The Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League, the 93rd affiliate of the National Urban League, was officially launched this week, with the goal of expanding economic mobility across the region through workforce development, entrepreneurship programs, and advocacy.
Category: This Week
Posted inOpinion
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.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: New Strategies for Old Battles
After switching to a plant-based diet, the author experienced years of relief from allergy symptoms, which she likens to trusting and submitting to the Spirit of God.
Posted inReal Estate
STOP THE CITY HALL LAND GRAB!
The Dallas City Council is set to vote on the future of Dallas City Hall, prompting concerns from residents about the potential sale and redevelopment of the property, as well as the lack of public engagement and transparency.
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What’s Your Risk?
Parkland Health experts encourage people to learn about the risks of diabetes and take a 60-second risk assessment test to reduce their chances of developing the disease.
Posted inHealth
ABC Wraps Month-long Campaign Screening Thousands for Heart Risks Nationwide
The Association of Black Cardiologists is urging renewed attention to the disparities in cardiovascular health that continue to affect Black Americans, despite overall cardiovascular deaths declining nationwide, and has launched the Cardiovascular Desert Initiative to provide education and access to care in areas with limited or no cardiologists.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: The Peace of the Pivot
Shawanda Riley’s Zumba instructor explained the importance of wearing tennis shoes with a pivot point to avoid knee injuries, and the Riley found that the shoes also helped them navigate unexpected changes in life.
Posted inOpinion
Why Patriotic USA Citizens are Sometimes Carrying Mexican Flags at Anti-ICE Protests
Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk, a proud Native American, shares her experiences of being singled out for her race and the significance of waving a Mexican flag to represent the indigenous people of the Americas while standing for equality and basic human decency.
Posted inThis Week
Full House in South Dallas: Sen. Royce West Rallies Community at Vista Bank’s Black History Month Breakfast
Community leaders, entrepreneurs, elected officials, and residents gathered at the Vista Bank South Dallas Financial Literacy & Banking Center to celebrate Black History Month and hear from Sen. Royce West on the importance of civic engagement and representation, as well as the appointment of Lubbock Smith as the new President of the South Dallas Banking Center.