Community Conversations: Call for Change

A Fort Worth man used adversity in his life to inspire others through motivational speaking and his new book ‘Protect Your Peace.’ NBC 5’s Vince Sims talks with Trent Shelton about his book and what he hopes people learn from it.

In the heart of Dallas’ Oak Cliff is the Bishop Arts Theater Center. Now through March 17 they are hosting their 3rd annual Banned Books Festival. It featured plays inspired by the book ‘The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together’  NBC 5’s Vince Sims talked with the play’s director....

A nonprofit that helps women get back into the workforce is working to gain more community support. Dress for Success Dallas serves more than 20 women each month, most are single moms. In today’s Community Conversation the executive director shares how your clothing donations change lives.

Learning about Black history and the civil rights movement you often hear the names of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks. In today’s Community Conversation, Vince Sims talks with a woman who started a movement at 15 years old months before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus.

Alabama family court judge Calvin Williams will be a speaker at an MLK Day celebration. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talks to Williams about a young girl who refused to give up her seat on a bus long before Rosa Parks.

Dr. Angela Walker sits down with NBC 5’s Vince Sims about her new book called “The Game Plan,” which explores the journey of women in medicine.

Along with being Black History Month, February is also National Children’s Dental Health Month aimed at raising awareness about the importance of oral health. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talks with dentist Dr. Patricia Simons who is dedicated to helping kids have healthy teeth through education.

McKinney will be celebrating Black History Month with events that highlight the city’s rich history, diverse culture as well as the contributions of Black Americans.

Two brothers are taking “twinning” to the next level. Identical twins Kyle and Kendall Lewis grew up together and now they’re both becoming doctors. They even matched together and are now serving their residencies at the same Fort Worth hospital! In today’s Community Conversation they talked to Brittney Johnson about their u...

The Denton Black Film Festival runs from Jan. 24 to Jan. 28. It’s celebrating its 10th year of giving under-represented Black film and media a creative platform to be showcased. In today’s Community Conversations, Vince Sims talks with the creator and co-producer of one film being screened called ‘Black Uniform.’

Young people have the opportunity to achieve whatever they set their minds to. One young lady from Fort Worth is proving that through her nonprofit, receiving more than $100,000 in scholarships, and being the first recipient of the Michelle Obama Memoir Award.

On the first day of Kwanzaa a week of festivities honoring African American culture and heritage. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talks to Donya and Donna Craddock of The Dock Bookshop about how their local bookstore recognizes Kwanzaa.

A Dallas woman who was furloughed from her job during the pandemic took that time to give life to an idea she had. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talked with Brook Hart Jones the creator of HBCyoU Dolls that inspire children through play.