in Dallas on September 24 to support youth development and empowerment.
Posted inSports
Kentorion King’s Next Goal Is Bigger Than Going Viral
Waxahachie wide receiver Kentorion King, represented by NIL agent Paul Randle, aims to leverage his recent viral success and standout performance against Ennis to build a long-term career in football.
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Dallas Celebrates First Cohort of Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
Workforce Dallas, Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Texas Woman’s University Ventures, and Skilltrade celebrated the graduation of their first Certified Clinical Medical Assistant cohort on August 8, marking a significant milestone in Dallas’s healthcare workforce development efforts.
Posted inCulture
More Than a Musical: Urban Arts Center’s Matilda Proves Why the Village Still Matters
The Urban Arts Center in Dallas successfully concluded its summer season with a culturally reimagined production of Matilda, emphasizing both artistic excellence and social-emotional learning for performers aged 5 to 16.
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Dallas ISD Launches Central Hub to Help Families Prepare for New School Year
Dallas Independent School District is preparing to welcome over 140,000 students for the upcoming school year by offering various Back-to-School resources and hosting an enrollment kickoff event on August 1.
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Back to School Starts With Good Health: How Prism Health North Texas Is Helping Dallas Families Prepare for the School Year
Prism Health North Texas will host its Healthy Start to School Bash on August 8 at the Oak Cliff Health Center to provide families with free sports physicals, dental screenings, and school supplies.
