During the TACA Unscripted event on October 13, arts leaders discussed how Dallas can evolve its cultural ecosystem by focusing on equitable public policy and expanding access to opportunities across the city.
Category: The Edit
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
The Forest Theater Rises Again: What South Dallas Believed In Is Finally Here
The historic Forest Theater in South Dallas is scheduled to host its grand reopening on November 1 following a multi-year restoration and revitalization effort led by the nonprofit Forest Forward.
Posted inBusiness
Building More Than Black Belts: Steven Lewis Grows Premier Martial Arts Through Business and Community
Steven Lewis is building more than a martial arts business. Through Premier Martial Arts locations in Dallas and Arlington, the entrepreneur is helping young people develop discipline, confidence and leadership skills while creating opportunities for the next generation.
Posted inBusiness
Adjwoa Hogue Brings Cannabis Wellness to Her Oak Cliff Roots
Adjwoa Hogue has launched Ash & Nectar, a hemp and cannabis wellness brand based in Oak Cliff, aiming to address historical racial disparities in the industry while honoring her family’s entrepreneurial legacy.
Posted inThis Week
Marsai Martin Hosts Inaugural Charity Luncheon for Her Foundation in Dallas
Actress and producer Marsai Martin held her Marsai’s Way Foundation’s inaugural charity luncheon, The Blueprint, in Dallas on September 24 to support youth development and empowerment.
Posted inLGBTQIA+
For the Masc Gent Bosses, Pride Is More Than a Parade
The Masc Gent Bosses, a Dallas-based collective of Black queer professionals, concluded its fifth anniversary Pride season with a focus on expanding its mission through advocacy and community building beyond the annual parade.
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 inTravel
From Oak Cliff to Oak Bluffs
A girls’ trip to Oak Bluffs became something deeper—a lesson in Black history, sisterhood and our right to rest. From Oak Cliff to Martha’s Vineyard, I discovered that preserving our legacy isn’t only about how hard we work, but also our willingness to experience the joy generations before us fought to make possible.
Posted inSports
Dallas Wings Community Foundation Host 2nd Annual Kicks for a Cause
Co-authored by Rashad Miller & SiSi Encarnacion Dallas Wings fans, players and staff sported their flyest sneakers last Friday night as they gathered to celebrate the Dallas Wings Community Foundation. […]
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
Coffee Culture and a Comeback: South Dallas’ Next Chapter
New businesses and major developments, including Shipley Do-Nuts, Starbucks, and the restoration of historical venues like Aranda’s and the Green Parrot, are revitalizing South Dallas by providing essential services and economic opportunities.
