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Why Primary Care with Dr. Nathan Luke Is Changing the Game in South Dallas
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- Why Primary Care with Dr. Nathan Luke Is Changing the Game in South Dallas
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- 7 months ago
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- “Primary care is your front door to better health — and we’re here to hold it open for every family.”
Dr. Nathan Luke at @PrismHealthNTX is reshaping what healthcare looks like for South Dallas: personalized, preventative, and most importantly — accessible.
In this feature, Dallas Weekly explores how Dr. Luke and the PHNTX team are bringing relationship-driven primary care to communities that need it most. From $10 visits for uninsured patients to family-first appointments, this is care that sees you.
🩺 Learn how Prism Health is fighting chronic illness, building trust, and redefining wellness for every stage of life.
📍 Watch the full story, then visit phntx.org or call 214-521-5191 to schedule your appointment.
📰 Full article available now at dallasweekly.com
#DallasWeekly #PHNTX #PrimaryCare #DrNathanLuke #DallasHealth #SouthDallasCare #CommunityHealthcare #BlackHealthMatters #WholePersonCare #A...
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- The Future of Black Cultural Institutions in Dallas
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- 7 months ago
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- From the groundbreaking days of its construction to today’s urgent call for renewal, the Dallas African American Museum stands at a crossroads. Longtime arts administrator Robinson reminds us: “If this museum is going to rise again out of the ashes, it’s going to take all of us.”
This isn’t just about saving a building — it’s about sustaining Black art, culture, and legacy for generations to come. 🖤
Watch the full story and read more at DallasWeekly.com.
#DallasWeekly | #BlackArts | #DallasCulture | #CommunityPower | #SupportBlackInstitutions | #DallasNews
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- Who’s Really Running Dallas? Council Secrets, Health Equity, & Community Power
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- 7 months ago
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- From AI to Afro-Colombia: How Black Power Took Over ALC 2025 | DW Recap
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- 7 months ago
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- Policy. Diaspora. Celebration.
Dallas Weekly was on the ground at the 54th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Legislative Conference — and the energy was unmatched.
✅ Black leaders tackled urgent issues:
• The future of AI and Black labor
• Women leading the clean energy economy
• Pan-Africanism and Afro-Colombian political power
• The bold brilliance of Jasmine Crockett, Ben Crump & Meagan Good
And yes — we closed it out Texas-style at Rep. Crockett’s official afterparty at Hard Rock Café, featuring DJ Nightcrawler straight from Dallas, margaritas, and Fritos in full effect 🎧🔥
📍 From the halls of Congress to the dance floor, this year’s #ALC54 reminded us that Black power means business and joy.
Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, recaps, and cultural coverage.
🎥 dallasweekly.com | @dallasweekly
#DWOnTheScene #ALC2025 #JasmineCrockett #...
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- Dallas Weekly Takes You Inside #ALC54 Power, Policy & Progress from DC
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- 7 months ago
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- Dallas Weekly is in Washington, D.C. for ALC 54, the Annual Legislative Conference hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.
From DFW to DC, we’re covering the conversations that matter — power, policy, and progress. Join us as we bring you highlights, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments that shape the future of our communities.
👉 Subscribe and follow along for more coverage from the nation’s capital.
#DallasWeekly | #ALC54 | #MadeForThisMoment | #BlackPress | #PowerPolicyProgress
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- Veterans’ Fight for Belonging: Raymond Kemp’s Mission Beyond Service 🇺🇸
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- 7 months ago
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- From service to civilian life, the fight for identity and belonging continues. In our latest feature, Junior Editor Ceara Johnson shares the story of Navy veteran Raymond Kemp, who is building community and purpose for veterans across Dallas and beyond.
📲 Watch the full breakdown and head to DallasWeekly.com for the complete article.
#DallasWeekly #Veterans #OurFightAtHome #DallasNews #VeteranVoices #Community
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- Dallas City Hall Showdown | Transparency
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- 7 months ago
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- At 1 p.m., Councilmember Adam Bazaldua called out colleagues for allegedly violating the Texas Open Meetings Act during a private discussion on homelessness policy. Hours later, District 3 Councilmember Zarin Gracey took to Instagram to clarify his role—pushing back against a proposal to move The Bridge homeless shelter to Dallas Executive Airport (RedBird) and reaffirming his Independence Triangle plan.
This developing clash highlights the stakes of transparency, economic growth, and Dallas’ search for real answers on homelessness.
