The Ladies Athletic Club of Dallas has blossomed from a simple concept into a dynamic and multifaceted network with nearly 2,000 members, offering a supportive space for women to pursue fitness goals, cultivate personal and professional growth, and build meaningful connections.
Category: Community
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Oak Cliff Residents Rally Against Zoning Changes that Could Lead to Displacement
The City of Dallas’s West Oak Cliff Area Plan has opened the door to new zoning changes, risking the displacement of existing residents and small businesses, and a grassroots campaign called La Alianza is fighting back to protect the community.
Posted inEducation
The Casualties in Trump’s Title I War: Millions of Kids
The Trump administration’s directive requiring states to certify they are not using federal Title I funding for “divisive” DEI efforts could result in the loss of Title I funding and ultimately harm students from low-income families, students of color, and those from other underserved communities.
Posted inHomepage
South Dallas Trusts ‘Not My Son’: How Tramonica Brown’s Nonprofit Is Bringing New Life and Longevity To Our Streets
Not My Son, a South Dallas nonprofit led by founder Tramonica Brown, is working to engage the community in social justice, civic engagement, and financial literacy through outreach, activism, and volunteerism.
Posted inWord In Black
Mass Protests in Black and White – Are We Showing Up?
Black protesters were largely absent from the April 5 “Hands Off!” protest, with organizers focusing on working-class whites who supported Donald Trump, while Black organizers are urging a focus on fighting the Trump administration’s policies and defending against attacks on American citizens.
Posted inCommunity
Erik Grayson: Oak Cliff’s Visionary Entrepreneur Reshaping Dallas Through Art, Cuisine, and Community
Erik Grayson is a Dallas-based serial entrepreneur who has launched several ventures, including Art Overdose and Fivee Bistro and Bar, to uplift his community and promote creativity and cultural events.
Posted inFood
Winsome Prime Brings Sophisticated Soul to Trinity Groves
Winsome Prime, a new Black-owned steakhouse, is set to open in Trinity Groves this spring, offering an elevated Southern steakhouse experience with a New American twist, featuring a range of options from group lounging to bar seating and a casual whiskey room, and a menu that is steak-forward but elevated with Cajun-inspired Southern fare.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Climate Justice Isn’t Dead
Environmental justice programs are being dismantled by the Trump Administration, but Ryan Hathaway believes the backlash will fail and is working to preserve environmental justice efforts.
Posted inLocal
Dallas’s Park South Family YMCA Nears Completion of $10 Million Renovation
The Park South Family YMCA in Dallas has recently hosted a hard hat tour, showcasing its nearly completed renovations, and is expected to open early this summer, marking a significant milestone in the YMCA’s strategic growth plan.
Posted inPolitics
Representatives Crockett, Goldman Introduce the Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025 to Establish National Public Education and Outreach Campaign for Abortion and Abortion-Related Health Services
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Congressman Dan Goldman have reintroduced the Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025 to combat anti-abortion misinformation and disinformation, ensuring that women have access to accurate information about their reproductive healthcare options.
