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 […]
Well, bless our queer little hearts—Dallas made the list! But before you pop the Champagne, let’s unpack what that actually means. Every year, misterb&b—the gay Airbnb alternative that’s all about rainbow-friendly travel—releases its Queer Safety Index (QSI), ranking the top 30 U.S. cities where LGBTQ+ travelers are safest to visit. It’s based on bookings, policies, hate crime data, community support […]
If you were at Toast To Life on Saturday night, then you already heard the big news. Resource Center Dallas is making major moves with a newly launched $12 million capital campaign called Our Health, Our Community—and they’re already more than halfway there with $6.8 million raised! The campaign’s centerpiece is Resource Center Health, a new, larger healthcare facility on […]
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 […]
Clear your fall calendar—Rhapsody is moving, and it’s about to hit a high note! The Turtle Creek Chorale just announced that its beloved annual fundraiser, Rhapsody, will no longer take place in May. Instead, the 2025 event is sashaying into The Statler on Saturday, September 20, and we’re already picking out our sequins. Why the move? Simple: they’re cooking up […]
The Oscars are almost here, and if your viewing party consists of microwaved popcorn and sweatpants, honey, we need to talk. You don’t just watch Hollywood’s biggest night—you celebrate it. And who better to help us roll out the red carpet than Steve Kemble, America’s Sassiest Lifestyle Guru? Steve has planned events for everyone from Oprah to the Presidents (yes, […]
In fabulous local news, Chad Mantooth, one of the brightest stars in Dallas’ LGBTQ+ media landscape (and a longtime supporter of He Said Dallas), has been promoted to associate publisher at Dallas Voice! If you’ve ever met Chad, you know he’s more than just a pro at keeping the advertising wheels turning; he’s a community champion with an infectious enthusiasm […]
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 […]
Save the date, Dallas: MetroBall 18 is coming to S4 on June 6, 2025, with none other than David Archuleta headlining the big night. This year’s event is extra special—it marks the 30th anniversary of the Greg Dollgener Memorial AIDS Fund (GDMAF), an organization that’s been making a real difference in the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS. A Night […]
