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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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After Years of Advocacy, Raising Cane’s 9th Ward Stadium Breaks Ground
Raising Cane’s 9th Ward Stadium at LCMC Health Field was broken ground on Monday, providing George Washington Carver High School and other students in the community with a home of their own for practices and games, as well as graduations, community events and neighborhood gatherings.
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National Champion Coach Dusty May Bound for Dallas as Mavericks Head Coach
Dusty May has been named the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, replacing Jason Kidd and bringing national championship experience from his time at Michigan.
