District 7 Councilmember Adam Bazaldua and District 9 Councilmember Paula Blackmon accused four members of the City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act by convening without public notice or access, while District 3 Councilmember Zarin D. Gracey defended his participation in the disputed meeting.
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Posted inBusiness
Small Business Owners Struggle as Economic Downturn Hits Middle Class
Small business owners are struggling to stay afloat in the current economic climate, with 73% of U.S. workers struggling financially and 58% of small business owners citing inflation costs as a significant challenge, leading to reduced discretionary spending and decreased consumer confidence.
Posted inJP Morgan Chase
How Dallas home buyers can save on a down payment
Homebuyers can access down payment assistance programs, such as grants, forgivable loans, deferred-payment loans, and low-down payment loans, to help cover the upfront costs of homeownership.
Posted inWord In Black
Target Faces Backlash for Reneging on Commitment to Black-Owned Brands
Target has been the focus of a nationwide boycott led by Black faith groups, Georgia pastor Jamal Bryant and Rev. Al Sharpton, and consumers, due to its failure to stand by Black customers, businesses, and the principles of economic justice the company claimed to care about.
Posted inWomen
Women’s Leadership Summit Opens with Legacy, Sisterhood, and a Rising Star
The Women’s Leadership Summit in Dallas celebrated the accomplishments of Black women in leadership, with a focus on legacy and renewal, and featured inspiring speakers such as NASA astronaut Dr. Jeanette Epps and Dallas’ first Black woman City Manager Kimberly Tolbert.
Posted inFinance
Money Is Stored Energy: Why Bitcoin Matters
Bitcoin is the most secure and reliable way to store energy, as it is the only cryptocurrency with a limited supply of 21 million and cannot be easily replicated or frozen.
Posted inWord In Black
Turning Influence Into Equity: How Black Stars Can Build Generational Wealth
Black athletes and musicians are building billion-dollar brands, but too often, someone else owns the scoreboard, and two insiders, Brandon Comer and Jennifer Horton, are advocating for a shift in ownership and equity for these stars.
Posted inJP Morgan Chase
Texas Boosts Community Colleges to Fuel Skilled Workforce Development
Texas is investing in its community colleges and workforce education system to better prepare its citizens for the future, with the help of legislation, partnerships, and investments from companies like JPMorgan Chase.
Posted inWord In Black
Innovation With Intention: The Power and Diversity of Black-Owned Ventures
Black entrepreneurs are redefining entrepreneurship with their holistic health ventures, tech startups, and education tech solutions, creating a legacy of innovation and impact in their communities.
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No, It’s Not SciFi: Radioactive Shrimp Recalled From Walmart
The federal government has issued a recall of frozen, raw shrimp sold at Walmart in 13 states due to potential exposure to Cesium-137, a radioactive contaminant.