The African American Museum of Dallas, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters have all experienced recent changes in leadership, funding, and programming, and are facing political pressure to preserve Black history and culture.
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A Moonlit Celebration: Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Gala Ushers in 125 Years of Music and Community
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming gala, led by co-chair Vanessa Cain and Chief Artistic Officer Katie McGuinness, will celebrate the orchestra’s 125th anniversary with a “Moonlit Garden” theme, featuring performances by violin virtuoso Leonidas Kavakos and a drag king tribute to Gladys Alberta Bentley, while raising funds for the DSO’s education initiatives.
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Step by Step: Cupid Reigns as the Line Dance King Hitmaker.Â
Cupid, the Line Dance King, has created a legacy of joy and unity with his six-time platinum hit, “Cupid Shuffle”, and continues to spread positive vibes through his music that moves people physically and emotionally.
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Clipse Are The Most Important Musicians in 2025. This is Why.
Clipse brought their ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ Tour to The Bomb Factory in Dallas, accompanied by EARTHGANG, and put on an exceptional show for the capacity crowd, proving that their reunion was worth the wait.
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Clipse Are The Most Important Musicians in 2025. This is Why.
Clipse brought their ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ Tour to Dallas, featuring a mix of new and old songs, accompanied by a visual display of Black archival images and cultural iconography, and a tribute to their late parents.
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Citrusfest Makes a Statement: Dallas Emerges as Global Entertainment Hub
Citrusfest made its Dallas debut on Thursday night, bringing together Grammy Award-winning producers, emerging Dallas artists, and national industry executives to showcase the city’s cultural future and potential as a global entertainment hub.
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Deep Ellum at a Crossroads
Deep Ellum, a cultural hotspot in Dallas, is facing rising crime, disruptive construction, and a wave of closures, prompting the City of Dallas to impose a weekend curfew that has been met with pushback from business owners, while residents are also feeling the effects of the changes.
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Turning Influence Into Equity: How Black Stars Can Build Generational Wealth
Black athletes and musicians are building billion-dollar brands, but too often, someone else owns the scoreboard, and two insiders, Brandon Comer and Jennifer Horton, are advocating for a shift in ownership and equity for these stars.
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A Sisterhood of Strength: The Color Purple at Kalita Humphreys
Urban Arts Collective’s The Color Purple, adapted from Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, is a powerful and moving production celebrating love, resilience, and the triumph of the human spirit, running at the Kalita Humphreys Theater through August 31, 2025.
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Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Make Music History: “Abi & Alan” Album to be Heard Live First During Exclusive US Tour
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist will premiere their collaborative album “Abi & Alan” exclusively during their live tour performances before its official release on August 29, 2025.