The 2nd annual Women’s United Expo, presented by the DeDe McGuire Foundation in partnership with Hey Chica Movement, was a cultural gathering rooted in purpose, visibility, and collective elevation, featuring panels, activations, and a vendor marketplace, all centered around empowering women of color through resources, financial literacy, and community-driven support systems.
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Health & Fitness Expo Empowers South Dallas Residents to Live Well
The annual Health & Fitness Festival and Expo in South Dallas brought families, healthcare providers, and local organizations together to promote health and wellness, featuring free health screenings, fitness challenges, cooking demonstrations, and a live wellness workshop.
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Prism Health North Texas to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Community Events
Prism Health North Texas (PHNTX) will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026 with a series of events to honor its legacy of care, build community connections, and raise funds to expand access to essential healthcare services.
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‘Breaking the Silence’: How Black Women Can Fight Breast Cancer
Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, due to a combination of systemic racism, biological factors, healthcare access barriers, and limited representation in clinical research, but solutions include self-advocacy, understanding family histories, and early detection.
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Community Comes Together for Resource Center’s 28th Annual Toast to Life Fundraiser
Resource Center’s 28th Annual Toast to Life Gala, themed “Voyage Beneath the Sea,” was a vibrant and immersive celebration of life, diversity, and inclusivity, raising critical funds to sustain the organization’s essential programs and services.
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Don’t Guess: Call and Ask the STI Hotline Today
Parkland Health’s STI Hotline provides trusted guidance, education, and support for people concerned about STIs, with the goal of connecting them to testing, treatment, and sexual health education.
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King Shakur’s “He Gon Cry In The Car” Invites Black Men to Heal
Through art, community and radical honesty, the Dallas native is reshaping how Black and Brown communities approach healing.
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Black Maternal Health: A History of Pain, Leadership, and Progress
Black history in maternal health is marked by both exploitation and extraordinary leadership, and while progress has been made in reducing infant mortality rates, disparities still persist, highlighting the need for initiatives like the Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Coalition to reduce inequities and promote dignity, justice, and healthy beginnings for all.
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Breaking the Silence: Addressing Loneliness Among Black Men
The male loneliness epidemic is a growing public health crisis characterized by a lack of close friendships, emotional support, and meaningful social connections, which can be exacerbated by cultural expectations and structural stressors.
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Joy Silmon: Redefining Legacy Through Faith and Leadership
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.