Tyler Perry BET+ and Skydance Paramount
Who Actually Owns BET in 2026? The Tyler Perry Deal Explained By Affluent Blacks of Dallas There’s been a persistent
Category: Dallas Black Business
SBA Wants to Redefine “Small Business.” What Could It Mean for North Texas Firms?
The SBA proposal would replace nearly 1,000 distinct industry size standards with 338 broader standards. Depending on the industry, a standard is based on average annual receipts or employee count. SBA estimates the changes would result in a net increase of 114,541 firms classified as small nationwide. That is a projection, not a count of Dallas–Fort Worth businesses or Black-owned firms that would qualify. The proposal has not become a final rule.
Tank, Café Nubia and the Dallas Weekend That Became a Lesson in Nightlife Communication
This episode also says something about the expectations surrounding Dallas nightlife.
The city’s Black entertainment scene includes restaurants, clubs, promoters, DJs, influencers and increasingly high-profile celebrity appearances. The audience is paying close attention to the experience they receive, particularly when pricing and access are involved. A few here in DFW and around the country are already painting all of Dallas Black nightlife with a broad brush because of this scandal.
Dallas Is Connecting the Neighborhoods It Spent Years Building Apart
Uptown, Victory Park and the Design District sit remarkably close to one another, but Dallas has never made it particularly
Dallas Is Building the Next Economy. Who Is Building the Talent to Match?
What happens after Black professionals enter these industries and accumulate expertise, relationships and capital?
Some will become senior executives. Some may invest. Others will start companies, purchase businesses, mentor younger professionals or become customers and advisers to Black-owned firms. Many will simply build successful careers and provide greater economic security for their families.
All of those outcomes matter.
Emmitt Smith and the $2.5 Million Project Exodus Lawsuit: What We Know, What Is Alleged and What Remains Unproven
For many people in Dallas-Fort Worth, especially Cowboys’ fans, Emmitt Smith isn’t simply a famous name in a national news
A Fresh Look at Who We Are and Where We’re Going
Affluent Blacks of Dallas has always been about more than income or luxury. It is about achievement, access, culture, community,
The Most Expensive Luxury Hotels in Dallas–Fort Worth
Dallas–Fort Worth has become a serious luxury hospitality region, with high-end hotel experiences stretching from Downtown Dallas and Uptown to Harwood District, Las Colinas, Frisco, the Fort Worth Cultural District, and the Stockyards. For affluent Black professionals, entrepreneurs, families, and executives, the question is no longer simply which hotel costs the most. The better question is what kind of luxury experience each property delivers.
Reflecting on Black American Business History
National Visionaries and Texas Pioneers Who Built Economic Power Introduction Black American business history is often framed narrowly—either as isolated
Dallas Food Deserts: Why H-E-B Is Opening in North Dallas, Not South Oak Cliff
Editor’s Note from John the CEO: As I was working on my year-end project planning stuff for 2026, I saw
