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Audio: Christopher Bates delivers keynote speech during Dallas-Fort Worth Pride Movement

Bates' talk was frank and urgent and addresses far more than the statistics in the African-American community.

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009

UT Arlington to feature civil rights activist Morris Dees in Diversity Series

Known for his vigorous pursuit of civil rights crimes and legal battles with the Ku Klux Klan, White Aryan Resistance, and the Aryan Nations, Dees is Southern Poverty Law Center's chief legal counsel.

Monday, Oct. 5, 2009

Audio: Adell Campbell discusses African American art

Amon Carter Museum Senior Curator of Prints and Drawings Jane Meyers discusses the museum's current exhibit.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Dallas’ United Black Ellument aims to reduce HIV infection rates among young black gay, bisexual men

The two-year pilot project is funded by a grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Dallas and DFW International Community Alliance present The Taste of Africa on Saturday May 9

African Ambassadors to the United States are among dignitaries expected to attend.

Monday, April 27, 2009

2009 African Unity Festival to include a Dallas film event

The Unity Fest includes five events over a month-long period; the film festival is the second one on the agenda.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

DFW International Community Alliance to hold second annual African Unity Festival

The African Unity Festival will be a five weekend series of events that takes place in various venues between April 18 and May 17.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009

Chairman and CEO of Dallas-based AT&T to serve as chairman of NAACP 2009-2010 corporate campaign

Randall Stephenson will help the NAACP in its fund-raising goal of $5 million.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009

DeSoto, DeSoto ISD join in unveiling ceremony of black history stamps

A stamp unveiling ceremony will honor the courage, commitment and achievements of 12 African-American civil rights pioneers.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009

Legacy of Success Foundation brings the Cotton Club experience to Dallas

The Legacy of Success Foundation is hosting its annual African-American LGBT & Affirming Allies weekend event called Heritage Celebration.

Monday, Feb. 16, 2009

Richland College to celebrate Black History Month with series of events

The series will start on Feb. 12 with its 10th Annual African-American Read-In.

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009

Theater Review: Neat

Two act’s worth of focused energy, memorable characterizations and entrancing storytelling.

Friday, Nov. 21, 2008

Barbershop Initiative encourages DFW men to sign up as Big Brothers

"In order to be a man, our boys have to see a man."

Friday, Nov. 21, 2008

Public housing nonprofit sues McKinney and McKinney Housing Authority

The Inclusive Communities Project alleges that McKinney and the MHA discriminate against individuals based on race or color.

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

Theater Spotlight of the Week: William Earl Ray

New interview with the director of the one-woman show, Neat, presented by African-American Repertory Theater.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Dallas Theater Center previews world premiere of The Good Negro this week

Be the first person in the world to see it!

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008

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

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


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