Cupid, the Line Dance King, has created a legacy of joy and unity with his six-time platinum hit, “Cupid Shuffle”, and continues to spread positive vibes through his music that moves people physically and emotionally.
Author Archives: Reagan Elam, Culture Contributor
Posted inMusic
Citrusfest Makes a Statement: Dallas Emerges as Global Entertainment Hub
Citrusfest made its Dallas debut on Thursday night, bringing together Grammy Award-winning producers, emerging Dallas artists, and national industry executives to showcase the city’s cultural future and potential as a global entertainment hub.
Posted inEntertainment
Tamela and David Mann announce Live Breathe Fight Tour, Encouraging Others to “Keep Fighting Until We Get the Victory”
The Manns are set to kick off their Live Breathe Fight tour on May 15 in Fort Worth, Texas, with a lineup of gospel stars including Erica Campbell, Tye Tribbett, Karen Sheard, and Kierra Sheard.
Posted inHomepage
A Princess in the Ghetto: A Story of Dreams, Defiance, and Dallas Legacy Comes to Life at TBAAL
What happens when you plant a seed of purpose in the concrete of the inner city? You get a rose with roots, a rhythm with resistance—a princess in the ghetto. […]
Posted inDW Underground
Grammy Award-Winning Country Artist Pynk Beard Discusses His Music Journey and the Influence of Black Artistry in Country
Grammy Award-winning country artist Pynk Beard recently hosted a private listening party for his debut album Sugar & Salt, ahead of his scheduled appearance at the Rooted in Rhythm Festival in McKinney, Texas.
Posted inLocal
Dallas Weekly’s Civics 101 Series Sheds Light on the Crucial Role of the City Manager
Kim Tolbert, the first woman to serve as City Manager in Dallas, has been making waves by streamlining city operations and implementing significant cost-saving measures, while also closing a $38 million revenue gap and balancing the city’s budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.
Posted inEvents
Black on the Block Festival Returns to Arlington, Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship and Culture
The Black on the Block Festival in Arlington, TX, was a vibrant celebration of Black entrepreneurship, creativity, and culture, featuring over 170 Black-owned businesses, live performances, and delicious food, sponsored by Live Nation Urban.
Posted inWomen
Women in Dallas Hosts Sold-Out Friendship Mixer, Proving Sisterhood is the Ultimate Glow-Up
Jasmine Ohen, a passionate marketing and community strategist, founded Women in Dallas to help women form deep, lasting friendships in adulthood, and recently hosted a Friendship Mixer on International Women’s Day to celebrate relationships and community.
Posted inCommunity
Demand Dilemma: April Sha’Lil Sparks Dialogue on Economic Disparities in South Dallas
Multidisciplinary artist and community advocate April Sha’Lil hosted an interactive event called “Demand Dilemma” to confront the economic disparities in South Dallas and empower the community to imagine solutions.
Posted inCulture
Breaking Boundaries: IRAS’ Future of Indie Showcase Creates Space for First-Time SXSW Performers
The Future of Indie Showcase at Sahara Lounge, produced by the Independent Recording Arts Society and powered by Linktree, provided a platform for first-time South by Southwest performers to showcase their unique sound and form real connections in the industry.