Former Black Panther Party members gathered at the California Museum to share reflections on the organization’s legacy and lasting impacts, while also encouraging continued activism and community service to honor the BPP’s legacy.
Category: Art
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“The South Got Something to Say” – A Sold-Out Celebration of Southern Hip-Hop and Black Music Culture
On a warm summer night in South Dallas, DW and Cimajie Best hosted “The South Got Something to Say,” a sold-out event celebrating Southern hip-hop and its impact on Black music, featuring performances, a tribute to Vicki Meek, and a conversation between hip-hop pioneers The D.O.C. and LilJu, emphasizing the need for more conversations like this and a call to action to water the seeds of Dallas’ talent pool.
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The Roots Picnic Got It Wrong. Wu-Tang Got It Right. Erykah Badu Put Some Sauce On It for Freedom Day.
The Roots Picnic 2025 was marred by long wait times, poor conditions, and lackluster performances, while Wu-Tang and Erykah Badu delivered a flawless and memorable experience.
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Baltimore Choir Takes Black Church Worship to Carnegie Hall
The Community Concert Choir of Baltimore will perform at Carnegie Hall for the first time on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, under the direction of its founder, Dr. Marco Merrick, and will blend Negro spirituals, gospel, and African American sacred music into a performance presented by Distinguished Concerts International New York.
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“Jayson’s Lyric LIVE” Ends National Tour in Dallas With Powerful Performances
The national tour of Jayson’s Lyric LIVE came to a powerful close in Dallas at The Black Academy of Arts & Letters, featuring standout performances from Treach and K. Michelle in her final show. The stage play brought the classic 1994 film to life with emotional storytelling and soul-stirring musical numbers.
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Ryan Coogler and Mara Brock Akil Prove Black-Led Productions Are Here to Stay
Black Twitter has praised Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners and Mara Brock Akil’s Netflix series Forever for their storytelling, soundtracks, and Black-led casts, proving that Hollywood can bank on Black talent without relying on trauma porn productions.
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Meet the Movie: “The Beautiful Struggle” Is A Journey of Love, Laughter, and Connection in Dallas
Filmmaker Rock White’s newest work, “The Beautiful Struggle” is a love letter to cinema, beloved historically-Black Dallas landmarks, and hopeless romantics who believe in second (and third) chances. At its […]
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The 2025 Met Gala: Celebrating Black Dandyism Unapologetically
The Met Gala, fashion’s most exclusive night, returned in 2025 with a powerful blend of Black culture, history, and artistry. Officially a fundraiser for the Costume Institute, this year’s event […]
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“Haus” of Art, Fashion — and Healing
Amanda Moore-Karim, a Black woman and fashion industry veteran, has created Luxy’s Haus, a website and e-store that merges fashion, photography, literature and the Black experience, including somatic healing and Tarot-like card readings.
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‘Treading New Ground’ Confronts Consumerism’s Environmental Toll
Sculptor Chakaia Booker’s “Treading New Ground” exhibit at the National Gallery’s “In the Tower” series uses discarded tires to emphasize human activity’s environmental impact and reduce industrial waste.
