6. Oak Lawn Today

Oak Lawn Today discusses the current state of Dallas's gayborhood, as well as current issues within it. We discuss gentrification, Drag Bans, and restrictive laws that affect the LGBTQ+ community. We also explore the potential birth of a new gayborhood in North Oak Cliff.

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City of Dallas Office of Historic Preservation

Dallas Crosswalk Project

Rainbow Crosswalks Installed in Dallas Article

Oak Lawn Article Visit Dallas

Legacy of Love Monument Article

Boyd, Ron. [Clipping: Patti], clipping, June 27, 1988; Dallas, TX.

Staff, The Texas Tribune. “Elected Officials Districts: Texas Senate District 1.” The Texas
Tribune, January 21, 2023
Proven Conservative Bryan Hughes article

Bill S-B 12 June 18, 2023

Bill S-B 12

Senator Bryan Hughes: District 1. The Texas Senate Website

Skyy, Jenna. Interview. Conducted by Gabriela Whitmore, Wendy Starks, and Rodrigo Triana.
October 23, 2023

Kevin. “The Future of Oak Lawn.” Dallas Voice, August 2, 2019

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March 6, 2023
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