/tags/africa Africa en-US Copyright Wed, 14 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-14/afro-air-fest-fair-park-dallas Afro Air festival is bringing the cultures of the African diaspora together at Fair Park this May with live music, food, art and community. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-14/afro-air-fest-fair-park-dallas Zara Amaechi /arts-culture/2024-05-22/dallas-hottest-dance-party-celebrates-afrobeats-amapiano-and-african-culture The Dallas dance party uses music of the African diaspora to revive dance culture and bring the community together. Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-05-22/dallas-hottest-dance-party-celebrates-afrobeats-amapiano-and-african-culture Zara Amaechi /arts-culture/2023-02-08/the-controversial-1619-project-comes-to-the-stage-in-dallas The Bishop Arts Theatre Center has commissioned nine, new one-acts that take on America's history of racism and its many legacies — including a sci-fi future. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-02-08/the-controversial-1619-project-comes-to-the-stage-in-dallas Jerome Weeks /news/2022-08-09/marine-general-takes-over-africa-command-sees-challenges Marine Gen. Michael Langley made history on Saturday when he became the first African American in the Marine Corps to be promoted to four-star general, took over U.S. Africa Command in a ceremony at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. He is the second African American to lead the command. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:47:12 GMT /news/2022-08-09/marine-general-takes-over-africa-command-sees-challenges Lolita C. Baldor | Associated Press