Deseri Kelley, founder of luxury handbag company DESERI, has proven her passion and perseverance by launching an impressive brand and holding a successful fashion show in Dallas, marking a historic moment as the first Black woman to own a designer handbag store in the mall’s 40 year history.
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Posted inPolitics
Trump’s Executive Orders: Impact on Education, Immigration, and Economy
President Trump has signed over 50 executive orders in his first 65 days in office, including one aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, which could lead to increased disparities between Black and Brown students, discrimination based on race, gender, and sexuality, and the luxury of education becoming a privilege for the rich.
Posted inHealth
15 Years On: How The ACA Shaped Reproductive Care Access
The Affordable Care Act, signed into law 15 years ago, has improved access to health insurance, lowered premiums, and covered a range of out-of-pocket costs, including reproductive health care, but its impact has been limited by institutional racism and the Hyde Amendment.
Posted inWomen
Women in Dallas Hosts Sold-Out Friendship Mixer, Proving Sisterhood is the Ultimate Glow-Up
Jasmine Ohen, a passionate marketing and community strategist, founded Women in Dallas to help women form deep, lasting friendships in adulthood, and recently hosted a Friendship Mixer on International Women’s Day to celebrate relationships and community.
Posted inEducation
Reading the Room: Why Black Kids Need More Than the Norm
Black students’ literacy struggles are exacerbated by poverty, trauma, and chronic absenteeism, and require a multi-pronged approach that includes early intervention, family literacy, and holistic support to overcome these barriers.
Posted inCommunity
Demand Dilemma: April Sha’Lil Sparks Dialogue on Economic Disparities in South Dallas
Multidisciplinary artist and community advocate April Sha’Lil hosted an interactive event called “Demand Dilemma” to confront the economic disparities in South Dallas and empower the community to imagine solutions.
Posted inLa Semana Dallas
Tres mujeres lÃderes comparten sus secretos para el éxito profesional en JPMorganChaseÂ
En el mundo de la banca, las mujeres de JPMorganChase en Dallas-Fort Worth están liderando el camino con un enfoque en el aprendizaje y la adaptabilidad, y ofrecen consejos para aquellos que buscan entrar en el negocio.
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Women Lead the Way in Banking: JPMorgan Chase’s Journey of Success and Growth
JPMorgan Chase’s Renee Horne, Monique Winfree, and Annika Cail share their journeys and lessons learned in the banking industry, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning, building relationships, and community involvement for career growth and making a difference.
Posted inCulture
Breaking Boundaries: IRAS’ Future of Indie Showcase Creates Space for First-Time SXSW Performers
The Future of Indie Showcase at Sahara Lounge, produced by the Independent Recording Arts Society and powered by Linktree, provided a platform for first-time South by Southwest performers to showcase their unique sound and form real connections in the industry.
Posted inHealth
Overcoming Adversity: Tara Robinson’s Journey and The Black Heart Association
Tara Robinson, a school counselor and founder of the Black Heart Association, has overcome adversity to provide free heart screenings to underserved communities, despite facing political and financial challenges.
