The national tour of Jayson’s Lyric LIVE came to a powerful close in Dallas at The Black Academy of Arts & Letters, featuring standout performances from Treach and K. Michelle in her final show. The stage play brought the classic 1994 film to life with emotional storytelling and soul-stirring musical numbers.
Category: This Week
Posted inEntertainment
Ryan Coogler and Mara Brock Akil Prove Black-Led Productions Are Here to Stay
Black Twitter has praised Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners and Mara Brock Akil’s Netflix series Forever for their storytelling, soundtracks, and Black-led casts, proving that Hollywood can bank on Black talent without relying on trauma porn productions.
Posted inEducation
Black Students Are Being Watched Under AI — and They Know It
Public schools are adopting AI tools to flag students considered “high risk” without public oversight or legal accountability, disproportionately targeting Black and low-income students, and the Center for Law and Social Policy argues that these tools are not making schools safer but rather expanding the school-to-prison pipeline.
Posted inOpinion
If Not Fascism, Why Fascism Shaped?
The Trump administration has been using Project 2025 to shape the country into a fascist regime, with policies that target marginalized communities, suppress dissenting voices, and promote nationalism and racism.
Posted inEducation
Black Graduates Celebrate Success, Defy Stereotypes at Graduation Season
Graduation season is a celebration of Black graduates’ achievements and a reminder that despite the odds, they are still striving for their dreams and making positive strides in their post-graduate careers.
Posted inPolitics
Non-Citizen Educators Fear New Trump Immigration Policies
Non-citizen educators, including Evelyn, are facing uncertainty and fear due to the Trump administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status, making it challenging for them to feel emotionally stable and contribute to their communities.
Posted inHealth
White House to Cities: Good Luck Fighting Lead Poisoning
Milwaukee and Cleveland are struggling to protect thousands of students from lead poisoning due to Trump administration budget cuts that have dismantled key public health protections across the country, leaving them without crucial expertise and assistance.
Posted inBusiness
Monday Newsletter: May 12, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, May 12th, 2025 News Politics Business Education Health Culture Lifestyle Sports Word In Black Opinion – Editorial
Posted inHomepage
Wednesday Newsletter: May 7, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 Check Out Black Dandyism Local News Coming Up Tomorrow National News The 89th Legislature Finance K-12 Education Sports Tourism Entertainment Word In Black […]
Posted inTravel
Craig Davis Says Dallas’ “Can-Do Spirit” Drives a $6.6B Tourism Economy—And It Starts in the Neighborhoods
Visit Dallas CEO and President Craig Davis celebrates the city’s $6.6 billion tourism industry and the culture of its unique neighborhoods, while also promoting volunteerism and sports events to bring economic impact to the city.