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Sisters Donya and Donna Craddock, owners of The Dock Bookshop, have found success where many larger chain bookstores have failed. Celebrating their 13th year, the sisters’ ethnically diverse book shop has become the largest full-service, Black-owned independent bookstore in Texas and the Southwest.

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Visit Fort Worth is working with local voices and organizations to share information about Black Fort Worth today and our heritage.

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Director/writer/producer Chyna Robinson is the quintessential triple threat.

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Fort Worth history is a quilt with cowboys and cowgirls, the first African American millionaire in Texas, William “Gooseneck” McDonald, and jazz legends such as Ornette Coleman. Explore and learn more on this self-guided tour of the city's top heritage sites.

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Seeking a better life, Sanni’s mother moved her family from the Bronx to Fort Worth many years ago. The theme of better times continues to play a central role in Sanni’s career as a rapper, singer and songwriter. Sanni sees music as a tool to uplift and a reflection of his Christian faith. His

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This month’s spotlight focuses on a couple of self-starters. Meet Tareka Lofton, owner of Loft 22 Cakes, and Barton Fluker, the sizzlingly, smooth voice of the Corks in Cowtown podcasts.

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Somewhere in a not-so-distant former resort community nestled just west of Arlington Heights is the neighborhood of Como named for the idyllic seaside escape in Italy frequented by uber rich celebrities.

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Key Latrice’s first musical memories are of singing in church at the age of four. Her siblings lost interest in singing, but Latrice continued honing her musical skills. While attending Dunbar High School in Fort Worth’s East Side, Latrice expanded her vocal prowess. Already influenced by musicians

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This is a new series spotlighting Black entrepreneurs who are elevating Fort Worth creativity and business. Meet Melvin Roberson, owner of Dough Boy Donuts, and Franklin Moss, Jr., owner of Franklin & Anthony.

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Take a drive down Rosedale, Evans or Terrell Avenue and you are guaranteed to pass a piece of history. Although the neighborhood is comprised primarily of simple wood frame homes with a range of architectural styles and family-owned businesses - some old, some new - there are also a group of

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Tag - African American Culture

Spotlight: The Dock Bookshop

Fort Worth History: William "Gooseneck Bill" McDonald

Spotlight: Chyna Robinson

African American History Self-Guided Tour

Sanni: Better Days Ahead

Spotlight: Black Entrepreneurs in Fort Worth

History of Como Fort Worth

Key Latrice: Storytelling in Song and Rhyme

Spotlight: Black Entrepreneurs in Fort Worth

A Look at the Historic Southside Today

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