Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves achieved a Guinness World Record for the world’s heaviest jack-o’-lantern in Salem, Massachusetts, using a 3,156-pound pumpkin grown by Ron Wallace.
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Brass & Jazz in the Park Brings New Orleans Traditions, Dallas Legacy to West Dallas
The AT&T Performing Arts Center is scheduled to host its sixth annual Brass & Jazz in the Park on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Mattie Nash-Myrtle Davis Park to celebrate Black culture and honor the legacies of Roy Hargrove and Jerome Big Duck Smith.
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Dallas Filmmaker Launches Animated Series to Preserve Igbo Language and Culture for Next Generation
Dallas-based Nigerian filmmaker Ichie Kelechi Eke has launched *IHEMBA & KIDS*, an educational animated series teaching children the Igbo language and African cultural traditions. Now streaming on ROOTFLIX, the series uses storytelling and animation to help young audiences, particularly those growing up in the diaspora, reconnect with their ancestral heritage.
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From Dallas to Ghana, Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson Becomes a Queen
Dallas-based philanthropist Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson was recently enstooled as a Queen Mother in Ghana and appointed as a Tourism Ambassador for Diaspora Affairs to foster economic and cultural ties between the nation and the United States.
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Late Comeback Not Enough as Cowboys Fall to Ravens in Rio
The Cowboys had multiple chances to leave Brazil with a win. Instead, late-game mistakes and missed opportunities handed Baltimore a 34-31 victory on a last-second field goal, dropping Dallas to 1-2 and leaving Dak Prescott and the team frustrated with another game they felt they could have won.
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DJ Turo Represents Oak Cliff on International FIFA Fan Festival Stage
25 years ago, Arturo Martinez took his first small gig for about $50. Fast forward to 2026, Arturo, now known as DJ Turo, has rocked the main stage at this […]
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Dallas Women Appointed to Ghana Tourism Federation Leadership Roles
Four Dallas women have been appointed to leadership roles within the Ghana Tourism Federation, strengthening economic and cultural ties between Ghana and the United States.
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From Start Line to Stronger Neighborhoods: JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge FuelsUnited Way’s Work in North Texas
The JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge in Dallas will bring together over 2,200 runners from nearly 90 organizations to raise funds for United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, which supports education, income, and health initiatives for North Texans.
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Black Athletes Break Barriers at 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics saw a significant number of Black athletes from around the world, including two-time Olympian Erin Jackson, Laila Edwards, and Stevenson Savart, competing in sports traditionally dominated by white athletes from Nordic countries.
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Trump’s Racist Remarks About Somalis Spark Outrage
Donald Trump’s racist remarks about Somali immigrants during a cabinet meeting have sparked outrage, with many condemning his anti-Blackness and the normalization of white supremacy in the US.
