The U.S. Supreme Court declined to revisit the 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, preserving the constitutional protections established under Obergefell v. Hodges and providing relief to LGBTQ+ couples, though uncertainty remains in states such as Texas where state law still defines marriage as between a man and a woman.
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Posted inLocal
Fifteen Minutes With Emmy Winner Jerry L. Hawkins
Jerry L. Hawkins accepted an Emmy for Recovering the Stories, a documentary series that traces overlooked chapters of Dallas history, and emphasized the importance of local media and community storytelling.
Posted inSports
Dallas Unveils FIFA World Cup Volunteer Center in South Dallas
City leaders, FIFA partners, and community members celebrated the opening of the FIFA World Cup Volunteer Center at Fair Park in Dallas, marking a major milestone in the city’s preparations for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Posted inSocial Justice
The Chicana-led Community Resistance To ICE Impunity In DFW
Vecinos Unidos DFW is a grassroots movement of seven Chicana women who are fighting to protect the rights of migrants and undocumented people in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, providing assistance to those facing ICE detention and calling for volunteers and donations to support their efforts.
Posted inFashion
Dallas’ AND-MADE by Hand Hosts Immersive Event Celebrating Black Women
AND-MADE by Hand hosted its first immersive brand experience, AND-MADE IRL, at the Golden Black Candle Lounge, creating a space that celebrated Black women and showcased the creative universe of designer Alexis Daniels.
Posted inCommunity
Dixon Circle Makes Its Mark on Dallas History
The Dixon Circle community celebrated the installation of new neighborhood street sign toppers, which were designed by residents and feature a circle emblem, at an intimate ceremony hosted at Dixon Circle Missionary Baptist Church.
Posted inOpinion
Proposition 3 is bad for bail; jail overcrowding and mental health crisis could worsen
Proposition 3, which would deny bail for certain violent felony charges, would further exacerbate overcrowding in Dallas County jails, disproportionately impacting low-income and predominantly Black and Latino communities, and not improve public safety or reduce recidivism.
Posted inEducation
St. Philip’s Opens Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, A New Stage for South Dallas Creativity
St. Philip’s School and Community Center in South Dallas celebrated the opening of the Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to nurture the next generation of artists, innovators, and community leaders.
Posted inLocal
Alpha Phi Alpha’s Annual Gala Raises Funds for Dallas-Area Students’ Scholarships
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter hosted their annual C.C. Russeau Old Gold & Black Scholarship Gala, celebrating scholarship, leadership, and service in Dallas, and honoring the legacy of Brother C.C. Russeau, a visionary educator and Alpha man.
Posted inMusic
Dondria Brings Heart, Soul, and “Back to Love” Home to Dallas
Dondria, a North Texas-raised R&B singer, performed her Back to Love Tour at Arts Mission Oak Cliff in Dallas, showcasing her evolution as an artist and reaffirming her roots in the city’s creative community.
