As America turns 250 years old, it is important to remember that the journey from declaration to realization of liberty and justice for all is not yet complete, and that we must continue to strive to fulfill the promise of the Fourth of July and Juneteenth.
Category: Opinion
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: A Letter to James Talarico: Why Black Texans Shouldn’t Be Taken for Granted
Dom is respectfully calling out James for not taking the Black vote for granted and for not acknowledging the role race has played in the 2026 Senate campaign, as well as for not presenting a clear policy agenda specifically addressing issues affecting Black Texans.
Posted inWomen
She Is Me: The Woman You Owe the Most
By Sherilyn Smith There comes a season in every woman’s life when she realizes she has spent years being a faithful steward over everyone else’s heart while quietly neglecting her […]
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She Is Me: Transforming Women Through TransparencyÂ
By Sherilyn Smith There comes a moment in a woman’s life when she decides to stop performing and start revealing. Not for attention, but for alignment. Not for applause, but […]
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Dallas. Big Things Happen Here!
Dallas is a city of great potential, but it is being held back by its lack of moral clarity and its unwillingness to confront its deeply local realities, resulting in economic segregation, inequity, and a lack of investment in public education, mental health, and affordable housing.
Posted inOpinion
The Credential Question Voters Deserve Answered
Voters deserve transparency and honesty from their elected officials, and candidates should be held accountable for their representations of themselves and their qualifications.
Posted inThe Edit
Who Gets Defended in Dallas?
The removal of a beloved whale mural in Dallas has sparked outrage among residents, highlighting the tension between cultural preservation and the priorities of changing communities, while also raising questions about the politics of the artist and the need for transparency from city leadership.
Posted inDW Underground
Verbal Jousting in Oak Cliff: The Black Literary Tradition of Battle Rap
Battle rap is a modern and antique Black American tradition that is a positive creative outlet for the community, and is being carried forward by the Cartel Order and other battle rap communities in Dallas and beyond.
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PLEASE READ BEFORE SPENDING A BILLION DOLLARS!!
The Dallas City Council is considering a report on the future of City Hall, which estimates it would cost between $900 million to $1.4 billion to modernize the building, and suggests that demolishing the building and using the land for redevelopment would be a better use of tax dollars.
Posted inFinance
When $250 Keeps You in Jail: The Personal Story Behind a National Bail Showdown
The Bail Project is a nonprofit organization that helps legally innocent people awaiting trial by providing bail assistance, court reminders, and transportation, and has supported more than 40,000 people since its founding.
