Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, June 18, 2025!
Before we get to today’s newsletter, Trump is mad because his birthday was sad and his parade made people cry. But that’s what you get when you fill up your cabinet with folks who hate DEI. Then Trump went to Canada, and spoke glowingly of Russia before he ran like the wind. So now he’s pissed because he wasn’t missed and everyone cheered his stand in. Now here’s where I coo to usually remind you of my need to sponsor my wordplay. But instead of that, I’m holding out my hat and kindly requesting a donation today.
Top Stories for Monday, June 16th, 2025
IKYMI
Man of the Moment: A Night Where Fashion Walked with Purpose
The Man of the Moment Runway Show, in partnership with Woodford Reserve, celebrated fatherhood and community uplift through a fashion show and fundraiser supporting Threads for Change, an initiative aimed at empowering underserved youth through creative arts.
Community
Doors Open at 6AM Sharp: Park South YMCA Returns, and So Does Its Community
The Park South YMCA in South Dallas has reopened with a modern and upgraded facility, and is calling on the community to contribute to a commemorative history wall to celebrate its legacy and impact.
Black Music Month
Health
Lupus Disproportionately Affects Black Women: Experts Urge Awareness and Early Diagnosis
Lupus disproportionately affects Black women, who are two to three times more likely to be diagnosed than white individuals, and raising awareness of the symptoms and importance of early diagnosis can help lead to earlier […]
Opinion
Our Lives Are on the Line—Again: What Political Violence Means for Black America
The recent targeted murders of elected officials in Minnesota are a national tragedy and a reminder of the deadly cost of divisive rhetoric, with Donald Trump’s use of inflammatory language being a prime example of […]
Watermelon Smoothie
Blend all ingredients until smooth
- 3 cups fresh or frozen watermelon, cut into cubes
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ tablespoon honey (add more to taste)
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup packed fresh mint leaves
Business
DEC Network Rebranded with Charles Schwab to Foster Economic Growth
Charles Schwab honored a promise to support the community in their entrepreneurial and financial endeavors last Wednesday at the DEC Network at Redbird. The event was packed with community leaders in finance, local entrepreneurs and employees of Charles Schwab. As […]
Seniors
TXU Energy and The Senior Source Partner to Keep Seniors “Cool” During the Brutal Texas Summer
TXU Energy and The Senior Source are partnering to distribute 600 window air conditioning units and 200 box fans to Dallas seniors who lack access to reliable sources of air conditioning. Protection from extreme heat […]
Culture
The Museum of the Bible Honors 125 Years of the Black National Anthem
The Museum of the Bible held a symposium to celebrate the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and to show how the song has been a source of hope and inspiration for generations […]
In Memoriam
Ten Years Later: Charleston Remembers Slain Parishioners as Push for Gun Reform Gains Urgency
Ten years after the racially motivated shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, Democrats are pushing for tougher laws to prevent similar tragedies, including the “Charleston loophole” and universal background checks for […]
Word In Black
Beyond Entertainment: Children’s Media Reflects Real-World Family Issues
Children’s media such as animation and TV shows are using characters and storylines to normalize adoption, foster care and family separation experiences, encouraging open discussions and educating parents and caregivers about diverse family structures.
Newsletter for Monday June 16, 2025