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Posted inWomen
Women in Dallas Hosts Sold-Out Friendship Mixer, Proving Sisterhood is the Ultimate Glow-Up
Jasmine Ohen, a passionate marketing and community strategist, founded Women in Dallas to help women form deep, lasting friendships in adulthood, and recently hosted a Friendship Mixer on International Women’s Day to celebrate relationships and community.
Posted inCommunity
Demand Dilemma: April Sha’Lil Sparks Dialogue on Economic Disparities in South Dallas
Multidisciplinary artist and community advocate April Sha’Lil hosted an interactive event called “Demand Dilemma” to confront the economic disparities in South Dallas and empower the community to imagine solutions.
Posted inLa Semana Dallas
Tres mujeres líderes comparten sus secretos para el éxito profesional en JPMorganChase
En el mundo de la banca, las mujeres de JPMorganChase en Dallas-Fort Worth están liderando el camino con un enfoque en el aprendizaje y la adaptabilidad, y ofrecen consejos para aquellos que buscan entrar en el negocio.
Posted inCulture
Breaking Boundaries: IRAS’ Future of Indie Showcase Creates Space for First-Time SXSW Performers
The Future of Indie Showcase at Sahara Lounge, produced by the Independent Recording Arts Society and powered by Linktree, provided a platform for first-time South by Southwest performers to showcase their unique sound and form real connections in the industry.
Posted inHealth
Overcoming Adversity: Tara Robinson’s Journey and The Black Heart Association
Tara Robinson, a school counselor and founder of the Black Heart Association, has overcome adversity to provide free heart screenings to underserved communities, despite facing political and financial challenges.
Posted inMetro
City of Dallas announces Budget Town Hall Meetings for Input on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget
The City of Dallas is seeking public engagement on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget through a series of town hall meetings, providing City Council Members the opportunity to listen to residents prior to beginning work on the budget.
Posted inEvents
United We Brunch: A Celebration of Sisterhood, Empowerment, and Community
The United We Brunch Expo was more than just an event—it was a movement. From the electric energy of powerhouse panelists like Tashara Parker and Dr. Brandalyn Ponder-Mattson to the jaw-dropping Pink Lucy fashion show that celebrated beauty in all forms, this gathering of women was a masterclass in empowerment. Attendees soaked up wisdom from industry leaders, networked with changemakers, and embraced the “No Mean Girl” movement in full force. With every conversation, connection, and stunning runway moment, the message was clear: when women uplift each other, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.
Posted inWord In Black
Artificial Intelligence, Hip-Hop and Education
The D.O.C. has big plans for young people and digital equity in Dallas, including the non-profit platform, DOC Cares, and the Dreams Experience Academy, which provides practical skills and pathways into high-growth creative and STEM-based industries.
Posted inWord In Black
Stolen Valor: Erasing Black Stories From Arlington National Cemetery
Black service members are being dishonored in death at Arlington National Cemetery, where their stories are being erased from the website, and their contributions are being ignored by President Donald Trump’s crusade against diversity, equity, and inclusion in the federal government and military.