Dr. Harry Robinson, the founding president and CEO of the African American Museum of Dallas, has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the rich heritage and contributions of African Americans, transforming the museum into a cornerstone of cultural education and community engagement.
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Give the Gift of Black Art
For Black artists, art is more than a pursuit of beauty or a means of expression. As Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison put it in her essay collection “The Source […]
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Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni passes away at 81
by Itoro N. Umontuen Nikki Giovanni, an acclaimed poet and fierce activist, has passed away Monday at the age of 81. At her core, Giovanni wanted everyone to know being unapologetically […]
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AURORA Marries Art & Technology in Downtown Dallas
AURORA 2024 Biennial is set to light up downtown Dallas with 26 art activations by Texas and international artists, featuring light shows, gospel choirs, all-female mariachi bands, and more, curated by Leslie Moody Castro and Kendal Henry.
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Dia de los Muertos 2024: Celebrate Garland’s Vibrant Annual Event with Music, Dance, and Altars
This November 2nd, the City of Garland will come alive with the vibrant colors of marigolds, the rhythmic sounds of mariachi music, and the heartfelt tributes of families remembering their […]
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Dallas ‘Maverick’ Jess Garland is Reborn with New Single & Aurora Film Debut Second Single “I Tried (Live Again)”
Jess Garland’s second single “I Tried (Live Again)” is a testament to her transformational journey from a challenging time in her life to becoming a self-employed artist, and she is also a winner of the “Maverick, Can Do Spirit” Award in Arts and Entertainment.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Biggest Fundraiser to Be Co-Chaired by Power Couple Laura Harris-Means and Patrick Means
Laura Harris-Means and Patrick Means are serving as Co-Chairs of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s biggest fundraising event of the year, the Symphony Gala, to raise awareness and support for the organization’s educational programs and initiatives.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024 Gala Details
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is pleased to share details for this year’s annual Gala. The black-tie event will take place on Saturday, September 28 and features a cocktail reception, […]
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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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Little Inez Gets Big Voice: Kaila Symone Crowder on Hairspray and Broadway Debut
Kaila Symone Crowder, a bright new face on the theater scene, has taken on the role of Little Inez in the Broadway musical Hairspray, embodying the spirit of boldness and perseverance that the character represents.