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 […]
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‘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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Red Bird Composite Squadron provides aviation opportunities for marginalized kids in Dallas
By Raven Jordan After a hiatus that started during the pandemic that moved training online, the Redbird Composite Civil Air Patrol Squadron is in the process of rebuilding its ranks. […]
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The POWER Couple: Lamar & Ronnie Tyler chat with Patrick & Jess Washington on marriage, business and the success of it all.
DW’s CEO and Publisher, Patrick & Jess Washington had an opportunity to chat with Lamar & Ronnie Tyler of Traffic Sales and Profit. The power couple sat with the Washingtons to talk about their journey, their philosophies on success and what drives them to create better opportunities for Black entrepreneurs across the nation.
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A word from the CEO Jess Washington
First, let me show my extreme appreciation for the honor to hold the position of Chief Executive Officer for this prestigious institution, The Dallas Weekly – DW. Since my first […]
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Life After Losing: How Breast Cancer Affects Us All
By Jess Washington It’s near the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October just so happens to be a celebratory month for me and my family. So many birthdays [including […]
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You’ve Been Chosen to Be the First of Many
Cynt talks about her new book, our time together at AT&T, and if we’re related through the Marshall bloodline.