Nijeul X has been appointed as the executive and artistic director of Forest Forward, a nonprofit leading the revitalization of the Forest Theater and the surrounding South Dallas community, and is committed to creating a space where the people of South Dallas can thrive through job creation, creativity, and skill-building.
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DeDe McGuire: The Blueprint for Grace, Grit, and Greatness
DeDe McGuire, host of DeDe in the Morning, was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2025, a testament to her decades of hard work, persistence, and dedication to uplifting women and her community.
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Alfredo: The Tour Turns South Side Ballroom Into a Hip-Hop Ramen Shop
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist are celebrating their two collaborative albums, Alfredo and Alfredo 2, with a North American tour that kicked off in Philadelphia on September 20 and will conclude in San Francisco on November 9.
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The Future of Black Cultural Institutions in Dallas
The African American Museum of Dallas, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters have all experienced recent changes in leadership, funding, and programming, and are facing political pressure to preserve Black history and culture.
Posted inPolitics
Democracy Under Attack: Kimmel’s Suspension Raises Alarm for Free Speech
The Trump administration and its allies used their power to silence late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel, who had been critical of them, by pressuring the FCC and corporations to take action against him, demonstrating the frightening speed with which democracy is slipping into authoritarianism.
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A Moonlit Celebration: Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Gala Ushers in 125 Years of Music and Community
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming gala, led by co-chair Vanessa Cain and Chief Artistic Officer Katie McGuinness, will celebrate the orchestra’s 125th anniversary with a “Moonlit Garden” theme, featuring performances by violin virtuoso Leonidas Kavakos and a drag king tribute to Gladys Alberta Bentley, while raising funds for the DSO’s education initiatives.
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Clipse Are The Most Important Musicians in 2025. This is Why.
Clipse brought their ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ Tour to The Bomb Factory in Dallas, accompanied by EARTHGANG, and put on an exceptional show for the capacity crowd, proving that their reunion was worth the wait.
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Clipse Are The Most Important Musicians in 2025. This is Why.
Clipse brought their ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ Tour to Dallas, featuring a mix of new and old songs, accompanied by a visual display of Black archival images and cultural iconography, and a tribute to their late parents.
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Don’t Miss Out: Fall 2025’S Top Black TV & Film Projects
Black-led TV and film projects are being cancelled due to streaming mergers, budget cuts, and corporate reshuffles, but there are still talented Black writers, directors, and actors creating stories that reflect the Black experience, and this fall there are five upcoming projects worth watching.
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A Sisterhood of Strength: The Color Purple at Kalita Humphreys
Urban Arts Collective’s The Color Purple, adapted from Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, is a powerful and moving production celebrating love, resilience, and the triumph of the human spirit, running at the Kalita Humphreys Theater through August 31, 2025.