The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, founded by Lu Vason in 1984, is a signature event in the rodeo world, celebrating Black cowboys and cowgirls, and championing their heritage and culture.
Author Archives: Lynn Pearcey
Posted inCulture
Jazz Prodigy Roy Hargrove’s Legacy Lives on Through His Music
Roy Hargrove, a prodigious jazz musician from Dallas, became a legend in the 1980s, impressing audiences with his mature style and challenging performances, while his mentor, Dean Hill, guided him on his journey to becoming one of the most talented musicians of his time.
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The State of The Black Man Panel Prompts an Impassioned Call for Action, Unveils a Promising Young Leader
Zephaniah Paul, a 17-year-old student at Dallas Roosevelt, bravely stepped forward to challenge the panel to take action against gun violence and the stereotypes that hinder the pursuit of the American Dream for the Black man.
Posted inArt
She’ll Have You at Hello
The moment you hear her voice, you’ll instantly realize that you’re in the presence of a woman living in her purpose and on purpose, committed to unapologetically chasing it every day with […]
Posted inThis Week
A Dream Fulfilled
By Lynn Pearcey Introduction Jungles are home to an assortment of inhabitants: some we know well, some we just met, others we have yet to meet, and to be honest […]
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The Overcomer
By Lynn Pearcey Introduction There’s a street adage that says if a brother is looking for a good haircut, all he needs to do is walk in a shop and […]
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A Woman of the People
Christie K. Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to equipping historically disadvantaged communities with the tools they need to succeed in business, and is led by Christie K. Moore, a former FBI forensic scientist and funeral industry entrepreneur.
Posted inSports
Dream Chasers: Equalizing the field for college athletes
By Lynn Pearcey Introduction Being gainfully employed on Sundays is a job college football players all over the nation wake to chase. It starts at the training table, where diet […]
Posted inCommunity
Connecting with a purpose
For nearly a century, The State Fair Classic, pitting rivals Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University, has been a staple of the State Fair of Texas. Thousands of […]
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Park South Family YMCA renovation delays blamed on city’s permitting process
The Park South Family YMCA in South Dallas has closed its doors for a $15 million renovation, but delays have been caused by the city’s permitting process and asbestos removal, with some community members believing race and location are contributing factors.