Rep. Crockett and 153 House Democrats sent a letter to the Trump Administration demanding a list of projects and programs that have been paused by President Trump’s executive order, which could delay disbursements of Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding.
Category: Community
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First Black Woman to Serve as Dallas City Manager: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
Dallas has appointed Kimberly Bizor Tolbert as the city’s new city manager, making her the first Black woman to lead the municipal operations in the city’s history.
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MLK Day: A Call to Action for Justice and Equality in the Face of Regressive Policies
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a call was made to invest in our communities, register voters, support civil rights organizations, and run for local office, in order to build the beloved community and fight against injustice.
Posted inOpinion
Thanks, but nah…Why Black Women Are Not Ready
Black women voters have no interest in engaging with the Trump administration, as they are tired of the opposition’s unrepentant racism and the majority of white voters voting for Trump.
Posted inWord In Black
Will AI Close or Widen the Digital Gap? The Impact on Dallas Public Education
Dallas ISD has established an AI Task Force to integrate AI into the classroom and ensure equity and fairness, while also addressing the potential impact of the state’s private school voucher program on public education.
Posted inSports
Dwight Powell Reflects On NBA Career After Recent Milestone
Dwight Powell has surpassed Shawn Bradley for sixth all-time in offensive rebounds for the Dallas Mavericks, and his philanthropic efforts through the Dwight Powell Children and Family Support Program have earned him multiple nominations for the NBA Cares Community Assist Award.
Posted inCommunity
Dallas Bike Plan 2025…to 2045?
The Dallas Bike Plan was updated in 2022 with a $2.5 million budget, but costs have risen to $300 million to complete high-scoring projects, and the plan is scheduled for adoption in 2025.
Posted inHomepage
I Was Two Days Too Young to Vote in 2024
A young person reflects on the disappointment of being unable to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election, but emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and advocacy to create change in their community.
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TREC’s First Mill City Revitalization Project Gives Zan Wesley Holmes Outreach Center Its Own Building
The former St. Luke Community United Methodist Church building is under renovation. Volunteers have removed the debris that accumulated over time as the building sat vacant, and work should finish by March 2025, so the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center can move in. Photo by Brenda Hernandez In a sense, the Zan Wesley […]
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South Dallas Cultural Center Levels the Playing Field, Opens Doors to Artists with Free Studio Time
The South Dallas Cultural Center is offering free recording studio time to residents, providing young artists with the tools and resources they need to succeed in the music industry and fostering a sense of community and creativity within the neighborhood.
