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.
Posted inThe Weekend
TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound US 80 Closes, Detours at Town East Boulevard in Mesquite July 20
MESQUITEÂ – 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. […]
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Texas Black Invitational Rodeo Returns with Cowboy Traditions and Culture
The 36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo will take place on July 26th at the Fair Park Coliseum, featuring Black cowboys and cowgirls competing for cash prizes, as well as on-field kids’ activities, trick lasso performances, and live music, with proceeds benefiting the African American Museum, Dallas.
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Paul Quinn College Hosts Black Founder Weekend for Economic Growth
A Groundbreaking Weekend at the Intersection of Culture and Capital Black Founder Weekend 2025, a first-of-its-kind gathering in Dallas, brought more than just conversation to Paul Quinn College from June […]
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“The South Got Something to Say” – A Sold-Out Celebration of Southern Hip-Hop and Black Music Culture
On a warm summer night in South Dallas, DW and Cimajie Best hosted “The South Got Something to Say,” a sold-out event celebrating Southern hip-hop and its impact on Black music, featuring performances, a tribute to Vicki Meek, and a conversation between hip-hop pioneers The D.O.C. and LilJu, emphasizing the need for more conversations like this and a call to action to water the seeds of Dallas’ talent pool.
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Muslim Day of Service Restores Forgotten Black GravesÂ
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will gather in Richmond, VA to clean and restore a neglected cemetery where African American graves have been forgotten and overgrown, as part of their 75th annual convention.