Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith students aren’t just sharing their opinions; they’re discovering the power of listening and learning. “I’m a very vocal person. I like to talk a lot and give my opinion,” said Andrew L. “So it’s cool to have a place for us to come together and foster those ideas and opinions.” That space is the podcast room. Nestled in a corner of the school library, it feels like a hidden studio, complete with art submitted by fellow BOMLA students. Similarly, the podcast is entirely student-run, capturing the pulse of campus life and…

A hundred years ago, students walking through open fields to reach Sunset High School were said to resemble a herd of bison. Today, that same spirit of strength and resilience lives on as the Sunset Bison community celebrates a century of history in Oak Cliff. “I feel such a sense of pride for Sunset,” said Adriana Tapia, an alum who is now a teacher. “I am proud of what Sunset accomplished over the years and what it represents for our community.” Tapia’s husband is a Sunset grad, and their children are already looking forward to attending when they go to…

After moving from Guatemala, Maria E. cemented her legacy at Wilmer-Hutchins High School during her sophomore year by founding a League of United Latin American Citizens chapter, a tradition that will continue long after she graduates. “I’ve been here for four years, and in my first year, I was shy,” she said. “I was the one sitting in the back, just surviving school. Then, my teachers saw my potential and started taking me to the front to be a leader.” Now a senior, she leads the chapter of nearly 30 students whose cultures represent Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, Cuba, and El…