Juneteenth
Did you know that there was a Southern Underground Railroad to freedom that ended in Mexico? Yep, and it’s one of the first places to celebrate Juneteenth too! Black Seminoles, Seminole Indians, Kickapoo Tribe, and “Negros Mascogos” were the primary navigators of this underground trail. “Negros Mascogos” was the name given by Mexico to […]
Join the Dallas Police Department tomorrow, June 10th at Willam Blair Jr Park from 10am-2p for the Sunny South Dallas Community Juneteenth Celebration! This is a free event! Food, games, vendors and a special guest performance by Yung Nation! You don’t want to miss this Juneteenth Celebration! Questions or concerns: Contact office of community affairs […]
Last year, America crowned Fort Worth, Texas native, Madison Corzine as Miss National Juneteenth in 2022! This year, we look forward to see who will take home the crown of honor at Miss JuneteenthDFW. As we kickoff the month of June, Radio One is excited to celebrate Juneteenth the entire month. Juneteenth was declared an official […]
We Are One, celebrating Juneteenth 2023 presented by Dallas Southern Pride, Juneteenth FTW and Denton Juneteenth Celebration. Each day leading up to Juneteenth we will highlight individuals who have impacted their city and set the trend no matter what they are doing. Also take part in our Outside Guide an interactive map that will not only highlight historic places in the Dallas Fort […]
One year after the official declaration of Juneteenth as a national holiday, America crowned Madison Corzine from Fort Worth, TX as Miss National Juneteenth! The beauty of this story not only lies in the platform created for young women of color to be unapologetically black, but in the community of her hometown where the Grandmother […]
Dallas Southern Pride Weekend celebration brought the hottest stars in entertainment to Trippled D to celebrate Pride Month 2022, and the first year celebrating Juneteenth as a federally recognized holiday! Female rap duo, City Girls and Saucy Santana took the stage and did it for the material guwrols with live performances at the 2022 […]
NewsOne has put together a guide to amazing reading options for the Juneteenth holiday. Don't forget to share this with family and friends. All of these articles are original pieces from our family of writers.
THE NINETEEN: Today we’d like to introduce you to Swan 7 Productions CEO, Shawanna Lee, (affectionately known as “Swan”.) She coordinates and manages premier events in the Dallas, Ft. Worth metroplex and across the country. Swan along with her dynamic team have a keen interest for creating epic experiences, bringing extraordinary and sophisticated vibes to […]
THE NINETEEN Cimone Key is the founder and chief executive officer of CK Creative Studio, the first Black-owned branding and interactive agency in Dallas, Texas with a breathtaking integrative Louisiana-themed shared office space for innovators, founders, and self-driven creatives to thrive together in a creative and inclusive environment. Through her resilience and leadership, Cimone Key […]
THE NINETEEN Meet Mr. Richard Miles of Miles of Freedom, a non-profit organization residing in South Dallas. Mr. Miles assists individuals returning home from prison by helping them obtain identification, enroll in college and secure housing. The group also provides computer and career training, financial literacy programs and job placement. Miles was a teenager when […]
This Juneteenth Radio One Dallas celebrates 19 remarkable individuals who have made an impact on Dallas/ Ft. Worth black community through business leadership, community outreach or dedication to evolving the culture. Tune in each day leading up to Juneteenth as we tell their story and shine a light on their amazing efforts serving community. THE […]
This Juneteenth Radio One Dallas will celebrate 19 remarkable individuals who have made an impact on Dallas/ Ft. Worth black community through business leadership, community outreach or dedication to evolving the culture. Tune in each day leading up to Juneteenth as we tell their story and shine a light on their amazing efforts in serving […]