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International Food Festival in Dallas presents local businesses to showcase their food and catering services Food and drinks will also be available for purchase Sun, 5 pm 3114 Swiss Ave. Dallas, TX

Zion Chapel Economic Development

Learn about how genes differ in relation to nutrition for the African American community. Sat, 10 am 1004 N Jefferson St, Lancaster, TX

The Dallas Black Dance Theatre present “Cultural Awareness” in honor of Black History Month Fri., 7:30 pm Wyly Theatre 2400 Flora St, Dallas, TX

Dance class series-Kizomba and Semba music and dances originated from Angola, Africa Thu., 7 pm 4125 Broadway Boulevard #190 Garland, TX 75043

A portrait commissioned for Ms. Opal Lee, the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ will be unveiled in the Texas Senate Chamber, on Wed. Feb. 8, 11 am

Black History Tour at Old City Park honoringh the park’s commitment to emphasize Black History every month, our Black History Tour is now offered every Sun, starting Feb 12, 5 pm 1515 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX info@oldcityparkdallas.org 13

In Conversation with special guest THE HONORABLE EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Moderated by AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST CHERYL SMITH St. Luke “Community” United MethodistChurch 5710 E. R. L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas Fri., 7pm Join In Person or Virtually for Free bit.ly/InConversation2023

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Black Fathers of Soul Music Concert The Black Academy of Arts & Letters Sat, 8 pm 650 S Griffin St. Dallas, TX

14th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People an electrifying evening of African, contemporary and modern dance Thurs. 8 pm $10 Naomi Bruton Theatre 727 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX

African American Museum of Dallas

Join us for the “SOUL OF DFW” Food and Black History Bus Tour! Sat. Feb, 4, 10 am 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas

Sweetheart Concert The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Buy Sweetheart Concert tickets at Clarence Muse Cafe Theater Fri, 3 pm 650 S Griffin St Dallas, TX

The African American Holiday Association said the Annual Black Love Day will take place on Feb. 13, with the theme of “Black Love Heals 365.” Black Love Day is the brainchild of Ayo Handy-Kendi. It was conceived from a spiritual inspiration in 1993

Event by Young Professionals Division Want to find out about what’s happening in DFW; want to tell us what’s happening in DFW; looking to get more involved; looking for more social or business connections 6:30 pm 1601 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75201

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Educational First Steps proudly announces the benefit, “An Evening with the Great Nowitzki,” Tues., 6:30 pm at The Ritz Carlton, 2121 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX