Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a Civil Rights icon, passed away on Tuesday after a long career of fighting for justice, equality, and love, and was remembered for his work with Martin Luther King, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and his two runs for the presidency.
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Black Athletes Break Barriers at 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics saw a significant number of Black athletes from around the world, including two-time Olympian Erin Jackson, Laila Edwards, and Stevenson Savart, competing in sports traditionally dominated by white athletes from Nordic countries.
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Trump Administration’s TrumpRx Website Criticized for Limited Benefits
The Trump administration’s TrumpRx.gov website is intended to help uninsured Americans afford prescription drugs, but experts say it offers fewer benefits than other discount drug sites and is limited to 43 medications.
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Preserved by Purpose: Elevate with Excellence
At the New Mt. Rose Missionary Baptist Church’s Red Hat Tea, Shewanda Riley discussed how to elevate with excellence by walking in excellence before being elevated, moving in the direction that God has for us, and following a Kingdom vision with a Christ-centered identity and focus.
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The Evolution and Challenges of the Black Church in America
The Black Church has been a source of hope, resilience, and community for generations, but its relevance and influence have been questioned by different generations, leading to a shift in focus from asking “What happened to the Black Church?” to asking “What is happening now in the Black Church?”.
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Rising optimism among small and middle market business leaders suggests growth for Dallas
The 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey from JPMorganChase reveals a rebound in business and economic confidence among small and midsize business leaders, with inflation and economic uncertainty being the top concerns for 2026.
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Revive the Culture: South Dallas Set to Shake the Floor with Step Show February 21
Revive The Culture Step Show, led by Grammy award-winner Dr. William Allen, is a cultural movement that celebrates the artistry of stepping while raising funds to support youth arts programming in South Dallas.
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City of Dallas Hosts Vibrant 214 Day Festival at City Hall
The City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture hosted “214 Day: Show Love for Dallas” to celebrate the city’s creative spirit, cultural pride, and community connections through live performances, interactive art, and a community quilt.
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Trump’s Playbook of Chaos: Threat to Democracy and Voting Rights
The Trump administration has been using intimidation tactics to disrupt voting in Black, Brown, and heavily Democratic communities, and the FBI’s recent search and seizure in Georgia is a sign that these efforts may be continuing in the upcoming elections.
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Trump Administration Targets Black Journalists in Unprecedented Press Crackdown
Black journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested for covering a protest at a St. Paul church, highlighting the importance of Black journalists as witnesses to injustice and the Trump administration’s antagonism towards Black people and the press.