Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Tears Down Current Building, Paves Way for the Future
The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce ("DBCC") proved that it is out with the old and in with the new as it moved forward on January 25th with a demolition of its historical building housed on Martin Luther King Boulevard. The facility has undergone significant wear and tear over the last several years; however, it has lovingly served as the home to the Black Chamber since 1982 and up until 2016, when the Chamber moved its headquarters and operations across the street to the MLK Center.
Read full storyDallas Leaders DeMarcus Lawrence, Lynn McBee and Others Gear Up for Big Thought's BIG NIGHT
Big Thought, an impact education nonprofit, announces the highly anticipated return of its BIG NIGHT fundraising event, to take place on March 4, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Factory in Deep Ellum. The evening is slated to include a cocktail reception, seated dinner, youth-led entertainment, and a vibrant live auction of experiences with an impactful paddle raise. BIG NIGHT will also honor several creative visionaries and community leaders for their commitment to BIG ideas and their Big Thought impact.
Read full storyShake Up Your Holiday Menu Using these Smokey Joe’s BBQ 'Best Brisket' Tips
If there’s one thing Kris Manning knows how to do and do well – it’s BBQ. The Owner of Smokey Joe’s BBQ takes pride in smoking the competition and perfecting his craft, notably earning him the title of Pitmaster, and landing Smokey Joe’s as one of the top 50 best BBQ joints in Texas.
Read full storyDon Morphy Dishes Top Trends for Men This Holiday Season
Not every man can be a don, but one can most certainly try. According to award-winning designer of Don Morphy, Daniel Mofor, the Dallas gent is stepping back into style embracing a bit more of the unconventional – and a little razzle dazzle – to achieve best-dressed status for this holiday season. Now that outside is officially open, Dallas residents are gearing up for even bigger, badder and bolder statements of fashion as more social events stack on the horizon.
Read full storyCity Council Members Crystal Chism and Adam Bazaldua Named Honorary Chairs for 3rd Annual Not My Son 'Picture This' Gala
Not My Son (“NMS”) – a Black women led non-profit organization dedicated to reforming city and national systems of oppression – will present its third annual gala “Picture This”, at High Point Event Center on Saturday, December 3, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The fundraising event will feature a seated dinner catered by Chef Felicia Guimont of Southern Best Catering, entertainment, a performance by Addison Grace Mouser of Brown Girls Do Ballet, an awards spotlight of influential community leaders, and more. Since its inception, NMS has impacted over 9,000 community members through its initiatives from monthly cleanups, food distribution, voter registration assistance, leadership programs and more for South and East Dallas residents.
Read full storyPinky Cole Heads to Dallas November 28 for Book Tour, Celebrity Experience
Pinky Cole, the visionary, founder and CEO behind the cult-favorite, plant-based brand Slutty Vegan, Bar Vegan and The Pinky Cole Foundation, has officially announced a book tour for her new cookbook, Eat Plants, B*tch. Set to kick off in New York on November 14, the "Pinky Cole Experience" tour will continue through Atlanta, Los Angeles and Dallas before concluding in Baltimore, where Pinky was born and raised.
Read full storySnap Kitchen Re-Opens Uptown Dallas Location
Snap Kitchen, a Texas-based source for healthy, on-the-go meals and snacks, officially re-opened its second brick and mortar Dallas location in Uptown on October 17. Located at 2222 McKinney Ave, the elevated meal-prep brand is welcoming Dallas residents back in its store with fan favorite dishes, new seasonal, chef-crafted menus, new membership perks and more!
Read full storyLegacy West Celebrates Black Business Month with Pop-Ups and First-Ever Black Beauty Room and Awards
National Black Business Month is here and it is a time to celebrate and recognize black-owned businesses across the nation. Legacy West, in its ongoing community efforts, is dedicated to building an environment of inclusivity. From hiring minority and women-owned vendors to working with diverse organizations, it has cultivated a community that celebrates all of its patrons.
Read full storyMagic Johnson Heads to Dallas for Dallas Celeb Fashion Awards August 20
NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson, amongst many other notable celebs, will touch down in Dallas on Saturday August 20th for the inaugural Dallas Celeb Fashion Awards to take place at The Statler Hotel. Honoring celebrities and designers who were (and are) at the helm of iconic black labels, the star-studded gala will feature a high-energy fashion show featuring the honored brands: Karl Kani, Dapper Dan, Baby Phat, and FUBU. Many of the founders and representatives from the legendary brands will be in attendance.
Read full story'The One That Got Away' Updates with Nigel and Allyssa: Where Are They Now?
