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Type | LGBT newspaper |
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Owner(s) | Voice Publishing Company, Inc. |
Founder(s) | Robert Moore, Don Ritz, William Marberry |
Founded | May 11, 1984 |
Language | English |
Headquarters | 1825 Market Center Blvd. Dallas, Texas |
Circulation | 13,000 weekly |
Sister newspapers | OUT North Texas |
ISSN | 0888-2517 |
Website | www |
Dallas Voice is a weekly LGBT newspaper based in Dallas, Texas. [1] [2] [3] Established on May 11, 1984, it was the first newspaper in Dallas created specifically to serve the LGBTQ+ community. [4] Owned by Voice Publishing Company, Inc., the newspaper publishes every Friday, circulating approximately 13,000 copies per week in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Parker, and Denton counties, with a weekly print readership of over 30,000 and more than 128,000 monthly website visits. [5]
For four decades, Dallas Voice has been the premier and enduring media source for the LGBTQ+ community in North Texas, evolving from a grassroots community newspaper to a trusted and influential "media machine". [6]
The Dallas Voice began with founders Robert Moore, Don Ritz, and William Marberry, initially operating from Oak Lawn Avenue. The newspaper emerged in a period of significant adversity, including legal challenges and the burgeoning HIV/AIDS crisis. [7]
Dallas Voice played a critical role during the HIV/AIDS crisis, providing vital information and resources to the community. The epidemic significantly impacted the newspaper internally, claiming the lives of several staff members, including longtime editor Dennis Vercher. [8]
Through leadership transitions, notably from founders Moore and Ritz to current publisher Leo Cusimano, and embracing digital platforms since launching its website in 1996, Dallas Voice has maintained its relevance and expanded its influence. [9]
The newspaper's archives have been digitized and preserved by the University of North Texas Libraries, safeguarding the historical record of North Texas's LGBTQ+ community. [10]
Today, Dallas Voice remains a vital outlet, publishing weekly in print and daily online, covering comprehensive news, politics, culture, and community events from its headquarters in the Dallas Design District. [11]