Full coverage here https://dallasweekly.com/2025/09/dallas-council-open-meetings-violation/
#DallasWeekly #DallasPolitics #Transparency #DallasNews #Homelessness #DFW
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- Dallas News You Shouldn’t Miss This Week!
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- 7 months ago
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- This week in Dallas:
Jayda Clayton breaks down what’s happening in our city — from Pastor Haynes’ medical leave and Target’s PR crisis, to a powerful sponsored story on Black homeownership. Plus: natural hair pride, dance floor legends, and more.
📰 Stories covered:
• How Dallas homebuyers can save upfront (sponsored by JPMorgan Chase)
• Dr. Frederick Haynes III takes a leave for surgery
• Target’s step back from its Black-owned brands promise
• World Afro Day and celebrating natural beauty
• Cupid’s cultural impact on Black line dance
🎥 Watch the full roundup, only on DallasWeekly.com
✍️ All stories written by our DW team, Word In Black, and trusted contributors
#DWNews #BlackDallas #JaydaClayton #BlackOwnedBusiness #FrederickHaynes #NaturalHair #AfroDay #DallasRealEstate #CupidShuffle #TargetBoycott #DallasWeekly
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- Voter Access Under Attack?
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- 7 months ago
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- 🗳️ It’s National Voter Registration Day — but in Tarrant County, more than 100 polling places and several early voting sites have been cut.
Our Junior Editor Ceara Johnson is raising awareness about how these changes impact Black, Latino, and college-age voters, and why voter registration is only the first step. Access is just as important as being on the rolls.
📲 Read the full article at DallasWeekly.com and make sure your registration is up to date today.
#DWNews #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VotingRights #TarrantCounty #DallasPolitics #CivicPower
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- This Week in Dallas: Culture, Cuts & Classic Rivalries Reimagined
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- 7 months ago
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- DW’s Top Stories of the Week – September 12, 2025
This week, Dallas Weekly dives into the stories shaping our city — from cultural legends and leadership moments to education equity and political reckoning.
📍 Here’s what’s on the docket:
— Clipse returns to Deep Ellum, reminding us why Southern rap reigns
— The Women’s Leadership Summit uplifts legacy, strategy, and sisterhood
— Black communities are still pushing through America’s widening wealth gap
— Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparks national conversation on political violence
— And in South Dallas, a historic rivalry turns into a lesson in unity at the South Dallas Classic
🎙️ Hosted by @jayda_clayton
📲 Full coverage at DallasWeekly.com
#DWTopStories #DallasWeekly #SouthDallasClassic #Clipse #JaydaClayton #TexasPolitics #DEI #BlackWealth #DeepEllum #BlackMedia #DFWNews #StayTappedIn
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- Southern Rap Royalty: @Clipse takeover Dallas
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- 7 months ago
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- When legends link up in Dallas, we’re there to tell the story. 🎤 Our Assignment Editor Jerry L. Hawkins, M. Ed. covered @Clipse’s Let God Sort ‘Em Out tour stop — where the energy was unmatched.
Dallas’ own Brittany K. Barnett is working alongside Pusha T on moves bigger than music, and the one & only @ErykahBadu pulled up to remind us why Dallas is the culture.
The Clipse reminded everyone at @THEBOMBFACTORYDallas that Southern rappers carry a certain regality — and last night, they wore the crown. 👑
Read the full story at DallasWeekly.com.
#Clipse #DallasMusic #DFW #PushaT #ErykahBadu #SouthernHipHop #BlackExcellence #SouthernRap
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- Inside CitrusFest Dallas 🎶 | Grammy Producers + Rising Stars Unite
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- 7 months ago
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- Dallas Weekly’s Reagan Elam takes you inside the debut of CitrusFest at The Bomb Factory — a showcase that brought Grammy-winning producers, music execs, and Dallas’ hottest emerging talent under one roof. 🌎
We caught up with local artist Danny Joseph after his set, plus highlights from performances by Jayson Lyric, Gracen Wynn, Rachel Teague, Brae Leni, and more.
“This isn’t about one night… this is about showing Dallas as a competitive force in global entertainment,” said CitrusFest founder Sydney Peters.
👉🏾Watch the recap, then head to DallasWeekly.com for our full CitrusFest coverage.
