The 2025 Southwest Youth of the Year awards celebrated the achievements of young leaders from military families and local communities, with Ximena V. from McAllen, Texas, receiving the award and a $20,000 scholarship.
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Imagine George Floyd Speaking Now: America, Are You Listening Yet?
Five years after the death of George Floyd, his legacy lives on through his daughter, his family, the Black community, and America, as we continue to call for justice, accountability, and an end to the systemic racism that led to his death.
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African Cinema Shines as The African Film Festival Marks Milestone 10th Anniversary
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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Wednesday Newsletter: May 21, 2025 (updated)
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 IKYMI Local Education Health Entertainment Sports National The Texas Lege
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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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Race Tensions Flare in WNBA After Reese-Clark Incident
The WNBA is investigating hateful fan comments directed at Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese after a game against the Indiana Fever, where tensions boiled over between Reese and Fever player Caitlin Clark.
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Impact Ventures Seeks Community Input for Financial Access Initiative
Impact Ventures is hosting community listening sessions to gather input from underserved entrepreneurs to reimagine financial access and credit distribution.
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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.