Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II spent time encouraging campers at Mavs Academy Hoop Camp, emphasizing the importance of playing hard and connecting with kids in the community.
Category: Features
Posted inMetro
Micaela Watkins: Dallas City Hall Debate Is About More Than a Building
The debate over the future of Dallas City Hall has sparked concerns about public trust, transparency, and the inclusion of underserved communities in the decision-making process, with residents and stakeholders calling for a more detailed and independently vetted comparison of the costs of restoration, relocation, and demolition.
Posted inEntertainment
The Playwright’s Leap: Tasha Williams Builds a Theater Dream in North Texas
Tasha Williams is using her independent production company, Tasha Studios Productions, to explore Black love, friendship, marriage, personal growth and healing through her upcoming stage play, What She’s Having, which premieres July 10-12 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson.
Posted inSocial Justice
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.
Posted inEducation
Jazmin Darjean Is Building a Seat at the Table and Pulling Others Up With Her
Jazmin Darjean, the first Black woman to serve as SMU’s student body president, is committed to connecting the campus to the Dallas community and ensuring that all students are heard and represented.
Posted inWomen
DeDe McGuire Foundation Hosts Impactful Women’s United Expo
The 2nd annual Women’s United Expo, presented by the DeDe McGuire Foundation in partnership with Hey Chica Movement, was a cultural gathering rooted in purpose, visibility, and collective elevation, featuring panels, activations, and a vendor marketplace, all centered around empowering women of color through resources, financial literacy, and community-driven support systems.
Posted inEducation
Dallas College Marks 60 Years of Empowering Students and Driving Economic Mobility
Dallas College has served as a vital engine for access, workforce development, and economic mobility in North Texas for 60 years, providing opportunities for over 3.5 million students to achieve upward mobility through its holistic and intentional commitment to student success.
Posted inWomen's History Month Special Edition
Joy Silmon: Redefining Legacy Through Faith and Leadership
Joy Silmon is an entrepreneur and ministry leader who is committed to intentional leadership, personal resilience, and creating a legacy while living a life rooted in faith.
Posted inFashion
Maison De Goudeau IV Highlights Emerging Talent and Mentorship in Fashion
Steven Goudeau presented the fourth installment of his immersive fashion exhibition, Maison de Goudeau IV, at Tower Club Dallas, which featured select entrepreneurs from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Dallas Fall 2025 cohort, and highlighted Goudeau’s commitment to mentorship and building a creative ecosystem.
Posted inBusiness
Empowering Black Excellence: Navigating the New Era of Certification and Accountability
The North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) is helping Black entrepreneurs in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex navigate the regulatory hurdles of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and ACDBE programs, while also providing guidance on how to build lasting wealth through strategic certification and accountability.
