By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Rudolph Isley, a founding member, and key figure in creating the popular soul group The Isley Brothers, has died at […]
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The Ripple Effect of Ensuring Black Authors Get Published
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black Billed as a one-of-a-kind mash-up of publishing and pop culture, with A-list participants from both worlds, the inaugural BookCon in May […]
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Rhythms of Unity: Celebrating in Harmony at Klyde Warren Park, from Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Although attendees came to Klyde Warren Park in Dallas for a performance from Dance Africa, they were easily transported to the motherland with the captivating music and invigorating dances that […]
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She Reps: Ashley Carr
Ashley Carr, a native of Dallas and the eldest sister of Atatiana Carr-Jefferson, serves as an Engagement Financial Advisor at Deloitte. In this role, she plays a crucial part in […]
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Anti-Censorship Group Expands Fight Against Book Bans
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black If freedom of expression is deeply ingrained in American society, why were more than 3,000 book bans reported in the 2022-2023 school year? […]
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“Bondage” & the Impacts of Slavery
By Martha Heimberg Bondage at Undermain portrays the trauma of slavery erupting from the tight gene pool of an island plantation. It’s a wise child who knows his own father,” […]
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She Reps: Courtney Morris
I am the proud founder of CourDiva’s Cards and Invitations, a dynamic Black woman-owned stationery business. I am passionate about weaving creativity and culture into my products. As a Black […]
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Dallas Theater Center’s camped-up Rocky Horror Show is stupidly funny!
Review by Martha Heimberg Talk about twist n shout. Saturday night’s audience, at Dallas Theater Center’s perfectly posh production of The Rocky Horror Show were dancing in the lobby of […]
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North Texas based film producer secures multiple license and distribution deals for indie psychological thriller, Premonition, starring Bill Duke and Mallian Butler.Â
Bill Duke (Predator, Commando, Black-Lightning) joins ensemble cast Mallian Butler (Black-ish, Family Reunion), Tony Williams (Wonder London), Ryon Thomas (The Missing), Valoneecia Tolbert (Tales of a Blerd Ballerina), Jean Charles, Gurie Sheffield, […]
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Prosecutors Charge Nevada Man for the Murder of Tupac Shakur
Nevada prosecutors have indicted Duane Keith Davis on one count of murder with the use of a deadly weapon and with intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the shooting death of hip hop icon Tupac Shakur 25 years ago.