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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Posted inCulture
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.
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Dignity & Drip: All Smiles and Laughs Making Hope Fashionable For Dallas Homeless
Dallas-based clothing company All Smiles and Laughs is using its positive designs and charitable donations to help those experiencing homelessness regain a sense of dignity and self-worth, while also partnering with local shelters to volunteer time and organize back to school events.
Posted inJuneteenth
Juneteenth Fashion Show Returns to Legacy Hall’s Lexus Box Garden on June 15th
The third annual Juneteenth Fashion Show will return to the Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall in Plano on June 15th, featuring 12 North Texas designers and brands, a special appearance by the national 2024 “Hair Educator of the Year” Keya Neal, and a $500 scholarship for an aspiring student designer from Cedar Hill High School.
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6 Loving Affirmations for Black Daughters
by Tracy Chiles McGhee Originally appeared in Word in Black From mundane moments to life’s greatest milestones, my affirmations for my daughter, Sasha, are an enduring prayer for her well-being. The […]
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Black Fathers Embrace the Role of Stay-at-Home Parent
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black In a demonstration of engagement and support in education, thousands of fathers and male figures across more than 100 cities in […]
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Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Feb. 16, 2024 “Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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5 romantic road trips for couples this Valentine’s Day
By Renee Martin February has arrived, and love is in the air! If you’re tired of the same old Valentine’s Day celebrations, why not spice things up with a romantic […]
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Is discussing finances with your date a mood killer? Here’s the tea on dating and credit
By Chris Horymski Whether young people are single, in a committed relationship, or married, the romantically inclined are as concerned with their potential (or actual) partner’s credit, perhaps even as […]