“Blues in the Bottom” filled Eloise Lundy Park with music, fellowship and cultural celebration as community members gathered in Oak Cliff to honor the legacy of blues music in Dallas, featuring performances from blues artists and participation from local students.
Category: Culture
Posted inThe Edit
Who Gets Defended in Dallas?
The removal of a beloved whale mural in Dallas has sparked outrage among residents, highlighting the tension between cultural preservation and the priorities of changing communities, while also raising questions about the politics of the artist and the need for transparency from city leadership.
Posted inSocial Justice
Urban Farmer Robyn Brown Reclaims Ancestral Lands and Promotes Holistic Wellness
Robyn Brown is a 10th generation farmer and fifth generation urban farmer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who is passionate about making science, wellness and healing more accessible to the community, and is currently working on her PhD.
Posted inCulture
Pegasus Media Project and Dallas Film Commission Earn International Honor at Cannes
The Pegasus Media Project and the Dallas Film Commission have received international recognition after winning the Economic & Social Impact Award at the 2026 Global Production Awards in Cannes, France. […]
Posted inMuseums
Reframing American History: Sepia’s Archive of American Life Arrives at the African American Museum
The African American Museum’s new exhibition, People Who Make the World Go ‘Round: The Legacy of Sepia Magazine, is an immersive photographic experience that explores the role of the groundbreaking Black publication Sepia in shaping modern America.
Posted inCulture
REVIEW: Redd, Black and Right-on!
Review by Martha Heimberg The title of Jonathan Norton’s latest play — Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem — tells you pretty much […]
Posted inFashion
Food in Fashion Event in Dallas Highlights Intersection of Hospitality and Fashion
Food in Fashion 2026 showcased the intersection of Dallas’s hospitality and fashion industries, featuring local restaurants and designers, and supporting the Texas Restaurant Foundation’s mission to cultivate the next generation of hospitality leaders.
Posted inEducation
Jazmin Darjean Is Building a Seat at the Table and Pulling Others Up With Her
Jazmin Darjean, the first Black woman to serve as SMU’s student body president, is committed to connecting the campus to the Dallas community and ensuring that all students are heard and represented.
Posted inThe Weekend
Texas Gospel Music Show Revitalizes North Texas Tradition
The Texas Gospel Music Show is returning to North Texas, blending history, faith, and community in a weekend designed to uplift and inspire, featuring traditional Southern gospel quartets and emerging regional artists.
Posted inHomepage
151 Looks, One Sold-Out Night: Dallas College’s Future of Fashion Showcase Elevates the Next Generation of Designers
Dallas College’s 5th annual Future of Fashion Design showcase featured 151 custom-designed looks from students in the fashion program, with senior designer Carlos Cordona winning a $1,000 award for his standout collection.
