What is LIRA? Leadership, Integrity, Respect and Accountability [L.I.R.A], was started by my sister and I wanting to create a way to give back to the Dallas Community. We have […]
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West Dallas homeowners couldn’t access City funds for home repairs, so the City eliminated the barrier
By Jeffrey Ruiz Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Co-reported by Bethany Erickson, D Magazine Patsy Ruth Jackson struggled to hold back tears when she learned she might finally receive the home […]
Advocates Urge Educators to Heed Children’s Cry for Help by Changing School Culture
By Shirley L. Smith Originally appeared in Word in Black Advocates say we can better support students by making grief training and counseling available in all American schools. The COVID-19 […]
Mama2Mama: Founder of Nu Standard, Autumn Yarbrough talks hair care, and the science of balancing it all
By Jess Washington, COO of Dallas Weekly I knew when I met Autumn Yarbrough at a mutual friend’s birthday party, we had to meet again. I have grown to be […]
Preserved by Purpose: Flight 2023
By Shewanda Riley The last couple of weeks have been full of news stories discussing the pleasures and perils of holiday travel. For those who chose to travel by airplane, […]
Broken hearts lead to Broken Traditions in Uvalde as Mata family Celebrated First Holidays without Tess
By Uriel J. Garcia Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The Matas never celebrated Day of the Dead before; this year they built an altar at the grave of 10-year-old […]
Black Eyed Peas Recipes For the New Year
Here are some Black-eyed peas recipes to bring you prosperity in the New Year by Chef Tam. Black Eye Pea Fritters 1 cup dried black-eyed peas 2 tablespoons chopped white […]
DJ HoneyLuv brings her music and remixes to Dallas’ Lights All Night
By Raven Jordan The past two years have been booked and busy for DJ HoneyLuv [also known as Taylor Character], who’s performing at the annual Lights All Night festival at […]
She Reps: Shari Hicks
Shari Hicks recently joined JP Morgan Chase as the Executive Director for Community Impact Team where she leads the implementation of local strategies for the firm’s $30 billion commitment to […]
A Word from the COO
By Jess Washington, COO of Dallas Weekly The Best of Black Dallas 2022 was one for the books! Although it was the 3rd annual campaign, this particular year was our […]