Black Americans are disproportionately affected by medical debt and can use a new consumer tool to help manage their bills and protect themselves from financial harm.
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Dallas Wings Unveil 2026 Schedule as Franchise Momentum Continues to Build
The Dallas Wings enter the 2026 season with a 44-game schedule, featuring three games at American Airlines Center, a new head coach, and the league’s top draft pick, as they continue to build around guard Paige Bueckers.
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The Power of Legacy: Black Greek Life Passed Down Through Generations
Generational Black Greek life is a legacy of service, leadership, and identity that is passed down from one generation to the next, creating strong community bonds and a sense of belonging.
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Prioritizing Self-Care: A Guide for Black Women to Enhance Well-Being
Black women can practice self-love and boost self-esteem by embracing their natural beauty, setting healthy boundaries, cultivating a supportive community, investing in personal growth, and engaging in self-care practices.
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Lisa Brown-Ross to Deliver Keynote on Cultural Conservation at AAEAHP Founders Day
Lisa Brown-Ross, CEO of the African American Museum Dallas, will present the keynote speech at the AAEAHP annual Founders Day celebration on February 14th, speaking on the importance of conservation and her career in marketing communications, brand management, and community relations.
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Why Rest Is Political for Black Women During the Holidays
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.
