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.
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Taking Control of Our Health: National HIV Testing Day and Dallas’s New Strategic Roadmap to Equity
On National HIV Testing Day, the Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network released the 2027-2031 North Texas Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan, which provides a data-driven framework to reduce new infections, maximize viral suppression, and address systemic…
Politics
Michelle Obama Reflects on America’s ‘Imperfect Democracy’ At Obama Center Opening
The Obama Presidential Center is a living testament to the power of choice, and an urgent call to continue the work of creating a more perfect democracy that includes all people and recognizes their inherent value.
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Sports
Dallas Trinity FC Unveils 2026 Fall Schedule in Gainbridge Super League
Dallas Trinity FC announced its 2026 fall schedule in the Gainbridge Super League, which kicks off on August 15 and consists of 14 regular season matches, culminating in a playoff on December 12 to determine the Fall Season…
Arts & Culture
Mandela’s Journey, Humanity’s Lesson: African American Museum Debuts Powerful New Exhibition
The African American Museum at Fair Park in Dallas has opened a new exhibition, “Mandela: The Official Exhibition,” which explores the life of Nelson Mandela and his fight for freedom, justice, and reconciliation.
Lifestyle
Paul Quinn College’s Taste of the Cowboys Challenge Inspires Student-Chefs
The Taste of the Cowboys Youth Challenge provided North Texas high school students with a day of immersion, mentorship, and exposure to the hospitality industry, connecting their passion for food with real-world career pathways and providing them with…
Health
Soulshine: Summertime Celebration at Bonton Farms Strengthens Community Bonds
Community leaders, supporters, and advocates gathered at Bonton Farms for an evening of fellowship and celebration, highlighting the organization’s ongoing work to improve health, create economic opportunities, and foster community development in South Dallas.
Education
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.
Business
Dallas residents voice concerns, gain insight, and explore organizing solutions at data center film screening and discussion
Texas advocacy groups gathered to discuss the rapid expansion of data centers across Texas and the potential impact on local communities, highlighting concerns about energy use, water consumption, public infrastructure and environmental issues.
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Editorial
Verbal Jousting in Oak Cliff: The Black Literary Tradition of Battle Rap
Battle rap is a modern and antique Black American tradition that is a positive creative outlet for the community, and is being carried forward by the Cartel Order and other battle rap communities in Dallas and beyond.
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St. Philip’s Opens Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, A New Stage for South Dallas Creativity
St. Philip’s School and Community Center in South Dallas celebrated the opening of the Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to nurture the next generation of artists, innovators, and community leaders.
