Cosign Magazine hosted their fifth annual Cosign Awards Gala Friday, Nov. 18, recognizing entrepreneurs and media personalities impacting the community. The gala, held at Hamptons Event Venue, was hosted by Cosign’s Richie Fontane and WFAA’s Tashara Parker. More than 400 attendees were dressed in their best evening attire, even with the chilly weather. A cocktail […]
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Prison Contractor Accused of Billing Texas Millions for Inmate Treatment Programs it Didn’t Provide
By Jolie Mccullough Originally appeared in Texas Tribune Before being released on parole, most Texas prisoners must complete treatment programs like life skills or addiction therapy. Private prison operator Management & Training Corporation allegedly stopped providing the services, but kept taking the money. One of the country’s largest private prison companies has defrauded Texas by […]
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The 2022 Caliber Lunch Helps Black Men in Business Form Connections
The Caliber Brunch, held on November 12 at STIRR Addison is a first of its kind event designed to help professionals, artists and creatives who share a common goal of helping each other through their stories of triumph. The participants heard from several industry leaders with over 40+ years of experience, entrepreneurs who challenge the […]
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Preserved by Purpose: The Immortal Life of Peace
By Shewanda Riley The story of Henrietta Lacks, a Virginia mother whose cells have transformed medical research for over 70 years, is both amazing and heartbreaking. Cells taken from her body without her consent during her treatment for cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins University in the 1950’s have proven to be the most medically viable […]
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Dallas Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence launches DrinkSip Non-alcoholic Beer Brand
Frisco, Texas – Entrepreneur and NFL star DeMarcus Lawrence is spreading the word about DrinkSip, a new brand of non-alcoholic beer joining the rapidly growing non-alcoholic craft beer market. The 2x Pro Bowl Defensive End of the Dallas Cowboys joins DrinkSip as co-founder and national ambassador. With DrinkSip, considerable efforts have gone into creating “non-alcoholic […]
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Our Commitment to Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Sponsored by Ford Motor Company Ford is proud to support HBCUs as they progress forward towards more success. The first Historically Black College and University opened in 1837, today there are more than 100. HBCUs offer students an opportunity to thrive academically and personally. They provide a culture-rich experience and a chance to be a part […]
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Fiddy: Luka Returns and Adds Another Page to the Record Books
Wednesday night, Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was out (rest) on the second game of a back to back against the visiting Houston Rockets. The young Rockets would go on to defeat the Mavs, 101-92 with leading Maverick being Tim Hardaway Jr. with 28 points. Coach Jason Kidd said that “fatigue” may have been a factor […]
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Jamie Dimon, CEO of Chase Bank stops in Dallas
Wednesday, November 16th, Jamie Dimon, CEO of Chase Bank made a few stops through Dallas on his 2022 bus tour to meet with company members, clients and community partners. This was the third day and fourth city the CEO had touched. Making it clear, he and his team are laser-focused on the progress and success […]
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The Return of AFRIMMA is Here with this year’s theme, This is Africa
By LaToya Henry So, what exactly is AFRIMMA? I’m glad you asked. I had a chance to catch up with the mastermind and founder Anderson Obiagwu, known to many as “Big A”, to talk about the weekend line up, his foundation and what he plans to wear to the 9th highly anticipated African Muzik Magazine […]
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Education Was on the Ballot, Here’s How It Played Out
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black From censorship in classrooms to academic recovery, there was a lot at stake for public education during the midterm elections. A week after the midterm elections, not all of the races have been called, but we’re starting to see how key issues in the K-12 space […]
