The Live Music Collective transformed Deep Ellum into more than a Juneteenth celebration—it became a showcase of Black artistic excellence, community wellness and civic engagement. From live music and movement to the next generation of civil rights advocates through the Lee Merritt Fellowship, the event demonstrated how culture continues to inspire, educate and shape the future.
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Summer Is Flying By, Don’t Let Back-to-School Vaccines Pass You By
Texas law requires students to have certain vaccines before attending school, and Parkland Health Centers offer walk-in vaccinations to make it easy for families to get their children vaccinated.
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
South Dallas Development: Balancing Investment and Community
Can Southern Dallas grow without losing the people and history that define it? In the debut edition of The Neighborhood Ledger, real estate developer and community advocate Scottie Smith II examines the conversation surrounding PD595, neighborhood investment, and the critical difference between growth that strengthens communities and development that leaves residents behind.
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Dereck Lively II Shares Recovery Progress at Mavs Academy Hoop Camp
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II spent time encouraging campers at Mavs Academy Hoop Camp, emphasizing the importance of playing hard and connecting with kids in the community.
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Taking Control of Our Health: National HIV Testing Day and Dallas’s New Strategic Roadmap to Equity
On National HIV Testing Day, the Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network released the 2027-2031 North Texas Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan, which provides a data-driven framework to reduce new infections, maximize viral suppression, and address systemic disparities in Black communities.
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Men’s Health Matters: Why Taking Care of Yourself Is One of the Best Investments You Can Make
Dr. Saleh Musleh encourages men to prioritize their health and take preventative measures to stay healthy, as fatigue and other health conditions can often be detected early with a simple annual visit.
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Micaela Watkins: Dallas City Hall Debate Is About More Than a Building
The debate over the future of Dallas City Hall has sparked concerns about public trust, transparency, and the inclusion of underserved communities in the decision-making process, with residents and stakeholders calling for a more detailed and independently vetted comparison of the costs of restoration, relocation, and demolition.
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A DARTable Day for the Music Lover
DART makes it easy to explore Dallas’ vibrant music scene, from country music at The Rustic to jazz at Reveler’s Hall and blues in Deep Ellum, with a variety of venues accessible via the Red, Blue, Green, and Orange lines.
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High-Profile Legal Team Takes on Karmelo Anthony’s Appeal in Austin Metcalf Death Case
A team of prominent attorneys has been assembled to represent Karmelo Anthony in post-conviction proceedings following his recent sentencing in the death of Austin Metcalf, and will conduct an independent review of the trial record while pursuing all available avenues of appeal.
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FIFA Fan Festival Dallas Showcases Women Transforming Sports Through STEM
The #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers installation at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas features 26 life-sized, 3D-printed statues of women in STEM careers transforming the sports industry, including two Dallas-area women, to inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM.
