If You Grew Up In Sunny South Dallas

05/19/2026

Your vote counts

EARLY VOTING FOR THE PRIMARY RUNOFF STARTS TODAY!

The Next Generation Action Network is proud to announce our endorsed candidates for the Primary Runoff Election. The future of our communities, our justice system, and our democracy depends on ALL OF US showing up and making our voices heard at the ballot box. 🗳️✊🏾

NGAN ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

🔹 Colin Allred
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Texas 30th Congressional District

🔹 Marcos Velez
Candidate for Lieutenant Governor

🔹 Sen. Nathan Johnson
Candidate for Texas Attorney General

🔹 Venton Jones
Candidate for Texas House of Representatives, District 100

🔹 Damarcus L. Offord
Candidate for Dallas County Clerk

🔹 Kim Cooks
Candidate for Judge, Texas 194th District Court

🔹 Lakesha Smith
Candidate for Judge, Texas Criminal District Court No. 5

🔹 Thomas G. Jones
Candidate for Judge, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1-1

🔹 Omar Narvaez
Candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5-2

This election is about PEOPLE POWER, POLICY POWER, and POLITICAL POWER. The stakes are too high to sit this one out. We need every voter, every organizer, every young person, every elder, and every community member to SHOW UP and VOTE.

🗳️ Early Voting Starts TODAY
📲 Bring your family and friends
✊🏾 Let’s build the future we deserve together

05/19/2026

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🌟 Hall of Fame Highlight 🌟
Established to honor excellence and leadership, the African American Education Archives and History Program’s Hall of Fame celebrates individuals who have shaped African American education in Dallas County since 1902. Join us in the weeks ahead as we highlight their contributions and enduring influence on our community.

✨2005 Inductee | Dr. Caesar F. Toles

An African American Education Archives and History Program Hall of Fame inductee (2005), Dr. Caesar Toles was born on a farm near Calvert, Texas. He distinguished himself early in life, graduating as valedictorian of his high school class in 1929. He went on to attend Bishop College, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1933.

Dr. Toles continued his academic journey at Iowa State University of Science and Technology in 1934, where he maintained a straight “A” average in psychology and teacher education. In 1945, he enrolled at the University of Michigan, earning a Master of Arts degree in 1947 and completing his Doctor of Philosophy in 1953.

His professional career began in 1933 as a science teacher at Carthage High School in Carthage, Texas. After relocating to Dallas, he taught science at Booker T. Washington High School from 1936 to 1955. He later served as principal of Joseph J. Rhoads Elementary School from 1955 until 1967.

Dr. Toles also made significant contributions to higher education, serving as a professor of education at Bishop College, a visiting professor at the University of Michigan, a professor of educational philosophy and history at Southern Methodist University, and a professor of education at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas.

Learn more about his impact: https://vimeo.com/866564553

📍 Come visit the Educators Hall of Fame exhibit at the African American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave., Dallas — open Tuesday–Saturday.

04/28/2026

🌟 Hall of Fame Highlight 🌟
Established to honor excellence and leadership, the African American Education Archives and History Program’s Hall of Fame celebrates individuals who have shaped African American education in Dallas County since 1902. Join us in the weeks ahead as we highlight their contributions and enduring influence on our community.

✨2005 Inductee | Dr. John Leslie Patton

Dr. John Patton, a 2005 inductee into the African American Education Archives and History Program Hall of Fame, was a writer, educator, administrator, historian, and dedicated collector of African American history in Dallas and across the nation.

Born in Dallas, Texas, in 1905, Patton received his early education at Booker T. Washington Elementary School—later renamed B.F. Darrell Elementary—and at Dallas Colored High School. He went on to graduate from Prairie View A&M University and later earned a doctorate in literature from New York University.

Dr. Patton began his career in education as a teacher at J.P. Starks Elementary School. He is especially remembered for pioneering and teaching the first African American history courses in the Dallas public school system. He later served as principal of Booker T. Washington High School, where he led for a total of 39 years.

In 1969, Dr. Patton became the first African American appointed to a top administrative position in the Dallas Independent School District. His contributions to education and the broader community were profound, leaving a lasting impact across numerous areas of civic and cultural life.

Learn more about his impact: https://vimeo.com/866564657

📍 Come visit the Educators Hall of Fame exhibit at the African American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave., Dallas — open Tuesday–Saturday.

04/21/2026

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The 3rd Annual Urban Arts Festival in partnership with Fair Park Dallas presents Gospel on the Green!!

Day 3--where will you be?!! With us, believin' and brunching', hopefully! Gospel on the Green features the glorious sounds of Cardell Booker, Ma**ca Chisolm, Zacardi Cortez, Shennaya King....and the KGGR Choir!!

So, are you ready for a fun filled afternoon of praise and great food? We are!! And we cannot wait to see you there to hear the phenomenal talents blessing the stage!!

For tickets: https://www.urbanartsonline.com/urban-arts-festival.html #/

04/18/2026

10/27/2025

The African American Museum, Dallas proudly presents the Sutton E. Griggs Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner on Friday, November 7, 2025, celebrating Akwete Tyehimba, CEO of The Pan-African Connection.

A lifelong advocate for culture, education, and community empowerment, Mrs. Tyehimba has dedicated her life to uplifting others and preserving African heritage for future generations.

Be part of this special evening as we recognize a visionary whose work continues to transform lives and strengthen our cultural legacy.

📍 African American Museum | 3536 Grand Avenue (Fair Park Gate 5), Dallas, TX 75210
📅 Friday, November 7, 2025 at 7 p.m.
🎟️ Reserve your seat today at https://aamdallas.org/events/

10/02/2025