Three local organizations in South Dallas have joined forces to form a wraparound resource collaborative, hosting an inaugural event called It Takes a Man, which taught young men basic auto maintenance and mental and emotional wellbeing skills.
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TwoGether Land Day 2 Recap – Hollywood Bay Bay’s All-Stars Confirms Hip-Hop Reigns Supreme in Dallas
Twogether Land Music Festival in Dallas, TX, closed out its inaugural run with a lineup of hip-hop legends and R&B rising stars, while also highlighting the city’s commitment to local talent and businesses, and the potential impact of the festival on the surrounding South Dallas neighborhood.
Posted inMusic
TwoGether Land weekend kicks off with Pen, Pad & Beats the Sean Garrett Experience by Swan7 Entertainment
The city is buzzing with excitement for this weekend’s TwoGether Land Festival that’ll be held in Fair Park. With so many huge music acts performing in the Big D like […]
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Fair Park’s Cotton Bowl Set for a $140 Million Makeover: Revitalizing a South Dallas Landmark
By Marlissa Collier Fair Park, the gem of Sunny South Dallas, was the center of attention earlier this week. The occasion? The groundbreaking of a massive $140 million upgrade to […]
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Not My Son’s “Every Step of The Way” Gala: A night of celebration and impact in Dallas
Brace yourself, Dallas! Not My Son (“NMS”), the unstoppable Black women-led non-profit powerhouse dedicated to dismantling city and national systems of oppression, is gearing up for its fourth annual gala, […]
Posted inPolitics
South Dallas will elect a new trustee this May
By Keri Mitchell Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Dallas ISD School Board President Justin Henry announced this week he will not seek reelection as the District 9 trustee, and […]
Posted inCommunity
MLK Save-A-Lot Closing Feb. 16, Plunging South Dallas Deeper into Food Insecurity
Story by Sam Judy Contributing writer Marlissa Collier South Dallas’ food insecurity issue is about to get a lot worse. In a press release last Monday, Urban Harvest Food Co. […]
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Kroger, Bonton Farms, ICDC bring groceries to South Dallas with a delivery service, not a storefront
By Michaela Rush Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press As corporate grocery stores have exited South Dallas over the past couple of decades, it’s become increasingly difficult for neighbors to […]
Posted inHealth
What neighbors can expect from Bonton Farms’ new health clinic construction
By Michaela Rush Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Bonton Farms hosted a groundbreaking celebration for their new primary care clinic in December. A week later, they invited neighbors to their café to hear about […]
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Does revitalizing a neighborhood start with community health?
By Sujata Dand Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Bonton resident Tashamika “Tasha” Lee is a cancer survivor. Three years ago, in the middle of the pandemic, Lee’s cough got so […]