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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Dallas Steps Into the Netflix Universe at Netflix House Grand Opening
Netflix House Dallas opened with a star-studded VIP party, featuring the cast of Stranger Things, Love is Blind, and more, and offers fans an immersive experience with themed attractions, food, and games.
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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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Civic Leaders host Celebration for young Black journalists awarded with Lone Star Emmy
Overview: Dixon Circle community leader Dr. Pamela Grayson hosted an event on the morning of Nov 22nd, 2025 to celebrate local reporter Brittani Moncrease-Sanders and photographer/videographer Daryl Golden for winning a 2025 Lone Star Emmy for their work on the WFAA special: The Black Vote and Why It Matters. The event proceeded with speeches from civic leaders about the importance of voting, and Black journalist’s critical role in accurately reporting stories about South Dallas. Afterwards, the awardees had a photoshoot with their families and supporters.
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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.
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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.
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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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Dixon Circle Makes Its Mark on Dallas History
The Dixon Circle community celebrated the installation of new neighborhood street sign toppers, which were designed by residents and feature a circle emblem, at an intimate ceremony hosted at Dixon Circle Missionary Baptist Church.
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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.