DeVon Franklin and Chrissy Metz beamed with pride on the red carpet in Dallas for a special advance screening of their film Breakthrough, earlier this month. Breakthrough is based on the incredible true story of Joyce Smith (Metz), whose adopted
In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey — considered one of the costliest storms in U.S. history — devastated the Texas Gulf Coast. More than a year after the disaster, many small businesses in Houston and the surrounding area damaged by the storm are still
Art lovers in Dallas put on their best cabaret-inspired outfits for the African American Museum’s 33rd annual fundraising gala and auction. The May 5 gala’s theme was the Harlem Renaissance. The annual affair helps generate critical resources to support museum
Despite some progress in recent years, women and minorities are still disproportionately underrepresented in the entertainment industry. Movements such as #MeToo and Time’s Up have only magnified the industry’s glaring representation problem. Actress and activist Angela Bassett echoed similar sentiments
Actress and activist, Angela Bassett was the keynote speaker at the 14th Annual Texas Diversity and Leadership Conference held in Dallas, April 11-13. This year’s theme was “Inclusion: The Source of Innovation.” The conference provided an opportunity for attendees to
Dallas audiences are in for a life-changing experience at the theater. The stage play Soul Purpose is set to debut at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters – Naomi Bruton Theater and will run April 27-29. It centers on
On March 26, LongHorn Steakhouse opened its first Dallas-area restaurant in Plano, Texas. Located at 3421 N. Central Expressway — the spacious steakhouse has room for more than 200 guests. Known for its boldly seasoned steaks, chicken and fish, the
The 10th annual Dallas Art Fair kicked off with a preview benefit on April 12 in downtown Dallas at the Fashion Industry Gallery on Ross Avenue. The Art Fair ran through Sunday, April 15. Presented by Ruinart, the 2018 Art Fair
