The African American Museum, Dallas is preparing for a new era of growth and preservation with multi-million-dollar facility improvements, new partnerships, and major cultural investments designed to strengthen the institution’s […]
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Reframing American History: Sepia’s Archive of American Life Arrives at the African American Museum
The African American Museum’s new exhibition, People Who Make the World Go ‘Round: The Legacy of Sepia Magazine, is an immersive photographic experience that explores the role of the groundbreaking Black publication Sepia in shaping modern America.
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Don’t Miss ‘Fat Ham’ At Kalita Humphreys Theater Through Feb. 8
James Ijames’ Fat Ham, a 2022 Broadway hit comedy, is making its regional premiere in Dallas at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, featuring a cast of powerful performers and a story of a young queer Black man trying to find joy in the chaos of his family’s backyard barbecue.
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Black History Under Fire: Trump’s Executive Order Puts Smithsonian’s Future at Risk
President Trump’s executive order targeting “anti-American ideology” in cultural institutions has left the Smithsonian Institution, including the NMAAHC, under scrutiny, with concerns over the potential erasure of Black history and the mission of the Smithsonian.
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A MONTH OF CREATIVITY IN GARLAND: IMMERSIVE ART, LIVE MUSIC AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS TAKE OVER THE HEART OF THE CITY
What: The City of Garland is rebranding its annual “Big Art Day” as “Art Made Here,” a dynamic celebration of creativity that will transform Downtown Garland Square into an immersive […]
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What We Can Learn From Octavia Butler in Times of Chaos
Octavia Butler’s works, including “Parable of the Sower,” offer a roadmap for survival in a collapsing society, and her prescience has made her work more relevant than ever, especially in the face of climate change and political chaos.
Oak Cliff Cultural Center presents “Write to Me”
The Oak Cliff Cultural Center is honored to present WRITE TO ME a group exhibition curated by artist Carlos Donjuan. An opening reception will be held from 6 – 8 pm on Saturday, December […]
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Fort Worth’s New Gem Helps You Celebrate Valentine’s Day
By LaToya Henry Introducing the newest gem in the DFW area’s hospitality landscape, The Crescent Hotel. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, here’s everything you need to know: Location: Opened in […]
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Dangers and Deaths Around Black Pregnancies Seen as a ‘Completely Preventable’ Health Crisis
By Kaiser Health News Service Studies show that high rates of Black fetal and infant deaths are largely preventable — and part of systemic failures that contribute to disproportionately high […]
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It’s a celebration: One Love for Hip Hop 50 years later
Dallas honors Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary featuring an exclusive event hosted by Team Hennessy Dallas at Blum Sporting Club– featuring the limited-edition bottle by rap legend, Nas. By LaToya Henry […]