🔗 Stay connected with Dallas Weekly:
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#DallasWeekly #CitrusFest #DallasMusic #EmergingArtists #BlackExcellence #DallasCulture
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- Dallas Is MOVING… Here’s What You Missed 🗞️ - Top stories 09/05/25
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- 7 months ago
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- Deep Ellum at a Crossroads: Can Dallas Save Its Nightlife?
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- 7 months ago
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- Deep Ellum, Dallas’s cultural heartbeat of music, nightlife, and art, is facing a turning point.
After a surge in late-night shootings and rising safety concerns, the city has enforced 10 p.m. weekend curfews and property owners are pushing to shut down clubs like Rodeo Dallas. Business owners, residents, and city officials are now clashing over the future of one of Dallas’s most iconic neighborhoods.
In this video, we explore:
• The safety challenges threatening nightlife in Deep Ellum
• The economic and cultural impact of curfews and closures
• Voices from the community on what’s at stake
• Possible solutions that could balance safety and culture
👉 Watch now to see how Dallas is navigating this critical moment for one of its most historic and vibrant neighborhoods.
📖 Read the full Dallas Weekly article here: Deep Ellum at a Crossroads
https://dallasweekly.com/2025/08/deep...
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- Top stories of the week! 08/30/25
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- 8 months ago
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- Hosted by Jayda Clayton, this week’s top stories feature the biggest headlines shaping Dallas right now:
• Dallas pauses DEI programs under federal pressure
• Deep Ellum battles crime, curfews, and cultural survival
• Prism Health NTX offers affordable healthcare in South Dallas
• Urban Arts Collective revives The Color Purple at Kalita Humphreys
• Gallup poll reveals major racial divide in civil rights support
Watch the full breakdown and visit dallasweekly.com to read the stories in full.
#DallasWeekly #DWTopStories #DallasNews #SouthDallas #DEI #DeepEllum #PrismHealthNTX #TheColorPurple #JaydaClayton #TexasPolitics #BlackMedia
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- Community pushes back as Dallas halts DEI
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- 8 months ago
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- 🚨 Dallas is facing a defining moment. After the City Council voted to pause all DEI efforts, residents are asking: is this truly federal compliance—or a concession of values?
With $305M in federal funding at stake, city officials insist arts and culture programs are only delayed, not cut. But community voices are growing louder: Where is the mayor’s leadership, and where does Dallas draw the line?
✍🏾 Reported by Jerry L. Hawkins for Dallas Weekly
🔗 Full story at https://dallasweekly.com/2025/08/dallas-federal-compliance-community-engagement/
#DallasPolitics #DEI #DallasNews #FederalFunding #DallasArts #DallasWeekly
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- @PrismHealthNTX - Clinic for the People
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- 8 months ago
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- 💙 Healthcare that sees you, not just a number.
At Prism Health North Texas, CEO Dr. John Carlo shares how community health centers are redefining care in Dallas:
👩⚕️ Primary Care – The same doctor every visit, building trust and lasting relationships.
🦷 Dental Care – Affordable and accessible, because oral health is healthcare.
🧠 Behavioral Health – Supporting both mind and body, because true wellness is whole-person care.
“This is more than a clinic. It’s an investment in Dallas.” – Dr. John Carlo
💡 Learn more, book appointments, or support their mission at PHNTX.org
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that matter to our community.
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- Prism Health North Texas: Affordable Care That Starts at $10
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- 8 months ago
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- What if healthcare in Dallas didn’t break the bank?
For nearly 40 years, Prism Health North Texas has been leading the charge toward health equity. Under the leadership of Dr. John Carlo, Prism is proving that affordable, whole-family care is possible — with appointments starting at just $10.
From primary and pediatric care to dental, women’s health, mental health, and on-site pharmacies, Prism is more than a clinic — it’s a community hub for accessible healthcare in South Dallas, East Dallas, Oak Cliff, and Oak Lawn.
💙 Learn more or book an appointment at PHNTX.org
✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that matter to Dallas.
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- Dallas Showed Up: Highlights from Political Pour Overs 🔥
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- 8 months ago
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- Last night’s On The Rocks: Political Pour Overs was one for the books. 🗣️
Kat Vargas of @HowdyPolitics broke down Texas’ new district maps, explaining how voting power is being diluted—while Rep. @VentonJonesTX emphasized why 17 key House seats are crucial for Texas’ future.
From gerrymandering to the daily attacks on our democracy, this conversation was full of gems, strategy, and community energy.
📌 Full recap dropping soon—subscribe so you don’t miss it.
