Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, September 29, 2025!
The Weaponization of Free Speech: A Dangerous Return to the Past
By Graylan Scott Hagler
September 26, 2025
The political right is using the First Amendment as a weapon to advance racist and hateful ideology, while those who question it are being fired from their jobs, and high-profile names like Jimmy Kimmel are being suspended from their shows.
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Say Nation Is in Political Crisis, Quinnipiac Poll Finds
By Stacy M. Brown
September 26, 2025
A new Quinnipiac University poll reveals that 79% of voters believe the US is in a political crisis, with 93% of Democrats, 84% of independents, and 60% of Republicans agreeing, and 71% of voters calling politically motivated violence a “very serious” problem.
Tough it Out? Been There, Done That
By Frances Murphy Toni Draper
September 26, 2025
Black women have been told to “suck it up” for centuries, but this is not a solution to the pain and suffering they have endured, and they demand to be heard, respected, and cared for with evidence-based guidance rooted in science.
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The Future of Black Cultural Institutions in Dallas
By Jerry Hawkins, M. Ed
September 25, 2025
The African American Museum of Dallas, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters have all experienced recent changes in leadership, funding, and programming, and are facing political pressure to preserve Black history and culture.
Dallas Councilmembers Accuse Colleagues of Violating Texas Open Meetings Act
By editorial
September 23, 2025
District 7 Councilmember Adam Bazaldua and District 9 Councilmember Paula Blackmon accused four members of the City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act by convening without public notice or access, while District 3 Councilmember Zarin D. Gracey defended his participation in the disputed meeting.
A Moonlit Celebration: Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Gala Ushers in 125 Years of Music and Community
By Ceara Johnson
September 18, 2025
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming gala, led by co-chair Vanessa Cain and Chief Artistic Officer Katie McGuinness, will celebrate the orchestra’s 125th anniversary with a “Moonlit Garden” theme, featuring performances by violin virtuoso Leonidas Kavakos and a drag king tribute to Gladys Alberta Bentley, while raising funds for the DSO’s education initiatives.
Step by Step: Cupid Reigns as the Line Dance King Hitmaker.
By Reagan Elam, Culture Contributor
September 16, 2025
Cupid, the Line Dance King, has created a legacy of joy and unity with his six-time platinum hit, “Cupid Shuffle”, and continues to spread positive vibes through his music that moves people physically and emotionally.
Why Trey Reed’s Death Sparks Suspicions and Calls for Transparency
By Jennifer Porter Gore
September 25, 2025
The body of a young Black man, Demartravion “Trey” Reed, was found hanging from a tree near Delta State University, raising alarm and drawing the attention of civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump and social justice activist Colin Kaepernick, as it rekindled an ugly chapter in American history of violent lynchings of Black men and women.
HBCU Football Programs Grapple with Consequences of Money Games
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September 24, 2025
Grambling State coach Mickey Joseph has reignited the conversation about the fairness of money games in HBCU football, where FCS programs receive large payouts in exchange for playing against top-level college football teams, and whether the reward is worth the potential risk of injury and humiliation.
Small Business Owners Struggle as Economic Downturn Hits Middle Class
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September 23, 2025
Small business owners are struggling to stay afloat in the current economic climate, with 73% of U.S. workers struggling financially and 58% of small business owners citing inflation costs as a significant challenge, leading to reduced discretionary spending and decreased consumer confidence.
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