By Shewanda Riley For the last few months, you cannot turn the TV on without hearing words like recession to describe our country’s current economic situation. Not a day has gone by without an expert offering tips on how to survive and thrive in what some are calling a recession. Some of the characteristics […]
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The Increasing Popularity of Hockey In the Black Community
By Scott Blair After Mike Grier was named by the San Jose Sharks as the first black general manager [GM] in NHL history in July 2022, two mothers from California put together an all-black hockey team. The team participated in an under-18 [U-18] AAA hockey tournament this past June in Minneapolis, MN. AAA is the […]
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Forest Forward receives additional $11.5 million toward Capital Campaign
Forest Forward now more than halfway to campaign goal of $75.215MM; major gifts include $5MM from Communities Foundation of Texas, $4MM from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, $1MM from Constantin Foundation, and $1MM from the Rainwater Charitable Foundation Dallas, Texas – February 2, 2023 – Forest Forward has reached a new fundraising milestone in their capital […]
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This Black History Month, Let’s Amplify Being ‘WOKE’
By Ronald Walker Originally appeared in Word in Black This year, Ron Walker is spreading the message that we need to be “working on knowledge equally” as it relates to Black history. As we enter February, the designated month for the appreciation of Black History, a critical question may arise from those who are not […]
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City of Arlington Reopens Public Facilities & Some Services Thursday, Feb. 2
NEWS RELEASE City of Arlington to Reopen Public Facilities, Some Services at Noon Thursday, Feb. 2 Due to the ongoing winter weather, City of Arlington facilities will open at noon on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, subject to road conditions. Additionally, trash and recycling collection services, Handitran services and Via transportation services will all start at […]
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SPCA of Texas Closed Thursday February 2, 2023
Animal care staff members will be on site to tend to all animals under SPCA of Texas supervision.Significant impacts to roads and bridges will continue across all of North and Central Texas through Wednesday night. Temperatures will stay in the mid-20s overnight, so any additional precipitation will only add to already poor road conditions. Travel could […]
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Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Tears Down Current Building, Makes Way for the Future
The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce (“DBCC”) proved that it is out with the old and in with the new as it moved forward on January 25th with a demolition of its historical building housed on Martin Luther King Boulevard. The facility has undergone significant wear and tear over the last several years; however, it has lovingly served as the […]
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She Reps: Jeanetta Collier
This Dallas, Texas resident uses her knowledge of Neuro Linguistic Programming, human development, creative business and leadership development to encourage personal empowerment and peak performance in the person that matters: YOU! 21 years ago, as a young wife and a mother of two, I was at the peak of my career with everything life had […]
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A look at ‘New Jack City’ coming to Dallas
By Raven Jordan New Jack City, the 90s hood classic, is hitting the stage in Dallas Feb. 3-4 at Texas Trust Credit Union Theatre. The stage play, New Jack City Live, was adapted from the original film directed by Mario Van Peebles, but also goes deeper into the character’s backstories. Audiences will be transported back […]
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A word from the CEO Jess Washington
First, let me show my extreme appreciation for the honor to hold the position of Chief Executive Officer for this prestigious institution, The Dallas Weekly – DW. Since my first day at DW in 2018, I have learned so much about the importance of community, legacy and of course local journalism. Being a part of […]
