On a warm summer night in South Dallas, DW and Cimajie Best hosted “The South Got Something to Say,” a sold-out event celebrating Southern hip-hop and its impact on Black music, featuring performances, a tribute to Vicki Meek, and a conversation between hip-hop pioneers The D.O.C. and LilJu, emphasizing the need for more conversations like this and a call to action to water the seeds of Dallas’ talent pool.
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Who Will Preserve the History of Black Women in South Dallas? Honoring the Archival Work of Marilyn Clark
Marilyn Clark is a legend and master archivist who has been preserving and sharing the history of South Dallas for decades, and is currently working to preserve the legacy of Black women in the area.
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Tenth Street Historic District focus of Vicki Meek’s latest Nasher project
By Raven Jordan Dallas artist, curator and activist Vicki Meek will highlight the Tenth Street Historic District Freedman’s Town in her next public project for the Nasher Sculpture Center. Tenth […]
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Robyn Flatt Elevated Children’s Theater to New Heights: Thank you Robyn!
A Commentary by Vicki Meek I remember when Robyn Flatt came into the City Arts Program offices (now called Office of Arts & Culture) nearly 40 years ago to discuss […]