The Trinity River Crew program, presented by Bank of America, is returning for the summer of 2025, providing paid opportunities for Dallas-area high school students to engage in environmental education, conservation work, and leadership training along the Trinity River.
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AI: The Great Equalizer in Business
By Corey L. Kirkendoll, President & CEO, 5K Technical Services. In today’s fast-paced digital world, one thing is clear: using Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re […]
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The Charter Trap: How Texas’s Approval System Fuels Inequity in Public Education
Texas is expanding charter schools while defunding public education — especially in Black and Latino communities. This story examines how state policy, vouchers, and uneven accountability are reshaping opportunity for millions of students.
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Celebrating 60 Years of Service, Foster Grandparent Program Recruits Volunteers to Mentor Children
The Foster Grandparent Program is recruiting volunteers 55 and older to mentor children with special needs, providing a monthly stipend and the opportunity to make a difference in a young person’s life.
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, July 30, 2025! Happy Hump Day fam! No rhymes today. Instead, a heartfelt appeal. Next Tuesday is the date of […]
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Five Questions for Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi discussed his new book, Malcolm Lives, with Terry Allen at The Dock Bookshop, emphasizing the importance of anti-racism and empowering young people to recognize their potential and carry on Malcolm X’s legacy.
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Dallas Lawyers Answer Legal Questions via E-Clinic
The Dallas Bar Association is offering free legal advice from volunteer attorneys via a LegalLine E-Clinic on Wednesdays in August, with registration closing the Tuesday prior.
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Twice Displaced: The Tragedy of Alligator Alcatraz and Florida’s Native Lands
The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida has filed a motion to join a lawsuit against multiple government entities, arguing that the construction of a new immigrant detention facility on sacred Indigenous land threatens their villages, sacred and ceremonial sites, and traditional hunting grounds.
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, July 28, 2025
Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, July 28, 2025! MAGAville is crashing out and it’s really sad. Now, just advising people of their rights makes them […]
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How Will the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Impact Black Children?
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has been passed, resulting in cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs, which will disproportionately affect Black and Brown communities and the 16 million Americans who rely on these programs for health care and food.