African activists used letters, print culture, imperial pressure points, and personal networks to oppose practices that had kept thousands of Africans in bondage, demonstrating the power of marginalised communities to compel power-holders to close the gap between laws and lived reality.
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Why Mentorship From Black Teachers Matters
Zikia, a 12th grader in Philadelphia, was stressing over where she would attend college in the fall. Her charter school’s college decision ceremony was the next day, and she was torn […]
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
Winner’s Tower at MLK: Bold or Bust?
Winner’s Development Corporation, led by Pastor Raphael Adebayo and Ed Okpa, has proposed a 24-story luxury condominium tower in South Dallas, which would require the demolition of several existing buildings, and has been met with mixed reactions from the community.
Posted inNational
Not just Big Bird: Things to know about the Center for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds PBS, NPR, and other public media outlets, will close on September 30th after the U.S. government withdrew funding, potentially resulting in the closure of up to 80 NPR stations and the loss of children’s programming, weather updates, and disaster alerts in rural areas.
Posted inMusic
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Make Music History: “Abi & Alan” Album to be Heard Live First During Exclusive US Tour
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist will premiere their collaborative album “Abi & Alan” exclusively during their live tour performances before its official release on August 29, 2025.
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Twice Displaced: The Tragedy of Alligator Alcatraz and Florida’s Native Lands
The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida has filed a motion to join a lawsuit against multiple government entities, arguing that the construction of a new immigrant detention facility on sacred Indigenous land threatens their villages, sacred and ceremonial sites, and traditional hunting grounds.
Posted inEntertainment
Jessie Reyez Showered With Bras & Flowers At Unexpectedly Huge South Side Ballroom Show
Jessie Reyez surprised herself and her fans with a sold-out show at the South Side Ballroom in Dallas, where she performed her multi-genre style and addressed the deportation issue, while encouraging her fans to follow their dreams.
Posted inSports
“Pay Us What You Owe Us”: Not a Slogan, A Line In the Sand
WNBA players wore black T-shirts with the message “Pay Us What You Owe Us” at the 2025 All-Star Game in Indianapolis to protest the league’s existing labor agreement and demand equitable compensation, benefits, and revenue sharing.
Posted inThis Week
Moody Fund for the Arts Distributes $445,000 in Funding to Dallas Arts Organizations
The Moody Fund for the Arts has awarded grants to 66 Dallas arts organizations, ranging from $3,500 to $12,000, to support a broad range of art forms and cultural enrichment to underserved communities.
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New Free Guitar Classes Launch in Deep Ellum, Centering Black Musical Legacy
Deep Ellum’s community arts initiative, led by Jess Garland and Kierra Gray Thomas, offers free guitar classes to honor the city’s legacy of Black musical innovation and foster creativity, cultural awareness, and community connection.