Alexandria Minzie Reeds is the owner of the DFW metroplex’s most reputable cleaning business, Alexandria’s Organizing and Cleaning Services. Over the three years she has been in business, Alexandria’s team has serviced many businesses and homes in DFW, including the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and United Health Care. They have also cleaned […]
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Sista Sista Nail Spa: Serving Black Women in Dallas For Twelve Years
A Black-owned nail salon sustained for twelve years, Sista Sista Nail Spa offers Black women a luxurious experience. Started in 2009 by co-owners and founders Tafrine Green and Shantell Barnum-Mosley, Sista Sista Nail Spa began when the two became friends through their interactions with each other in the nail technician industry. Barnum-Mosley stated that when […]
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Omicron, a New Covid-19 Variant with High Number of Mutations, Sparks travel bans and Worries Scientists
By David McKenzie, Ghazi Balkiz and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN)The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant by South African health authorities has sparked a forceful reaction across the world, with a number of countries banning travelers from several southern African countries. The World Health Organization announced Friday that it has designated […]
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Freshman State Rep. Jasmine Crockett is Running for Dallas Congressional Seat, with Eddie Bernice Johnson’s Backing
Crockett is running for the seat vacated by Johnson, who announced Saturday that she would not seek reelection in the 30th Congressional District after serving nearly three decades in Congress. The seat is solidly Democratic. BY PATRICK SVITEK State Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced Wednesday she is running to succeed U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a […]
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A statue of Thomas Jefferson is removed from New York City Hall after 187 years
By Sara Smart, CNN The statue, which is a plaster replica of the original, according to the city, was removed from its pedestal Monday. The process took several hours, and the 7-foot statue was transported in a wooden crate to the New-York Historical Society, where it will be on a long-term loan. Several cities have […]
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World AIDS Day 2021
Every year since 1988, December 1 has been known as World AIDS Day. This year marks 40 years since the very first cases of AIDS were officially reported. World AIDS Day is acknowledged worldwide, giving a voice to the over 38 million people currently living with HIV as well as the over 36 million who have lost a loved one to the disease.Â
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Tried GoLink Yet? DART Extends South Dallas Pilot Through Jan. 21
by Shardae White DeAann Lax was glad to see that one of the DART GoPass Tap cards her team had given out was already helping someone. At Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry, a grocery store-like food pantry at St. Philip’s Community Center, she watched a South Dallas neighbor breathe a sigh of relief that he didn’t have […]
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Civil Rights Leader Dr. Harry Blake’s Legacy Lives on at Shreveport Health Fair to Support COVID-19 Vaccinations
by Dena Vang For Lashonda Diouf, a long-time member of Mount Canaan Baptist Church, the recent Stay Well Harry Blake Empowerment Health Fair & Vaccination Event held a special place in her heart. “This event is important for a lot of reasons, but most importantly because of Dr. Harry Blake, who was a long-time pastor at […]
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Owning a Home: Guidance from Your Local Home Lending Advisor
Are you considering buying your first home, but unsure where to start? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make, and the path to ownership may feel confusing for many first-time buyers. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be. Chase bank can help you navigate the homebuying process, so […]
