THE WIZARD OF OZ was released 87 years ago today.
“Over the Rainbow” was almost cut from the movie. MGM executives felt the song was too slow, too long and too sophisticated for a children’s film. Thankfully, producer Arthur Freed fought to keep it.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT (1998) might have the greatest opening in any animated musical. “Deliver Us” starts as a prayer and grows into something enormous, with the visuals and music making the scale of the story feel biblical from the first minute.
I’m working on a documentary called “The Phil S. Dixon Story” about one of the founders of the national Negro League Baseball Museum, my dad, Phil S. Dixon. Any amount of donations towards this project, big or small, will be used to continue to put a spotlight on Black history.
🚨 New Banners and Yard Signs Alert 🚨
Friends,
Our new batch of yard signs are ready for you to pick up at the HQ!
Let us know ahead of time when you’re dropping by and how many signs you need. We got you covered.
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All proceeds go towards a future Phil S. Dixon documentary
Fundraiser Details:
Date: June 19th 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: 106 Southwest Blvd.
Kansas City MO 64108
Attire: Cocktail
I’ve thought Darryn Peterson needed to share his story. People would understand if they knew what really happened. On Friday, I got him to share about the day he ended up in the hospital and how that’s hung over his time at KU. His story (free to read): https://t.co/ZkaKN72pH3
Breaking news: The Kansas City Chiefs have informed administrative officials that they will announce their move to Kansas today, according to sources who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
Read the developing story: https://t.co/EtmFcOokRc