The Dallas Weekly

Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik leads the DSO in Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown and The Philly Sound. Hear Broadway star Chester Gregory in Motown favorites featuring songs made famous by The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Lou Rawls and Diana Ross. Grab your tickets today! *** Jeff Tyzik, Conducts Chester Gregory, Vocals Cherise Coaches, Vocals Brik.Liam, Vocals **** Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center Fri Feb 21 at 7:30pm Sat Feb 22 at 7:30pm Sun Feb 23 at 3:00pm #dallasevents #dallassymphonyorchestra #motown #phillysound

Take another look at our talk on immigration with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Attorney Kathleen Martinez of Martinez Immigration Law Firm. Hear Congresswoman Crockett talk about how Trump’s executive orders are attempts to portray an image of a dictator. Go to DW’s YouTube page to hear @repjasmine and @attorneymartinez discuss what they are doing to support our undocumented residents. 🎥 @esntlaesthetics #iamdw #blackpress #immigration #undocumented #potus #ice #texas

The move comes as major corporations, including the NFL, face right-wing pressure and Trump ramps up attacks on DEI initiatives. Critics say the league is backing down instead of standing firm on social justice. Some are also questioning Jay-Z’s impact within the NFL, arguing his deal hasn’t led to real change. What do you think—progress or retreat? #iamdw #NFL #SuperBowl #EndRacism #ChooseLove #nnpa #blackpress

DW will be covering complexities of navigating immigration under the Trump administration. Cimajie Best spoke with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Attorney Kathleen Martinez of Martinez Immigration Law Firm. Together, they shed light on how these new policies directly impact undocumented residents, as well as the legal steps individuals can take to safeguard themselves and their families. Congresswoman Crockett emphasized the need for legislative action to counteract the administration’s policies, while Attorney Martinez provided crucial guidance on legal rights, potential resources, and steps undocumented individuals should take to avoid detention and deportation. Go to DW’s YouTube page to check out the conversation. 🎥 @esntlaesthetics #iamdw #blackpress #immigration #undocumented #potus #ice

Exploring the shift towards gentle parenting and its effects on school dynamics. As more parents adopt collaborative and emotion-focused methods, educators face challenges in balancing new approaches with traditional expectations. The impact on student behavior and future outcomes remains to be seen as this parenting style becomes more prevalent. As we move forward, it will be interesting to see how this social experiment turns out and what impact it has on our collective understanding of child development and education. Read the full @wordinblacknews article by Dr. Stephanie Boyce @dr.srboyce in partnership with @chanzuckerberginitiative #iamdw #blackpress #gentleparenting #collaborativeparenting #systemicdiscrimination #childrearing #educationalinnovations #chanzuckerberginitiative #education

DW is excited to share a new series, “Parenting in Bliss,” a space where we celebrate the beautiful, complex, and sometimes messy journey of parenthood within the Black family. Each month, we’ll dive into the joys and challenges we all share, offering practical tips, heartfelt stories, and voices from our community. This week’s piece, Bliss shares “Rediscovering Connection: How Black Parents in Dallas Are Building Stronger Communities,” shines a light on the power of coming together to uplift one another and build a future filled with pride, resilience, and joy. Check out the full read by @parentinginbliss at dallasweekly.com #iamdw #blackpress #blacknews #parentinginbliss #blackfamily #blackfamilygoals #parenting #parenthood #raisingkings #raisingqueens

Texas Governor Greg Abbott requests $11.1 billion in federal reimbursements for border security operations and wall construction. The funds would be used to cover costs from Operation Lone Star and wall construction since 2021. The use of federal funds for Texas’ border operations is not new, with roughly $1 billion already being used to pay for Operation Lone Star through reallocations from the Coronavirus Relief Fund via the Cares Act and through a series of small transfers to the governor’s office. Read the full story by Ayden Runnels of @texas_tribune at dallasweekly.com #iamdw #blackpress #borderwallfunding #operationlonestar #gabrieltexas #bordersecurityoperations #texasbordersecurity

DW kicks off their first event of 2025 with community partner @apprentice.oakcliff for our new monthly series “On the Rocks: Political Pour Over” We are excited to announce @shyspeaks Founder of @civilizedx_ as the host for this month’s event! Engaging with constituents is a cornerstone of effective political leadership. When politicians take the time to speak directly with the people they represent, they foster trust, transparency, and accountability. That’s what this is all about! So, join us on January 28th with Councilman Zarin Gracey @d3forward to have freeform and transparent conversations. If you can’t make it, we will be live on IG for any Q&A in the last 30 min. There is no time like the present to be invested and involved. We look forward to seeing you all! #iamdw #blackpress #ontherocks #dallasweekly #apprenticeoakcliff #localpolitics #communitytalks #oakcliff #shyspeaks #civilizedfest #civics101

There’s a new season of the @wordinblacknews series: “Black Vote, Black Power” with @keithboykin Today, Keith Boykin examines the confirmation hearing of Scott Turner, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Boykin highlights the hearing’s politeness, but also the nominee’s lack of resilience and commitment to addressing housing issues. He warns of the potential for anti-Black agenda under this administration. What are your thoughts on the confirmation hearing and its implications for affordable housing in America? Do you believe Turner’s responses indicate a lack of commitment to addressing the needs of low-income households? Read the full @wordinblacknews article by @keithboykin at dallasweekly.com #iamdw #blackpress #wordinblack #scottturner #trump #trumpadministration