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.
Category: Music
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Words that echo: The lasting impact of song lyrics on Black communities
No matter the genre- lyrics hold power. Whether the words to your favorite song praise God or celebrate life and love, there’s no denying that many times one of the […]
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Snapshots of Sound: A Look at the Icons Who Shaped Black Music
Black Music Month is a time to celebrate the achievements, activism, and work of Black creatives in all genres, including gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, and hip-hop.
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The Roots Picnic Got It Wrong. Wu-Tang Got It Right. Erykah Badu Put Some Sauce On It for Freedom Day.
The Roots Picnic 2025 was marred by long wait times, poor conditions, and lackluster performances, while Wu-Tang and Erykah Badu delivered a flawless and memorable experience.
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Together We Sing Unites Dallas in Praise and Power
The stars were out to celebrate Black music, Black leaders, and the Black community at Together We Sing at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Orchestra. Industry names in gospel music […]
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Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Happy Hump Day DW fam and welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025! In today’s newsletter, the White House is still a mess, our […]
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, June 9, 2025
Happy Monday DW fam! Time to look forward and keep the faith. Coco won, Lil Wayne’s album is done, Sinners is streaming, folks all over are screaming, and this newsletter […]
Posted inSpiritual
Baltimore Choir Takes Black Church Worship to Carnegie Hall
The Community Concert Choir of Baltimore will perform at Carnegie Hall for the first time on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, under the direction of its founder, Dr. Marco Merrick, and will blend Negro spirituals, gospel, and African American sacred music into a performance presented by Distinguished Concerts International New York.
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Friday, June 6, 2025
Happy Friday DW fam! Yes, it’s Friday in Big D, which means Happy Hour, hot stone massages (if you know, you know) and heading out to enjoy the first weekend […]
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The Rhythm of Pride: Where Black Music and Queer Culture Collide
Black and queer culture have historically met at the crossroads of transformation and innovation, and DMV artists like Billy the Goat are determined to carry on that storied responsibility by challenging genre stigmas, forging multigenerational connections, and bridging the gap between the queer and hip-hop communities.
