The Dallas Mavericks honored five North Texas student artists for their digital artwork reflecting Black history, unity, representation and cultural legacy during their 2026 Black History Month Art Contest.
Category: Culture
Posted inBlack History
Truth, Humor and History: Michael Harriot Brings Black AF History to Dallas
Michael Harriot’s book Black AF History was discussed at a Texas Organizing Project event, where the importance of reclaiming Black history and organizing for the future was emphasized.
Posted inWord In Black
Racial Healing Finds New Voice in Community Poets
Poets across the country are using their art form to promote racial healing, creating spaces for reflection, storytelling, and collective understanding through community programs, workshops, and open mics.
Posted inHealth
ABC Wraps Month-long Campaign Screening Thousands for Heart Risks Nationwide
The Association of Black Cardiologists is urging renewed attention to the disparities in cardiovascular health that continue to affect Black Americans, despite overall cardiovascular deaths declining nationwide, and has launched the Cardiovascular Desert Initiative to provide education and access to care in areas with limited or no cardiologists.
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Cheryl “Salt” James Celebrates Unity Champions Mental Health at TSMAC’s Revive the Culture Show
Cheryl “Salt” James joined TSMAC’s Revive the Culture stepshow in South Dallas to celebrate youth, unity, and the power of the arts, while also discussing her new single “Salty and Lit” and her book on mental health.
Posted inFashion
Maison De Goudeau IV Highlights Emerging Talent and Mentorship in Fashion
Steven Goudeau presented the fourth installment of his immersive fashion exhibition, Maison de Goudeau IV, at Tower Club Dallas, which featured select entrepreneurs from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Dallas Fall 2025 cohort, and highlighted Goudeau’s commitment to mentorship and building a creative ecosystem.
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W.E.B. DuBois and William Monroe Trotter: Two Titans of Civil Rights
W.E.B. DuBois and William Monroe Trotter were both early advocates for African American civil rights, with Trotter founding the Boston Guardian newspaper and the National Equal Rights League, and DuBois founding the NAACP and the Niagara Movement.
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Cowboys, Students Gather in Fair Park to Reflect on Black History’s Lasting Impact
Dallas Cowboys players DeMarvion Overshown, Ryan Flournoy and Donovan Ezeiruaku visited the African American Museum in Fair Park to connect with Lincoln High School students and discuss the importance of understanding one’s roots and Black history.
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Investing in Black Youth: The True Legacy of Black History Month
Black History Month should not only celebrate resilience, but also focus on protecting the wellbeing of Black youth today through policies and community investments that address the conditions that make futures possible.
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Steven D. Hill’s Visionary Set to Redefine Visual Storytelling with AI
Visionary – A Photographic Book by Steven D. Hill is a collection of stylized fashion scenes and surreal visual narratives created using AI tools, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, fashion, imagination, and cinematic photography.