2025 Outstanding Texan Award
The spring Texas Legislative Black Advocacy Day which takes place bi-annually gathers individuals, business, and civic groups to the capitol to experience firsthand the operation of the House of Representatives. The invitees meet with the house and or senate members to be recognized. Member resolutions are presented to the attendees. The recipient of the Outstanding […]
2025 DESTINY AWARD LUNCHEON.
For Twenty-Five years, the Destiny Award Luncheon has raised thousands upon millions of funds for the children of St. Phillips. Twenty-Five years of funding the future. Twenty-Five years of substantial impact. Twenty-Five years of honoring legacy. Twenty-Five years of inspiring the youth. As added value, there are iconic keynote speakers who grace the stage, aiding […]
2025 MAVS W.O.M.E.N.
To tip off the month of March, also Women’s History Month – W.O.M.E.N. (Women of Mavs Empowering Network) held the 4th annual Women’s Symposium. This event featured former Mavs CEO Cynt Marshall who served as the keynote speaker, along with an assortment of renowned speakers and leaders from Texas and beyond. The theme of “empowerHER: Leading […]
2025 Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame
The 2025 inductees of the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame came together for the legend’s reception and the induction ceremony to conclude Black History month and begin Woman’s history month. Fitting since groundbreaking businesswoman, philanthropist, and author Cynt Marshall, former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks received the Roland Parrish Legend Award. Cynt along with […]
Hamburger University Sighting!
McDonalds headquarters is located the heart of the West Loop of Chicago. Within the headquarters, is Hamburger University. A global training center that teaches restaurant operation procedures of quality, service, cleanliness, and value. During an event on the campus of ‘HU’, this image was captured by a patron. It honors the 2000th Franchisee in McDonalds […]
Vista Bank Academy: BHM Business, Banking and Brunch.
Vista Bank Academy, in partnership with South Dallas Fair Park Innovation Center and the Black Chamber of Commerce hosted their Business, Banking and Brunch networking event for Black History Month. Attendees arrived to hear the words of one of the most influential businessmen in the history of the Metroplex, Mr. Roland Parrish. This event needed […]
The 2025 Pioneers of Progress
A gathering of some of the most respected and reputable individuals in the metroplex came together for a Black History Month celebration. On the TXU Energy DFW campus at the Royal LL Conference Center, the Pioneers of Progress provided inspiration from multiple generations. Harrison Blair, Terrence Maiden, Hiawatha Williams and Roland Parrish – individuals who […]
“The Hamburger Hustler” featured on WFAA Channel 8
In honor of Black History Month, WFAA Channel 8, the ABC affiliate in Dallas profiled a series of African-Americans who have impacted the metroplex in a major way. Roland Parrish’s story of remaining resilient in the face of adversity, while giving back to those in need was highlighted by WFAA reporter Richard Solomon.
UNCF’s Mayor’s Masked Ball Ceremony
