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.
Category: Entertainment
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Trump Accounts: A Gilded Promise that Falls Short for Black Families
Trump Accounts, while appearing beneficial on the surface, are likely to widen the racial wealth gap by providing the same modest deposit to every child and allowing those from wealthier families to benefit the most.
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Dallas Open & Nexo Serve Up Community Renewal: West Dallas Gets Tennis Court Upgrade
The Nexo Dallas Open, a global tennis tournament, has partnered with a digital assets platform to provide new tennis courts at Heidi B. Moore Park in West Dallas, increasing access to the sport for the local Latino community.
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Comedian Druski’s Viral Sketch Sparks Debate on Mega Church Culture
Drew Desbordes, better known as Druski, has sparked intense debate with his latest sketch mocking prosperity-style megachurch culture, which has gone viral and drawn tens of millions of views.
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Michael B. Jordan’s Performance Overshadowed by Timothée Chalamet’s Win
Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards for his performance in “Marty Supreme” but used his acceptance speech to praise Michael B. Jordan for his performance in “Sinners,” highlighting the tendency for white award winners to praise Black nominees without actually giving them the award.
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‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ Sparks Widespread Conversation About Hip-Hop Culture
“Sean Combs: The Reckoning” is a new documentary that explores the rise and fall of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, and has sparked conversations about Black culture, misogyny, and sexual abuse in the hip-hop industry.
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Dallas Steps Into the Netflix Universe at Netflix House Grand Opening
Netflix House Dallas opened with a star-studded VIP party, featuring the cast of Stranger Things, Love is Blind, and more, and offers fans an immersive experience with themed attractions, food, and games.
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Fifteen Minutes With Emmy Winner Jerry L. Hawkins
Jerry L. Hawkins accepted an Emmy for Recovering the Stories, a documentary series that traces overlooked chapters of Dallas history, and emphasized the importance of local media and community storytelling.
Posted inMental Health
Rapper Gucci Mane Sheds Light on Mental Health Issues in Black Community
Gucci Mane is using his platform to raise awareness of the importance of mental health, and is talking openly about his own struggles with mental illness, substance abuse disorder, and his long path to wellness.
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How Black Menswear & Baddie Brunch’s Southern Classic Is Redefining Celebration for Dallas’ Black Professionals
The Southern Classic is a Dallas-based event that celebrates Black joy and sophistication, bringing together over 600 Black professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs for an evening of music, fashion, and connection.