Difference Makers use dance to create a path of success
KRLD Difference Makers
by Audacy
1y ago
For almost 50 years the Dallas Black Theater Academy has been creating a path for success for students across North Texas. They're this week's KRLD DIfference Makers. Katricia Eaglan was only 14 when she saw dancers from the Dallas Black Theater. It opened her eyes.  "It was my first time seeing the company. That was my first time seeing dancers that looked like me, skintones, body type, dancing to music that I would be interested in dancing to," Katricia said.  That's when she became interested in dancing and attending the Dallas Black Theater Academy. After graduat ..read more
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Difference Maker makes path to college graduation accessible for North Texas students
KRLD Difference Makers
by Audacy
1y ago
A first-generation college graduate is now helping to make the path to college graduation more accessible for North Texas students. He's this week's KRLD Difference Maker ..read more
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Difference Maker family is passionate about helping others
KRLD Difference Makers
by Audacy
1y ago
A Fort Worth family is building a legacy working at the same place for close to 30 years. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers.  ..read more
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Difference Maker keeps son's legacy alive with 'Adam's Corner'
KRLD Difference Makers
by Audacy
1y ago
A North Texas mother's son was killed in combat, now she's making sure his legacy never dies. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker ..read more
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Restauranteur stays open during ice storm and helps stranded drivers
KRLD Difference Makers
by Audacy
1y ago
A neighborhood restaurant provided more than food during the winter storm, helping stranded drivers and making new friends. Here's this week's KRLD Difference Maker ..read more
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Difference Maker makes life-saving kidney donation
KRLD Difference Makers
by Audacy
1y ago
She hadn't seen her high school friend in 20 years but she made a donation that saved her life. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker. Megan Neitzal and Nono Osujee weren't much more than social media friends after graduating from Ursuline Academy of Dallas about 20 years ago, but in September Megan saw a post from Nono that she just couldn't move past ..read more
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North Texas elite dancer boosts confidence of other kids with her nonprofit program
KRLD Difference Makers
by Audacy
1y ago
A North Texas teen is using fine arts to boost the confidence and creativity of other kids. She's this week's KRLD DIfference Maker ..read more
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German man makes life-saving bone marrow donation to North Texas child
KRLD Difference Makers
by Audacy
1y ago
A North Texas boy with leukemia received bone marrow from a German man whom he’d never met. Joshua Coleman and DKMS are this week’s Difference Makers. Photo credit: Kim Leeson ..read more
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North Texans give thanks to first responders on Thanksgiving at Statler hotel
KRLD Difference Makers
by Audacy
1y ago
For the fifth consecutive year, the Statler will be the host for Thanksgiving for Your Service, a tribute to our nation’s heroes presented by Centurion American Development Group and Operation Forever Free. On Thanksgiving Day, all active first responders, retired veterans, medical professionals, and their immediate families are invited to enjoy a complimentary Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Image credit: Centurion American Development Group ..read more
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Oak Cliff non-profit uses sneakers to spur success
KRLD Difference Makers
by Audacy
1y ago
An Oak Cliff non profit, helping high school students get new shoes and a new state of mind. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers. Image: Alejandra Zendejas ..read more
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