On June 16th, the Reconciliation and Restoration Foundation hosted dynamic women from across the DFW gathered for an afternoon to discuss navigating the nonprofit world, specifically as a Black woman. […]
Author Archives: Jess Washington
Jess Washington is the CEO and Director of Finance for the Dallas Weekly. Her job is to oversee company operations, develop strategic relationships both in the community and for marketing service partnerships.
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Funding (or lack there of) in Texas Education and beyond
During his 2020 presidential campaign, one of the pillars Joe Biden consistently spoke on was education and the changes that would be made under his leadership. He even had his […]
Posted inArts and Entertainment
Adrienne Brown-David comes to Dallas!
Last Friday, Pencil On Paper gallery hosted a VIP collectors night event to showcase their newest artist’s collection, Adrienne Brown-David “Taken Aback by My Own Beauty: Identity as Rebellion” The […]
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Metrocare hosts 14th Annual Meal for the Minds Luncheon
Metrocare Services is the largest provider of mental health, developmental disability and permanent supported housing services in Dallas County serving over 50,000 annually. On Wednesday, May 31st, at the Hilton […]
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Impact Ventures – Bringing Capital to the Culture
Impact Ventures brings capital to the culture with the annual Inclusive Capital Summit. This is a 3-day interactive experience convening founders, funders, and innovators focused on seeking solutions to lack of capital, access, tech, and inclusion for under-estimated communities.
Posted inReach Black Dallas
Chase Bank shows “Small Biz, Big Thanks” and celebrates National Small Business Week in Oak Cliff
On Monday, May 1st, Chase for Business hosted an in-person pop-up shop at its Oak Cliff Community Center branch to kick off National Small Business Week and invited Dallas area […]
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Black culture shines bright during Dallas Arts Month
This April is the 10th annual celebration of Dallas Arts Month and we wanted to feature a couple highlights from our favorites in the Black arts scene of DFW. According […]
Posted inFinance
Talking Philanthropy with Michelle R. Thomas
By Jess Washington I had the chance to sit with Michelle R. Thomas, Executive Director of Global Philanthropy for JPMorgan Chase, at the firm’s client center in downtown Dallas. Immediately, […]
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Seen on Scene: A Queens Tea Party
Dallas Weekly CEO Jess Washington hosts her first tea party with some special guests.
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Erykah Badu: A Queen’s Birthday Celebration in Dallas
Celebrating a queen’s birthday is quite common in most of society. In England they have celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday with festivals and parades, every year since her crowning. Last […]