Spotlight: Elliott Gilbert
Elliott Gilbert is nominally a producer at Adam and Elliott Moving Pictures, in which he’s partnered with longtime best friend Adam Dietrich…
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Tag - African American Culture
Spotlight: Carpenter's Cafe
Katrina and Travis Carpenter are a dynamic duo thatjust celebrated the first anniversary of their namesake restaurant. Katrina, a former dyslexia educator who bakes heavenly surprises, and Travis, who works at a local distributor in North Fort Worth when he’s not barbecuing chicken and brisket, have weathered a succession of storms to bring their unique menu to the Fort. …
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Spotlight: The Dock Bookshop
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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Fort Worth History: William "Gooseneck Bill" McDonald
Visit Fort Worth is workingwith local voices and organizations to share information about Black Fort Worth today and our heritage…
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Spotlight: Chyna Robinson
Director/writer/producer Chyna Robinson is the quintessential triple threat…
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African American History Self-Guided Tour
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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Sanni: Better Days Ahead
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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Spotlight: Black Entrepreneurs in Fort Worth
This month’s spotlightfocuses 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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History of Como Fort Worth
Somewhere in a not-so-distant former resort community nestled just west of Arlington Heights is theneighborhood of Como named for the idyllic seaside escape in Italy frequented by uber rich celebrities…
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Key Latrice: Storytelling in Song and Rhyme
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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