MS NOW personalities Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels are scheduled to appear at MS NOW Live at UT Arlington on Sept. 26 to discuss community, the network’s new membership experience, and the importance of civic engagement ahead of the midterms.
Category: This Week
Posted inFinance
Harmony Bank Celebrates First Anniversary of Cedars Location
Harmony Bank celebrated the first anniversary of its Cedars location in Dallas with a community event featuring a $1,500 donation to Cornerstone Church and reflections on the bank’s long-standing investment in southern Dallas.
Posted inTexas
Gina Hinojosa Isn’t Ann Richards — And Texas May Be Asking a Different Question
Gina Hinojosa offers Texas voters a clear departure from the Abbott administration, but for Black Texans, questions remain. In her conversation with Dallas Weekly, Hinojosa outlined priorities on education, voting access and affordability, while leaving room for a more defined agenda addressing the specific racial and economic inequities Black communities continue to face.
Posted inOpinion
A Generational Investment in Public Safety
Dallas has broken ground on a new Dallas Police Department Law Enforcement Training Center at the University of North Texas at Dallas, a $100 million project funded by public and private sources to modernize police training.
Posted inSports
The ‘Forever Champion’ Athena Brings Record-Setting ROH Title Reign Back Home to North Texas
Professional wrestler Athena, the longest-reigning ROH Women’s World Champion, is returning to North Texas for upcoming appearances at All Elite Wrestling’s Dynamite and Collision and Metroplex Wrestling’s Who Runs the World 4.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved By Purpose: What’s in a Name
Author Shewanda Riley explores the significance of God’s various biblical names, such as Jehovah Shalom and Jehovah Raah, as a means to understand His multifaceted nature and provide comfort to believers.
Posted inEvents
Where Connection Takes Root: I’m New Here Dallas Creates Space for Sisterhood and Community
The Connection hosted its flagship annual gathering, I’m New Here Dallas, on August 22, 2026, to provide women moving to the Dallas-Fort Worth area with opportunities for professional networking and community building.
Posted inOpinion
When the Room Spoke Back: What My First NABJ Convention Taught Me About the Weight of Black Storytelling
Attending the 2026 National Association of Black Journalists convention in Atlanta, the author reflected on the responsibilities of journalism through experiences involving Nolan Wells’ parents, mentorship, celebrity advocacy, and industry accountability.
Posted inThis Week
Black Dallas Leadership Celebrated at 42Nd Quest for Success
The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 42nd Annual Quest for Success Awards on August 20, honoring local entrepreneurs and civic leaders while presenting a surprise award to President and CEO Harrison Blair for his seven years of service.
Posted inHealth
Too Hot for Your Heart?
Health experts provide guidance on protecting heart health during Texas summers to mitigate risks associated with rising temperatures and dehydration.
