The Texas Supreme Court denied an Alaskan surrogate’s request to prevent the biological parents from moving their medically fragile newborn to Los Angeles for specialized cardiac care.
Category: National
Posted inTexas
Gina Hinojosa Isn’t Ann Richards — And Texas May Be Asking a Different Question
Gina Hinojosa offers Texas voters a clear departure from the Abbott administration, but for Black Texans, questions remain. In her conversation with Dallas Weekly, Hinojosa outlined priorities on education, voting access and affordability, while leaving room for a more defined agenda addressing the specific racial and economic inequities Black communities continue to face.
Posted inTravel
From Oak Cliff to Oak Bluffs
A girls’ trip to Oak Bluffs became something deeper—a lesson in Black history, sisterhood and our right to rest. From Oak Cliff to Martha’s Vineyard, I discovered that preserving our legacy isn’t only about how hard we work, but also our willingness to experience the joy generations before us fought to make possible.
Posted inOpinion
When the Room Spoke Back: What My First NABJ Convention Taught Me About the Weight of Black Storytelling
Attending the 2026 National Association of Black Journalists convention in Atlanta, the author reflected on the responsibilities of journalism through experiences involving Nolan Wells’ parents, mentorship, celebrity advocacy, and industry accountability.
Posted inCulture, Entertainment, Events, Homepage, International, La Semana Dallas, Local, Music, National
DJ Turo Represents Oak Cliff on International FIFA Fan Festival Stage
25 years ago, Arturo Martinez took his first small gig for about $50. Fast forward to 2026, Arturo, now known as DJ Turo, has rocked the main stage at this […]
Posted inHomepage
Vibes Texas Brings Black Independent Artists to National Stage for Wingstop House of Flavor
From June 24th to July 3rd, the Wingstop House of Flavor came to Dallas, one of only two North American cities to host the “ultimate fan destination”. The 10-day activation […]
Posted inSports
Wings Split Back-to-Back With Historic Win Over Sparks, Overtime Loss to Liberty
The Dallas Wings saw their franchise-record six-game winning streak end in a narrow 99-82 overtime loss to the New York Liberty, despite missing star player Paige Bueckers due to injury.
Posted inOpinion
America Has Yet to Become Great—For All of Its People!
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, it is important to ask when America was truly great for everyone and to challenge the mythology of American exceptionalism with honest conversation and progress towards justice and equality.
Posted inHealth
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.
Posted inCriminal Justice
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.
