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The 2024 choice: Build up or tear down

Inclusion only threatens bigots Permit me to begin with some positive messages: The Washington Post reports, “Trump’s presidential bid has the support of only half of his Cabinet.” A T-shirt reads, “Voting prevents unwanted presidencies.” Simone Biles tweets, “I love my Black job” after her thrilling Olympic gymnastics comeback. James Baldwin, whose 100th birthday was Aug, 2, wrote that “ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.” And here we are with an...

ASD cuts ribbon on new office

AIDS Services Dallas cut the ribbon to open its new office at 201 S. Tyler Street in Oak Cliff. For the past 17 years, the housing non-profit has been headquartered in Oak Cliff Tower. ASD provides affordable housing for people living with HIV. The new building was purchased and will save the organization the cost of rent in the future. And the building doubles the amount of office space. For the first time, the agency will be able to host intakes away from the housing properties. CEO Traswell...

Stage Notes: The DBDT situation in a nutshell; Stolen Shakespeare searches for new home

Stage Notes is a weekly aggregate post about theater, classical music and stage news, events, reviews and other pertinent information. Season announcements came in hot and heavy this week. Stage Notes Calendar Opening this week: Festival of Independent Theatres: Selfie Conscious, 7 p.m. today at Theatre Too. Festival of Independent Theatres: Where the F is Joseph Mara, 8 p.m. today, 5 p.m. Saturday at Theatre Three. Jubilee Theater: Sister Act, today-Aug. 18.  Festival of Independent...

The 2024 choice: Build up or tear down

Inclusion only threatens bigots Permit me to begin with some positive messages: The Washington Post reports, “Trump’s presidential bid has the support of only half of his Cabinet.” A T-shirt reads, “Voting prevents unwanted presidencies.” Simone Biles tweets, “I love my Black job” after her thrilling Olympic gymnastics comeback. James Baldwin, whose 100th birthday was Aug, 2, wrote that “ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.” And here we are with an...

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Money Talks

Riqueza money at work Lea Landaverde’s journey to financially empowering herself and others KAMILA VARGAS-GONZALEZ | Dallas Voice Intern editor@dallasvoice.com For Lea Landaverde, conversations surrounding finances are taking place across states, Lyft rides and even her home. It seems inescapable, but she welcomes and even initiates those conversations with no complaints. “I honestly feel responsible for [people’s] financial well-being,” she said. Landaverde is a queer Latina wealth activist,...

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By George

Fame is no monster for queer icon Boy George RICH LOPEZ | Staff writer rich@dallasvoice.com In this world of TikTok influencers and YouTube singers, fame is the game. There are the notions of fame meaning you are recognized or have your picture taken all the time. There are the perks and clout and, of course, the dollars. But being famous can be a double-edged sword. It’s a sword that Boy George has learned to embrace and use to his advantage. George has been in the public eye since 1982,...

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