By Tyler Carter
Close your eyes and listen to Billie Holiday sing ‘Strange Fruit.’ Really listen. Holiday’s accentuation of “fruit” and “black bodies swinging in the southern breeze” paints vivid imagery in the mind and places you at the center of an event our ancestors are far too familiar with.
Category: Culture
Venton Jones: Working to Close the Health Disparity
The Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network (SBPAN) founder Venton Jones is working to address the gap in treatment for the southern Black community. Founded in 2018, SBPAN was created […]
Zirtue Solves the “Let me hold $20 til Friday” Problem
There is a stark difference between what you can pay for and what you can afford. Especially with the holidays coming up, transactions–that is, the exchange of money between family, […]
Disney Set to Feature Dallas Youth in Christmas Day on ABC
When you listen to 11-year-old Orion Jean speak about his Race to Kindness initiative, most would be surprised, however, his parents McDonald and Kherri Jean say this is something they […]
LIT AF Comedy Tour Hosted By Martin Lawrence Is Coming to Texas
The LIT AF Comedy Tour first began in early 2020, but was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After a long hiatus, the comics were finally able to get […]
Rewind: Sweet Tooth Hotel Opens Nostalgic New Location
In 2017, Jencey Keeton came up with the idea for a one-of-a-kind interactive art venue with a sugar-coated twist. A year later, she opened the very first Sweet Tooth Hotel […]
Survivors Ball Shows Strength in Gaining After Loss
Words By Dee “lilD” Porter Not all heroes wear capes. And not all survivors are given their flowers for fighting to be present after horrific tragedy. Luckily, one woman is […]
#Therapy4BlackFolk: How Paintball Therapy is Curing PTSD
Over the past few years, cities across America have become playgrounds for paintball enthusiasts. This growing trend has become popularized via social media and word of mouth by former gang […]
Lil Snupe Documentary being filmed Tonight at DocuFest
The Dream Chaser Film which chronicles the life and career of hip-hop star, Lil Snupe, is being screened at DocuFest 2021 in Dallas. The rising hip hop star was fatally […]
Okay…Chlöe Slays with “Have Mercy”
“Okay, bitch”. That was my whole reaction as I laid in bed at 6:23am having watched the video for the third time. “Okay bitch” with a deep, personal and obligatory nod […]