Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, July 2, 2025! Happy hump day all…The South Got Something to Say was a smashing success, while Paul Quinn’s Founders […]
Tag: Black Music Month
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Words that echo: The lasting impact of song lyrics on Black communities
No matter the genre- lyrics hold power. Whether the words to your favorite song praise God or celebrate life and love, there’s no denying that many times one of the […]
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Snapshots of Sound: A Look at the Icons Who Shaped Black Music
Black Music Month is a time to celebrate the achievements, activism, and work of Black creatives in all genres, including gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, and hip-hop.
Posted inCulture
The Museum of the Bible Honors 125 Years of the Black National Anthem
The Museum of the Bible held a symposium to celebrate the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and to show how the song has been a source of hope and inspiration for generations of African Americans.
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Friday, June 13, 2025
Happy Friday DW fam! So, you like the corny rhymes I slay? They’re almost Dad jokes, and Sunday is Father’s Day. Tomorrow “No Kings” will cross the land, and Cardi […]
Posted inHealth
The Art of Line Dancing: Sliding Into Joy With ‘Boots on the Ground’
Line dancing has African roots and is a joyful movement that brings people together, providing a sense of liberation and joy, and this summer’s hit “Boots on the Ground” is a perfect example of this.
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Jazz Prodigy Roy Hargrove’s Legacy Lives on Through His Music
Roy Hargrove, a prodigious jazz musician from Dallas, became a legend in the 1980s, impressing audiences with his mature style and challenging performances, while his mentor, Dean Hill, guided him on his journey to becoming one of the most talented musicians of his time.
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The 16th Annual Roots Picnic demonstrates that with time, the formula has been perfected.
The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia attracted 60,000 people from across the country for a two-day celebration of nostalgic music, featuring performances from legends like Babyface and The Dream, and featuring a diverse lineup of artists from the ’90s and early 2000s.
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How Grammy-Nominated Artist Kenyon Dixon Balances Music and Mental Health
Kenyon Dixon, a Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter, has opened up about his mental health struggles and how he prioritizes self-care in the high-pressure world of music, using techniques such as cardio and the 3-3-3 technique to manage anxiety and stress.
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Day 1 Recap: Twogether Land Kicks Off in Dallas with Hip-Hop Royalty and R&B Fire
The inaugural Twogether Land festival in Dallas, Texas featured a star-studded lineup of hip-hop legends and R&B favorites, as well as activations and podcasts, making it a force to be reckoned with in the music festival scene.