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Black History Tour at Old City Park honoring 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

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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 10

Sweetheart Concert: Rick Bernard James at 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 11

FREE, fun, story time with award-winning author Sharon Jones-Scaife! She will be reading her book, “Kindness, It’s In You” Sunday, Feb.12, at 11am at The Shed located at 1010 S. Pearl Expy., in Dallas

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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

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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

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Announcing Inaugural BrainHealth Week Feb. 20-24 Celebrates Brain’s Ability to Get Stronger. Call for info. (972) 883-3007 20

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

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

Valentine’s Day Senior Lunch/Learn session with Mayor Pro Tem/ Councilwoman, Carolyn King Arnold. Tues., Feb.14 at 11 am RSVP to Phil Foster at: phil.foster@dallas.gov

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 18

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

The Soul II Soul Tour: KEM, Ledisi Musiq Soulchild Sat. Feb. 18, 8pm Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Performance Place Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (972) 854-5050

Frost Fest Levy Event Plaza Feb.18,10am 501 E. Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, TX, 75039

Cost: Free admission Ages: All ages Website: https:// www.cityofirving.org/

Lincoln Butler Sr.’s “Book Signing” for “My Journey” at the African American Museum in Solarium Saturday, Feb. 25, at 1pm. 3536 Grand Ave · In Fair Park, Dallas, TX. (214) 565-9026

Southwest Suburban Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, invites you to the 20th Anniversary Foundation Fundraising Gala Feb. 25, VIP Reception at 6:30 pm and General Admission 7:30 pm Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Dr, Midlothian, TX 76065

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