The Trump administration’s directive requiring states to certify they are not using federal Title I funding for “divisive” DEI efforts could result in the loss of Title I funding and ultimately harm students from low-income families, students of color, and those from other underserved communities.
Category: Local
Posted inLocal
Dallas Weekly’s Civics 101 Series Sheds Light on the Crucial Role of the City Manager
Kim Tolbert, the first woman to serve as City Manager in Dallas, has been making waves by streamlining city operations and implementing significant cost-saving measures, while also closing a $38 million revenue gap and balancing the city’s budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.
Posted inHomepage
South Dallas Trusts ‘Not My Son’: How Tramonica Brown’s Nonprofit Is Bringing New Life and Longevity To Our Streets
Not My Son, a South Dallas nonprofit led by founder Tramonica Brown, is working to engage the community in social justice, civic engagement, and financial literacy through outreach, activism, and volunteerism.
Posted inWord In Black
Mass Protests in Black and White – Are We Showing Up?
Black protesters were largely absent from the April 5 “Hands Off!” protest, with organizers focusing on working-class whites who supported Donald Trump, while Black organizers are urging a focus on fighting the Trump administration’s policies and defending against attacks on American citizens.
Posted inSports
Wings Reload with Blue-Chip Talent and Guard Depth in 2025 WNBA Draft
The Dallas Wings have reshaped their future by drafting UConn phenom Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick, along with other talented players, in the 2025 WNBA Draft, aiming to build a dynamic backcourt and a winning roster.
Posted inCommunity
Erik Grayson: Oak Cliff’s Visionary Entrepreneur Reshaping Dallas Through Art, Cuisine, and Community
Erik Grayson is a Dallas-based serial entrepreneur who has launched several ventures, including Art Overdose and Fivee Bistro and Bar, to uplift his community and promote creativity and cultural events.
Posted inSpiritual
Shuttle Ministry: Pastor Divides His Time Between Md. and Tex.
Dr. Kenneth Robinson, co-pastor of DreamLife Worship Center in Randallstown, Maryland, overcame his childhood speech impediment and fear of public speaking to become a successful minister and Christian apostle, and now co-pastors two churches, one in Maryland and one in Texas.
Posted inPolitics
District 7 Candidates Tackle South Dallas Concerns in Fiery Forum
The candidates for the Dallas City Council District 7 seat assured their potential constituents that they are tuned into the interests of the community, citing economic development and housing concerns […]
Posted inFood
Winsome Prime Brings Sophisticated Soul to Trinity Groves
Winsome Prime, a new Black-owned steakhouse, is set to open in Trinity Groves this spring, offering an elevated Southern steakhouse experience with a New American twist, featuring a range of options from group lounging to bar seating and a casual whiskey room, and a menu that is steak-forward but elevated with Cajun-inspired Southern fare.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Climate Justice Isn’t Dead
Environmental justice programs are being dismantled by the Trump Administration, but Ryan Hathaway believes the backlash will fail and is working to preserve environmental justice efforts.
