American sprinter and Dallas native Sha’Carri Richardson continues to prove the doubters wrong U.S. sprinter Sha’carri Richardson declared to the world that “I’m here, I told y’all” and the mantra […]
Category: On the Cover
Who Owns South Dallas?
MLK Wellness Complex and the Critical Value of Transparency with the Community in Economic Development The Small Business Center dispenses high-value loans and grants to companies pledging to improve community […]
Toast for Charity celebrates Community Champions and difference makers at annual Sneakerball
Some of Dallas’ most visible community leaders and difference makers stepped out in their best sneakers for Toast for Charity’s Giving from the Sole Sneakerball. Fit for the occasion, the […]
The Breakfast Brothers Are Taking Over
By Lena Foster People stood outside Rickey Booker’s and Jonathan Biley-Smith’s little black trailer outside of their previous nightclub King of Diamonds until the sun came up waiting for their […]
The Men Behind The Hope
James Armstrong III and Builders of Hope Continues Working to Change Lives and the Face of Homeownership in North Texas By Lynn Pearcey Five years ago, James Armstrong III was […]
Meet Toast for Charity founders Dr. Lamar and Lauren Quinn
By Raven Jordan As school lets out for the summer and high school students prepare to head off for college, Toast for Charity is ready to celebrate during the Giving […]
‘Smile’ set for stage debut at Dallas Black Dance Theatre
By Raven Jordan Ahead of Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Spring Celebration, alum McKinley Willis has choreographed an original performance set to debut in May. The performance, titled Smile, is a […]
Author Kevin Powell visits Urban Arts Center with latest book and poetry
By Raven Jordan Author, and human and civil rights activist Kevin Powell made a stop in Dallas on Apr. 10 as part of the tour for his 16th book, The […]
From the Word “Geaux”
The LSU Tigers told you they came to win and push the culture forward… and they did. Whether you like it or not. By Rashad Miller The NCAA Women’s Final […]
Meet Martine Elyse Philippe: A Champion for Artists, Youth, and the Marginalized
By Anyika McMillan-Herod It’s been over two decades since a Black woman spearheaded the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. The dynamic Margie Johnson-Reese served in this role […]