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Maestro Ikeem Rodgers Rewrites the Score for Black Orchestral Excellence
Orchestra Noir is a genre-defying ensemble founded by Maestro Ikeem Rodgers that blends classical technique with hip-hop, R&B and contemporary Black music, challenging traditional orchestral norms and providing access, visibility and possibility for Black youth.
King Shakur’s “He Gon Cry In The Car” Invites Black Men to Heal
Through art, community and radical honesty, the Dallas native is reshaping how Black and Brown communities approach healing.
On Their Own Terms: MGB Expands What Women’s History Month Looks Like
Masc Gent Bosses (MGB) is a community of masc queers including nonbinary and trans men as well, building a safe space for healing, mutual support, affirmation, and service to the community, while celebrating Women’s History Month with events that reflect their mission.
‘We Deserve Wellness. It Is Our Birthright.’Â
Trauma therapist and author Ashley McGirt-Adair is addressing racial trauma and systemic inequities in mental healthcare through her forthcoming book, “The Cost of Healing in Silence,” and her nonprofit, the Therapy Fund Foundation.
Crow Museum of Asian Art Unveils 2026 Spring Season
The Crow Museum of Asian Art in Dallas is hosting a season of exhibitions and community events this spring, featuring works by ceramic artist Du Chau, performance artist Echo Morgan, and graffiti artist Gajin Fujita, as well as a summer of soccer-inspired tasting experience.
Joy Silmon: Redefining Legacy Through Faith and Leadership
Joy Silmon is an entrepreneur and ministry leader who is committed to intentional leadership, personal resilience, and creating a legacy while living a life rooted in faith.
Verbal Jousting in Oak Cliff: The Black Literary Tradition of Battle Rap
Battle rap is a modern and antique Black American tradition that is a positive creative outlet for the community, and is being carried forward by the Cartel Order and other battle rap communities in Dallas and beyond.
When $250 Keeps You in Jail: The Personal Story Behind a National Bail Showdown
The Bail Project is a nonprofit organization that helps legally innocent people awaiting trial by providing bail assistance, court reminders, and transportation, and has supported more than 40,000 people since its founding.
Black Women Entrepreneurs Thrive at BOW Collective Conference
The BOW Collective, a national organization of Black women entrepreneurs, gathered in Dallas to celebrate sisterhood and discuss strategies for scaling their businesses, emphasizing the importance of documenting their successes and protecting their data.