#OnTheRocksDW #DallasPolitics #DWVoices #KatVargas #HowdyPolitics #VentonJones #TexasLegislature #BlackDallas #CommunityPower #MokahCafe
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- Nominations Are Open: Best of Black Dallas 2025
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- 8 months ago
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- The 6th Annual Best of Black Dallas Awards are officially here.
Nominations are now open—this is your chance to highlight the businesses, leaders, and changemakers who define Black excellence in Dallas. Submit your nominations by October 21, 2025, and help decide who will be recognized as the best in our community.
Winners will be revealed at the Awards Ceremony on December 6, 2025, at The Hamptons Event Venue.
Join us in celebrating the culture, the impact, and the people who move our city forward.
🔗 Nominate today through the link in the description.
#BestOfBlackDallas #DallasWeekly #BlackExcellence #DallasCulture
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- Isaiah Martin on Texas Redistricting & the Future of Democrats
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- 8 months ago
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- Texas Democrat Isaiah Martin sat down with Dallas Weekly’s Ceara Johnson to talk redistricting, Black voter power, and why Democrats need more spine. 🔥
From calling out GOP tactics to demanding Democrats “fight fire with fire,” Martin makes his case for the future of Texas politics.
📺 Watch the full conversation now on our YouTube channel — link in bio.
In partnership with @wordinblack ✊🏾
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- DW’s Top Stories of the Week – 8/22🚨
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- 8 months ago
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- Dallas is moving fast, and Dallas Weekly has everything you need to know. Hosted by Jayda Clayton, this week’s top stories dive into the headlines shaping our city, culture, and communities:
Dallas faces a $4.5M library budget cut that could close up to five branches and limit vital neighborhood services like free internet, job resources, and cooling centers.
Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie García has been named the new Fort Worth Police Chief, raising questions about leadership, reform, and public safety.
In South Dallas, the street renaming legacy continues to tell the story of activism and community pride, honoring the fight to reclaim Black spaces and identity.
Plus, a proposed federal law — the Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025 — could put new limits on airport facial recognition technology, protecting traveler consent and data privacy.
Stay tapped in and get the full stories at https://dallasweekly.com...
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- Isaiah Martin X Redistricting = Power Play
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- 8 months ago
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- Texas Democrat Isaiah Martin isn’t mincing words on redistricting. In this powerful conversation with Dallas Weekly’s Ceara Johnson, he calls out Republican tactics, warns that the Voting Rights Act is under attack, and urges Democrats to ‘fight fire with fire’ by mobilizing Black voters, leveraging social media, and even gerrymandering Republicans ‘without mercy.’ This is the raw, unfiltered truth about the future of Texas politics.
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- Isaiah Martin on Redistricting & Black Voters
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- 8 months ago
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- DW Junior Editor Ceara Johnson sits down with Texas Democrat Isaiah Martin for a powerful conversation on the future of Texas politics. From the fight over redistricting maps to the battle for Black voter turnout, Martin makes it clear: Democrats can’t afford to play soft.
In this interview, he discusses:
• Why “fighting fire with fire” is the only way to push back against far-right strategies.
• The critical role of Black voters — especially Black men — in every election.
• How social media has become the new political battleground for mobilizing voters across demographics.
• Why he remains optimistic about the future of politics in Texas, despite the noise.
📌 Don’t just read the headlines — hear the conversation for yourself.
👉 Subscribe to Dallas Weekly for more community voices, political coverage, and stories that matter.
#TexasPolitics #IsaiahMartin #Redistricting #BlackVot...
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- DW Underground | Lamar Adot Thomas: Bars & The Business of Hip-Hop
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- 8 months ago
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- Best of Black Dallas Hip-Hop Artist of the Year Lamar A. Thomas sits down with Rea2Real on DW Underground to break down the art, hustle, and business of hip-hop.
From his fast-paced bounce-inspired flow to the alter ego that fuels his creativity, Lamar opens up about:
• Balancing a 9-to-5 in logistics with a rising music career
• Why his music is like “cayenne pepper with a hint of lime” 🔥🍋
• The triple entendres, metaphors, and lyrical layers behind his single Kraken
• What draws him toward the structure of a record deal — a “vacation” from self-management
This is Dallas hip-hop with New Orleans roots — and Lamar is just getting started.
📌 Watch the full interview and subscribe for more episodes of DW Underground!
