By Martha Heimberg Bondage at Undermain portrays the trauma of slavery erupting from the tight gene pool of an island plantation. It’s a wise child who knows his own father,” […]
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Black Excellence Social Club Presents Growncoming 2023 Gala: Celebrating Black Excellence and Empowerment
Experience elegance and empowerment at Growncoming 2023 Gala, an ode to HBCU alumni achievements and black excellence. Mark your calendars for September 29, 2023, as this soulful celebration will unfold […]
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Lil Rel Howery & Dallas Reunite In Sold-Out Weekend At Addison Improv
By Bryson “Boom” Paul As part of his three-night stand-up residency at the Addison Improv last weekend, famouscomedian Lil Rel Howery escaped the current Hollywood strike. “Hollywood is going crazy […]
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Blind-Sided Icon: NFL Star Michael Oher’s Explosive Claim Reveals Twists in ‘The Blind Side’ Movie Tale
The retired football star filed a petition in Shelby County, Tennessee, noting that the Tuohy family, who were portrayed as his adoptive parents in the film, never legally adopted him.Instead, […]
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Apprentice Community Space Set to Open in 2024
Apprentice, a nonprofit creative community workspace and coffee shop dedicated to literary and creative arts education, will be coming to the Oak Cliff Assembly in early 2024. Apprentice will serve […]
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Mormons and Africans laugh, dance and cuss bigtime at the Music Hall
Review by Martha Heimberg Tony Award-winning musical The Book of Mormon got roars of applause and laughter from the opening night audience at Fair Park Music Hall on Tuesday. The […]
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Booksellers sue over Texas law requiring them to rate books appropriateness
By Rebecca Schneid Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Two Texas bookstores and three national bookseller associations file suit over House Bill 900, which requires private booksellers to rate books […]
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All Stars Talent Show Network Returns, South Dallas Youth Shine at St. Philips
As the All Stars Project (ASP) gets ready to launch its 10th anniversary in Dallas, it held its first in-person, onstage All Stars Talent Show Network (ASTSN) performance in four […]
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Deep Ellum 100 Releases The Sounds Of Deep Ellum For A Record Release Party On July 29 With Live Performances From Ducado Vega, Chilldren Of Indigo, Skinny Cooks And More
The Sounds of Deep Ellum heads to The House of Blues in Dallas for a live concert and the official release of the vinyl album that celebrates Dallas’ incredibly diverse […]
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Sidney Poitier: The life story you may not know
By Olivia Monahan It wasn’t long ago in American history when signs hung above public restrooms, water fountains, and restaurants proclaiming “Whites Only.” The Jim Crow era of America showed […]