Artist Masud Olufani’s extended trip to Sierra Leone changed his perspective on Black people and their relationship to food. It also inspired a series of mixed-media artwork that uses the subject to connect the past to the present.
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DeDe McGuire: The Blueprint for Grace, Grit, and Greatness
DeDe McGuire, host of DeDe in the Morning, was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2025, a testament to her decades of hard work, persistence, and dedication to uplifting women and her community.
Posted inEducation
Becky Pringle Sounds the Alarm on the Black Teacher Exodus
The head of the nation’s largest teachers’ union says she is worried about the ongoing teacher shortage, namely among Black educators, who studies show are more likely to consider leaving […]
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Alfredo: The Tour Turns South Side Ballroom Into a Hip-Hop Ramen Shop
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist are celebrating their two collaborative albums, Alfredo and Alfredo 2, with a North American tour that kicked off in Philadelphia on September 20 and will conclude in San Francisco on November 9.
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Why Trey Reed’s Death Sparks Suspicions and Calls for Transparency
The body of a young Black man, Demartravion “Trey” Reed, was found hanging from a tree near Delta State University, raising alarm and drawing the attention of civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump and social justice activist Colin Kaepernick, as it rekindled an ugly chapter in American history of violent lynchings of Black men and women.
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The Future of Black Cultural Institutions in Dallas
The African American Museum of Dallas, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters have all experienced recent changes in leadership, funding, and programming, and are facing political pressure to preserve Black history and culture.
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Our Fight At Home: From the Fleet to a Firm Foundation
Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp, a 33-year Navy veteran, is using his experience to build a mission of helping veterans find clarity and purpose after leaving the military, while also utilizing physical exercise and community resources to reduce PTSD symptoms.
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A Moonlit Celebration: Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Gala Ushers in 125 Years of Music and Community
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming gala, led by co-chair Vanessa Cain and Chief Artistic Officer Katie McGuinness, will celebrate the orchestra’s 125th anniversary with a “Moonlit Garden” theme, featuring performances by violin virtuoso Leonidas Kavakos and a drag king tribute to Gladys Alberta Bentley, while raising funds for the DSO’s education initiatives.
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Step by Step: Cupid Reigns as the Line Dance King Hitmaker.Â
Cupid, the Line Dance King, has created a legacy of joy and unity with his six-time platinum hit, “Cupid Shuffle”, and continues to spread positive vibes through his music that moves people physically and emotionally.
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World Afro Day: Hair Pride Goes Global
World Afro Day is attempting to set a Guinness World Record on September 15th to raise awareness about the beauty of natural hair textures and combat hair discrimination.