#DWUnderground #DallasWeekly #LamarAThomas #Rea2Real #BestOfBlackDallas #DallasHipHop #BounceMusic
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- DW’s Top Stories: MLK Blvd Legacy, Civic Disruption, and Who’s Losing Political Power
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- 8 months ago
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- This week on DW’s Top Stories of the Week, we’re unpacking the headlines that hit home — and hit hard — across Dallas and beyond. Hosted by Jayda Clayton.
📰 Here’s what we’re covering:
• The renaming of Forest Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, as explored by Jerry Hawkins via our media partner Dallas Free Press.
• DW Junior Editor Ceara Johnson reports from Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s “Keep Texas Blue” rally — where one woman’s disruption couldn’t silence the call for unity and democracy.
• A look at the historic role of Black funeral homes in community care and resilience (Word in Black).
• Dallas Weekly joins the 2025 LMA Lab for Journalism Funding cohort to strengthen our newsroom’s future.
• A controversial new census proposal could cost Texas political power by excluding undocumented immigrants.
📲 Watch the full recap, and visit https://dallasweekly.com for all the original ...
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- Rep. Jasmine Crockett Responds to Disruption at Dallas Rally
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- 8 months ago
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- 🚨 DW On the Scene: Dallas Weekly was at the Dallas County Blue Texas Organizing Rally, where Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) called on Texans to join the fight to turn the state blue.
In the middle of her speech, a woman interrupted and was escorted out — but Crockett used the moment to drive her point home, telling the crowd: “This is part of the problem, but I want y’all to be part of the solution.”
#DallasWeekly #JasmineCrockett #BlueTexas #TexasPolitics #DallasNews #DWVoices #OnTheScene
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- Paige Bueckers Makes Rookie History Despite Wings’ Loss @theuncoolurban
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- 8 months ago
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- The Dallas Wings fell 91–78 to the Mystics, but rookie sensation Paige Bueckers continues to make history. With 17 points, she tied Caitlin Clark for 5th all-time in consecutive double-digit games by a rookie (25) and matched Swin Cash for 3rd in franchise history for most 15+ point games by a rookie (19).
Next up: A road showdown against the Indiana Fever — the last meeting of the season.
#DallasWings #WNBA #PaigeBueckers #WingsUp #Basketball #DallasSports
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- Dallas Weekly Selected for National Journalism Funding Lab 📰✨
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Dallas Weekly has been selected as one of only 20 news organizations nationwide to join the Local Media Association’s 2025 Lab for Journalism Funding, supported by the Knight Foundation. Over the next six months, we’ll work alongside innovative newsrooms across the country to strengthen philanthropic support for local, community-driven journalism.
This is a win for Dallas. This is a win for Black-owned media. And most importantly — this is a win for YOU, our community. 📰✨
#DallasWeekly #DWInTheLab #IAMDW #KnightFoundation #LMA #LocalNews #BlackOwnedMedia #CommunityJournalism #DallasNews #MediaInnovation
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- Texas Schools 2025: Phone Bans, DEI Restrictions & Dallas ISD’s New Campuses
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- 8 months ago
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- Texas classrooms are changing for the 2025–2026 school year — from phone bans and DEI restrictions to brand-new campuses in Dallas ISD and longer school years in Fort Worth ISD. Dallas Weekly breaks down what’s new, what’s controversial, and how it impacts every parent, teacher, and student.
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- Arike Ogunbowale Calls Out Reporter After Wings Game
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- 8 months ago
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- @WNBADallasWings star Arike Ogunbowale didn’t hold back in this post-game moment.
Sports reporter, RaShad Miller captured her, she called out a reporter with
🗣 “You be saying other stuff on Twitter.” 👀
THIS is the kind of raw energy fans live for.
Watch the moment and let us know — was Arike out of line or just keeping it real?
📍 Dallas Wings | WNBA Post-Game
🎥 Credit: RaShad Miller (@shadmiller13)
#DallasWeekly #ArikeOgunbowale #DallasWings #WNBA #PostGame #SportsCulture #LockerRoomTalk #DallasSports #WNBANews #PostGameInterview #Arike
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- DW Underground: Lamar Adot Thomas
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- 8 months ago
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- From Best of Black Dallas Hip-Hop Artist of the Year to one of the most dynamic flows in the game — @lamaradotthomas isn’t here to play safe. In this episode of DW Underground, Rea2Real digs deep into:
• How a fast-paced, bounce-inspired style is flipping expectations of New Orleans rap
• The “cayenne pepper with a hint of lime” flavor behind his music 🍋🔥
• Why his hit Kraken is packed with triple entendres, metaphors, and bars that make you hit replay
• The grind of balancing a 9-to-5 in logistics with a career in music
• His vision for both independence and major label life — and why a record deal sounds like a “vacation”
Lamar Adot Thomas keeps it real about the hustle, the art, and standing out in Dallas’ crowded hip-hop scene.
