Black women leaders are prioritizing rest as a form of resistance to the pressures of capitalism and white supremacy, and are encouraging others to do the same during the holidays.
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Why Showing Up Matters: Gayle Benson and Todd Graves’ Approach to Giving Across the South
New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson and Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves continued their annual Month of Giving initiative in Baton Rouge, donating bikes and helmets to YMCA youth and supporting a newly renovated locker room at the A.C. Lewis YMCA.
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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.
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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.
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Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Viola Ford Fletcher Can Finally Rest
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, died at the age of 111, having lived through the trauma of the massacre for over a century and having sought justice for the event.
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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.
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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.
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“Start by Believing”: Inside The Archway’s Mission to Protect Survivors and Change Public Perception of Domestic Violence
The Archway is a state-designated domestic violence agency that provides support to survivors across North Texas, while also working to hold offenders accountable and reduce repeat violence through their Partner Abuse Intervention and Prevention Program.
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Kamala Harris Hints at Potential 2028 Presidential Run
Kamala Harris has hinted at a potential run for the White House in 2028, and has been praised for her courage and determination to fight for a nation she believes has lost its moral compass.
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Preserved By Purpose: Boaz Ain’t Broke- Part 3
Boaz demonstrated wholeness in his life by recognizing the importance of connections with others, as seen in his interactions with the kinsman redeemer of Ruth and his willingness to follow tradition and trust God.