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.
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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.
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South Dallas Residents Urged to Reclaim Future with Proposed Public Improvement District
South Dallas is facing a critical moment in its history, and Scottie Smith, II believes that the neighborhood can reclaim its future by controlling the financial tools that shape redevelopment, such as the proposed Public Improvement District (PID).
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In Dallas, Pinky Cole Sparked the Conversation Every Black Woman in Business Needed to Hear
During National Entrepreneurs Month, Pinky Cole’s From Blueprint to Empire Dallas event brought together women in business to talk about faith, rebuilding, and resilience. The conversation reminded Black women entrepreneurs that failure is not final and that starting again is part of the journey.
Posted inWord In Black
Separate Finances Become More Common Among Married Couples
According to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, a growing number of married couples are choosing to keep their finances separate, with 23% of couples in 2023 reporting no joint bank account, a significant increase from 15% in 1996.
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Digital Pioneers Academy Launches $50 Weekly Cash Support Program for Students
Digital Pioneers Academy Charter School in S.E. Washington is launching the city’s first direct financial support program for students, providing 40 high school seniors with $50 per week to help remove barriers to success.
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Randall Bryant Elected as Youngest DART Board Chair at 38
Randall Bryant, a prominent figure in Dallas’s business and political landscape, has been elected as the new Board Chair of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors, bringing a fresh perspective and a strong background in local community advocacy to the post.
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NBA Chairman Highlights Growth and Challenges for Black Banks at Annual Meeting
The National Banking Association’s annual meeting focused on organizational growth, the state of the economy, and strategies for dealing with challenges amid the Trump administration, while emphasizing the importance of supporting small businesses and reducing rules to increase transparency.
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Alpha Phi Alpha’s Annual Gala Raises Funds for Dallas-Area Students’ Scholarships
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter hosted their annual C.C. Russeau Old Gold & Black Scholarship Gala, celebrating scholarship, leadership, and service in Dallas, and honoring the legacy of Brother C.C. Russeau, a visionary educator and Alpha man.
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A New Era for the Forest: How Nijeul X is Reimagining Community
Nijeul X has been appointed as the executive and artistic director of Forest Forward, a nonprofit leading the revitalization of the Forest Theater and the surrounding South Dallas community, and is committed to creating a space where the people of South Dallas can thrive through job creation, creativity, and skill-building.
