by Renata Sago In 2016, when Jaime Swygert was preparing for the Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo, one of the largest in the U.S., she imagined she’d just be sitting at […]
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Little Inez Gets Big Voice: Kaila Symone Crowder on Hairspray and Broadway Debut
Kaila Symone Crowder, a bright new face on the theater scene, has taken on the role of Little Inez in the Broadway musical Hairspray, embodying the spirit of boldness and perseverance that the character represents.
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Men About the Culture: Jade Tinner Uplifts Black Men Through Safe Spaces and Opportunity
Jade Tinner founded Men About the Culture and the Men’s Brunch to empower Black men and provide them with therapeutic spaces and opportunity.
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FAN EXPO Dallas 2024 Celebrates Nerd and Pop Culture, Embraces Black Nerd Culture
FAN EXPO Dallas 2024 celebrated Black Nerd culture with a range of interactive exhibits, gaming tournaments, and family-friendly stage shows, showcasing a vibrant tapestry of Black creativity and diversity.
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Jasmine Crockett, MTG and the six Bs
Jasmine Crockett, a member of the Oversight Committee, responded to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal attack with a witty retort, prompting Chairman Comer to rule that Greene’s remarks were not in violation of the rules.
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Juneteenth Fashion Show Returns to Legacy Hall’s Lexus Box Garden on June 15th
The third annual Juneteenth Fashion Show will return to the Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall in Plano on June 15th, featuring 12 North Texas designers and brands, a special appearance by the national 2024 “Hair Educator of the Year” Keya Neal, and a $500 scholarship for an aspiring student designer from Cedar Hill High School.
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Dorrough Music Set To Perform At Half-Time During Game 3 of The NBA Finals
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Dorrough Music’s triple-platinum classic, “Ice Cream Paint Job”, and he has been celebrating all year! First, he announced his partnership with Rogue Shop […]
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Top Texas election official acknowledges threats to ballot secrecy
By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Rules and practices meant to promote transparency also create vulnerabilities for voters, lawmakers were told. A top state election official acknowledged that […]
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TwoGether Land Day 2 Recap – Hollywood Bay Bay’s All-Stars Confirms Hip-Hop Reigns Supreme in Dallas
Twogether Land Music Festival in Dallas, TX, closed out its inaugural run with a lineup of hip-hop legends and R&B rising stars, while also highlighting the city’s commitment to local talent and businesses, and the potential impact of the festival on the surrounding South Dallas neighborhood.
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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.
