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Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, July 30, 2025!

Happy Hump Day fam! No rhymes today. Instead, a heartfelt appeal. Next Tuesday is the date of our official launch of the James A. Washington Foundation. Join the DW fam at our kickoff party and fundraiser. See the details below.

Editor’s Top Pick

Five Questions for Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi discussed his new book, Malcolm Lives, with Terry Allen at The Dock Bookshop, emphasizing the importance of anti-racism and empowering young people to recognize their potential and carry on Malcolm Xโ€™s legacy.


The James A. Washington Foundation


Community

Dallas Lawyers Answer Legal Questions via E-Clinic

The Dallas Bar Association is offering free legal advice from volunteer attorneys via a LegalLine E-Clinic on Wednesdays in August, with registration closing the Tuesday prior.


Spiritual

The โ€˜Accidentalโ€™ Hospice Chaplain

The Rev. Dr. Missiouri McPhee began her seminary studies to pursue a professional ministry, fulfilling her call as instructed by God. Or so she thought. โ€œIโ€™m an accidental chaplain,โ€ says [โ€ฆ]


Back to School

Start Strong, Stay Ready: Dallas ISD Hosts Back to School Kickoff Aug. 2

Dallas ISD is hosting a Back to School Kickoff event on August 2nd to help families register their students, connect with campus staff, and get the resources they need for the upcoming school year.


Health


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