People in the News

August 22, 2014

Dallasites enjoy A Knock-Out Affair

Christopher Allen and wife DeDe McGuire (Frank Lott Photographer)

Last Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, the Mid-Cities (TX) Chapter of The Links, Inc. hosted their 22nd Annual fund-raiser “A Knock-Out Affair”: Black-Tie Boxing Event. The Who’s Who of Black Dallas were in attendance to the chapter’s scholarship fund and community events throughout the year.

Christopher Allen and wife DeDe McGuire (Frank Lott Photographer)

Sherel Riley, Marnese Elder, Sandra Stewart, Karla Fuller, Carolyn Roberson. (Frank Lott Photographer)

Jean Douglas Boxer, Durwun Lamb Trainer prep for before the evening begins. (Frank Lott Photographer)

Wonderful items available for sale and to bid on during the silent auction. (Frank Lott Photographer)

Cedric Jordan, Earl Hudley (Frank Lott Photographer)

March to Memphis: A small charter school in Irving receives historic invite to Bowl Game appearance

Help send the UA Eagle Marching Band to the Liberty Bowl. Football season is winding down; and in the ranks of college programs that means a very few select teams are looking for the chance to play in a bowl game.

Backstage Chatter: Justin Phillips talks about being a Standby in ‘Come From Away’

Justin Phillips discusses his journey in landing roles on the national stage to what it's like being a Standby in the New York Times Critics’ Pick Broadway Dallas musical, "Come From Away."

The Dallas STEM Solution: Ramping up curriculum in Pre-K through college to meet tomorrow's needs

In this video we take a look at the rising demand for STEM studies in the Dallas area. The Dallas Independent School District is placing a high amount of focus on this growing field...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett at the Democratic National Convention

U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett sat down with NNPA in the midst of all the excitement at the Democratic National Convention.

Empowering Arts (Bishop Arts Theatre)

This Broadcast Partner Spotlight focuses on the Bishop Arts Theatre Center, which brings live stage performances to the heart of Oak Cliff throughout the year. They also host a Jazz series and feature Speakers on a regular basis.

The Real Deal: Gregg A. Smith's 18th album release party

Dallas Blues legend Gregg A. Smith held an album release party at Six Springs Tavern in Richardson, Texas on Nov. 2 to debut his latest recording. NDG was on hand to celebrate the event, and get Smith's thoughts on the latest endeavor.