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The Art of Resistance: Cameron McCloud, Yolanda Cruz and The Daydreamers on Rallying Dallas

By Darby Murnane

Jul 28, 2025

In a summer of No Kings protests and anti-ICE demonstrations, DFW's music scene showed support through solidarity.

Actress Tatyana Ali Joins Dallas Activists At Second Black Moms Fair

By Rhema Joy Bell

Jul 28, 2025

The event offered up a chance for Dallas' Black community to strengthen connections and build familial resources.

Dallas Artists Come Together for Kerr County Flood Relief Fund Benefit Concert on July 29

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 16, 2025

The Dallas music scene is coming together for a powerful night of music and love to support the Kerr County flood victims.

Documenting Dissent: Dallas Photographer's Protest Exhibit is A Sign of Our Times

By Carly May Gravley

Jul 11, 2025

A new video collection of photos called Signs Of Our Times pulls Dallas' protest culture into focus with sharp photojournalism and impromptu screenings.

Denton Organizers Are Honoring Disabled Pride Month with Events Throughout July

By Bethany Weston

Jul 10, 2025

Denton Disabled Pride wants to celebrate the local disabled community through art exhibitions, fashion shows and more.

How Robert Earl Keen and Trae Tha Truth Are Helping Kerr County Flood Victims

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 7, 2025

The two Texas musicians are using their platforms to donate to relief funding for the Texas Hill Country floods.

'A Matter of Time': Orphaned Animals in Plano Are Looking for a New Home

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 2, 2025

The North Texas Wildlife Center has 60 days to relocate after three years of operating or close forever.

A New Constitutionally Dodgy Texas Law Threatens Campus Speech

By Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez

Jun 27, 2025

Critics say state restrictions on who can protest on public campuses and how and when they do it violate the First Amendment.

The Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum Gave Us An In-Depth Look at Juneteenth

By Bethany Weston

Jun 23, 2025

The museum honored the 160th anniversary of the holiday with lectures, screenings and an exhibit featuring photos of Rosenwald Schools by photographer Andrew Feiler.

The Best Ways to Spend Pride Month in Dallas

By Carly May Gravley and Alec Spicer

Jun 23, 2025

From parades to pool parties, there are several ways to paint the town every color of the rainbow throughout this month.

Immigration Resources List For Dallas ICE Raids and Protests

By Kelly Dearmore

Jun 16, 2025

ICE has arrested more than 2,500 people in Dallas in 2025, as Texas is now home to more ICE and CBP detainees than any other state.

Photos: Our Favorite Signs from the Dallas No Kings Protest

By Kelly Dearmore

Jun 14, 2025

Unlike other cities where trouble was reported, the crowds filling downtown Dallas streets stayed peaceful while being plenty colorful.

Where To Go for the June 14 50501 No Kings Protests in North Texas

By Kelly Dearmore

Jun 13, 2025

Dozens of rallies across the state will take place on Saturday. Here's what to know and when to go.

Denton Rallies Following Mayor's Refusal To Offer Official Pride Proclamation

By Bethany Weston

Jun 5, 2025

Denton Mayor Gerard Hudpseth declined to officially recognize June as Pride Month, turning a planned celebration into a protest Tuesday.

Dallas Protesters Demand Release of Columbia Student Outside ICE Office

By Emma Ruby

May 22, 2025

Mahmoud Khalil was arrested in March and has been kept at an ICE detention center in Louisiana despite his legal status in the U.S.

Activism

Activist Faces Hate Crimes Charges for Graffiti

UNT Finally Lifts Its Drag Ban

Activism

Activist Faces Hate Crimes Charges for Graffiti

UNT Finally Lifts Its Drag Ban

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