Top Stories for Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 News School Districts Stay Quiet as Lawmakers Push to Limit When They Can Sue the State The Texas Senate passed SB 1962, which […]
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Posted inEntertainment
Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Is a Supernatural Scarefest
Ryan Coogler’s new vampire thriller “Sinners” is a bold, well-planned, historical supernatural thriller about vampires that may leave your jaw slack, exploring themes of racism, control, and spiritual warfare in the Deep South in 1932.
Posted inDW Underground
Grammy Award-Winning Country Artist Pynk Beard Discusses His Music Journey and the Influence of Black Artistry in Country
Grammy Award-winning country artist Pynk Beard recently hosted a private listening party for his debut album Sugar & Salt, ahead of his scheduled appearance at the Rooted in Rhythm Festival in McKinney, Texas.
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Common History. Common Goal: The Penn Center Legacy Lives On
The Penn Center, formerly known as the Penn School, is a historic site in St. Helena Island, South Carolina, that was a key location for the Civil Rights Movement and was a favorite retreat of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and is now a National Historic Site and a center for preserving Black history.
Posted inSpiritual
‘God’s Gang’: An Animated Series With a Spiritual Special Sauce
“God’s Gang” is an animated series that features an animated team of five justice fighters from different faith traditions, promoting love and diversity through their mission to fight darkness with light.
Posted inHomepage
South Dallas Trusts ‘Not My Son’: How Tramonica Brown’s Nonprofit Is Bringing New Life and Longevity To Our Streets
Not My Son, a South Dallas nonprofit led by founder Tramonica Brown, is working to engage the community in social justice, civic engagement, and financial literacy through outreach, activism, and volunteerism.
Posted inMinority Health Month Special Edition
Stylists Are Not Therapists: Why Mental Health Support in Beauty Matters
Beauty professionals are often considered confidants and listeners, but rarely receive the same care they extend to others, leading to a high rate of anxiety and depression.
Posted inCommunity
Erik Grayson: Oak Cliff’s Visionary Entrepreneur Reshaping Dallas Through Art, Cuisine, and Community
Erik Grayson is a Dallas-based serial entrepreneur who has launched several ventures, including Art Overdose and Fivee Bistro and Bar, to uplift his community and promote creativity and cultural events.
Posted inFood
Winsome Prime Brings Sophisticated Soul to Trinity Groves
Winsome Prime, a new Black-owned steakhouse, is set to open in Trinity Groves this spring, offering an elevated Southern steakhouse experience with a New American twist, featuring a range of options from group lounging to bar seating and a casual whiskey room, and a menu that is steak-forward but elevated with Cajun-inspired Southern fare.
Posted inMuseums
Can This Chicago Preacher Save ‘The ‘Blacksonian’?
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, has come up with a backup plan to save the Smithsonian Museum’s National Museum of African American History and Culture from being defunded by President Donald Trump’s executive order.