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People in the News

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

People in the News

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Tommy Davidson headlining Dallas Chapter of Links Jokes and Jazz Fundraiser

tommy davidsonThe Dallas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated annual fundraiser will feature Comedian Tommy Davidson, well known for his exceptional range of stand-up comedy and one of the original stars of the hit television show In Living Color.

Also headlining is internationally acclaimed Jazz Flutist, Bobbi Humphrey. A Dallas native, Bobbi is known for her fusion of jazz-funk and soul, and is often called the “First Lady of the Flute” by critics and listeners alike. She has performed with many legendary greats, including Stevie Wonder, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Morgan and Duke Ellington.

This event benefits the STEM Academy of the Dallas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, for girls from Dallas area schools, who are academically motivated to study and further their education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

“It is going to be a memorable evening with two phenomenal world-class entertainers in a world class venue…it doesn’t get any better. I am honored to serve as Chair of this years fundraiser, especially given that it is such a worthy cause”, said Effie Dennison.