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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.
Posted inEntertainment
The Roots Picnic Got It Wrong. Wu-Tang Got It Right. Erykah Badu Put Some Sauce On It for Freedom Day.
The Roots Picnic 2025 was marred by long wait times, poor conditions, and lackluster performances, while Wu-Tang and Erykah Badu delivered a flawless and memorable experience.
Posted inFashion
Man of the Moment: A Night Where Fashion Walked with Purpose
The Man of the Moment Runway Show, in partnership with Woodford Reserve, celebrated fatherhood and community uplift through a fashion show and fundraiser supporting Threads for Change, an initiative aimed at empowering underserved youth through creative arts.
Posted inOpinion
Letter to Patrick Williams of Dallas Observer
The Editor-In-Chief of the Dallas Observer, Patrick Williams, is under fire for his condescending and disrespectful tone in a recent opinion piece, which called for Congresswoman Jasmine Crocket to be quiet, and has been criticized by the Publisher and CEO of Dallas Weekly, Jess Washington, for its negative impact on the discourse of Black women in power.
Posted inWomen's History Month Special Edition
Honoring Women’s History Month: A Warrior Woman, Dr. Cheryl Williamson
Dr. Cheryl Williamson, a wife, mother, speaker, life coach, author, and producer, is empowering women, especially Black women, through her work, highlighting the importance of self-belief, perseverance, and community building.
Posted inHomepage
FEB 2 – BLACK PRESS FACT
Here’s your BLACK PRESS FACT of the day! The first Black newspaper in the U.S. was Freedom’s Journal – It was founded on March 16, 1827, in New York City […]
Posted inCulture
FEB 1 –Â HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
This year, to celebrate Black History Month, DW will share BLACK PRESS history facts that you need to know and share. Kicking this off with one of the greatest journalists […]
Posted inOpinion
New Kid On the Block… With an Old Bag Of Tricks
Jess Washington, the new Publisher of Dallas Weekly, is using her social capital to collaborate with local entities and draw new readers to the publication, while also focusing on the publication’s legacy as the #1 news source for Black Dallas.
Posted inSports
Kalani Brown’s Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser: Strike Out Cancer
In an inspiring blend of community spirit and athletic camaraderie, Dallas Wings’ center Kalani Brown recently hosted a heartwarming breast cancer awareness fundraiser at PINSTACK bowling alley. This event, Strike […]
Posted inFinance
Chase Bank & On the Road Lending: serving communities with empowerment
JPMorgan Chase & Co., commonly known as Chase Bank, has a longstanding reputation for innovation in financial services and direct community impact. On Thursday October 10th, JPMorgan hosted a community […]
