St. Philip’s School and Community Center in South Dallas celebrated the opening of the Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to nurture the next generation of artists, innovators, and community leaders.
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Alpha Phi Alpha’s Annual Gala Raises Funds for Dallas-Area Students’ Scholarships
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter hosted their annual C.C. Russeau Old Gold & Black Scholarship Gala, celebrating scholarship, leadership, and service in Dallas, and honoring the legacy of Brother C.C. Russeau, a visionary educator and Alpha man.
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Dondria Brings Heart, Soul, and “Back to Love” Home to Dallas
Dondria, a North Texas-raised R&B singer, performed her Back to Love Tour at Arts Mission Oak Cliff in Dallas, showcasing her evolution as an artist and reaffirming her roots in the city’s creative community.
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“Not a Moment, a Movement”: Dallas Trinity FC Makes History at State Fair Clásico
The inaugural State Fair Clásico drew a record-breaking crowd of 22,838 to Cotton Bowl Stadium, making it the largest attendance for a professional women’s sporting event in Texas, and highlighted the growing popularity of women’s soccer in Dallas.
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How Black Menswear & Baddie Brunch’s Southern Classic Is Redefining Celebration for Dallas’ Black Professionals
The Southern Classic is a Dallas-based event that celebrates Black joy and sophistication, bringing together over 600 Black professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs for an evening of music, fashion, and connection.
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Frisco Teen Golfer Kingston Burke is Changing the Face of Golf Through Skill, Grit, and Representation
Kingston Burke, a 16-year-old junior golfer from Frisco, Texas, has achieved impressive success in the sport, including over 40 Northern Texas PGA tournament wins, and is now competing on Steph Curry’s UNDERRATED Golf Tour to open doors for student-athletes from underrepresented backgrounds.
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A New Era for the Forest: How Nijeul X is Reimagining Community
Nijeul X has been appointed as the executive and artistic director of Forest Forward, a nonprofit leading the revitalization of the Forest Theater and the surrounding South Dallas community, and is committed to creating a space where the people of South Dallas can thrive through job creation, creativity, and skill-building.
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Sorcery and Sustenance: The Art of Food and Racial Healing
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.
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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 […]
