Environmental justice programs are being dismantled by the Trump Administration, but Ryan Hathaway believes the backlash will fail and is working to preserve environmental justice efforts.
Category: Metro
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DART Board Struggles with Governance Changes, Budget Concerns
The DART Board of Directors has voted to increase the budget for the new Silver Line project, but still has a stalemate over proposed legislation for governance and funding priorities.
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Undocumented While Black: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Residency and Rights
Undocumented persons in the US are at risk of deportation and detention under Trump’s new policies, but they can fight back by exercising their rights and seeking legal advice.
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Dallas’s Park South Family YMCA Nears Completion of $10 Million Renovation
The Park South Family YMCA in Dallas has recently hosted a hard hat tour, showcasing its nearly completed renovations, and is expected to open early this summer, marking a significant milestone in the YMCA’s strategic growth plan.
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Representatives Crockett, Goldman Introduce the Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025 to Establish National Public Education and Outreach Campaign for Abortion and Abortion-Related Health Services
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Congressman Dan Goldman have reintroduced the Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025 to combat anti-abortion misinformation and disinformation, ensuring that women have access to accurate information about their reproductive healthcare options.
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Historic Conference Expansion: Paul Quinn College, Huston-Tillotson University Join HBCU Athletic Conference
Paul Quinn College and Huston-Tilloson University have joined the HBCU Athletic Conference, adding to its legacy and creating a “family celebration” for the two schools.
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Black Press and Black Church Unity Targeting TARGET
The Black Church and Black Press are calling for respect and economic restoration from Target and corporate America, demanding an end to DEI policies and urging the public to boycott their products until justice and peace are achieved.
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Preserved by Purpose:  It’s Not Who You Know…But Who Knows You!
Cheryl Smith, a mentor at the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists’ Urban Journalism workshop, advised that networking is not about who you know, but who knows you, and similarly, in our spiritual walk, we must be known by God through our faith and integrity.
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Elizabeth Wattley’s Forest Forward Revitalization
Elizabeth Wattley has revitalized the Forest Forward Theatre in South Dallas, investing $17 million in Black-owned businesses and utilizing 78% of the contracts with Black-owned and minority-owned businesses.
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Black on the Block Festival Returns to Arlington, Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship and Culture
The Black on the Block Festival in Arlington, TX, was a vibrant celebration of Black entrepreneurship, creativity, and culture, featuring over 170 Black-owned businesses, live performances, and delicious food, sponsored by Live Nation Urban.
