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Category: Community
Posted inReal Estate
South Dallas Residents Weigh in on Revised Winner’s Tower Proposal
The Winner’s Tower project in South Dallas has been revised to a 10-story mixed-use building after strong community reaction to the original proposal, and organizers are now attempting to gain community buy-in with a more transparent and inclusive process.
Posted inHomepage
#IfThenSheCan Exhibit Celebrates Women in Sports and STEM at Dallas’ Fair Park
The FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Dallas will feature 26 life-size, 3D printed statues of female innovators in sports and STEM, presented by the IF/THEN® Initiative and the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee, from June 11 to July 19.
Posted inRobert Wood Johnson Foundation
King Shakur’s “He Gon Cry In The Car” Invites Black Men to Heal
Through art, community and radical honesty, the Dallas native is reshaping how Black and Brown communities approach healing.
Posted inWomen's History Month Special Edition
On Their Own Terms: MGB Expands What Women’s History Month Looks Like
Masc Gent Bosses (MGB) is a community of masc queers including nonbinary and trans men as well, building a safe space for healing, mutual support, affirmation, and service to the community, while celebrating Women’s History Month with events that reflect their mission.
Posted inEvents
The South Dallas Golf Classic Turns the Golf Course into A Hub for Culture and Connection
The first annual South Dallas Golf Classic will take place on April 4th at Luna Vista Golf Course, bringing together families, local business owners, and neighborhood leaders to support Start Within Impact Forever (SWIFT) and promote financial literacy, economic empowerment, and community building.
Posted inWomen's History Month Special Edition
Kelley Cornish Leads With Purpose, Faith and Financial Empowerment
Kelley Cornish, president and CEO of the TD Jakes Foundation, was recognized at the 4th Annual Women of Influence Awards for her transformative leadership and commitment to community empowerment, having built a career on financial inclusion, resilience, and a commitment to helping underserved communities.
Posted inCommunity
Kyrie Irving Partners with ANTA and Sneaker Politics to Launch KAI 3 “Patchwork” With Court Restoration in Highland Hills
Sneaker Politics and ANTA’s KAI 3 “Patchwork” sneaker release in Dallas was more than just a product drop, as it included a ribbon-cutting and court unveiling at Fahim J. Minkah Community Park, highlighting the power of community collaboration and investment in youth recreation.
Posted inEvents
Dallas Mavericks Raise Nearly $1.5 Million at 11th Annual Mavs Ball
The 11th annual Mavs Ball hosted by the Dallas Mavericks raised nearly $1.5 million for the Mavs Foundation, with appearances from players, VIPs, and Mavs Legends.
Posted inDW Underground
Verbal Jousting in Oak Cliff: The Black Literary Tradition of Battle Rap
Battle rap is a modern and antique Black American tradition that is a positive creative outlet for the community, and is being carried forward by the Cartel Order and other battle rap communities in Dallas and beyond.
