By Dallas Weekly Staff In recognition of National Clinical Trials Day, Alzheimer’s research centers across the United States and Canada are offering free memory screenings for adults ages 55 and […]
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The Midnight Set Serves Culture, Community And A Call To Reclaim The Court
The Midnight Set was a tennis event held at Life Time Fitness that brought together seasoned players and first-timers to promote access, exposure, and community building, while also honoring the legacy of the American Tennis Association and the United States Tennis Association.
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.
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Health & Fitness Expo Empowers South Dallas Residents to Live Well
The annual Health & Fitness Festival and Expo in South Dallas brought families, healthcare providers, and local organizations together to promote health and wellness, featuring free health screenings, fitness challenges, cooking demonstrations, and a live wellness workshop.
Posted inEvents
Prism Health North Texas to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Community Events
Prism Health North Texas (PHNTX) will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026 with a series of events to honor its legacy of care, build community connections, and raise funds to expand access to essential healthcare services.
Posted inWord In Black
‘Breaking the Silence’: How Black Women Can Fight Breast Cancer
Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, due to a combination of systemic racism, biological factors, healthcare access barriers, and limited representation in clinical research, but solutions include self-advocacy, understanding family histories, and early detection.
Posted inLGBTQIA+
Community Comes Together for Resource Center’s 28th Annual Toast to Life Fundraiser
Resource Center’s 28th Annual Toast to Life Gala, themed “Voyage Beneath the Sea,” was a vibrant and immersive celebration of life, diversity, and inclusivity, raising critical funds to sustain the organization’s essential programs and services.
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Don’t Guess: Call and Ask the STI Hotline Today
Parkland Health’s STI Hotline provides trusted guidance, education, and support for people concerned about STIs, with the goal of connecting them to testing, treatment, and sexual health education.
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40 Years of Care: Prism Health North Texas Celebrates a Legacy of Community Impact
Prism Health North Texas has been providing compassionate, affordable healthcare to Dallas families for 40 years, and is now expanding its pediatric and women’s health services in high-need communities, while celebrating its milestone anniversary with a weekend of events in May.
Posted inRobert Wood Johnson Foundation
King Shakur’s “He Gon Cry In The Car” Invites Black Men to Heal
Through art, community and radical honesty, the Dallas native is reshaping how Black and Brown communities approach healing.