Plaintiff Evan Milligan reflects on the legal battles over Alabama’s voting districts and the recent weakening of the Voting Rights Act following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
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Posted inLocal
Dallas Unveils Plan for 75 Transitional Pallet Homes in South Dallas
Dallas city officials announced plans to establish a transitional pallet neighborhood featuring approximately 75 homes and wraparound services on underutilized TxDOT property in South Dallas to address chronic homelessness.
Posted inCulture
Sorany Gutiérrez Will Debut Immersive World Premiere Inner Passage in Dallas
Colombian-born Dallas artist Sorany Gutiérrez is set to debut her world premiere immersive performance, Inner Passage, at Todo Sababa this August.
Posted inBusiness
Dr. Brandy Alfred Named New CEO of Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League
The Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League appointed Dr. Brandy Alfred as its new chief executive officer to lead efforts in workforce development and economic equity across North Texas.
Posted inOpinion
Why I voted for Nat Ford to lead DART
By Randall Bryant, DART Board Chair Leaders in every profession know that good talent is hard to find and great talent is almost impossible. Nathaniel “Nat” Ford, Sr., the incoming […]
Posted inSports
Angel Reese’s Barbie Doll Is the Latest Reflection of Her Growing Influence
WNBA star Angel Reese has expanded her cultural influence through a multi-faceted collaboration featuring her own Barbie Signature doll, a Barbie-inspired Angel Reese 1 basketball shoe, and a limited-edition apparel collection.
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
Evolution Is Not Erasure: Why South Dallas Can Grow Without Losing Its Soul
Real estate developer Scottie Smith II argues that strategic urban development and affordable housing initiatives in South Dallas aim to foster community evolution and prosperity rather than displacement.
Posted inCulture
More Than a Musical: Urban Arts Center’s Matilda Proves Why the Village Still Matters
The Urban Arts Center in Dallas successfully concluded its summer season with a culturally reimagined production of Matilda, emphasizing both artistic excellence and social-emotional learning for performers aged 5 to 16.
Posted inEducation
Dallas ISD Launches Central Hub to Help Families Prepare for New School Year
Dallas Independent School District is preparing to welcome over 140,000 students for the upcoming school year by offering various Back-to-School resources and hosting an enrollment kickoff event on August 1.
Posted inCulture
Festival Eritrea USA Returns to North Texas, Celebrating More Than 50 Years of Culture and Community
By Dallas Weekly Staff For the first time since 2022, one of the nation’s largest celebrations of Eritrean culture is returning to North Texas. Festival Eritrea USA will take place […]
