Joy Silmon is an entrepreneur and ministry leader who is committed to intentional leadership, personal resilience, and creating a legacy while living a life rooted in faith.
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Posted inCommunity
Kyrie Irving Partners with ANTA and Sneaker Politics to Launch KAI 3 “Patchwork” With Court Restoration in Highland Hills
Sneaker Politics and ANTA’s KAI 3 “Patchwork” sneaker release in Dallas was more than just a product drop, as it included a ribbon-cutting and court unveiling at Fahim J. Minkah Community Park, highlighting the power of community collaboration and investment in youth recreation.
Posted inFashion
Maison De Goudeau IV Highlights Emerging Talent and Mentorship in Fashion
Steven Goudeau presented the fourth installment of his immersive fashion exhibition, Maison de Goudeau IV, at Tower Club Dallas, which featured select entrepreneurs from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Dallas Fall 2025 cohort, and highlighted Goudeau’s commitment to mentorship and building a creative ecosystem.
Posted inWord In Black
Black Communities’ Struggle for Safe, Nutritious Food During Civil Rights Era
The Women of Operation Breadbasket launched a Bad Meat Campaign in 1967 to fight for racial and economic justice by challenging grocery stores that sold rotten meat and inadequate produce in Black neighborhoods, highlighting the importance of food justice and the right to safe, nutritious food.
Posted inThe Weekend
I-30 Closures Aren’t New — But the Impact on South Dallas Is Growing
The I-30 Canyon Improvement Project in Dallas is causing major disruptions for drivers, with all lanes of I-30 between I-35E and I-45/U.S. 75 scheduled to close from 10:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, through 5:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, as part of the $888 million project to reconnect South Dallas with downtown.
Posted inArt
DMA’s ‘A Jeweled Affair’ Showcases Local Artists and Commitment to Accessibility
The Dallas Museum of Art’s Junior Associates hosted their 2026 Winter Party, a creative formal themed “A Jeweled Affair”, to raise funds for the museum’s mission of access, education, and community engagement, while also spotlighting local artists and celebrating the museum’s commitment to accessibility.
Posted inSports
Dallas Open & Nexo Serve Up Community Renewal:Â West Dallas Gets Tennis Court Upgrade
The Nexo Dallas Open, a global tennis tournament, has partnered with a digital assets platform to provide new tennis courts at Heidi B. Moore Park in West Dallas, increasing access to the sport for the local Latino community.
Posted inWord In Black
Social and Economic Barriers Drive Obesity, Not Just Personal Choices
Obesity is a complex health issue influenced by social and economic barriers, and requires a collaborative approach between government, health care professionals, community organizations, and individuals to address the epidemic.
Posted inLGBTQIA+
Marriage Equality Remains Secure, but Uncertainty Persists for LGBTQ+ Couples
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to revisit the 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, preserving the constitutional protections established under Obergefell v. Hodges and providing relief to LGBTQ+ couples, though uncertainty remains in states such as Texas where state law still defines marriage as between a man and a woman.
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