The Toyota African American Collaborative (AAC) hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration featuring a conversation between Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, and Savoy Williams, which emphasized the importance of purpose-driven leadership, personal integrity, and inclusivity.
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Posted inPolitics
Crockett Opens Texas Senate Primary With Double-Digit Lead, New Poll Shows
Jasmine Crockett has opened the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary with a 13 percentage point lead over her closest opponent, according to new internal polling released by her campaign.
Posted inBlack History
MLK’s Birmingham Jail Letter and the New Civil Rights Backlash
Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” remains a powerful call for justice and a challenge to religious leaders to break their silence and take action against injustice, as health care access, voting rights, and civil rights protections are once again under strain.
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose: The Power of Sincere Prayer
Through the biblical example of Hannah and the words of King Claudius from Hamlet, Shewanda Riley emphasizes the importance of sincere prayer and relying on God’s grace for answered prayers.
Posted inSports
Jason Kidd Brings Elite Youth Baseball to Dallas with JK Select Launch
Jason Kidd has launched JK Select Baseball, a nationwide initiative to provide young athletes with access to elite development, mentorship, and competitive opportunities, inspired by his own experiences playing baseball and watching his son compete.
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
Dallas City Council Approves Cornerstone to Host Verizon Cell Tower in Historic District
The City Council voted to approve a controversial Specific Use Permit allowing a 90-foot Verizon cell tower to be built in the historic South Boulevard Park Row district, despite the objections of local homeowners and the lack of required studies.
Posted inReal Estate
Dallas Housing Summit Highlights Need for Preservation and Tenant Protection
The 2nd Annual Housing Summit in Dallas brought together non-profits, policy analysts, architects, developers, and civil servants to discuss housing issues and propose solutions, including tax freezes, streamlined permitting, and a community fund to support grassroots organizations.
Posted inSocial Justice
Dallas Activists Demand Justice for Renee Good, Killed by ICE Agent
Dallas activists held an emergency demonstration to demand justice for Renee Good, a legal observer killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, and an end to ICE collaboration with local law enforcement.
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Need Help Paying for Care at Parkland? We Can Guide You
Millions of Americans are feeling the pressure of rising healthcare costs, and Parkland Health’s Patient Financial Services team is here to help people understand programs that may lower the costs of care received at Parkland.
Posted inSports
Dallas Made Him: Daniss Jenkins’ Path From Hillcrest to the League
Daniss Jenkins returned to Hillcrest High School for a jersey dedication, reflecting his long and winding journey from North Dallas to the NBA stage, and his commitment to giving back to his community.