Impact Ventures is hosting community listening sessions to gather input from underserved entrepreneurs to reimagine financial access and credit distribution.
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“Jayson’s Lyric LIVE” Ends National Tour in Dallas With Powerful Performances
The national tour of Jayson’s Lyric LIVE came to a powerful close in Dallas at The Black Academy of Arts & Letters, featuring standout performances from Treach and K. Michelle in her final show. The stage play brought the classic 1994 film to life with emotional storytelling and soul-stirring musical numbers.
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“At the Pan-African Connection” Premieres in Dallas on May 17
Anthony Asota’s documentary “At the Pan-African Connection” explores the history of the Pan-African Connection bookstore in Dallas, the state of Black America’s socioeconomic progress, and the filmmaker’s own journey from Freedman Town’s Roseland Townhomes to around the world.
Posted inEducation
Black Graduates Celebrate Success, Defy Stereotypes at Graduation Season
Graduation season is a celebration of Black graduates’ achievements and a reminder that despite the odds, they are still striving for their dreams and making positive strides in their post-graduate careers.
Posted inMetro
They’re Coming for Our Commute: Lawmakers Threaten to Gut DART
New legislative threats to DART could now jeopardize operational cost funding, eliminate roughly 5,800 jobs, reduce access to the public transit system and significantly damage the economy across North Texas […]
Posted inEntertainment
Meet the Movie: “The Beautiful Struggle” Is A Journey of Love, Laughter, and Connection in Dallas
Filmmaker Rock White’s newest work, “The Beautiful Struggle” is a love letter to cinema, beloved historically-Black Dallas landmarks, and hopeless romantics who believe in second (and third) chances. At its […]
Posted inBusiness
Monday Newsletter: May 12, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, May 12th, 2025 News Politics Business Education Health Culture Lifestyle Sports Word In Black Opinion – Editorial
Posted inPolitics
Trump Wants to Cancel Veterans Day. This Black Veteran Says No
Donald Trump is attempting to replace Veterans Day with World War I Victory Day, which would erase the recognition of all veterans, including Black veterans who have fought and died for the country.
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Wednesday Newsletter: May 7, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 Check Out Black Dandyism Local News Coming Up Tomorrow National News The 89th Legislature Finance K-12 Education Sports Tourism Entertainment Word In Black […]
Posted inTravel
Craig Davis Says Dallas’ “Can-Do Spirit” Drives a $6.6B Tourism Economy—And It Starts in the Neighborhoods
Visit Dallas CEO and President Craig Davis celebrates the city’s $6.6 billion tourism industry and the culture of its unique neighborhoods, while also promoting volunteerism and sports events to bring economic impact to the city.
