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.
Category: The Weekend
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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 inSports
Captain Klay’s Compass: How Travel Fuels Growth,Gratitude, and the Veteran Sharpshooter’s Mindset
Klay Thompson, a veteran NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks, has embraced the world beyond basketball by exploring new cultures, cuisines, and experiences, while also giving back through charitable initiatives.
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Preserved by Purpose – Boaz Ain’t Broke
The biblical story of Ruth and Boaz is a reminder that the person we are looking for in love should be whole emotionally, spiritually, financially, and physically, and not broken.
Posted inEntertainment
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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Preserved by Purpose: Perfected in the Process
Shewanda Riley, a Dallas-based author, reflects on her journey of overcoming perfectionism and finding success in writing, emphasizing the importance of the process of writing rather than just the finished product.
Posted inWord In Black
The Weaponization of Free Speech: A Dangerous Return to the Past
The political right is using the First Amendment as a weapon to advance racist and hateful ideology, while those who question it are being fired from their jobs, and high-profile names like Jimmy Kimmel are being suspended from their shows.
Posted inSports
Prescott and Pickens Kick Off Grand Opening of New DICK’S House of Sport in Dallas
DICK’S House of Sport on Dallas Parkway opened with a grand celebration featuring appearances from Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver George Pickens, as well as a 3-on-3 youth basketball showcase headlined by Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale.
Posted inHealth
Love, loss and the toll of caregiving
Keith Brown has been caring for his mother with Alzheimer’s since 2014, and has learned to navigate the journey with faith and family, while also highlighting the often-overlooked role of Black male caregivers and the need for respite care.
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Service and Sacrifice: Remembering Black Men in Uniform Lost on 9/11
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum commemorates the 2,983 people killed on 9/11, including 12 Black firefighters, with the help of artifacts donated by their families and the Vulcan Society, which continues to support the families and honor the legacy of those lost.