A new $2.3 million commercial retail center is set to be completed by next spring at the corner of Merlin Street and Al Lipscomb Way, with local entrepreneurs hoping to take advantage of the opportunity and residents hoping to avoid negative outcomes such as increased traffic and loitering.
Category: Lifestyle
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“The Road Gang” Derailed Dallas’s Streetcar Dreams, but Bike Friendly South Dallas is Leading a Two-Wheeled Revolution
A new wave of cycling enthusiasts is transforming South Dallas, revitalizing the neighborhood’s transportation infrastructure and fostering a sense of community.
Posted inWord In Black
This Black Queer Therapist Is Helping Black LGTBQ+ Folks Heal
by Nadira Jamerson It’s no secret that systemic racism exposes Black Americans to more trauma throughout their lifetime. It’s also clear that, with less than 4% of U.S. psychiatrists identifying as […]
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A First Timer’s Guide to LeDiner En Blanc Dallas
Le Diner en Blanc is a worldwide phenomenon that has captured the hearts of food and culture enthusiasts across the globe. This unique, invite-only pop-up picnic brings together thousands of […]
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Inspired by ’60s Asian-Black Solidarity, She Uses Design to Fight Racism
by Renata Sago of Word In Black News In 2019, not long after she graduated from the University of Southern California, Michelle Hanabusa was questioning her identity. Years earlier, a debilitating […]
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Darryl George Is Back, and He’s Still Fighting for His Dreadlocks
by Aziah Siid A metro Houston teenager who was suspended from school for refusing to cut his dreadlocks has urged a judge to let him go back to that school so […]
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Dallas Zoo Announces Tyrone Taylor as Vice President of People and Culture
Tyrone Taylor has been appointed as the Vice President of People and Culture at the Dallas Zoo, where he will drive talent management, foster organizational development, and elevate employee engagement.
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Sunny South Dallas Food Park makes its return at a new location on MLK Jr. Boulevard
The Sunny South Dallas Food Park is returning to the Save-A-Lot parking lot on MLK Jr. Blvd on October 19th, featuring local food trucks, handcrafted goods, sweet treats, and family-friendly fun, with vendors automatically entered as nominees for the 5th annual Best of Black Dallas Awards.
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Dallas Chocolate Festival Returns with a Twist: FIG Takes Ownership and Showcases Local Businesses
The 14th Annual Dallas Chocolate Festival is returning to the Fashion Industry Gallery (FIG) from September 6th to 8th, featuring a wide array of chocolatiers, exclusive chocolate pairings from top Dallas chefs, and interactive workshops and demos.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Death of the Reverend’s Sons; The Police Murder of the Johnson Brothers
As its 50th anniversary approaches, the Weekly explores the details regarding the police murder of George and Johnny Johnson. The two Black students of T.W. Browne Middle School were killed by then-Dallas Police Officer Robert Ross in a so-called “attempted robbery.” The boys were the sons of religious leader Rev. George Alvin Johnson Sr., who later organized efforts to ensure justice following their deaths. But despite protest and an organized campaign, a suspected cover-up might’ve allowed the boys’ killer to escape accountability.
