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.
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Posted inSports
From the Field to the Community: Kristopher Price and the Mission Behind the Dtown Steelers
For Kristopher Price, youth sports have always meant more than touchdowns and championships. Growing up in Dallas, the lessons he learned on the football field shaped the direction of his life. […]
Posted inEntertainment
Hip Hop Caucus Expands Its Activism With Documentary ‘#WhileBlack’
#WhileBlack, a documentary exploring racial justice in the age of social media, will have its world premiere at SXSW in Austin on March 13, examining the human cost of viral footage and the intersection of race, technology and accountability.
Posted inCommunity
Turning Pages and Building Futures: McDonald’s Marks 10 Years of the African American Read-In in Arlington
The Dallas chapter of the National Black McDonald’s Owner Operators Association celebrated the 10th anniversary of its annual African American Read-In with a family-centered event at McDonald’s, promoting literacy and providing free books, Happy Meals, and photo opportunities with Grimace.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Harris Backs Talarico, Calls for Democratic Unity After Primary Victory
Kamala Harris endorsed James Talarico for U.S. Senate in Texas and called for Democrats to unite behind him after previously backing his opponent Jasmine Crockett.
Posted inTexas Tribune
James Talarico Defeats Jasmine Crockett in Highly Contested Democratic Senate Race
James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, with a populist message rooted in his Christian faith, after a bitterly fought race that was widely watched as an indicator of the potential future of the Texas Democratic Party.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Texas Voters Head to Polls in Crucial Primary Election
Texas voters are heading to the polls to decide who will represent their parties on the November ballot, with five of the biggest storylines to watch including the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, the race to succeed Ken Paxton, the Abbott vs. Trump endorsement scoreboard, and the tort reform battles in Texas House primaries.
Posted inPolitics
James Talarico Calls for Unity, Accountability, Love at North Texas Rallies
James Talarico, Democratic Senate candidate for Texas, delivered a message of unity and love, while condemning ICE and corporate forces, and advocating for reinvestment in Texas communities.
Posted inTexas
Fort Worth Mourns Loss of Former Mayor Pro Tem Gyna Bivens
Fort Worth is mourning the loss of former Mayor Pro Tem and longtime District 5 City Councilmember Gyna Bivens, who passed away after a three-month battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of revitalization and advocacy for the Stop Six community.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Voter Registration Certificate Delays in Texas Due to Redistricting and System Problems
Texas’ unusual mid-decade redistricting and problems with the state’s new voter registration system have delayed the mailing of voter registration certificates, causing confusion for some voters and straining election officials.
