Dallas ISD hosting rally on Tuesday Oct. 14 to support young African American males
The event aims to bring prominent leaders together for mentoring.
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
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Theater Spotlight of the Week: Lorey Hayes
New interview with director of Jubilee Theatre's For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Black Cinematheque Dallas to celebrate 100th birthday of Richard Wright
A screening of Richard Wright: Black Boy will be shown on Friday, Sept. 19 at 8:00 p.m. at the South Dallas Cultural Center.
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
Video: Dallas South’s Shawn Williams on KLIF’s Jeff Bolton show
Discusses the petitions for Hillary and the convention in general.
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008
Dallas Convention Bureau launches visitblackdallas.com, African-American web portal
The DCVB is targeting three African-American conventions that they hope to lure to Dallas now that the convention center hotel is coming on line.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Tulisoma in South Dallas will feature best-selling authors plus celebrity readers and local personalities
2008 Book Fair and Arts Festival will be held August 29-31.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Theater Review: Blue
There is no doubt after seeing this show that Jubilee Theatre is producing the highest quality theatre in North Texas right now.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Oak Cliff’s Rev. Frederick Haynes could be named NAACP President today
As a result of infighting and financial problems, the NAACP has lost some power and influence in recent decades.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Theater Spotlight of the Week: Akin Babatunde
New interview with director of Blue at Jubilee Theatre.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Jubilee Theatre previews Blue this weekend
Take advantage of $10 tickets to see a mesmerizing musical about fictional jazz singer Blue Williams.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Jack and Jill Dallas hosts youth forum featuring Captain Barrington Irving
Irving become the first person of African decent and the youngest person to fly solo around the world in 2007.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination - 40 years later
If Dr. King were alive today, I think he would be puzzled by the mixed messages in our country.
Friday, April 4, 2008
African Unity Festival taking place Memorial Day 2008
The three elements forming the festival are a soccer tournament, a cultural evening and food festival, and cultural activities for families.
Monday, March 31, 2008
African American Legal Association responds to Hispanic community leader’s racial comments
What do you say to someone who said, "Obama simply has a problem that he happens to be black"?
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Dallas Dinner Table aims to improve race relations through candid conversation
Diverse, dynamic program is a good idea, but organizers have yet to reach people who might benefit most.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
UPDATEDx3: TCU’s Brite Divinity School to honor Jeremiah Wright
Planned award dinner will proceed as scheduled despite media uproar over Wright's statements
Barack Obama's longtime pastor, whose controversial statements were recently renounced by the Presidential hopeful, will will not be part of a "State of the Black Church" summit.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Dallas pastor finalist for presidency of NAACP
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III is currently the Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Eastfield College to host African-American Read-In
This year’s theme is words and music; those who wish to participate should prepare a 2-3 minute piece that includes a famous quote or speech by an African American.
Monday, Feb. 11, 2008
Dallas Public Library to present African-American Author Showcase
Local and regional authors will discuss their work at this special free event on February 23.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008
Dallas Children’s Theater set to open Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
Don't miss out on this Cinderella tale set in Zimbabwe filled with traditional chanting and African song.
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008
Dallas County Community Colleges sponsor talk by Ashley Bryan, author and illustrator, at the Majestic Theatre
It's part of DCCCD's citywide African American Read-In program.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Collin College celebrates African American History with talk by local religious scholar
Melanie Harris of TCU will hold forth on the topic of “African American Religion and Ethics.”
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Denton Community Theatre opens Fences this week
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play gets to spend time in Denton.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
DCCCD putting on African American Read-In
Event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Majestic Theatre, and will feature award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Bryan.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
Phillip E. Collins announces resignation from African American Museum in Dallas
Collins resigns from his position as chief curator.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
Arlington anti-racism march draws hundreds
Day ends on an "inspirational and positive" note.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
Dallas Weekly names Dallas DA Craig Watkins Man of the Year
His first 365 days in office, Mr. Watkins has catapulted to national and international status as the man who will not only convict the guilty but also free the innocent.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
Dallas Weekly‘s 25 to watch in 2008
In addition to the folks selected for the Class of 2008, we urge you to be on the lookout at the polls as well as the courtrooms.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
Supermarket chain Aldi headed to Oak Cliff?
In light of recent talk about the lack of grocery stores in areas populated by African-Americans, Aldi would be a welcome addition.
Monday, Dec. 31, 2007
Texas Lawyer names Dallas County DA Craig Watkins “Impact Player of the Year”
Though his is not a household name (yet), Craig Watkins is one of the most powerful African-American elected officials in the country.
Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007
Celebrities tout Adopt-A-Senior Program at Dallas library
This event brought a collection of community health and public service representatives to provide information and encouragement along with blood pressure screenings and flu shots to the Dallas Public Library at Highland Hills.
Friday, Dec. 28, 2007
TeCo Theatrical Productions opens season with Black Nativity this weekend
Langston Hughes tells his version of the Christmas story.
Monday, Dec. 10, 2007
Sharon Grigsby of Dallas Morning News vows to make Southern Dallas a priority
Grigsby feels Southern Dallas need more investment, political accountability, and a reprogramming campaign to help it succeed.
Friday, Dec. 7, 2007
Does Dallas Morning News unfairly represent black people?
Is this more an American problem than a media problem? I'd like some feedback on this one.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
UT Arlington Professor of management receives NAACP award
Dr. Myrtle Bell, UT Arlington associate professor of management, received the Mary McLeod Bethune Award from the Arlington chapter of the NAACP.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
Huck Finn teaching method hurts, isolates Richland High School student
Ibrahim Mohamed was the lone African-American student in class when the n-word was chalked up onto the blackboard.
NAACP, Coalition to Stop the N-Word and Ron Price all get involved.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame announces 2007 Class of Inductees
Class of 2007 includes several former Cowboys, including Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson and Calvin Hill.
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
Audio: Congressional Black Caucus town hall meeting in Dallas
For those who missed the Congressional Black Caucus Southern Region Forum this past Saturday, October 13, here is a recording of the afternoon town hall meeting.
Friday, Oct. 19, 2007
UT Arlington chapter of NAACP hosts forum around “STOP” Campaign
The STOP Campaign is an initiative of the NAACP Youth & College Division that seeks to “STOP” the demeaning images of African-Americans in the media.
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007
Congressional Black Caucus Institute to hold regional outreach in Dallas
A multitude of federal officials will be in attendance to discuss education, technology, and teacher preparedness.
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007
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