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.
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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.
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
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.
Posted inWord In Black
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.
