JBJ Management recently hosted a Building Business Opportunities Luncheon at Paul Quinn College, featuring speakers such as Kimberly Tolbert, Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, and Andy Byford, emphasizing the importance of networking and empowering minority-owned businesses.
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Code Compliance Notifies City Attorney of Numerous Violations at Monroe Group Property
Residents of Peoples El Shaddai Village, a government subsidized apartment complex in East Oak Cliff, have reported numerous health and safety violations, including mold, sewer backups, and broken air conditioning, and are seeking legal action against the property manager, Monroe Group.
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Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Holds Sixth Annual Tennis Tournament
The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation held their sixth annual tennis tournament at the Banner House at T Bar M last Saturday. The Hall of Famer would call upon former teammates J.J. Barea […]
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‘This is how our ancestors who created the first freedman towns survived’: How Oak Cliff Veggie Project Plans to Heal South Dallas
The Oak Cliff Veggie Project, a nonprofit organization founded in 2015, is working to address food insecurity in South Dallas by providing fresh produce and promoting food self-sufficiency.
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Urgent Action Needed to Save Local Journalism From Big Tech’s Manipulation
The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) is a bipartisan bill aimed at restoring fairness to the media industry and safeguarding a pillar of our democracy by allowing local news publishers to negotiate with Meta and Google for fair compensation for the use of their content.
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Dallas Women of Power Symposium & Awards: Empowering Women to Step Into Their Greatness
The second annual Women of Power Symposium & Awards, hosted by 24 Carat Speakers, will feature keynote speaker Cheryl “Action” Jackson, a panel discussion with influential women, and an awards ceremony to celebrate outstanding women in the community.
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Sunny South Dallas Food Park makes its return at a new location on MLK Jr. Boulevard
The Sunny South Dallas Food Park is returning to the Save-A-Lot parking lot on MLK Jr. Blvd on October 19th, featuring local food trucks, handcrafted goods, sweet treats, and family-friendly fun, with vendors automatically entered as nominees for the 5th annual Best of Black Dallas Awards.
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A Greater Goal: Dallas Trinity FC Makes South Dallas’ Historic Cotton Bowl Home
Dallas Trinity FC took on Barcelona Femenà in a historic match at the Cotton Bowl Stadium, demonstrating their commitment to elevating women’s soccer in the US and showcasing the growing popularity and talent level of the game.
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Beyond the Badge: Dallas PD Officer Darron Burks’ Death Echoes Across Black Greek Society
Officer Darron Burks, a rookie member of the Dallas Police Department, was fatally shot while on duty Thursday night, prompting an outpouring of grief and support from the community and law enforcement agencies and Black Greek society.
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Civil Rights icon Juanita Craft honored with long-awaited headstone
A group of Dallas residents took a Freedom Ride to Austin to unveil a headstone for Civil Rights activist Juanita Craft, who had been without a marker for many years.
