New Leader Takes Helm at Fort Worth’s Oldest Black Museum | Dallas News

Fort Worth’s oldest Black history museum has a fresh new face — Brittnee Thomas, who just stepped into the role of executive director at the Lenora Rolla Heritage Center. Taking over from longtime leader Brenda Sanders-Wise after 15 years, Thomas brings deep local roots and nonprofit experience, having volunteered at key events and previously led a community agency. She officially began August 4th with a top priority: reviving fundraising after last year’s financial struggles that forced layoffs and reduced hours — now fully restored. The museum, founded in 1977 to honor Tarrant County’s Black legacy, including trailblazer Lenora Rolla, is back on its regular schedule and ready to shine under Thomas’s leadership. Board president Ronnie Hunter calls her appointment a game-changer, praising her creativity and community ties. The public can meet her at the upcoming “All New” event on September 20th — where the future of this historic institution looks brighter than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5929faaa13a872ef