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Dallas Mar 29

Amazing performances of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Stunning performances and outstanding choreography will fill your evening with the Dallas Black Dance Theatre.

Discover Black Heritage Mar 22

5 Talk Street: “The Life And Accomplishments Of A Remarkable Man”
Discover Black Heritage Mar 14

As threats to Black cemeteries persist, a movement to preserve their sacred heritage gains strength

texas Mar 9

David E. Harris, first Black commercial pilot for major US airline, dies at 89

David E. Harris, the first Black pilot to fly a commercial plane for a major airline and the first Black man to achieve the rank of Pilot Captain for a major U.S. commercial airline, has died at 89, A...
Dallas Feb 29

Prestonwood Montessori students make Black history come alive

Black History Month activities at Prestonwood Montessori School in Dallas ended with a living history project they call a ‘living museum.’
Fort Worth Feb 28

How Fort Worth could become a hub for Black history

Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country but as it look forward, the city is reflecting on the past. Three new museums in development that honor and celebrate Black history....
Dallas Feb 28

Business pitch competition inspires Dallas youth at risk for homelessness

Interfaith Family Services hosted its inaugural business pitch competition in honor of Black History Month called Past Meets Present.

Dallas Feb 23

‘I feel like I made it,' DART unveils Erykah Badu bus

Erykah Badu and DART collaborated to put artwork on buses and trains in Dallas.
community conversations Feb 20

Claudette Colvin shares with NBC 5 her role as a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement

Learning about Black history and the civil rights movement you often hear the names of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks. In today’s Community Conversation, Vince Sims talks with a woman who started a movement at 15 years old months before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus.
Discover Black Heritage Feb 20

3rd generation hair care entrepreneur hosts screening for Netflix series on Black beauty

A Netflix series exploring the history and influence of Black professionals in the beauty industry features a pioneer and member of a North Texas family with three generations of innovators in the hair industry.
Discover Black Heritage Feb 20

Netflix series features North Texas family's contribution to the beauty industry

A Netflix series exploring the history and influence of Black professionals in the beauty industry features a pioneer and member of a North Texas family with three generations of innovators in the hair industry.
Illinois Feb 20

These women are teaching transracial adoptive parents how to do Black hair

Tamekia Swint is the founder of Styles 4 Kidz, a non-profit salon in Illinois that focuses on textured hair education for transracial adoptive parents and their children.
Dallas Feb 18

Meet the former basketball player from South Dallas behind ‘Reveal Suits'

Former Dallas Lincoln All-American basketball player Carlton Dixon left his life as a local high school athletic director to start his own business.
Now, Reveal Suits is one of the growing brands in the fashion industry.
Fort Worth Feb 9

5 Talk Street: Black History Month at the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum

February is Black History Month. Jim Austin, President and Founder of the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum, stops by to tell us about the events you can attend to celebrate. For more information, visit www.nmwhm.org.
Feb 17

National Black Movie Day is a celebration — and a call for action

Several cities across the country will participate by hosting events that include film screenings and highlighting the importance of supporting Black films.
Feb 10

Cooking nonprofit combines Black History and healthy food

Black Girls Cook is a Miami and Baltimore-based nonprofit helping young girls embrace the farm-to-table concept while also learning about Black Diaspora history.
Discover Black Heritage Feb 18

Celebrate Black History at the MLK, Jr. Holiday Committee Parade and Rally on Monday, February 19

Join The MLK Jr. Holiday Committee Parade and Rally on Monday, February 19, at 11:00 a.m. in downtown Fort Worth.
Dallas Feb 9

African American Museum, Dallas has an array of Black History Month activities for all to enjoy

The African American Museum, Dallas, NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 invite you to celebrate Black History Month in Fair Park. Don’t miss the FREE Family/Community Day and Read-In on Saturday, February 17. Chill out at the FREE Music Under the Dome jazz concert on Thursday night, February 27. Then close out your celebration at the Texas Black Sports Hall of...
Dallas Feb 8

Dallas influencer expands his range with new collection

LaDarius Campbell may not be a household name yet, but millions see his videos on social media. He shows men how to get range with their wardrobe.
Discover Black Heritage Feb 5

‘For Oak Cliff' founder stars in documentary series highlighting Black CEOs in Dallas

Taylor Toynes is the subject of a new documentary called ‘I Am Somebody.’ The title was taken from a speech by Rev. Jesse Jackson that Toynes used to listen to on the radio.

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