By Raven Jordan A group of Dallas activists are working to rename College Park after a late Black Panther member and community organizer. Friends and Family of Fahim J. Minkah […]
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A look at ‘New Jack City’ coming to Dallas
By Raven Jordan New Jack City, the 90s hood classic, is hitting the stage in Dallas Feb. 3-4 at Texas Trust Credit Union Theatre. The stage play, New Jack City […]
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Park South YMCA kicks off annual fundraising campaign
By Raven Jordan Hip hop set the tone of the night for Park South YMCA’s annual campaign kickoff Thursday.For 2023, the Y has a goal to raise $77,000 by the […]
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Deep Ellum kicks off 150th anniversary with black tie gala
By Raven Jordan The Deep Ellum Foundation kicked off its yearlong celebration of events for the 150th anniversary of the neighborhood Thursday night. In a black tie event, Deep Ellum’s […]
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Fair Park Uprooted exhibit looks back on South Dallas history
By Raven Jordan For the first time in its 80 year history, Broadway Dallas is uncovering pieces of South Dallas and Fair Park past. In the South Dallas Stories: Fair […]
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Forest Forward celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Forest Forward held a day of activities for the South Dallas community during Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade. Activities began with an interactive, paint-by-number Forest Forward mural designed […]
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DJ HoneyLuv brings her music and remixes to Dallas’ Lights All Night
By Raven Jordan The past two years have been booked and busy for DJ HoneyLuv [also known as Taylor Character], who’s performing at the annual Lights All Night festival at […]
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Artist William Toliver discusses current exhibit at Daisha Board Gallery
By Raven Jordan Daisha Board Gallery hosted a moderated artist talk with William Toliver Wednesday night. Toliver, a self-taught artist based in Dallas, has a solo exhibit titled “After Dark” […]
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Tenth Street Historic District focus of Vicki Meek’s latest Nasher project
By Raven Jordan Dallas artist, curator and activist Vicki Meek will highlight the Tenth Street Historic District Freedman’s Town in her next public project for the Nasher Sculpture Center. Tenth […]
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Recap: First public South Dallas/ Fair Park Area Plan meeting
By Raven Jordan Forward Dallas hosted its first public community meeting of the year regarding the South Dallas and Fair Park Area Plan at South Dallas Cultural Center Thursday night. […]