As AI and inflation continue to shape the global economy, investors should be open to new opportunities generated by AI while hedging against risk in their investment plans for 2026, and small businesses should focus on understanding how to safely and effectively integrate AI into their operations.
Category: Business
Posted inWomen
NAWBO DFW Shares Business Opportunities for Women Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
The Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO DFW) hosted an event to encourage women entrepreneurs to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring a once-in-a-generation business opportunity to the region.
Posted inWord In Black
Consumers Urged to Boycott Retailers Supporting Racist Policies
A consumer boycott targeting Amazon, Home Depot, and Target has been launched to protest their participation in the oppression of people of color, and to encourage consumers to support smaller businesses owned by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people.
Posted inTexas Tribune
State Comptroller’s Office Removes Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses From HUB Program
The state Comptroller’s office has removed women- and minority-owned businesses from the Historically Underutilized Business program and renamed it the Veteran Heroes United in Business program, which will now focus on businesses owned by disabled veterans.
Posted inWord In Black
If You’re Gonna Shop, Make it Black-OwnedÂ
Black Americans are encouraged to double down on boycotts of retailers and brands that don’t support their humanity, and to support Black-owned businesses instead, in order to build economic power and keep dollars circulating in their communities.
Posted inFinance
Chase Bank and Dallas Police Team up to Warn Public About Rising Scam Threats
Chase Bank and the Dallas Police Department held a workshop to educate seniors about how to avoid scams and protect themselves from fraud, which has resulted in over $920 million in reported losses in Texas last year.
Posted inCommunity
New PID Aims to Generate $9M for South Dallas Public Safety and Infrastructure
The Sunny South Dallas Public Improvement District (PID) is a resident-led initiative aimed at generating approximately $9 million over the next decade to improve public safety, neighborhood infrastructure, and economic stability in one of Dallas’ most historic and culturally significant communities.
Posted inSports
Dallas Unveils FIFA World Cup Volunteer Center in South Dallas
City leaders, FIFA partners, and community members celebrated the opening of the FIFA World Cup Volunteer Center at Fair Park in Dallas, marking a major milestone in the city’s preparations for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Posted inFashion
Dallas’ AND-MADE by Hand Hosts Immersive Event Celebrating Black Women
AND-MADE by Hand hosted its first immersive brand experience, AND-MADE IRL, at the Golden Black Candle Lounge, creating a space that celebrated Black women and showcased the creative universe of designer Alexis Daniels.
Posted inReal Estate
Black Homeownership Gap Persists, Reflecting Systemic Inequality in America
Black homeownership rates in the US have fallen to their lowest point since 2021, due to historical and systemic inequality, resulting in lower neighborhood appraisals, higher loan denials, and unequal access to financial literacy resources.