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President's Message
For 93 years, we have been in the forefront supporting businesses, providing constructive leadership to build our region's infrastructure, and invested in the lives of countless people in North Texas. As we approach our 100 year anniversary, we will start sharing historical points to illuminate some of the contributions the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Dallas Negro Chamber) made in the economic development and leadership in Dallas.
Historical Fact
In addition to the above observations, visionary and practical African American men and women worked together continuously to define and clarify goals for their community and to partner with established systems. In November 1926, during a period of dynamic renaissance for African Americans, a group of progressive citizens met to discuss the progress of the city of Dallas as it related to the civic, commercial and industrial outlook for their community.

At the request of W.E. Clark in 1925, Dr. W.K.Flowers, Sr. and E.I. Crawford invited several business, civic and professional leaders to a series of meetings. The meetings were held in the Flowers Building that had recently been completed on Hall Street.

Some of the individuals invited to these early meetings were: Ewell Starks, B.H. Ballard, D.B.Gardner, Sam C. Black, Dr. A.E. Hughes, Sr., Dr. R. T. Hamilton, Dr. M.B. Anderson, Arthur Prestwood, Prof. T.D. Marshall, Henry Strickland, R.T. Ashford, Will Ewing, R. S.Watson, Prof. T.W. Pratt, M.M. Rogers, Jerome Rowan, J.E. Smith, Sr., and Dr. Quinton McMillan.

These men agreed that only by joining together as a group could they "set goals and form a unified voice" to express positive minority sentiment as it related to Dallas' accelerated growth. Therefore, they decided to form an organization for the purpose of opening the doors to industry for the skilled and semi-skilled workers in the community. The name chosen for the organization was the Dallas Negro Chamber of Commerce (DNCC).
2019 DBCC Survey
The primary purpose of the membership survey is to enhance the value of chamber membership, provide more effective member benefits, and increase business opportunities for DBCC members & partners. We respectfully request that you take (5) minutes to complete the survey by February 28th .
2019 Quest for Success
The Quest for Success Award recognizes African American entrepreneurs in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area by honoring their significant contributions to the business and civic communities.
Texas MBE Public Policy Day
Public Policy Day In Austin
February 12, 2019
Don't miss the opportunity as a minority to advocate, develop and build relationships with public officials.
State of Black Lives in Texas
Join the Texas Legislative Black Caucus for our 2019 African American Legislative Summit!! This year theme is " The Fierce Urgency of Now: State of Black Lives in Texas"
Member Spotlight
It all started when Ms. Mary was laid off from her Fortune 500 job position after 20 years of service in 2001. She had to think deep and hard about what would be her next move. As she began to soul search, her family history and background in food kept coming to her mind and heart. Visit the website.
Welcome New Members
January Renewals
⦁    Big T Plaza
⦁   Ms Mary's Southern Kitchen
⦁   St. Luke Community United Methodist Church
⦁   Live Nation
⦁   Ratcliff Youth and Family Services
⦁   Calvin Blueitt
⦁   Williams Rush and Associates
⦁   Patterson Financial
⦁   Ana Blake, CPA
⦁   Federal Reserve Bank
⦁   Bonner Associates Constructors
⦁   Concept Facility Services
⦁   Smith Family Dentistry
Member Benefit
Membership has its BENEFITS!
  • Access to procurement meetings
  • Ribbon cuttings
  • Membership directory listing
Procurement Opportunities
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Building A, Suite 104
Dallas, Texas 75215
214-421-5200