Hundreds gathered at Renaissance Dallas Plano Legacy West hotel to learn the many reasons and ways to RESET their lives. This event was the brainchild of Dr. Cheryl “Action” Jackson, Founder and CEO of the award-winning non-profit organization, Minnie’s Food Pantry. . Oxford dictionary’s definition to reset is to “set again or differently”. While most […]
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The Undeniable Legend of Serena Williams
by Jess Washington, COO of Dallas Weekly Wearing a 6-layer dress symbolizing her 6 US Open titles, the world watched her last point against Tomljanovic in this year’s third round at the US Open. Within that moment, I understood just how much Serena Williams influenced my life. Those that know me personally know that I […]
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The Undeniable Legend of Serena Williams
by Jess Washington, COO of Dallas Weekly Wearing a 6-layer dress symbolizing her 6 US Open titles, the world watched her last point against Tomljanovic in this year’s third round at the US Open. Within that moment, I understood just how much Serena Williams influenced my life. Those that know me personally know that I […]
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Dallas Youth Housing Insecurity Correlates With Evictions, Race & Identity
Troubling statistics show evictions play a part in driving housing insecurity among vulnerable communities by Steven Monacelli According to data provided by Dallas Independent School District, out of some 141,000 students in the district, approximately 4,000 students are considered “housing insecure” each school year. “This is about an average number we have experienced the last […]
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Dallas Youth Housing Insecurity Correlates With Evictions, Race & Identity
Troubling statistics show evictions play a part in driving housing insecurity among vulnerable communities by Steven Monacelli According to data provided by Dallas Independent School District, out of some 141,000 students in the district, approximately 4,000 students are considered “housing insecure” each school year. “This is about an average number we have experienced the last […]
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The Sun outshined the Wings in Arlington
“…when you see yourself do something, you believe it more…” – Marina Mabrey Wings fans packed College Park Center for the First Round of the WNBA Playoffs as Dallas faced the Connecticut Sun. The first quarter was nothing short of amazing with a strong performance from guard Veronica Burton, who had eight points including a […]
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The Sun Outshined the Wings in Arlington
By @theuncoolurban “…when you see yourself do something, you believe it more…” – Marina Mabrey Wings fans packed College Park Center for the First Round of the WNBA Playoffs as Dallas faced the Connecticut Sun. The first quarter was nothing short of amazing with a strong performance from guard Veronica Burton, who had eight points […]
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Dallas Startup Week 2022
This year the DEC Network partnered again with Capital One for another Dallas Startup Week. This event was hosted at SMU Business School of Cox from August 7th-11th. And for the first time, they allowed guests with COVID concerns or time constrictions to attend hybrid sessions. The DEC is a 501c3 non-profit organization driving innovation […]
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She Represents: Autumn Brown Yarbrough of Nu Standard
Autumn Brown Yarbrough is the founder and CEO of Nu Standard | CBY Beauty Inc., “making hair wellness products for the busy woman the GO!” Yarbrough is a honors graduate of the University of Southern California’s Marshall School Business with a BS in Business Administration Management. Autumn is a daughter, wife and mom. After a […]
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Stephenetta (isis) Harmon on Creating Sadiaa’s First Black Beauty Room & Awards
By Cat Satterwhite When it comes to beauty standards, Black beauty hasn’t always been at the forefront, and in many ways, it still isn’t. You do have those like Iman, Lizzo, Beverly Johnson, Tyra Banks and many more that have set some precedents, but a lot of work still needs to be done. Of course, […]