The historic reopening of the Forest Theater in South Dallas on November 1 served as a momentous celebration of community resilience, cultural preservation, and generational connection.
Category: Opinion
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
South Dallas, After the Fair
The chairperson of the proposed Sunny South Dallas Public Improvement District is advocating for a new district to foster long-term economic growth and neighborhood revitalization in South Dallas following the State Fair.
Posted inOpinion
She Is Me: The One My Soul Loves
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 […]
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 […]
Posted inOpinion
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 […]
