People in the News

August 26, 2015

MegaFest 2015 photo recap!

Megafest performance! (NDG/Frank Lott)

MegaFest 2015 was an incredible success once again. Events were sold out, the guests were entertained and spiritually uplifted. Enjoy a few photos from the sights of those who were seen at the event this year!

Bishop T.D. Jakes addressing the media! (NDG/Frank Lott)

Cheryl Jackson, First Lady Serita Jakes (NDG/Frank Lott)

Mayor Mike Rawlings of Dallas suggested in an interview on Sunday that, in the wake of the attack, he supported tightening the state’s gun laws to restrict the carrying of rifles and shotguns in public.(NDG/Frank Lott)

Rufus Hollywood Lewis, Royce West (NDG/Frank Lott)

Rev. Bryan Carter, Willis Johnson, Dede McGuire, Mike J. Sorrell (NDG/Frank Lott)

Tennell Akins, Mayor Pro Tem Monica R. Alonzo(Dist. 6), City Council Jennifer S. Gates (Dist.13) (NDG/Frank Lott)

Bishop T.D. Jakes, Dallas City Counci Casey Thomas (Dist. 3) (NDG/Frank Lott)

Mega Fest Hosting Committee (NDG/Frank Lott)

Tennell Akins, H.W. Kirk (Texas Horse Park) (NDG/Frank Lott)

Megafest crowd enjoying the festivities!! (NDG/Frank Lott)

Kay Bailey Hutchingson (NDG/Frank Lott)

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.