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He Gon' Cry in the Car: A Sanctuary for Black Men
2+ week, 4+ day ago (823+ words) For King Shakur, the phrase "He Gon" Cry in the Car" is more than a title. Or a line from the movie "Friday." It is a cultural truth. "What started out as a phrase of levity," Shakur said, "is really…...
Prism Health North Texas to Host 40 Th Anniversary Events
4+ day, 53+ min ago (200+ words) Marking its 40th anniversary in 2026, Prism Health North Texas(PHNTX) will host a series of events celebrating its legacy of care, build community connections that strengthen public health, and raise funds to expand access to essential healthcare services. Additional events, including…...
Exploring the Warrior Spirit in 'The Woman King"
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (248+ words) Last week I wrote about one of my favorite movies The Woman King. This week, I'd like to continue a discussion of the 2022 movie by exploring one of the most impactful lines from the movie: "Scars are the mark of…...
Winner's Tower Project Returns to South Dallas in Scaled Form
1+ week, 4+ day ago (372+ words) A development proposal that once sparked concern across South Dallas is back on the table " this time in a scaled-down form. District 7 Councilman Adam Bazaldua opened the meeting by stressing transparency and community engagement, underscoring that the purpose of the…...
The Woman King: Exploring Strength and Sisterhood
1+ week, 5+ day ago (620+ words) Discover the power and depth of 'The Woman King' as it explores the intersections of strength and sisterhood among black women warriors. Get our original, on-the-ground reports from the DFW area three times per week! - Dallas Weekly - Newsletter Get our…...
The Importance of Racial Healing Spaces on College Campuses
2+ week, 5+ day ago (841+ words) On many college campuses, Black students navigate racial stress without spaces designed to help them heal from it. So when those spaces do exist, Black students say they can be transformative. Black students make up'about 13%'of college enrollment in the…...
"People Over Property: What's Really at Stake in the City Hall Debate
3+ week, 2+ day ago (902+ words) What started as a question of preservation versus demolition has now expanded into a deeper conversation about public trust, fiscal priorities, and who ultimately benefits from the city's most ambitious decisions. In a recent sit-down, Dallas Weekly Publisher Jess Washington…...
Celebrating Claudette Colvin: Why Knowing Our History Matters
3+ week, 3+ day ago (685+ words) It is historically, socially, and spiritually important work. Black history did not begin with slavery. It begins " and continues " with a people of deep heritage, whose contributions to science, medicine, art, music, and the architecture of this nation stretch back…...
Sneaker Politics and ANTA Launch KAI 3 "Patchwork" In Dallas
3+ week, 5+ day ago (404+ words) ANTA's sneaker collaboration with Sneaker Politics dropped last weekend, but what landed in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Highland Hills wasn't just another sneaker drop. The release doubled as a public statement about what can happen when modern design, on-court…...
Dallas Mavs Host 11 Th Annual Mavs Ball Fundraiser
3+ week, 5+ day ago (365+ words) The 11th annual Mavs Ball, hosted by the Dallas Mavericks, raises nearly $1. 5 million for the Mavs Foundation's charitable work in North Texas. The Dallas Mavericks hosted Mavs fans for the 11th annual Mavs Ball with appearances by Dallas Mavericks players and VIPs....