Dallas and Fort Worth city councils have ended their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in order to preserve hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding, following similar decisions by other cities and states across the country.
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Posted inCommunity
From Forest Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Originally published with our media partner, Dallas Free Press The election of Elsie Faye Heggins to the Dallas City Council in 1980 signaled a massive change to Dallas’ political environment, […]
Posted inTexas Tribune
In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats’ last tool of resistance
Texas Republicans have used their control of the state government to push a partisan agenda, culminating in a long-shot legal bid to expel House Democrats and a push to deliver five additional congressional seats to President Trump.
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
Winner’s Tower at MLK: Bold or Bust?
Winner’s Development Corporation, led by Pastor Raphael Adebayo and Ed Okpa, has proposed a 24-story luxury condominium tower in South Dallas, which would require the demolition of several existing buildings, and has been met with mixed reactions from the community.
Posted inEvents
JAWS Foundation E-blast for 8/4
Join us August 5th! It all started as a way to honor our late publisher and protect the future of Black storytelling. Last December, we shared the idea with you […]
Posted inHealth
Starting Strong: Prism Health North Texas Pediatric Provider Champions Care for South Dallas Kids
Prism Health North Texas’s South Dallas Health Center offers comprehensive, affordable, and accessible pediatric care to families in South Dallas, with a focus on trust-building and cultural competency.
Posted inNBMBAA
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 […]
Posted inBusiness
Parkland Health Recognized for Quality Care Across SpecialtiesÂ
Parkland Health has earned the American Heart Association’s Commitment to Quality award for achieving high performance across three or more clinical areas in the Get With The Guidelines® program.
Posted inCommunity
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.
Posted inNewsletters
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 […]
