The Crow Museum of Asian Art in Dallas is hosting a season of exhibitions and community events this spring, featuring works by ceramic artist Du Chau, performance artist Echo Morgan, and graffiti artist Gajin Fujita, as well as a summer of soccer-inspired tasting experience.
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Verbal Jousting in Oak Cliff: The Black Literary Tradition of Battle Rap
Battle rap is a modern and antique Black American tradition that is a positive creative outlet for the community, and is being carried forward by the Cartel Order and other battle rap communities in Dallas and beyond.
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How the Mavericks Used Art to Honor Black History and Uplift Young Creators
The Dallas Mavericks honored five North Texas student artists for their digital artwork reflecting Black history, unity, representation and cultural legacy during their 2026 Black History Month Art Contest.
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Racial Healing Finds New Voice in Community Poets
Poets across the country are using their art form to promote racial healing, creating spaces for reflection, storytelling, and collective understanding through community programs, workshops, and open mics.
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Steven D. Hill’s Visionary Set to Redefine Visual Storytelling with AI
Visionary – A Photographic Book by Steven D. Hill is a collection of stylized fashion scenes and surreal visual narratives created using AI tools, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, fashion, imagination, and cinematic photography.
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City of Dallas Hosts Vibrant 214 Day Festival at City Hall
The City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture hosted “214 Day: Show Love for Dallas” to celebrate the city’s creative spirit, cultural pride, and community connections through live performances, interactive art, and a community quilt.
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Trump’s Racist Post Sparks Backlash While Bad Bunny’s Global Platform Shows a Different Cultural Path
Donald Trump’s late-night Truth Social post featuring racist imagery of the Obamas has sparked widespread condemnation, highlighting the need for sustained change and accountability in addressing deeply embedded social conditioning.
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Pen, Pad & Beats: Grammy Week Edition Brings Dallas Creative Power to Los Angeles
Pen, Pad & Beats: Grammy Week Edition at Rhythm Room LA celebrated the writers, producers, and creative architects behind the hits, honoring Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning talent and showcasing the Dallas creative community’s growing reputation for high-level creative production.
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Judah Rising: A South Dallas Story of Becoming, Breaking Cycles, and Choosing Self
Judah Rising: A Story of Becoming is a memoir that documents the author’s life in South Dallas, from the crack era to his journey of healing through trauma-informed yoga, and ultimately to becoming a writer and journalist.
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Don’t Miss ‘Fat Ham’ At Kalita Humphreys Theater Through Feb. 8
James Ijames’ Fat Ham, a 2022 Broadway hit comedy, is making its regional premiere in Dallas at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, featuring a cast of powerful performers and a story of a young queer Black man trying to find joy in the chaos of his family’s backyard barbecue.