AND-MADE by Hand hosted its first immersive brand experience, AND-MADE IRL, at the Golden Black Candle Lounge, creating a space that celebrated Black women and showcased the creative universe of designer Alexis Daniels.
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Posted inCommunity
Dixon Circle Makes Its Mark on Dallas History
The Dixon Circle community celebrated the installation of new neighborhood street sign toppers, which were designed by residents and feature a circle emblem, at an intimate ceremony hosted at Dixon Circle Missionary Baptist Church.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Worship and Thankfulness in the Middle
A woman and her friend experienced a potentially dangerous situation while trying to attend Kwanzaafest in Dallas, but were protected from the worst and encouraged to be thankful for the experience.
Posted inEducation
John Lewis Social Justice Academy and Its Promise for South Dallas Students
The South Dallas community celebrated the dedication of the John Lewis Social Justice Academy, a $80 million investment in the heart of Oak Cliff, to honor the legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis and empower the next generation of leaders.
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
South Dallas Residents Urged to Reclaim Future with Proposed Public Improvement District
South Dallas is facing a critical moment in its history, and Scottie Smith, II believes that the neighborhood can reclaim its future by controlling the financial tools that shape redevelopment, such as the proposed Public Improvement District (PID).
Posted inSports
Dallas Mavericks Part Ways with Nico Harrison
The Dallas Mavericks have relieved Nico Harrison of his duties as general manager and president of basketball operations, effective immediately, and named Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi as co-interim general managers to oversee basketball operations while the organization conducts a search for a permanent replacement.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Rehmet’s Strong Showing in Texas Senate Race Boosts Democratic Hopes
Democrat Taylor Rehmet led the special election to succeed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock in a red-leaning North Texas Senate seat, coming within three percentage points of an outright win, and will face off against conservative activist Leigh Wambsganss in a runoff election in January.
Posted inHomepage
In Dallas, Pinky Cole Sparked the Conversation Every Black Woman in Business Needed to Hear
During National Entrepreneurs Month, Pinky Cole’s From Blueprint to Empire Dallas event brought together women in business to talk about faith, rebuilding, and resilience. The conversation reminded Black women entrepreneurs that failure is not final and that starting again is part of the journey.
Posted inWord In Black
Judge Rules in Favor of Using Emergency Funds to Support SNAP Program
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to tap into emergency funds to pay for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), just hours before the federal dollars were expected to run out, in response to a lawsuit from citizens and nonprofits over the USDA’s failure to use emergency funds to support SNAP during the shutdown.
Posted inWomen
“Start by Believing”: Inside The Archway’s Mission to Protect Survivors and Change Public Perception of Domestic Violence
The Archway is a state-designated domestic violence agency that provides support to survivors across North Texas, while also working to hold offenders accountable and reduce repeat violence through their Partner Abuse Intervention and Prevention Program.
