Finally, a kickoff we can get behind! We’ve made it pretty clear over the years that football bores us to tears, yet for some reason the word kickoff always makes us think of those often sexy men in tights. Today, tickets go on sale for the official Black Tie Dinner Kickoff Party on Wednesday, May 6 at Park Place Motorcars. […]
Big community money news this week. Black Tie Dinner officially distributed $1.38 million to LGBTQ+ organizations across North Texas, and it is a reminder of just how much impact one night can have when a community shows up year after year. The funds were announced at Black Tie Dinner’s annual Wrap Party, generously underwritten by Lexus, following the organization’s 44th […]
It’s that time again, Dallas. Tuxes are being pressed, tables are selling out, and the city’s LGBTQ+ community is gearing up for the grand dame of all galas: the 44th Annual Black Tie Dinner, happening November 8 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. And this year’s lineup is giving power, pride and politics. Two of Texas’ fiercest voices, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett […]
It has been ten years since Jim Obergefell made history with the Supreme Court case that gave us marriage equality, and he is still rising. On November 8, 2025, the 44th Annual Black Tie Dinner will honor Obergefell with the Equality Award, recognizing not just his landmark victory but also a decade of nonstop advocacy. And because Black Tie never […]
Even though procrastinating defines much of who we are, sometimes we’re really on top of things. And boy, do we love to be on top! Today, we’re feeling slightly on top of things because we’re giving you time, but not a ton of it, to get your tickets to the second-annual Untux: Drag For A Cause, taking place Saturday, August […]
We still have nearly five months to figure out what to wear to this year’s Black Tie Dinner. Not sure about you, but the “Still We Rise” makes us want to show up in a jet pack, Righteous Gemstones-style. But until we have time to see what our options are on Amazon, we’ll turn our attention to something in our […]
Still We Rise. That’s the theme for this year’s Black Tie Dinner, and it could not be more fitting for the powerhouse about to be celebrated with the 2025 Kuchling Humanitarian Award: Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project. If the name Jaymes Black rings a bell, it should — they’re a force. As the first Black, nonbinary lesbian CEO […]
Black Tie Dinner has officially kicked off its 2025 season, and with it comes a bold new theme: Still We Rise. Revealed at Thursday night’s launch event, the theme is both a reflection of where the LGBTQ+ community stands today and a rallying cry for resilience in the face of ongoing challenges. As anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric continues to surface, especially here […]
Cue the confetti cannons and polish your patent leather — Black Tie Dinner just released the names of its 2025 beneficiaries, and the list is stacked with heart, hustle and hope. In its 44th year, Black Tie Dinner is putting its money where its mission is: supporting 20 North Texas non-profits (plus the national powerhouse Human Rights Campaign Foundation) that […]
It’s official: the glittering glamour of Black Tie Dinner 2024 wasn’t just for show—it raised an astounding $1.45 million for LGBTQ+ organizations, marking a triumphant year for the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ fundraising dinner. This year’s distribution brings Black Tie Dinner’s total contributions to a jaw-dropping $32 million since its humble beginnings in 1982. Let’s take a moment to let that […]
