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Fort Worth judge and civil rights activist L. Clifford Davis dead at age 100
Judge L. Clifford Davis, the civil rights lawyer who fought to desegregate North Texas school districts before becoming the first Black judge in Tarrant County, died Saturday at age 100.
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Dallas Theater Center gives new life to old Western ‘Shane' during Black History Month
In the Old West former slaves worked as cowboys, but if you watch old Westerns you wouldn’t know that. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker shows how a Dallas Theater Center production based on the novel ‘Shane’ reimagines what Western culture was.
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Crowley ISD school named after first family to integrate district
Crowley ISD approved naming a new elementary school after the Baylor family, the first Black family to integrate the district in 1965. NBC 5’s Laura Harris explains one family member is still around to see his family honored.
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First family to integrate Crowley ISD honored
Crowley ISD integrated in 1965 and the Baylor family was very involved with the district through the early 1970’s.
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Celebrate culture and community through coffee
Kingsmen Coffee Co. shares the reasoning they’re deeply rooted in celebrating culture and fostering connections.
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Where to watch ‘Shades of Black'
Celebrate the diversity of black communities around the world by watching Shades of Black.
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Cowboy boots and community: How Black line dancers are kicking up joy
This decadeslong pastime in Black communities has been celebrated everywhere from weddings to family reunions to impromptu backyard hangs.
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Dallas exhibit highlights talent of Black artists
The African American Museum in Dallas is celebrating Black History Month with a new exhibit. The 28th Biennial Carroll Harris Simms National Black Art Competition and Exhibition showcases the talents of Black artists. Noelle Walker has the story.
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Screen printing with Made by Mom
Made by Mom shows us how easy it is to print our own custom tote bag.
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Scuba, skydiving and golf: Black adults embrace sports that defy stereotypes
Many Black people are finding joy, community, thrills and a bigger sense of the world through activities that were once inaccessible.
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Opal Lee responds to DEI Executive Order, pens open letter to president
The “Grandmother of Juneteenth” urges Trump to reconsider his executive order pausing DEI observances, including Black History Month and Juneteenth
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Juneteenth activist Opal Lee calls for meeting with Trump
On the eve of Black History Month, federal agencies are pausing observances, including Black History Month and Juneteenth, to comply with President Trump’s DEI ban. Juneteenth activist Opal Lee is calling for a conversation with the president. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports.
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Defense agency bans Black History Month and other ‘special observances'
The Pentagon’s intelligence arm has barred any celebrations related to MLK Jr. Day, Women’s History Month and other such observances to comply with Trump’s executive orders.
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Celebrate Black History Month with Lyric Stage
Learn about Lyric Stage’s upcoming production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.
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Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1.