Born and raised in Kankakee, IL, and now residing in Dallas, TX, Trailblazer Tiara M. Tucker, M.S., is an accomplished and sought-after communications and PR strategist; transformational communicator and coach; […]
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Posted inBusiness
Women 2 Know
By Brianna Patt These Black women are making moves. Fawn Weaver is the owner and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, one of the fastest growing Whiskey brands in America. […]
Posted inOn the Cover
Meet Martine Elyse Philippe: A Champion for Artists, Youth, and the Marginalized
By Anyika McMillan-Herod It’s been over two decades since a Black woman spearheaded the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. The dynamic Margie Johnson-Reese served in this role […]
Posted inFinance
Talking Philanthropy with Michelle R. Thomas
By Jess Washington I had the chance to sit with Michelle R. Thomas, Executive Director of Global Philanthropy for JPMorgan Chase, at the firm’s client center in downtown Dallas. Immediately, […]
Posted inTexas
Black Bookstores in the DFW
By Candace Sweat Black bookstores have served as sacred spaces for learning, expanding, exploring, and organizing. For this edition, we wanted to shine a spotlight on Black women-owned bookstores in […]
Posted inScene on Seen
Seen on Scene: A Queens Tea Party
Dallas Weekly CEO Jess Washington hosts her first tea party with some special guests.
Posted inBlack Tech
Taylor Shead: Bridging the Tech Gap
Entrepreneur Taylor Shead is the CEO and founder of gaming and education company STEMuli Studios. The company’s mission is to ensure every student graduate career and workforce ready. Founded in […]
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose – The Strength of Trees
By Shewanda Riley “The wind makes the tree stronger” was what I was told a few years ago when I shared my lack of knowledge about trees with a professional […]
Posted inMusic
Jill Scott’s Blues Babe Foundation Celebrates its 16th Anniversary of Giving Back to the Community… The Real Thing!
Special to the NNPA By Steven N. Larkin On a cool star-studded evening at the Arden Theater Company, one of Philadelphia’s premier theaters, hosted the Blues Babe 16th Foundation Anniversary. […]
Posted inSports
The Rebirth of Golf at Florida’s Oldest HBCU
The groundwork for the rebirth of the program at Florida’s oldest HBCU actually was laid in May of 2021 when officials from THE PLAYERS Championship went to EWU’s Jacksonville campus […]