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.
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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 inHealth
Back to School Starts With Good Health: How Prism Health North Texas Is Helping Dallas Families Prepare for the School Year
Prism Health North Texas will host its Healthy Start to School Bash on August 8 at the Oak Cliff Health Center to provide families with free sports physicals, dental screenings, and school supplies.
Posted inLocal
DART Selects Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. To Lead Transit Agency
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors appointed Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., formerly the CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, as the agency’s next president and chief executive officer in a 9-4 vote.
Posted inBusiness
Impact Ventures Receives Federal CDFI Certification, Expanding Access to Capital for Underestimated Entrepreneurs
Impact Ventures has been certified as a CDFI by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s CDFI Fund, allowing it to deploy capital at scale and provide entrepreneurs in underserved communities with equitable access to financial resources.
Posted inSports
Dereck Lively II Shares Recovery Progress at Mavs Academy Hoop Camp
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II spent time encouraging campers at Mavs Academy Hoop Camp, emphasizing the importance of playing hard and connecting with kids in the community.
Posted inLocal
Face to Face Enrichment Center Brings Relationship Skills and Youth Mentorship to Dallas Teens
Face to Face Enrichment Center Dallas is a North Texas organization that provides teenagers with the tools they need to build healthier relationships and make better decisions through its 13-week curriculum, Cookies and Convo.
Posted inTravel
Dallas Women Appointed to Ghana Tourism Federation Leadership Roles
Four Dallas women have been appointed to leadership roles within the Ghana Tourism Federation, strengthening economic and cultural ties between Ghana and the United States.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Seeing Clearly During and After the Storm
Through the story of Jonah, we can learn that God often uses storms in our lives to get us to a place of obedience, so that we can ultimately be in a position to be a blessing to others.
Posted inEducation
Roland Parrish Honored by UNT Dallas With Honorary Degree, Announces $50,000 Endowed Scholarship Gift
Roland Parrish, a legendary Black entrepreneur and philanthropist, was awarded an honorary degree from UNT Dallas and announced a $50,000 endowed scholarship gift, in recognition of his contributions to business, education, and community advancement.
