By Sherilyn Smith “I have found the one whom my soul loves.” Song of Solomon 3:4 I trust God with everything. My life.My son.My home.My career.My health.My purpose. So why […]
Category: Opinion
Posted inOpinion
She Is Me: Breaking Down, Breaking Out or Breaking Through
By Sherilyn Smith Am I breaking down, breaking out, or breaking through? They can feel surprisingly similar. Each can come with a heavy weight. Each carries emotions. Each can bring […]
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A Constituent Questions Crockett’s Use of a Congressional Recognition
A constituent criticized U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. Venton Jones for presenting a congressional recognition to singer Chris Brown, arguing that the gesture prioritized celebrity over accountability for his history of violence and missed an opportunity for voter mobilization.
Posted inPolitics
Statement From Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
The Dallas City Manager addressed concerns from several law enforcement and firefighter associations following his absence from a scheduled meeting due to representing the city at a meet and greet with President Donald Trump.
Posted inTexas
Gina Hinojosa Isn’t Ann Richards — And Texas May Be Asking a Different Question
Gina Hinojosa offers Texas voters a clear departure from the Abbott administration, but for Black Texans, questions remain. In her conversation with Dallas Weekly, Hinojosa outlined priorities on education, voting access and affordability, while leaving room for a more defined agenda addressing the specific racial and economic inequities Black communities continue to face.
Posted inOpinion
A Generational Investment in Public Safety
Dallas has broken ground on a new Dallas Police Department Law Enforcement Training Center at the University of North Texas at Dallas, a $100 million project funded by public and private sources to modernize police training.
Posted inOpinion
When the Room Spoke Back: What My First NABJ Convention Taught Me About the Weight of Black Storytelling
Attending the 2026 National Association of Black Journalists convention in Atlanta, the author reflected on the responsibilities of journalism through experiences involving Nolan Wells’ parents, mentorship, celebrity advocacy, and industry accountability.
Posted inHomepage
Bran Movay brings live show and marketplace to Exposition Park
This Sunday August 23rd, Exposition Avenue will be abuzz with good vibes coming from the “Are We Locked In?” Sun and Moon Market. The event, which will double as both […]
Posted inOpinion
Why I voted for Nat Ford to lead DART
By Randall Bryant, DART Board Chair Leaders in every profession know that good talent is hard to find and great talent is almost impossible. Nathaniel “Nat” Ford, Sr., the incoming […]
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
Evolution Is Not Erasure: Why South Dallas Can Grow Without Losing Its Soul
Real estate developer Scottie Smith II argues that strategic urban development and affordable housing initiatives in South Dallas aim to foster community evolution and prosperity rather than displacement.
