The Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League appointed Dr. Brandy Alfred as its new chief executive officer to lead efforts in workforce development and economic equity across North Texas.
Category: Community
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
Evolution Is Not Erasure: Why South Dallas Can Grow Without Losing Its Soul
Real estate developer Scottie Smith II argues that strategic urban development and affordable housing initiatives in South Dallas aim to foster community evolution and prosperity rather than displacement.
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.
Posted inCulture
Festival Eritrea USA Returns to North Texas, Celebrating More Than 50 Years of Culture and Community
By Dallas Weekly Staff For the first time since 2022, one of the nation’s largest celebrations of Eritrean culture is returning to North Texas. Festival Eritrea USA will take place […]
Posted inBusiness
Southern Dallas Progress CDC is building more than homes—it’s building a future for Southern Dallas
As Southern Dallas continues to evolve, one nonprofit believes the best way to preserve the community is by helping residents become homeowners. Southern Dallas Progress CDC is combining financial education, trusted lending partnerships and historic neighborhood revitalization to ensure local families don’t just witness change—they help lead it.
Posted inPolitics
Tracking the outreach: A timeline of James Talarico’s engagement with Black Texans ahead of November
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate election in Texas, has been actively engaging with Black communities across the state through various events, policy announcements, and interviews, resulting in a significant increase in support among Black voters.
Posted inEducation
All Choices Aren’t Good Choices
Texas education has shifted over the past year with the passage of Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2, which created Texas Education Freedom Accounts and increased funding for public schools, but many families still face barriers to accessing these resources due to a lack of training, staffing, and resources.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved By Purpose: Celebrating Aunts (and Uncles)
National Aunt and Uncle Day is celebrated on July 26th, and is an opportunity to show appreciation for the impact aunts and uncles have had on families, with creative gift ideas and activities to honor them.
Posted inBlack History
National Juneteenth Observance Foundation  (NJOF)
The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation will host its 9th Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX in October 2026 to celebrate Miss Opal Lee’s 100th birthday and to advance Juneteenth education and year-round programming.
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Summer Is Flying By, Don’t Let Back-to-School Vaccines Pass You By
Texas law requires students to have certain vaccines before attending school, and Parkland Health Centers offer walk-in vaccinations to make it easy for families to get their children vaccinated.
