Community Conversations: Call for Change

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.

Texas-based attorney Justin Martin is used to battles in the courtroom but what he doesn’t like seeing are single mothers battling to make ends meet during the holidays. That’s why he and his law partner are giving back in a big way. NBC 5’s Vince Sims shows us in today’s Community Conversations.

When it comes to the world of science, one woman is on a mission to make sure young children, especially African American girls, have a chance to be involved. They’ll see her in an upcoming textbook. NBC 5’s Vince Sims shows us more in today’s Community Conversations.

Tis the season of Christmas and you may be considering small businesses. In today’s Community Conversation we want to introduce you to a young author, publisher and entreprenuer with his own bookstore. Franklin Edwards is on a mission to spread positive, faith-based message through literature. NBC 5’s Vince Sims has more.

Texas is one of the top three states for Burmese or Myanmar refugees. Healing Hands Ministry Health gets refugees together to help foster a sense of community after resettling in the states. NBC 5’s Vince Sims reports on the local non-profit that recently hosted a cooking class for those new to North Texas.