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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parrish McDonald’s Presents Student Athlete of the Week: McKenzie Clark
Position: rotating Point Guard and Shooting Guard School: Huffines Middle School (Lewisville, Texas) Player #: 00 – Hoop Society (Mesquite, Texas) Grade: 6th Hailing from the North Texas city of Lewisville — #2 in Best School Districts for Athletes in Denton County — standout basketball player, McKenzie “MK” Clark is well on her way to […]
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 is a business pursuit that began when the two became friends through their interactions with each other in the nail technician […]
The Black Trans Advocacy Coalition: Servicing the Community For a Decade
Located in nine states (Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, Kansas, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia and Pennsylvania), the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition (BTAC) has been helping Dallas’s Black trans community for over a decade. Founded in 2011 by Carter Brown, the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition’s growth has been fairly organic. The coalition began as Black Trans Inc, which […]
Starting and Scaling a Small Business as a Minority Entrepreneur
Ever dreamed of owning your own business? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re among more than 60% of Americans with the same aspiration. There are plenty of resources to support you in making that dream a reality, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact minority-owned businesses. Our team at JPMorgan Chase, for […]
Zirtue Solves the “Let me hold $20 til Friday” Problem
There is a stark difference between what you can pay for and what you can afford. Especially with the holidays coming up, transactions–that is, the exchange of money between family, friends, and loved ones–will increase. Enter Zirtue. Dennis Cail, the CEO and founder of the relationship based loan platform, met with DW to discuss how […]
