The Black Church and Black Press are calling for respect and economic restoration from Target and corporate America, demanding an end to DEI policies and urging the public to boycott their products until justice and peace are achieved.
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Elizabeth Wattley’s Forest Forward Revitalization
Elizabeth Wattley has revitalized the Forest Forward Theatre in South Dallas, investing $17 million in Black-owned businesses and utilizing 78% of the contracts with Black-owned and minority-owned businesses.
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Black on the Block Festival Returns to Arlington, Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship and Culture
The Black on the Block Festival in Arlington, TX, was a vibrant celebration of Black entrepreneurship, creativity, and culture, featuring over 170 Black-owned businesses, live performances, and delicious food, sponsored by Live Nation Urban.
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International Women’s Month Spotlight on Local LGBTQ+ Advocate and Resource Center CEO Cece Cox
Resource Center is working to empower and educate the LGBTQ+ community in Dallas by providing health services, mental health counseling, and affordable housing, while also advocating for the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ people in the face of discriminatory laws and policies.
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Left Behind: How Texas’ Education Overhaul Endangers Students with Disabilities and Students of Color
Texas lawmakers are pushing for school vouchers and the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, which could leave the most vulnerable students without access to equitable education and federal protections.
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Deseri Kelley Takes the Fashion World by Storm with DESERI – A Journey of Growth and Empowerment
Deseri Kelley, founder of luxury handbag company DESERI, has proven her passion and perseverance by launching an impressive brand and holding a successful fashion show in Dallas, marking a historic moment as the first Black woman to own a designer handbag store in the mall’s 40 year history.
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Trump’s Executive Orders: Impact on Education, Immigration, and Economy
President Trump has signed over 50 executive orders in his first 65 days in office, including one aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, which could lead to increased disparities between Black and Brown students, discrimination based on race, gender, and sexuality, and the luxury of education becoming a privilege for the rich.
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15 Years On: How The ACA Shaped Reproductive Care Access
The Affordable Care Act, signed into law 15 years ago, has improved access to health insurance, lowered premiums, and covered a range of out-of-pocket costs, including reproductive health care, but its impact has been limited by institutional racism and the Hyde Amendment.
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Women in Dallas Hosts Sold-Out Friendship Mixer, Proving Sisterhood is the Ultimate Glow-Up
Jasmine Ohen, a passionate marketing and community strategist, founded Women in Dallas to help women form deep, lasting friendships in adulthood, and recently hosted a Friendship Mixer on International Women’s Day to celebrate relationships and community.
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Reading the Room: Why Black Kids Need More Than the Norm
Black students’ literacy struggles are exacerbated by poverty, trauma, and chronic absenteeism, and require a multi-pronged approach that includes early intervention, family literacy, and holistic support to overcome these barriers.