Kiyundra Jones was appointed as President of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce and Oak Cliff Empowered, Inc. as of July 2014 where she serves the membership as its Chief […]
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Beto O’Rourke Holds Rally in DeSoto
By Steven Monacelli Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke was warmly welcomed by hundreds at Disciple Central Community Church in DeSoto, Texas this past weekend. Among the highly diverse crowd were […]
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A Voice for All Paws to Open Adoption Center
Cats are said to have nine lives, and now, thanks to A Voice for All Paws, cats and kittens in Dallas will have longer and healthier lives. A Voice for All […]
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Next Dallas track phenom 7-year-old Dakota White is coming
The next transcendent women’s track star is training for her time to dominate the sport. Before her time, however, 7-year-old Dakota White is focused on being a child, while intently […]
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Not My Son Holds Back To School Festival
By Steven Monacelli Students of all ages gathered in J.P. Hawn Park on the last weekend before school kicks off across Dallas for games, dancing, and prize giveaways. The event […]
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Tiffany Pham inspires Women at Dallas Startup Week
This year marks the 7th year of Dallas Startup Week, a week long celebration that brings together North Texas entrepreneurs and innovators for education, mentorship, and community. The annual event […]
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A Look into the City of Dallas 2023-2024 Budget
A look at the fiscal budget changes you can expect to see in Dallas for 2023-2024, with a description of adjustments to public safety, economic development, equity and more. This budget also sees an increase of nearly $100 million, raising it to $4.51 billion.
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Legacy West celebrates National Black Business Month with pop-ups
National Black Business Month is here and it is a time to celebrate and recognize black-owned businesses across the nation. Legacy West, in its ongoing community efforts, is dedicated to building an […]
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YMCA, Children’s Health Work To Prevent Drowning In At Risk Communities
By Steven Monacelli As a society, we often operate in everyday life from a point of distraction. It doesn’t matter whether you’re driving down the road and you’re sending a […]
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Should Black Parents Trust Schools to Teach Their Kids How to Read?
by Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Between summer camp, family vacations, and partaking in some well-deserved rest and relaxation, reading is often not at the top of […]
