To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves opened a pop-up museum next to the company’s original Baton Rouge location, showcasing artifacts from the brand’s humble beginnings and announcing plans for international expansion into Mexico and the United Kingdom.
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Posted inOpinion
When the Room Spoke Back: What My First NABJ Convention Taught Me About the Weight of Black Storytelling
Attending the 2026 National Association of Black Journalists convention in Atlanta, the author reflected on the responsibilities of journalism through experiences involving Nolan Wells’ parents, mentorship, celebrity advocacy, and industry accountability.
Posted inThis Week
Black Dallas Leadership Celebrated at 42Nd Quest for Success
The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 42nd Annual Quest for Success Awards on August 20, honoring local entrepreneurs and civic leaders while presenting a surprise award to President and CEO Harrison Blair for his seven years of service.
Posted inSports
Wings Find a Way as Bueckers’ Second-Half Surge Helps Dallas Complete Toronto Sweep
The Dallas Wings overcame a depleted roster to defeat the Toronto Tempo 94-88 on Wednesday night, securing a 3-0 season series sweep behind a second-half surge from Paige Bueckers.
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Mavericks’ 2026-27 Schedule Features Tough Start, Marquee Matchups
The NBA unveiled the Dallas Mavericks’ 2026-27 regular-season schedule on Thursday, featuring a challenging start and several high-profile matchups against stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.
Posted inBusiness
NCTRCA Hosts MET Gala Inspired Event to Empower Small Business Ecosystems
The North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency hosted its annual gala, featuring keynote speaker Mikki Taylor, to advocate for intentional and sustained support of Black-owned businesses.
Posted inFood
Wingstop Saddles Up at the Fort Worth Stockyards for their Flavor Rodeo
Wingstop launched its Flavor Rodeo promotion in Fort Worth with a cowboy-themed delivery experience before making the new menu items available nationwide.
Posted inJobs
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
Sorany Gutiérrez Will Debut Immersive World Premiere Inner Passage in Dallas
Colombian-born Dallas artist Sorany Gutiérrez is set to debut her world premiere immersive performance, Inner Passage, at Todo Sababa this August.
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.
