1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (549+ words) The success of'Sinners," Ryan Coogler's latest film, should be a celebration of Black excellence. Instead, it has become a cultural Rorschach test for how America feels about education " and who it thinks education is for. Both men are extraordinary. Both…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (649+ words) Donald Trump's racist post on Truth Social sparks outrage and condemnation. Critics highlight the use of harmful racial tropes and call for action. Get our original, on-the-ground reports from the DFW area three times per week! - Dallas Weekly - Newsletter Get…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (624+ words) Anniversaries like America's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence reveal not only what is celebrated, but what is omitted and whose stories are positioned as central to the national memory. For example, out of the 24 titles included…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago  (699+ words) Judah Agbonkhina's'Judah Rising: A Story of Becoming'is more than a memoir. It is a mirror held up to South Dallas, to a generation raised in the aftermath of the crack era, and to young people still navigating systems never built…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (274+ words) The multi-year deal, which renames the tournament the Nexo Dallas Open, represents a significant elevation for the event and a commitment to the City of Dallas. As one of only two ATP 500 tournaments in the United States, the Open now…...

1+ mon, 7+ hour ago  (180+ words) Gentlemen's Toast honors Black men in Dallas, celebrating their impact in various industries. The gala showcased leadership, innovation, and community investment. This past Saturday, Gentlemen's Toast convened community leaders, professionals, and supporters for a formal afternoon gala at On The…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (483+ words) In one of my favorite plays, Hamlet by William Shakespeare, there is a pivotal scene in Act 3 where King Claudius appears to be praying to heaven for forgiveness of his heinous act of killing his brother and then marrying his…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (701+ words) The Dallas Mavericks, American Airlines and Nick & Sam's Steakhouse once again came together to honor military service members through their annual Seats for Heroes night " a tradition now in its 19th year. This year's event welcomed 100 wounded and ill service members…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (657+ words) It's widely assumed there is a segment of Black America that is either ignorant or chooses to ignore foreign affairs. The common argument is that Black people have enough problems of their own in the U.S. without being preoccupied with global…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (1463+ words) For many families, Black Greek life is more than colors, calls, and college memories " it is a legacy. "Pinning my daughter was one of the highlights of my life," said Benita Wright Smith, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,…...