📺 Watch now and catch every layer.
#DWUnderground #DallasWeekly #BestOfBlackDallas #LamarAThomas #Rea2Real #DallasHipHop #NewOrleansSound #Bou...
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- @lamaradotthomas Talks Bounce, Bars & Breaking Hip-Hop Rules | DW Underground
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- 8 months ago
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- From Best of Black Dallas Hip-Hop Artist of the Year to one of the most dynamic flows in the game — Lamar A. Thomas isn’t here to play safe. In this episode of DW Underground, Rea2Real digs deep into:
• How a fast-paced, bounce-inspired style is flipping expectations of New Orleans rap
• The “cayenne pepper with a hint of lime” flavor behind his music 🍋🔥
• Why his hit Kraken is packed with triple entendres, metaphors, and bars that make you hit replay
• The grind of balancing a 9-to-5 in logistics with a career in music
• His vision for both independence and major label life — and why a record deal sounds like a “vacation”
Lamar keeps it real about the hustle, the art, and standing out in Dallas’ crowded hip-hop scene.
📺 Watch now and catch every layer: [link]
#DWUnderground #DallasWeekly #BestOfBlackDallas #LamarAThomas #Rea2Real #DallasHipHop #NewOrleansSound #BounceMusic #Hip...
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- Black MBAs Lead the Way: AI Strategies for Every Business
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- 8 months ago
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- 📈 AI isn’t just for big tech — it’s the new baseline for every business.
In this Dallas Weekly exclusive, we team up with @nbmbaadfwchapter7530 to explore how Black business leaders are using technology to future-proof their success.
💡 Corey L. Kirkendoll of 5K Technical Services shares how small businesses can start smart with AI — no massive IT budget required. From living rooms to boardrooms, this is your blueprint for the future.
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- DW’s Top Stories: Who Owns South Dallas? + James Washington Foundation Launch
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- 8 months ago
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- This week on DW’s Top Stories, hosted by Jayda Clayton:
• Who Owns South Dallas? — Our investigative series returns with a closer look at Winners Tower, a $240M skyscraper proposal that could transform MLK Blvd. Who benefits, and at what cost?
• James A. Washington Foundation Launches — A new chapter for Black media in Dallas.
• State Power Play — Gov. Greg Abbott moves to remove Texas House Democrats from office.
• Cultural Commentary — Cebo Campbell redefines infrastructure in A Sky Full of Elephants.
• Public Health Concerns — RFK Jr., now HHS Secretary, faces backlash for program cuts and a measles outbreak.
📲 Read more and get the full stories at https://dallasweekly.com
Subscribe to Dallas Weekly for original reporting, investigative journalism, and stories that put Black voices first.
#DWTopStories #DallasWeekly #WhoOwnsSouthDallas #DallasNews #BlackMedia #TexasPolitics #Investigat...
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- Texas Democrats Under Threat: Rep. Jasmine Crockett Speaks Out
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- 8 months ago
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- Just five days before a bomb threat targeted Texas Democrats, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett sat down with Dallas Weekly to speak candidly about the dangers of being a truth-teller in politics.
“This is my time to tap in,” she told us. “I’m older than Malcolm, Medgar, and Martin were when they were assassinated.”
In this exclusive interview, Crockett opens up about what drives her, the weight of legacy, and why she refuses to back down—especially as Texas Republicans ramp up redistricting efforts that could silence Black and brown communities across the state.
📰 PLUS: Get full coverage from Dallas to Austin with reporter Ceara Johnson on what exactly has the GOP in an uproar.
🔗 Watch now and stay informed on what’s really happening in Texas politics.
#DallasWeekly #JasmineCrockett #TexasDemocrats #RedistrictingTexas #BlackWomenLead #CivilRightsNow #TexasPolitics #PoliticalThreats #BombThreatTexas #Cear...
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- $240M Skyscraper in South Dallas? What the Community Needs to Know
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- 8 months ago
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- A $240M skyscraper could rise in South Dallas — but not without questions from the community.
