Zara Amaechi
Arts Access ReporterZara was born in Croydon, England, and moved to Texas at eight years old. She grew up running track and field until her last year at the University of North Texas. She previously interned for D Magazine and has a strong passion for music history and art culture.
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A new Dallas music symposium honors the godmother of rock ‘n’ roll while spotlighting the overlooked contributions of Black women in blues, gospel and American music. -
Omnium Circus features performers with and without disabilities and includes accessibility features like American Sign Language, captions and audio descriptions. -
Misty Copeland, the first Black woman promoted to principle dancer at American Ballet Theatre, headlined the 26th annual Destiny Award Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel, benefiting St. Philip’s School & Community Center. Copeland encouraged young artists to seek mentorship and build community as they pursue creative careers. -
A new exhibition at Dallas Contemporary brings together work by MFA students from across North Texas. Guest curator Anna Katz of the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles selected artists whose pieces set their own terms. -
The move places it among a small group of local theater companies that own their venues. -
From Dallas to Fort Worth, arts organizations across North Texas are hosting exhibitions, performances and family-friendly programs to celebrate Black History Month. -
After a customer rushed out of Monkey and Dog Books when her water broke, the store turned to Instagram for help. The post went viral locally, reconnecting the bookstore with the family. -
After a four-year hiatus, the K-pop supergroup will perform at AT&T Stadium in August as part of their global tour. -
The Addison city council voted to discontinue the longtime food and music festival, citing rising costs and shift towards smaller events to support local restaurants. -
A $250,000 grant from Communities Foundation of Texas will help the African American Museum begin preserving fragile archives documenting Black history in Dallas and across Texas. -
Dallas rapper Cameron McCloud committed to releasing a new verse every day, gaining attention from Jasmine Crockett. The Cure for Paranoia star says the project became a ritual – helping him process grief, politics and everyday life while building an audience -
Lucia Simek will step down as executive director of Dallas contemporary after leading the museum for a year and a half.
