3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (224+ words) Self-love and maintaining self-esteem can be challenging, especially for Black women who often face unique societal pressures and expectations. Prioritizing mental and emotional well-being is essential for a balanced and fulfilling life. Here are five practical ways to practice self-love…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (866+ words) This moment has become a catalyst for two mission-driven organizations " Dallas Weekly, one of the nation's oldest and most respected Black-owned newspapers, and The EDvocate Group, a storytelling and civic engagement organization based in Texas " to come together in a…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (623+ words) The Light We Carry," by Michelle Obama The former First Lady offers deeply personal reflections on navigating change, building community, and finding strength in the face of uncertainty. With her signature warmth and vulnerability, Obama offers readers a roadmap for…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (815+ words) This year, Dallas Weekly proudly honors Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson with the Tony Davis Media Mogul Award, a distinction reserved for trailblazers who amplify Black voices and transform how our stories are told. Through award-winning films, bestselling books, and hands-on…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (219+ words) When Golden and Moncrease announced their win, Dr.G decided that the young Black journalists should be properly recognized for their contribution to South Dallas history. She took it upon herself to host the reception that Saturday to demonstrate her…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1182+ words) Maya Angelou famously said, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." That goes double for corporate America." After doing the DEI dance for a few years in the wake of George Floyd's murder, the jig…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (490+ words) DALLAS, TEXAS " South Dallas is taking a major step toward community-driven reinvestment with the launch of the Sunny South Dallas Public Improvement District (PID)"a resident-led initiative aimed at strengthening public safety, improving neighborhood infrastructure, and supporting long-term economic stability…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (785+ words) The Department of Education is considering ending a decades-old requirement for states to report data on racial inequities in special education. Advocates say if the Department moves forward with this idea, then protections for Black students with disabilities will be…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (616+ words) This post was originally published on Defender Network If any children in America deserve the freedom of a full, complete, enjoyable, and unencumbered childhood, it's Black children. No group of young people has borne more of this nation's contradictions'its violence,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (402+ words) In a wide-ranging conversation with Dallas Weekly, Smith shared his journey, the urgent opportunities ahead, and the lessons that must guide South Dallas if it hopes to build development that protects, not displaces, its residents. Many residents know what taxes…...