Maestro Ikeem Rodgers Rewrites the Score for Black Orchestral Excellence
Orchestra Noir is a genre-defying ensemble founded by Maestro Ikeem Rodgers that blends classical technique with hip-hop, R&B and contemporary Black music, challenging traditional orchestral norms and providing access, visibility and possibility for Black youth.
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Trump Issues Executive Order on Elections, Sparking Legal Challenges
President Donald Trump issued an executive order giving the U.S. Postal Service unprecedented oversight over mail-in voting, which experts say is unlikely to be implemented in time for the November election and will likely face legal challenges.
Politics
Thousands of Dallas County Voters Redirected to Wrong Polling Locations
Dallas County data shows that at least 12,674 voters were redirected to the correct polling locations after the county GOP forced the elimination of countywide polling sites on election day, resulting in confusion for voters of both parties.
Sports
Kyrie Irving Partners with ANTA and Sneaker Politics to Launch KAI 3 “Patchwork” With Court Restoration in Highland Hills
Sneaker Politics and ANTA’s KAI 3 “Patchwork” sneaker release in Dallas was more than just a product drop, as it included a ribbon-cutting and court unveiling at Fahim J. Minkah Community Park, highlighting the power of community collaboration…
Arts & Culture
Celebrating Claudette Colvin: Why Knowing Our History Matters
Families, churches, and faith communities are working to ensure that Black history is taught and celebrated, as it is essential for children to know where they come from and to have a strong sense of cultural pride.
Lifestyle
Black Communities’ Struggle for Safe, Nutritious Food During Civil Rights Era
The Women of Operation Breadbasket launched a Bad Meat Campaign in 1967 to fight for racial and economic justice by challenging grocery stores that sold rotten meat and inadequate produce in Black neighborhoods, highlighting the importance of food…
Health
Black Maternal Health: A History of Pain, Leadership, and Progress
Black history in maternal health is marked by both exploitation and extraordinary leadership, and while progress has been made in reducing infant mortality rates, disparities still persist, highlighting the need for initiatives like the Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality…
Education
The Importance of Racial Healing Spaces on College Campuses
Black students on college campuses are finding racial healing spaces in courses, student organizations, and historically Black spaces, which provide them with a sense of vulnerability, respect, and affirmation of their identities.
Business
Kelley Cornish Leads With Purpose, Faith and Financial Empowerment
Kelley Cornish, president and CEO of the TD Jakes Foundation, was recognized at the 4th Annual Women of Influence Awards for her transformative leadership and commitment to community empowerment, having built a career on financial inclusion, resilience, and…
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Editorial
Why Patriotic USA Citizens are Sometimes Carrying Mexican Flags at Anti-ICE Protests
Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk, a proud Native American, shares her experiences of being singled out for her race and the significance of waving a Mexican flag to represent the indigenous people of the Americas while standing for equality and…
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St. Philip’s Opens Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, A New Stage for South Dallas Creativity
St. Philip’s School and Community Center in South Dallas celebrated the opening of the Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to nurture the next generation of artists, innovators, and community leaders.
