The Dallas Mavericks, American Airlines and Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse once again honored military service members through their annual Seats for Heroes night, providing 100 wounded and ill service members with a charter flight, three-course dinner and courtside seats to a Mavericks game.
Category: Veterans
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Our Fight at Home: When the System Betrays Our Veterans
A new study from the Journal of Veterans Studies found that many Black and Brown veterans experience deep feelings of betrayal and distrust towards the military institution due to inadequate transition support, leading to mental health issues and difficulty finding jobs, housing, and healthcare.
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Our Fight At Home: From the Fleet to a Firm Foundation
Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp, a 33-year Navy veteran, is using his experience to build a mission of helping veterans find clarity and purpose after leaving the military, while also utilizing physical exercise and community resources to reduce PTSD symptoms.
Posted inWord In Black
Service and Sacrifice: Remembering Black Men in Uniform Lost on 9/11
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum commemorates the 2,983 people killed on 9/11, including 12 Black firefighters, with the help of artifacts donated by their families and the Vulcan Society, which continues to support the families and honor the legacy of those lost.
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Our Fight At Home: Mental Health Screenings for Veterans Often Flawed
Veterans, especially those of color and women, face inequity in healthcare access and suffer from higher rates of PTSD and suicide, due to flawed screenings and stigma, highlighting the need for validated mental health screenings and culturally competent care.
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Our Fight At Home: When the System Fails the Soldiers
Veterans in Texas face barriers to accessing reliable healthcare, with rural communities and communities of color being particularly at risk, and a shrinking VA staff raising questions about how the rising needs of an aging, growing veteran population will be met.
Posted inOpinion
The Worst Bill Ever, and Republicans Want You to “Get Over It”
The recently passed legislation is a stunningly massive transfer of wealth to billionaires, cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, defunds programs for veterans, and reduces SNAP, yet Republicans like Mitch McConnell claim that We The People will “get over it”.
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Our Fight at Home: Uncovering the Hidden Battles Facing Texas Veterans
For many Texas veterans, the toughest fight isn’t overseas—it’s right here at home. Our Fight at Home is a new investigative series from Dallas Weekly, aimed at exposing the cracks, […]
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Friday, June 6, 2025
Happy Friday DW fam! Yes, it’s Friday in Big D, which means Happy Hour, hot stone massages (if you know, you know) and heading out to enjoy the first weekend […]
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Beyond the Uniform: Dallas Students Amplify Voices of Black Veterans
Dallas College students Keith Vinson, NiEtta Reynolds, Tarik Warren, and Alex Leffall have created the exhibition “Honor Endures” to highlight the untold stories of veterans of color and amplify their experiences.