People in the News

October 31, 2014

All-Star Comedy Jam Photo Recap

Comedian Faizon Love and NDG's Jessica Brewer — Comedian Faizon Love and NDG’s Jessica Brewer

NDG’s Jessica Brewer spent time backstage with the guests and All-Star Comedy Jam performers on Oct. 24 – all photos by Frank Lott.

See more of the Dallas Cowboy players in attendance and NDG Ticket Winners here:

Amanda Fitzpatrick, Award winning Journalist in Dallas and Comedian Michael Blackson

(Left to Right) Lavar Edwards Dallas Cowboys Defensive End; Ken Bishop Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackle; Kenneth Boatright Dallas Cowboys Defensive End; DeMarcus Lawrence Dallas Cowboys Defensive End; Chris Whaley Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackle; Ben Gardner Dallas Cowboys Defensive End, Amanda Fitzpatrick Award Winning Dallas Journalist and socialite; George Selvie Dallas Cowboys Defensive End

Ben Gardner Dallas Cowboys Defensive End; NDG’s Jessica Brewer; Chris Whaley Dallas Cowboys Defensive

NDG ticket winner Ashley Hernandez; NDG’s Jessica Brewer; and ticket winner DraNoel Wilson

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.

The 7 most common Medicare SCAMS to avoid

Being cautious about scammers is a “daily task” nowadays but these calls seem to escalate much more during the fall time of the year. Here are examples of the most popular:

Backstage Chatter: Jubilee Theatre kicks off 44th season with 'Home' of their "Rooted" season title

"Home" Director, Kris Black Jasper and stage actor, Gabriel D. Hill discuss the relevancy of this masterpiece written by the late Samm-Art Williams and how its message remains applicable to audience-goers today!

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.