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Bishop Arts Theater Center hosts Banned Books Festival
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.
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Dallas nonprofit group helps women ‘Dress for Success'
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.
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Claudette Colvin shares with NBC 5 her role as a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement
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.
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Alabama judge talks about his role in making a civil rights injustice right
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.
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North Texas OBGYN shares her story as a woman in medicine
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.
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McKinney Black History Month kicks off this weekend
Organizers say the 3rd Annual McKinney Black History Month events are a chance to highlight the city’s rich history, diverse culture as well as the contributions of Black Americans.
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Identical twins share their journey to becoming doctors and serving the community
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 unique journey, commitment to underserved communities and why we...
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Producers discuss documentary screening at Denton Black Film Festival
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.’
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Fort Worth college student receives Michelle Obama Memoir Award
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.
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How you can learn more about and celebrate Kwanzaa
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.
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Meet the woman behind HBCyoU Dolls
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.
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North Texas lawyers give back to single mothers during the holiday season
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.
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Dallas educator on a mission to inspire young women in the field of science
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.
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Young North Texan spreading message through literature
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.
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Pizza with a purpose, helping refugees resettling in North Texas
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.
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Texas architecture firm raises awareness about the importance of representation
Some statistics show that only 2% of licensed architects in the United States are black. One black-owned architecture firm in Texas is working to raise awareness with young children that this is a possible career path for anyone. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talked to Ben McMillan and DeQuales Thompson from IDG Architects.
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Annual expo hopes to improve health dispariites in Black community
The annual Fit and Fabulous Health and Wellness Expo has aimed to educate and empower families to improve their health. In today’s Community Conversations–NBC 5’s Brittney Johnson spoke with organizers about their efforts to improve health disparities in the Black community.
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Foundation hopes to bring breast cancer awareness to community
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In today’s Community Conversations, NBC 5’s Vince Sims learns more from the National Breast Cancer Foundation about why breast cancer awareness is important even among men.
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Breast cancer awareness advocate defies the odds and shares her story to raise awareness
Karla Baptiste shares her story of defying the odds four times and raising awareness about breast cancer in Black women and the Sisters Network helping survivors on their journey.
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Dallas nonprofit wants to help community go ‘from ordinary to extraordinary'
The Dallas nonprofit ‘Ordinary to Extraordinary’ is on a mission to help women overcome domestic violence but also has a program to help men find their way to become licensed barbers.