A group of Dallas residents took a Freedom Ride to Austin to unveil a headstone for Civil Rights activist Juanita Craft, who had been without a marker for many years.
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Death of the Reverend’s Sons; The Police Murder of the Johnson Brothers
As its 50th anniversary approaches, the Weekly explores the details regarding the police murder of George and Johnny Johnson. The two Black students of T.W. Browne Middle School were killed by then-Dallas Police Officer Robert Ross in a so-called “attempted robbery.” The boys were the sons of religious leader Rev. George Alvin Johnson Sr., who later organized efforts to ensure justice following their deaths. But despite protest and an organized campaign, a suspected cover-up might’ve allowed the boys’ killer to escape accountability.
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The Audacity of NOPE: Black Journalists Resist Trump’s NABJ Appearance
by Joseph Williams After a day of taking fire from members for inviting Donald Trump to their annual convention — and reportedly flubbing the invite for Vice President Kamala Harris — […]
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A Visit to Money, MS, the Place that Claimed Emmett Till’s Life, and the Deep South’s Stronghold on Folks Still There
The Great Migration saw six million Black Americans migrate from the Jim Crow south to the north, east and west in search of better economic and educational opportunities, but they faced new challenges in the new land.
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HBCU Swingman Classic: A Celebration of Black History and Future Stars in MLB
The 2024 MLB All-Star Week kicked off with the second annual HBCU Swingman Classic, a celebration of the rich history and exceptional talent of HBCU baseball programs.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024 Gala Details
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is pleased to share details for this year’s annual Gala. The black-tie event will take place on Saturday, September 28 and features a cocktail reception, […]
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Jazz Prodigy Roy Hargrove’s Legacy Lives on Through His Music
Roy Hargrove, a prodigious jazz musician from Dallas, became a legend in the 1980s, impressing audiences with his mature style and challenging performances, while his mentor, Dean Hill, guided him on his journey to becoming one of the most talented musicians of his time.
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Dallas Southern Pride Celebrates Juneteenth Unity & Encourages Self-Love Through Testing
Dallas Southern Pride celebrated Juneteenth Unity weekend with a variety of events, including a ball and happy hour, social gatherings, brunches, pool parties, and entertainment events, while also addressing health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community through testing and their leadership conference.
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At Juneteenth Celebration, Nurturing Communities Through Food
by Renata Sago In 2016, when Jaime Swygert was preparing for the Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo, one of the largest in the U.S., she imagined she’d just be sitting at […]
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Little Inez Gets Big Voice: Kaila Symone Crowder on Hairspray and Broadway Debut
Kaila Symone Crowder, a bright new face on the theater scene, has taken on the role of Little Inez in the Broadway musical Hairspray, embodying the spirit of boldness and perseverance that the character represents.