Black History
Fort Worth is home to rich cultural spaces that help preserve the African American story in Tarrant County. Today, the Historic Southside and Evans Plaza have significant historical contributions and are a hub for cultural and heritage celebrations throughout the year. Small businesses, restaurants, bakeries, museums and historical centers foster a welcoming sense of community.
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African American Heritage Events
Marking the Journey: Artwork by Alexander Isokrari, Mandla Senzanje, and Camika C. Spencer
- Arts Fort Worth
- May 18, 2024 - May 25, 2024
Black Hospitality Leaders
Black-Owned Businesses in Fort Worth
Featured Blog Posts
Spotlight: Carpenter's Cafe
Katrina and Travis Carpenter are a dynamic duo, excited to grow their business here in Fort Worth and make the community better for future generations. Katrina, a former…
Celebrate Juneteenth in Fort Worth
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Scotty Scott: Cooking up Plates
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Kinfolk House: Engaging the Community Through Art
When Sedrick and Letitia Huckaby opened Kinfolk House on the Eastside, they did so with the community in mind. The nonprofit art space hosts exhibitions, and the Huckabys ask guest…
Celebrating Blackness in American Music
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Celebrating the legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls, through the lens of Pam Grier's iconic presence.
Be the Unexpected
Directed by Adam Dietrich and Elliott Gilbert.
Video: Legends and Legacies
Commentaries on Fort Worth's African American History
Video Directed by Adam Dietrich and Elliott Gilbert.
Video: Celebration of Black Culture
Video Directed by Chyna Robinson. Edited by Meagan Forsythe.
Celebration of Black Culture
Directed by Chyna Robinson.
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