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.
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More Than a Celebration: Live Music Collective Showcases the Future of Black Arts and Culture
The Live Music Collective transformed Deep Ellum into more than a Juneteenth celebration—it became a showcase of Black artistic excellence, community wellness and civic engagement. From live music and movement to the next generation of civil rights advocates through the Lee Merritt Fellowship, the event demonstrated how culture continues to inspire, educate and shape the future.
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Micaela Watkins: Dallas City Hall Debate Is About More Than a Building
The debate over the future of Dallas City Hall has sparked concerns about public trust, transparency, and the inclusion of underserved communities in the decision-making process, with residents and stakeholders calling for a more detailed and independently vetted comparison of the costs of restoration, relocation, and demolition.
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Mandela’s Journey, Humanity’s Lesson: African American Museum Debuts Powerful New Exhibition
The African American Museum at Fair Park in Dallas has opened a new exhibition, “Mandela: The Official Exhibition,” which explores the life of Nelson Mandela and his fight for freedom, justice, and reconciliation.
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Michelle Obama Reflects on America’s ‘Imperfect Democracy’ At Obama Center Opening
The Obama Presidential Center is a living testament to the power of choice, and an urgent call to continue the work of creating a more perfect democracy that includes all people and recognizes their inherent value.
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FIFA Fan Festival Dallas Showcases Women Transforming Sports Through STEM
The #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers installation at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas features 26 life-sized, 3D-printed statues of women in STEM careers transforming the sports industry, including two Dallas-area women, to inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM.
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Dallas Leadership Foundation Hosts Juneteenth Community Service Event
The Dallas Leadership Foundation is hosting its annual Transform(ING) Dallas community service activation on June 19-20, 2026, inviting residents, businesses, churches and community organizations to join in two days of hands-on projects to make a lasting impact in neighborhoods throughout the city.
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Thousands Celebrate Global Cultures at Dallas Soccer Festival
Thousands of people gathered at Dallas College Mountain View Campus for One World. One Game. Soccer & Culture Fest, a multicultural celebration that offered a glimpse of what North Texas can expect when the FIFA World Cup arrives in 2026.
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Educator and Performer JaRich Uses Music and Service to Make an Iconic Difference
For JaRich, community service is not a side project. It is the foundation of everything he does. Whether he is teaching students in the classroom, mentoring young men, performing on […]
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Dallas Women Appointed to Ghana Tourism Federation Leadership Roles
Four Dallas women have been appointed to leadership roles within the Ghana Tourism Federation, strengthening economic and cultural ties between Ghana and the United States.
