The City of Dallas is seeking public engagement on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget through a series of town hall meetings, providing City Council Members the opportunity to listen to residents prior to beginning work on the budget.
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Posted inEvents
The Oak Cliff Cultural Center presents “donia” a solo exhibition by Aliyah Cydonia
DALLAS -The solo exhibition “donia” features the artwork of Aliyah Cydonia which is a contemplation on bloodlines, memory, and corporeal awareness. An opening reception will be held from 6 to […]
Posted inFinance
A History of Money: From Goldsmiths to Bitcoin
Gold has been a trusted form of money for thousands of years, with goldsmiths storing gold and issuing receipts to trade for goods, leading to the creation of banking as we know it, and the dollar became the world’s reserve currency with the Bretton Woods system, but the rise of digital currencies like Bitcoin is challenging the petrodollar system’s dominance.
Posted inThis Week
Spring Break 2025: Fun, Affordable, and Meaningful Things to Do in Dallas
Dallas offers a variety of free and budget-friendly activities for families to enjoy during Spring Break, including LEGO events, outdoor adventures, free sweet treats, and volunteer opportunities.
Posted inMusic
Eric Bellinger Talks Music, Legacy, and His ‘Now You See It’ Era
Eric Bellinger is a Grammy-winning artist and songwriter who has penned hits for the likes of Chris Brown, Usher, and Justin Bieber, and is now blending R&B and Afrobeats in his latest album, It Will All Make Sense Later.
Posted inLocal
Dallas Community Honors Black Panther Leader Fahim Jabar Minkah with Park Name Change
Fahim J. Minkah Park has been renamed in honor of the late Black Panther Party member and founder of Southern Skates, whose legacy has been recognized by the Dallas City Council.
Posted inPolitics
District 7 in Dallas May See Its First Female Council Member in a Decade
The upcoming May 2025 election in Dallas may see significant changes in City Council representatives, with eight of the fifty candidates being women, and District 7 potentially seeing its first female council member in a decade.
Posted inBusiness
RaShawd Solomon: Revolutionizing Digital Marketing for Small Businesses and the Community
RaShawd Solomon, founder of Solomon Digital Studios, is revolutionizing digital marketing with a data-driven approach that enables small businesses to compete with a limited budget, while also being a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and supporting the Black community and local artists.
Posted inHealth
The Sand Branch Solution: One Developer’s Mission for Water and Justice
Derek Avery, a real estate developer with roots in Houston, is working to revitalize underserved communities in southern Dallas County without displacing residents, while also addressing issues such as contaminated wells and lack of running water.
Posted inCommunity
Vista Bank Hosts Black History Month Brunch Featuring Lady Jade and Business Mogul Roland Parrish
In honor of Black History Month, Vista Bank hosted an exclusive “Business, Banking, and Brunch” event on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Vista Bank & Financial Literacy Center in […]
