Natalynne Walton graduated from Texas Women’s University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Walton taught 13 years with Dallas […]
Category: Culture
Keith Lee Sparks Debate on Reviewing Black Restaurants
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Chef Gordon Ramsay is notorious for his harsh criticism of restaurateurs, and his “Hell’s Kitchen” reality show has put the turmoil […]
Chris Tucker Plans To Perform Legendary Show In Irving Tonight
From Smokey to Franklin Hatchett to Detective James Carter, award-winning comedian Chris Tucker craved his legendary status in pop culture with a trailblazing run in the 90s filled with record-breaking […]
Flavor Flav’s Viral National Anthem Performance Shakes the Internet
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia It’s not every day that a rap icon takes center stage to perform the national anthem at an NBA game, but Flavor […]
Meet the Creatives Behind Black Horror
By Nadira Jamerson Originally appeared in Word in Black One of the earliest known portrayals of Blackness in horror came in the form of a French film called “Off to […]
MJ: The new musical to take the stage in November at Music Hall at Fair Park
The music. The moves. The icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to Dallas as MJ, the multi-Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the […]
Dallas dedicates newly refurbished courtyard in honor of Dr. Harry Robinson, Jr., African American Museum founder and president/CEO
DALLAS (Oct. 25, 2023) –The 30-year-old courtyard at the African American Museum, Dallas, has a fresh, sparkling look and a new name, thanks to a generous grant from the Lowe’s Hometowns initiative […]
She Reps: Jaurdane Ivory
Jaurdane Ivory is a visionary storyteller, creative artist, author, and media curator. She harnesses her life experiences to fuel her passion for addressing crucial issues affecting women in leadership, entrepreneurs, […]
Celebrate 15 years of impact with The Afiya Center’s anniversary gala
In honor of its 15th anniversary, The Afiya Center will celebrate its journey with an anniversary gala Oct. 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Gilley’s Dallas, located at 1135 Botham Jean Blvd. […]
Connecting with a purpose
For nearly a century, The State Fair Classic, pitting rivals Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University, has been a staple of the State Fair of Texas. Thousands of […]