The Black Church and Black Press are calling for respect and economic restoration from Target and corporate America, demanding an end to DEI policies and urging the public to boycott their products until justice and peace are achieved.
Tag: Dallas
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose:  It’s Not Who You Know…But Who Knows You!
Cheryl Smith, a mentor at the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists’ Urban Journalism workshop, advised that networking is not about who you know, but who knows you, and similarly, in our spiritual walk, we must be known by God through our faith and integrity.
Posted inFeatures
Elizabeth Wattley’s Forest Forward Revitalization
Elizabeth Wattley has revitalized the Forest Forward Theatre in South Dallas, investing $17 million in Black-owned businesses and utilizing 78% of the contracts with Black-owned and minority-owned businesses.
Posted inEvents
Black on the Block Festival Returns to Arlington, Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship and Culture
The Black on the Block Festival in Arlington, TX, was a vibrant celebration of Black entrepreneurship, creativity, and culture, featuring over 170 Black-owned businesses, live performances, and delicious food, sponsored by Live Nation Urban.
Posted inEducation
Federal Layoffs Present New Barriers for Black K-12 Students
Black families in the federal workforce are facing economic instability, which could negatively impact Black students’ academic success, as parental job loss has been shown to increase the likelihood of repeating a grade, absenteeism, and lower test scores.
Posted inCommunity
International Women’s Month Spotlight on Local LGBTQ+ Advocate and Resource Center CEO Cece Cox
Resource Center is working to empower and educate the LGBTQ+ community in Dallas by providing health services, mental health counseling, and affordable housing, while also advocating for the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ people in the face of discriminatory laws and policies.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
Left Behind: How Texas’ Education Overhaul Endangers Students with Disabilities and Students of Color
Texas lawmakers are pushing for school vouchers and the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, which could leave the most vulnerable students without access to equitable education and federal protections.
Posted inOpinion
Letter to Patrick Williams of Dallas Observer
The Editor-In-Chief of the Dallas Observer, Patrick Williams, is under fire for his condescending and disrespectful tone in a recent opinion piece, which called for Congresswoman Jasmine Crocket to be quiet, and has been criticized by the Publisher and CEO of Dallas Weekly, Jess Washington, for its negative impact on the discourse of Black women in power.
Posted inEvents
Deseri Kelley Takes the Fashion World by Storm with DESERI – A Journey of Growth and Empowerment
Deseri Kelley, founder of luxury handbag company DESERI, has proven her passion and perseverance by launching an impressive brand and holding a successful fashion show in Dallas, marking a historic moment as the first Black woman to own a designer handbag store in the mall’s 40 year history.
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