2+ hour, 1+ min ago  (404+ words) ANTA's sneaker collaboration with Sneaker Politics dropped last weekend, but what landed in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Highland Hills wasn't just another sneaker drop. The release doubled as a public statement about what can happen when modern design, on-court…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (761+ words) Black women are paying close attention to this year's Oscars " and we all have a stake in the outcome. The stark contrast between the portrayals of Black women in two leading Best Picture contenders, "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners,…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (474+ words) The Cartel Order, a DFW-based battle rap community, chose The 4th Floor Lounge in Oak Cliff as the venue for their last event of 2025. The space is known for artists and art lovers to vibe out with original music, poetry, comedy,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (205+ words) PRESS RELEASE | WASHINGTON, DC " Hip Hop Caucus announces the expansion of its film slate with the world premiere of #WhileBlack at the 2026 SXSW Film and TV Festival in Austin, Texas. Hip Hop Caucus President and CEO Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr....

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (893+ words) Over 1,000 community members gathered at the Omni Hotel Dallas on Feb. 27 for the 26th annual Destiny Award Luncheon benefiting'St. Philip's School & Community Center. The event celebrated the institution's decades-long mission of education, empowerment and community service while raising funds to support…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1052+ words) The Dallas Mavericks recently celebrated a group of young North Texas artists whose work used Black history as both inspiration and lens, exploring themes of unity, representation and cultural legacy. At the intersection of sports, culture and education, the organization's…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (599+ words) The gathering marked the 100th anniversary of'Black History Month'and served as both celebration and challenge. In a moment when Black history is increasingly contested in classrooms and public spaces, organizers made one message clear throughout the evening. Black history is American…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (998+ words) This article by Aaliyah Amos was originally published to Word In Black on February 13, 2026. A short, rhyming kindergarten verse that ended with a simple "I love you," was Kelvin "KJ" Marshall's first step into poetry. Fifteen years later, Marshall, now…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (356+ words) More than 300 guests gathered Saturday evening at Tower Club Dallas as Steven Goudeau presented the fourth installment of his immersive fashion exhibition, Maison de Goudeau IV. Held at the exclusive private club in downtown Dallas, the event marked another milestone for…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (820+ words) Krystal Lindsey contributed to this reporting. South Dallas showed up and showed out Saturday as the Texas Supremacy of Music & Arts Conservatory hosted its Revive the Culture stepshow at South Oak Cliff High School. Founded by Grammy Award-winning band director…...