DFW Black Tennis and Black Girls in Art Spaces honored Althea Gibson’s legacy by hosting a documentary screening and panel discussion, highlighting the importance of creating safe spaces for Black athletes and artists today.
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40 LOVE Legacy Builder Ceremony Serves Culture, Community, and Celebration in Dallas
The inaugural 40 LOVE Legacy Builder Ceremony celebrated Black excellence and honored the contributions of individuals committed to preserving Black stories and legacy for future generations, while also showcasing the next generation of leaders.
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Ciara is among the first descendants of enslaved people granted citizenship by Benin
Ciara has become one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a new law granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people, as part of the country’s initiative to acknowledge its role in the transatlantic slave trade and promote tourism focused on slavery-related sites of remembrance.
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Black Journalism’s New Era: James A Washington Foundation Reshapes Narrative
The James A. Washington Foundation officially launched its mission with a fundraiser at Mokah Coffee & Tea to support Dallas Weekly and its commitment to providing reliable, relevant, and community-centered reporting in the face of federal budget cuts.
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JAWS Foundation E-blast for 8/4
Join us August 5th! It all started as a way to honor our late publisher and protect the future of Black storytelling. Last December, we shared the idea with you […]
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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.
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Dallas Lawyers Answer Legal Questions via E-Clinic
The Dallas Bar Association is offering free legal advice from volunteer attorneys via a LegalLine E-Clinic on Wednesdays in August, with registration closing the Tuesday prior.
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“We Already Have What We Need”: Tatyana Ali Talks Black Motherhood, Baby Yams & the Black Moms Fair
The Black Moms Fair is a one-day event in South Dallas that celebrates Black mothers and families, and features a keynote fireside conversation with actress Tatyana Ali, who will also debut her maternal wellness brand, Baby Yams, which supports Black midwives and doulas.
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Dream Center Dallas Hosts Annual Back-to-School Drive, Providing Free School Essentials to Children and Families in Need
Dream Center Dallas is hosting its annual Back to School Drive on August 2, 2025 to provide free backpacks, school supplies, and shoes to children in kindergarten through sixth grade, along with games, rides, food, and prizes for families.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound US 80 Closes, Detours at Town East Boulevard in Mesquite July 20
MESQUITE – Weather permitting, all lanes of eastbound US 80 will close and detour to the frontage road at Town East Boulevard from 10 p.m. Sunday, July 20 to 5 a.m. […]