DW reporter SiSi Encarnacion takes you to the proposed site of Winners Tower on MLK Blvd and break down key takeaways from the June 26 community meeting:
– Why a hotel is part of the plan
– What’s being promised for small businesses and local residents
– Concerns around displacement, traffic, and transparency
Watch now for what this project could mean for the future of South Dallas.
#DallasWeekly #WinnersTower #SouthDallasDevelopment #MLKBlvd #CommunityVoices #BlackDallas
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- Top 7 DW Stories This Week: Erykah Badu, Charter School Crisis, SWAC TV + More
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Meet Jayda Clayton—DW’s newest correspondent—bringing you this week’s biggest stories that impact culture, community, and daily life in North Texas.
📰 This week’s top stories (8/1):
• Erykah Badu & The Alchemist make music history
• Texas’s charter school system under scrutiny
• Pediatric care expanding in South Dallas
• Trinity River youth program announced for 2025
• The 14th Amendment’s unfinished promise
• SWAC TV launches today
• DART service suspended after downtown tunnel fire
Watch now and subscribe for weekly recaps, community insight, and real journalism rooted in Dallas.
#DallasWeekly #JaydaClayton #TopStories #ErykahBadu #TexasEducation #LocalJournalism #BlackPress #DallasNews #NorthTexasNews
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- How Black Leaders Are Using AI to Change the Game x @nbmbaadfwchapter7530
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Dallas Weekly, in partnership with @nbmbaadfwchapter7530, presents a powerful visual feature inspired by Corey L. Kirkendoll’s article “AI: The Great Equalizer in Business.”
Whether you’re leading a Fortune 500 company in Downtown Dallas or building a brand from your living room in Oak Cliff—AI isn’t a luxury, it’s a game-changer.
From automation to forecasting to unlocking new revenue streams, artificial intelligence is helping Black entrepreneurs and executives level the playing field and shape the future—right now.
🎯 Get a front-row seat to how Black business leaders are adopting AI, disrupting industries, and redefining what’s possible.
📺 Watch now and get inspired to catch up, keep up, and lead.
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- Redistricting Warning: @JasmineForUS Speaks Out
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- 🚨 “We will be going to court.” 🚨
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett sat down with Dallas Weekly on the road to the Capitol to break down what’s really happening with redistricting in Texas. From performative politics to legal strategy, she urges the public to make their voices heard — on the record.
Watch the full interview now and hear why she says your voice could make the difference in court.
#JasmineCrockett #DallasWeekly #TexasRedistricting #VotingRights #BlackVoices #TexasPolitics #CivicEngagement #OnTheRecord #DWOnTheScene
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- On the Road with Rep. Jasmine Crockett: The Fight Against Texas Redistricting
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- This morning, DW junior editor Ceara Johnson joined Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett as she made her way to Austin to challenge the latest redistricting efforts in Texas. In this exclusive interview, Crockett opens up about what’s really at stake, why redistricting is a direct threat to Black and Brown voters, and what Texans need to know now.
👉🏽 Watch the full interview to hear her message to the community, her reaction to critics, and what’s next in this political fight.
#DallasWeekly #JasmineCrockett #TexasPolitics #Redistricting #VotingRights #AustinTX #BlackVoices #PoliticalAccountability #CivicEngagement #CongresswomanCrockett #DWOnTheScene
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- Dallas Weekly Roundup – July 28 Edition
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- From entertainment to politics, Dallas Weekly brings you this week’s biggest headlines:
1️⃣ Our Fight At Home – When the system fails our soldiers, who stands up for them?
2️⃣ Jessie Reyez Live – The South Side Ballroom was on fire with bras and flowers raining down. (By Bryson “Boom” Paul)
3️⃣ Tatyana Ali on Black Motherhood – Powerful insights from the Black Moms Fair. (By Bliss)
4️⃣ Texas Redistricting – What lawmakers really want to do. (By Zahiyah)
5️⃣ Leadership in Action – Carl Oscar Sherman on what true service looks like.
6️⃣ WNBA Pay Gap – “Pay Us What You Owe Us” is more than a slogan, it’s a demand. (By Rashad)
7️⃣ Faith & Purpose – Shewanda reminds us why blessings come in threes.
✨ Curated by Dallas Weekly’s Junior Editor, Ceara Johnson.
🔗 Read the full stories on dallasweekly.com
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- Texas’ Heated Redistricting Hearing
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Texas redistricting hearing at UTA in Arlington was packed, tense, and filled with passionate voices. From protests and public testimonies to faith-driven appeals and crowd outrage, we’ve broken down the top 4 takeaways from the night.
