1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (204+ words) April 18, 2026 8: 00 pm The Women's Museum3800 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX 75210 Join acclaimed actors Antonio Fargas and Cornelius Smith Jr. for an intimate evening of candid conversation about their trailblazing careers in theatre, television, and film as African American performers. Hosted by the…...

16+ hour, 33+ min ago  (270+ words) The annual event focuses on mentorship, education, entrepreneurship, and healing for Black boys and men in Central Texas. Apr. 11, 2026 at 3: 53pm As Austin's Black population has declined over the past 25 years, the Black Male Summit provides an important platform to support…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (239+ words) The evening precedes a series of Zoning 101 Community Conversations. Apr. 10, 2026 at 5: 35am The City of Dallas is hosting an evening conversation with community leaders and partners to share perspectives on the region's growth ahead of an upcoming series of Zoning 101 Community…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (193+ words) Help keep this independent local news source thriving through reader support. Apr. 6, 2026 at 10: 53pm The Dallas Observer, an independent local news publication serving the Dallas, Texas community since 1980, is launching its annual spring membership drive. The goal is to raise $10, 000 in…...

1+ mon, 2+ hour ago  (314+ words) Omaha's Black entrepreneurs open new restaurants and shops, building a vibrant local economy. Apr. 4, 2026 at 10: 05pm A new generation of Black business owners in Omaha, Nebraska are opening successful restaurants, shops, and services, contributing to a surge of Black entrepreneurship in…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (199+ words) Residents have until March 15 to apply for community improvement mini-grants The Love Your Block program empowers Dallas residents to take an active role in improving their communities. By providing funding for grassroots projects, the program helps build stronger neighborhoods and…...

2+ mon, 41+ min ago  (317+ words) Journalist Brandis Friedman explores why students choose HBCUs today and how they are evolving to serve diverse student bodies A journalist who directed the PBS documentary "Opportunity, Access and Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUs". Friedman's co-producer on the documentary,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (215+ words) Decisions made in elite global spaces shape budgets, priorities, and power at home. The article makes the case that global power structures and decisions have direct consequences for Black communities in the U. S. , shaping issues like budgets, militarization, and climate change…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (228+ words) The Skillman-635 intersection had long been a notorious traffic nightmare, with accidents, poor visibility, and an inability to support economic development in the surrounding area. Morgan's persistence in tackling this complex infrastructure challenge highlights the power of community-driven advocacy to…...