The African Film Festival (TAFF) in Dallas, Texas is celebrating its 10th anniversary with over 40 films from across Africa and the diaspora, and will be honoring Nigerian actor Sir Olu Jacobs with the African Film Legend Award.
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The NEA’s Rejection of the Classical Theatre of Harlem Isn’t About Art
The Classical Theatre of Harlem was unexpectedly excluded from this year’s National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding list due to a new policy priority that threatens to silence certain voices and erase certain communities.
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Parenting in Bliss: Summer Adventures. Crack the Case as a Family at the ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Escape Room in Grapevine
The ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Escape Room at Grapevine Mills is a fun and mentally stimulating experience that allows families to work together to solve puzzles and find clues in order to track down a missing film reel before time runs out.
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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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Wednesday Newsletter: May 7, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 Check Out Black Dandyism Local News Coming Up Tomorrow National News The 89th Legislature Finance K-12 Education Sports Tourism Entertainment Word In Black […]
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Craig Davis Says Dallas’ “Can-Do Spirit” Drives a $6.6B Tourism Economy—And It Starts in the Neighborhoods
Visit Dallas CEO and President Craig Davis celebrates the city’s $6.6 billion tourism industry and the culture of its unique neighborhoods, while also promoting volunteerism and sports events to bring economic impact to the city.
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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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DooWap at the Winspear: The Temptations’ Story Comes Alive in “Ain’t Too Proud”
The last man standing gets to tell the story. Otis Williams, founder of the Temptations and the sole surviving member of the group, wrote a memoir about the famed quintet’s […]