JBJ Management recently hosted a Building Business Opportunities Luncheon at Paul Quinn College, featuring speakers such as Kimberly Tolbert, Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, and Andy Byford, emphasizing the importance of networking and empowering minority-owned businesses.
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Half of Black Gay Men Will be Diagnosed With HIV, Despite Preventive Treatments. Why?
Black gay and bisexual men in Iowa face significant barriers to accessing PrEP, including mistrust, stigma, discrimination, inadequate medical insurance, lack of knowledge, and fear of side effects, but public health awareness and education, culturally sensitive educational programs, and free access to PrEP could help address these issues.
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How Tim Walz Finally Stopped JD Vance From Sane-Washing TrumpÂ
JD Vance’s refusal to admit that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election was the most important moment of the vice presidential debate, as it undercut his claims of Trump’s accomplishments and exposed his opportunistic nature.
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Impact Ventures Convenes Inclusive Capital Summit to Address Capital Inclusivity
Impact Ventures is hosting the 2nd annual Inclusive Capital Summit, featuring regional and national speakers discussing the lack of inclusivity in capital and innovative solutions to address it, with New York Times bestselling author Merhsa Baradaran as the headliner.
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The Wellness Industry Isn’t the Fix
The Global Wellness Industry has seen rapid growth, with wellness tourism and spas being the fastest growing sectors, but critics argue that this does not address the root causes of chronic stress and other conditions leading to poor health.
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Dallas Weekly’s Day of Civics: A Morning with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and an Afternoon at Civilized Fest
The Dallas Weekly team attended two civic engagement events, including a Q&A session with Maryland Governor Wes Moore at Paul Quinn College and a roundtable discussion at the Civilized Festival, while the Dallas College Police Department faced criticism for excessive security measures at the latter event.
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Code Compliance Notifies City Attorney of Numerous Violations at Monroe Group Property
Residents of Peoples El Shaddai Village, a government subsidized apartment complex in East Oak Cliff, have reported numerous health and safety violations, including mold, sewer backups, and broken air conditioning, and are seeking legal action against the property manager, Monroe Group.
Posted inElection 2024
The Tragedies of Eric Adams, Marcellus Williams, and Mark Robinson
The recent news stories of three Black men reveal what happens when we don’t participate effectively in our government.
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Civilized Fest: Civic Pulse Edition Coming This Saturday With Headliner Scrappy And A Star-studded Lineup
By:Â Sincerely Nicole Media DALLAS – Sept. 24, 2024 – PRLog — Get ready for an unforgettable day of music, community, and empowerment at the Civilized Fest: Civic Pulse Edition this Saturday, September 28th at the Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus. This vibrant festival promises to be a celebration of culture, featuring hip hop and reality star Scrappy as the headliner, […]
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Trump and Vance’s Lies Fuel Violence Against Haitian Immigrants in Ohio
Former President Donald Trump and Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance have spread false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, leading to an increase in violence and discrimination against them.
