In observance of Read Across America Day, DeSoto ISD held an African American Read-In with “the grandmother of Juneteenth”, Dr. Opal Lee, and all district second-grade students in the DeSoto […]
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African American Museum presenting Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra with Quincy Jones tribute
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM, DALLAS TO PRESENT THE SCOTT JOPLIN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF HOUSTON ON SATURDAY, MARCH 11, AT THE BLACK ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS With a mission to showcase Black artists and composers, […]
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Broadway Dallas hosts artist talk for Fair Park Uprooted exhibit
By Raven Jordan Broadway Dallas brought together the featured artists in the Fair Park Uprooted series for an artist talk Monday night at Fair Park Music Hall. Gallery owner and […]
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Erykah Badu: A Queen’s Birthday Celebration in Dallas
Celebrating a queen’s birthday is quite common in most of society. In England they have celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday with festivals and parades, every year since her crowning. Last […]
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Local Philanthropist Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson Honors Black Women Business Owners in Dallas with Women of Influence Award Luncheon
The inaugural event will celebrate six women for their groundbreaking leadership in honor of Women’s History Month DALLAS, February 21, 2023 – In partnership with Soul Reborn, a 501 c […]
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Movement Labs & Black Voters Matter Announce 2023 Black History Month Grant Program Fellows
10 Black-led organizations selected to receive $100,000 worth of peer-to-peer texting and training to elevate their work in the Black community.Dallas, Texas, February 15, 2023: Movement Labs and Black Voters […]
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The POWER Couple: Lamar & Ronnie Tyler chat with Patrick & Jess Washington on marriage, business and the success of it all.
DW’s CEO and Publisher, Patrick & Jess Washington had an opportunity to chat with Lamar & Ronnie Tyler of Traffic Sales and Profit. The power couple sat with the Washingtons to talk about their journey, their philosophies on success and what drives them to create better opportunities for Black entrepreneurs across the nation.
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DeSoto High School educator reacts after Grammy win
By Raven Jordan Pamela Dawson [who has taught for 16 years and is the choir director at DeSoto High School] won the 2023 Grammy Music Educator Award. This was the […]
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Cooking with Cam: Recipes to Try Out with Your Valentine
By Camerron Dangerfield Chef Cam, aka Camerron Dangerfield, native of Chicago, IL is an Alabama A&M University alumnus taking the culinary world by storm. He prepared for a successful career […]
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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Presented by Broadway Dallas
Dallas, TX (February 7, 2023) – Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) announced today that tickets for the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird are on sale now for the premiere Dallas engagement at the Music […]
