As its 50th anniversary approaches, the Weekly explores the details regarding the police murder of George and Johnny Johnson. The two Black students of T.W. Browne Middle School were killed by then-Dallas Police Officer Robert Ross in a so-called “attempted robbery.” The boys were the sons of religious leader Rev. George Alvin Johnson Sr., who later organized efforts to ensure justice following their deaths. But despite protest and an organized campaign, a suspected cover-up might’ve allowed the boys’ killer to escape accountability.
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Hoods & Headspace: Three South Dallas Orgs Team Up to Teach Boys Auto Care & Mental Wellness
Three local organizations in South Dallas have joined forces to form a wraparound resource collaborative, hosting an inaugural event called It Takes a Man, which taught young men basic auto maintenance and mental and emotional wellbeing skills.
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Dallas Wings and JPMorgan Chase Team up to Promote Financial Literacy and School Readiness
The Dallas Wings and JPMorgan Chase gathered at the Oak Cliff Branch to support community members as they prepare for the new school year, teaching financial literacy and budgeting to children.
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Dallas’ Forest Theater Celebrates 75th Anniversary, Sparks Revitalization in South Dallas
The Forest Theater in South Dallas is turning 75 years old and is being revitalized as a cornerstone for social change, educational initiatives, and community gatherings by the nonprofit organization Forest Forward.
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Dignity & Drip: All Smiles and Laughs Making Hope Fashionable For Dallas Homeless
Dallas-based clothing company All Smiles and Laughs is using its positive designs and charitable donations to help those experiencing homelessness regain a sense of dignity and self-worth, while also partnering with local shelters to volunteer time and organize back to school events.
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ForwardDallas Explained: How the Land Use Plan Can (and Cannot) Change the City
The City of Dallas’ updated land use plan, ForwardDallas, aims to address equity, environmental justice, and affordability, but the effectiveness of the plan is dependent on the city government, housing developers, and longtime industrial manufacturers.
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Dorrough Music Set To Perform At Half-Time During Game 3 of The NBA Finals
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Dorrough Music’s triple-platinum classic, “Ice Cream Paint Job”, and he has been celebrating all year! First, he announced his partnership with Rogue Shop […]
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It’s primary runoff election day in Texas. Here’s what we’re watching.
By Jasper Scherer, Zach Despart and Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “It’s primary runoff election day in Texas. Here’s what we’re watching.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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At least 7 dead in North Texas after severe storms
BY BRUCE SCHREINER, JULIO CORTEZ AND KEN MILLER, ASSOCIATED PRESS The storms spawned a tornado that overturned heavy recreational vehicles and shut down an interstate near Dallas. A series of powerful […]
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After George Floyd’s Murder, a Minneapolis Church Builds Community
by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 25, 2024, marks four years since George Floyd was murdered — on May 25, 2020 — by white former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin, who was […]
