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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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Black-Owned Businesses in Fort Worth

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Dining

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…

Spotlight: Carpenter's Cafe
Arts and Culture

Celebrate Juneteenth in Fort Worth

Fort Worth celebrates Juneteenth with citywide celebrations featuring parades, music festivals, educational events and more. It is an opportunity for reflection, learning and…

Celebrate Juneteenth in Fort Worth
Dining

Scotty Scott: Cooking up Plates

Scotty Scott’s journey in food led him from blogger to book author. Growing up in Detroit, Fort Worth-based, self-taught chef Scotty Scott discovered his passion for cooking…

Scotty Scott: Cooking up Plates
Arts and Culture

Celebrating Blackness in American Music

As a teenager, Brandi Waller-Pace felt left out from depictions of American music. The fiddle, banjo, and other quintessential American instruments were often associated with white…

Celebrating Blackness in American Music

Celebrating the legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls, through the lens of Pam Grier's iconic presence.

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.

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