Stay tuned for the full recap on DallasWeekly.com.
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- Scuttino Talks Pre-Show Anxiety & Owning the Stage
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- 9 months ago
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- “The pre-show anxiety is crazy… but once I’m out there, it’s like, ‘What’s up with y’all?’” – Scuttino
In this episode of DW Underground, host Rea2Real sits down with Dallas artist Scuttino to talk about the real emotions behind the music—stage fright, the rituals that keep him grounded, and how he connects with his audience once the lights hit.
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bring raw energy to the stage, this interview is for you.
Watch now and subscribe to DW Underground for more Dallas hip-hop stories.
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- How Medicaid Cuts Threaten Our Kids
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- “When Medicaid and SNAP funding is threatened, Black and Brown children are often the first to suffer.”
This story, written by Anissa Durham for @wordinblack, dives deep into what these cuts could mean for families across the country.
📖 Read more on DallasWeekly.com.
https://dallasweekly.com/2025/07/medcaid-cuts-affect-children/
#DallasWeekly #WordInBlack #CommunityMatters #MedicaidCuts #BlackExcellence #HealthJustice.
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- Jessie Reyez’s Sold-Out Dallas Show | Paid in Memories Tour Highlights
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Jessie Reyez brought passion, raw emotion, and unforgettable energy to a sold-out South Side Ballroom on her Paid in Memories Tour stop in Dallas. From heartfelt affirmations to bras tossed on stage, this night was nothing short of iconic.
Dallas Weekly contributor & cultural journalist Bryson “Boom” Paul captured the magic of the night and what makes Jessie Reyez one of the most authentic voices in music today.
📖 Read the full review https://dallasweekly.com/2025/07/jessie-reyez-sold-out-show/
#JessieReyez #DallasWeekly #PaidInMemoriesTour #LiveMusicDallas #SouthSideBallroom #ConcertHighlights
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- Same-Day Lab Results + Family Care in Dallas @PrismHealthNTX
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Prism Health North Texas is redefining family care in Dallas with a warm, community-focused approach. Designed with children in mind, their clinics provide the comfort of private practices with the accessibility of a trusted community health center.
Highlights of Their Services:
• On-site labs with results in 15 minutes or less
• Telemedicine visits available for existing patients
• Allergy testing and developmental milestone tracking
• Comprehensive care, including primary care and women’s health
• Convenient location with a nearby pharmacy, ample parking, and bus route access
Families across Dallas rely on Prism Health North Texas for culturally competent care, ensuring every patient — from infants to parents — feels seen, safe, and supported.
📍 Discover more about Prism Health North Texas today!
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- Culturally Competent Pediatric Care for Dallas Families @PrismHealthNTX
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Your child’s health is everything—and at Prism Health North Texas, every question gets the attention it deserves.
From same-day lab results (in 15 minutes or less) to allergy testing, telemedicine, and culturally competent care, Prism Health North Texas is redefining pediatric care for Dallas families.
✨ “If you’re worried about it, I’m worried about it. No question is too big or too small.”
📍 Learn more about how Prism Health North Texas supports families with care you can trust.
#DallasWeekly #PrismHealthNorthTexas #ChildrensHealth #DallasParents #CulturalCompetency #CommunityCare
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- “Pay Us What You Owe Us”: Not a Slogan, A Line In the Sand
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- At the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, a host of star players pulled up in shirts that read “Pay Us What You Owe Us.”
It’s more than a catchphrase—it’s a demand. A demand for equal footing, for dignity, and for a league that truly values its players.
Read the full article at DallasWeekly.com.
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- The New Era of Dallas Weekly: 70 Years of Legacy, Now Digital
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- For 70 years, Dallas Weekly has been the voice of Black Dallas—telling stories that matter, amplifying community voices, and supporting local businesses. Today, we’re transforming into a digital-first powerhouse with newsletters, social media, video series, and community events like On the Rocks and Civics 101.
We’re not just reporting—we’re innovating. We’re creating spaces for community conversations, civic engagement, and local business support.
Join us as we launch new initiatives like the James Washington Foundation fundraiser and prepare for the Best of Black Dallas Awards 2025.
Subscribe today and see how we’re keeping our pillars strong while building the future of Black media.
👉 Contact us to partner, advertise, or share your story: DallasWeekly.com
