The City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions is pleased to announce with partners that the R.E.A.L. Time Rehousing Initiative (RTR), launched in October of 2021 as the Dallas R.E.A.L. […]
Category: Community
Posted inThe Edit
Comerica Bank’s 5th Annual Women’s Business Symposium Featured Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Accessibility
By Marlissa Collier It didn’t take long to catch what the minds behind Comerica Bank’s Women’s Business Symposium were thinking by way of the type of conference they wanted to […]
Posted inCommunity
Hope for Survivors: Life After Domestic Abuse Exists
By Nadira Jamerson Originally appeared in Word in Black This story is part of “Love Don’t Live Here” Word In Black’s series about how domestic violence impacts our community and what […]
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose – The Company You Keep
During a visit to my family in San Antonio a few years ago, I was shocked andsaddened to hear of 3 murders in one 24-hour period. The news reports hinted […]
Posted inPolitics
Civil Rights, the Movement to Free Palestine, and Parallels of Disinformation Campaigns
Yesterday, the Palestinian Youth Movement led a protest as a show of solidarity with Palestinians currently undergoing a genocide in Gaza as 6,000 bombs have been dropped over six days. […]
Posted inHomepage
Southern Black Girls And Women’s Consortium, Pete And Thomas Foundation Announce Special Cycle Of The #Blackgirljoychallenge Focused On Mental Health And Wellness
The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge launches on the “International Day of the Girl Child” and seeks to spread JOY to inspire the mental, social, emotional and overall well-being for Black girls and gender-expansive […]
Posted inCommunity
Park South Family YMCA renovation delays blamed on city’s permitting process
The Park South Family YMCA in South Dallas has closed its doors for a $15 million renovation, but delays have been caused by the city’s permitting process and asbestos removal, with some community members believing race and location are contributing factors.
Posted inHomepage
Formula for Freedom: Joy Plus Imagination
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared on Word in Black Jenn Roberts had done everything right. But it all felt wrong. “I was one of the first in my family to […]
Posted inCommunity, Finance, Homepage, National
Preparing for Climate Disasters Can Protect Black Wealth
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Climate disasters are here to stay, and they’re putting excessive and unequal burdens on the finances of Black Americans. Since 1980, […]
Posted inEducation
Anti-Censorship Group Expands Fight Against Book Bans
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black If freedom of expression is deeply ingrained in American society, why were more than 3,000 book bans reported in the 2022-2023 school year? […]