Prime Video is shaking things up this Summer by debuting a hot new dating show where six singles experience several blasts from the past -- and all in the name of finding love on "The One That Got Away." Hosted by singer-songwriter Betty Who, the experiential dating series gives participants a second chance at exploring missed connections from the past, as individuals re-emerge one by one from "The Portal" to surprise the singles and to gauge if love is on the horizon. Things get a little dicey and often cutthroat as the singles dive deep into the throes of dating -- selectively probing each option in a twisted game of fate and roulette, as they decide whether to continue dating one person over the other, or go back to "The Portal" to see who is up to bat for their love next.
Read full story2022 Camp Exposure: Local Athletes Learn Mental Health Awareness, Financial Literacy and Physical Fitness at 3-Day Event
Camp Exposure, powered by Vista Bank, held its NFL-style combine training camp for 100 underserved high school athletes at Highland Park's Highlander Stadium on July 8th - 10th, with personal and professional development sessions held at the Embassy Suites of Dallas Park Central. Athletes hailed from all over the DFW Metroplex representing Carter High School, South Oak Cliff High School, Desoto High School, Mesquite, Frisco, Skyline, Duncanville, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, Rockwall and more.
Read full storyDallas Mavericks Seek 100 Diverse Entrepreneurs for 'Mavs Business Assist' Program
The Dallas Mavericks have partnered with The Lonely Entrepreneur to empower 100 diverse entrepreneurs with the access to knowledge, tools, and support they need to succeed as part of the Mavs Business Assist (MBA) program. The program is open for applications from now until July 31.
Read full storyCustom Menswear Clothier J.Hilburn Names Stein Ove Fenne as New CEO
J.Hilburn, a leading custom-made menswear brand, announced today that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dave DeFeo is retiring but will remain a Board Member and advisor to the Management Team. Stein Ove Fenne will succeed DeFeo as the new CEO, effective July 14, 2022.
Read full storyDallas Named 36th Most Stressed Out City in U.S.
With 87% of Americans feeling stressed because of inflation (according to a recent survey from the American Psychological Association), and even more stress compounded by social unrest and mass shootings, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report today on 2022's Most & Least Stressed Cities in America, with Dallas being named the 36th most stressed city -- outside of Cleveland, Ohio ranking as #1, and Houston ranking in at #18.
Read full storyThe Largest Wine Festival of the Southwest, GrapeFest, Hits Grapevine September 15 - 18
GrapeFest, the largest wine festival of the Southwest, will return September 15 - 18 to historic Grapevine, Texas to feature the best in Texas-grown wines as well as an overflow of selections from guest wineries spanning the California Sonoma Valley and Italian Sicily regions.
Read full storyLegacy West Juneteenth Fashion Show Makes History As Largest Outdoor Fashion Show in DFW
The first annual Juneteenth Fashion Show was hosted by Legacy West and Legacy Hall on June 19th in Plano, Texas, to a record crowd of over 1,500 guests. The high energy, vibrant and soulfully joyful extravaganza was presented and produced by Think Three Media -- a Dallas-based creative communications and media agency that specializes in the unique messaging and amplification of DFW black-owned businesses and its Founders.
Read full storyLocal Arts Legends to be Honored at Dallas Black Chamber's Quest for Success Luncheon May 10
The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce (DBCC) – an organizational advocate for the creation, growth, and general welfare of black-owned businesses in the North Texas region – will present its 37th Annual Quest for Success Luncheon and Awards at On The Levee on May 10th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with a special performance by GRAMMY award-winning entertainer and philanthropist, Mya. The highly anticipated awards presentation will be hosted by WFAA Channel 8 anchor Tashara Parker, and will honor 12 local entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders across the metroplex for their contributions to the business and civic communities.
Read full storyDeVon Franklin Reveals Why 'It Takes a Woman' in New Audible Book
Hollywood producer DeVon Franklin is back with his latest project, but one that magnifies the leading ladies in his life: his mom Paulette, and his five great aunts, (Aunt Nuna, Aunt Ida, Aunt Enis, Aunt Sondra and Aunt Donna). Serving a twist to the old African proverb "It takes a village to raise a child", DeVon ups the ante by adding: "It takes a woman", and affectionately titled his latest book after the adage.
Read full storyRoots Chicken Shak Heads to DeSoto, Chef Tiffany Derry to Debut First-Ever Drive-Thru Location
Roots Chicken Shak (Roots), the popular Southern eatery known for duck-fat fried chicken, has announced a new location, settling right in the heart of DeSoto. This will mark the third opening for Roots, but the first-ever, free-standing drive-thru concept for the brand, which has additional locations in Plano and Austin.
Read full storyRomeo Miller, Bishop T.D. Jakes Chat New Movie 'Wrath' Premiering on Lifetime April 16
Romeo Miller and father Percy "Master P" Miller touched down in Dallas April 13 to promote Romeo's latest film "Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story", premiering on Lifetime April 16. The pair hit the red carpet with actress Monique Coleman (Disney's High School Musical) and "Wrath" executive producers Derrick Williams and Bishop T.D. Jakes, at a private screening hosted at The Potter's House of Dallas.
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