Dallas’ biggest LGBTQ+ fundraising event just dropped its 2026 theme, and she’s arriving with drama, purpose and a luxury car raffle. Black Tie Dinner officially kicked off its 45th season this week at Park Place Motorcars Dallas with the unveiling of this year’s theme: “Renaissance.” And yes, the symbolism is intentional. After more than four decades of raising millions for […]
If you love He Said Dallas columnist Craig McCartney’s “Well, Let Me Say This About That,” go ahead and set a reminder now for this Sunday at 1 p.m. Craig will appear on Lambda Weekly on KNON 89.3 FM, the legendary Dallas-based LGBTQ+ radio show that proudly holds the title of the longest-running LGBTQ+ radio program ever. Yes, ever. Icons […]
If you’ve spent any time navigating healthcare in Dallas, you already know the gaps…particularly for us queer folks. This week, Resource Center Health officially stepped in to help close them with its grand opening and ribbon cutting, drawing community leaders, supporters and plenty of familiar faces from around Oak Lawn. The vibe felt equal parts celebration and relief. Like, finally. […]
Dallas Pride has announced its 2026 Grand Marshals, highlighting two leaders whose work reflects this year’s theme, “Rainbows Don’t Wash Away.” The organization has selected Rev. Rachel Griffin-Allison and Dallas City Council Member Chad West to lead the city’s Pride celebrations, including the inaugural Sunset Parade in downtown Dallas this June. Rev. Griffin-Allison serves as Senior Pastor at Oak Lawn […]
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 […]
9/11. COVID-19 lockdown. The Supreme Court ruling in favor of marriage equality. We remember the exactly where we were for these monumental events. Such life-changing events stick with us forever, and the same can be said of a breaking news story that hit our phones on June 4, 2025. Appropriately enough, we were standing naked in the Equinox locker room […]
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 […]
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 […]
Now that’s how you throw a party with a purpose. Over the weekend, the annual Toast To Life fundraiser from Resource Center Dallas brought the fantasy realness with its “Enchanted Evening” theme—and the magic was flowing. With a record-breaking $545,000 raised, this year’s event was more than just a reason to dust off your gala glam. It was a true […]
