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SPG Small Business Accelerator 10-week program returns in August, welcoming retail, e-commerce and franchise business owners to apply for the 9th cohort
Start.Pivot.Grow. (SPG) is a subsidiary program of consulting firm Integrality, that provides small business owners with services, resources, and funding — has partnered with Dallas College Foundation and the UPS Foundation, to launch its Small Business Accelerator on August 12, 2024. Proudly welcoming its 9th cohort, this latest 10-week accelerator (August 12 through October 7, 2024) invites retail, e-commerce and franchise business owners to apply for benefits that include professional training, workshops, business advising, mentorship and more. The accelerator will culminate with a small business pitch competition, where participants compete for cash prizes to further advance and grow their business.
Kamala Harris for President
“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black,. examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. “There are decades when nothing happens, and there are weeks when decades happen.”. That’s what it felt like...
Hoods & Headspace: Three South Dallas Orgs Team Up to Teach Boys Auto Care & Mental Wellness
In an effort to empower young minds and foster a sense of self-reliance, three local organizations in South Dallas recently joined forces to form a wraparound resource collaborative. This Saturday, the collaborative hosted its inaugural event, It Takes a Man, an initiative that brought together young men from the community with a team of dedicated mentors, all passionate about sharing their knowledge of basic auto maintenance and mental and emotional wellbeing. From changing a flat tire and checking fluid levels, to doing self check-ins, the day provided valuable learning experience, equipping these young boys with practical skills and fostering a sense of accomplishment.
Of Course Trump Picked J.D. Vance
“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black,. examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. Whoot, there it is. Convicted criminal Donald Trump has picked Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running...
Living History: Black Reenactors Walk in Ancestors’ Footsteps
“When you consider reenactment, what does that mean to you?” Lavada Nahon asks. For more than a decade, Nahon, a technical theater specialist-turned-culinary and cultural historian, has interpreted research about life in New Netherland — the bustling 17th century Dutch, English, and French settlement that predates modern-day New York City — as a Black historical reenactor.
Survey Finds Black Adults Develop Unique Coping Skills for Racism
Social support, religion, avoidance, substance use, positive reframing, activism, and positive self-statements are the most common strategies. This post was originally published on The Washington Informer. By Stacy M. Brown. Black adults in the United States often develop distinctive coping skills by adulthood to handle the chronic stress of racism,...
Anti-DEI Laws Could Make the Black Doctor Shortage Even Worse
Red-state political agendas — and the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action — threaten to keep promising Black students out of medical schools. Studies show Black patients’ health improves when their doctor looks like them, But with few Black doctors, the health of the community likely will suffer.
Preserved by Purpose: Free Your Mind and Your Faith Will Follow
You either live your dreams or you live your fears. This statement from the. introduction of bestselling author Dr. Dennis Kimbro’s 2014 book The Wealth Choice that made. me stop and think. Even though his book is an excellent resource full of dynamic success secrets. of 1,000 Black millionaires,...
A Visit to Money, MS, the Place that Claimed Emmett Till’s Life, and the Deep South’s Stronghold on Folks Still There
I’m a product of The Great Migration. A first-generation Los Angeleno (and, I mean, shout out to Kendrick, since we’re here), my family was planted in southern California in the 1950s when my grandmother, Bernice (or Christine, because to this day we aren’t really sure of her original name or birthday, but that’s another story for another day) Taylor, left Star, MS, children in tow, all in an attempt to escape the rural reality of her native land. My grandmother left to get away from several evils — an abusive first husband, the lack of opportunity, a place that wouldn’t let her be her brilliant self simply because she was female, Black and dark-skinned, and the thing that likely underpinned all those woes: the racism that was sewed into the very fabric of the only country she’d ever known.
HBCU Swingman Classic Showcases Black Talent in MLB All-Star Week
African Americans’ contribution to the sport of baseball has been a topic of this MLB season. This year, the league included the statistics of Negro League players into their record books after recognizing the Negro Leagues as the majors four years prior. Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. believes that it’s important because “they didn’t have the opportunity to be in the league, but they still had enough [skill] that they should have played [in the MLB] because if you look at it, 11 out of 14 Hall of Famers came from the Negro League after [the league integrated].”
Public Schools Struggle with Overcrowding, Lack of Resources, and Behavioral Issues
Public K-12 schools are pivotal in shaping the future of students, but they face several challenges that can hinder the educational experience. One significant issue is overcrowded classrooms. With a high student-to-teacher ratio, it becomes difficult for teachers to manage the classroom effectively and provide individualized attention. This can lead to students, especially those who need extra help, falling behind. The strain on resources means that students might not have access to the necessary materials or technology, which can further impede their learning process. Additionally, these factors can be a direct cause of behavioral issues, compounded with the onslaught of the global pandemic.
HBCU Swingman Classic: A Celebration of Black History and Future Stars in MLB
The 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Week gets a vibrant kick-off this year with the second annual HBCU Swingman Classic presented by T-Mobile and powered by the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation. The event, taking place on July 12th at Globe Life Field, the home of the World Champion Texas Rangers, shines a spotlight on the rich history and exceptional talent of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) baseball programs.
Time for Democrats to Get Off Defense
“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black,. examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. It’s time for Democrats to stop whining and start fighting. It’s been two weeks since the presidential...
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024 Gala Details
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is pleased to share details for this year’s annual Gala. The black-tie event will take place on Saturday, September 28 and features a cocktail reception, elegant seated dinner sponsored by Charles Schwab, a concert sponsored by Capital One led by Music Director Fabio Luisi and the DSO with special guest Lang Lang in his first appearance with the orchestra since the 2016 DSO Gala. The legendary pianist will perform Rachmaninoff’s expressively virtuosic Second Piano Concerto. Following the concert, guests will enjoy an After-Party Experience sponsored by Charles Schwab Bank with savories, desserts and dancing. Patrick Means and Laura Harris-Means will serve as Co-Chairs alongside Honorary Chairs Cassandra and Avery Johnson. The Gala is the DSO’s largest annual fundraising event, benefiting the orchestra’s education and community outreach initiatives.
Dignity & Drip: All Smiles and Laughs Making Hope Fashionable For Dallas Homeless
Homelessness has been a complex issue that has, for years, impacted cities across the United States, and Dallas is no exception. The uptick in housing insecurity across the country has been driven by a set of multifaceted and paralleling issues, from rising housing costs and stagnant wages, to the lack of affordable healthcare and a growing mental health crisis across the country. While some individuals experience homelessness due to domestic violence, job loss, or unforeseen circumstances, leaving them with no choice but to take residence on the streets.
ForwardDallas Explained: How the Land Use Plan Can (and Cannot) Change the City
As community members voice mixed approval in city meetings, the City of Dallas’ updated land use plan holds its commission vote today. But what are ForwardDallas’ primary aims? And does the plan have the potential to affect equity, environmentalism, and affordability in the city?. ForwardDallas will advance subject...
Preserved by Purpose: Show and Tell Christians
I remember show and tell assignments in school being those sometimes boring. presentations about what we did during our summer vacation. One thing was clear, the less. you had to show, the more telling you did. If all you had to show for a summer vacation was a. picture of...
Strike 3: Negro Leagues, Fake Nostalgia and White Fragility
Originally published in Word In Black by Joseph Williams and Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier. Back when he played, baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson was a great hitter in pressure situations. He was especially clutch in the World Series, so much that sportswriters gave him the nickname “Mr. October.”. Last week,...
Purposeful Starvation: A Modern Weapon Targeting South Dallas Communities
As the Dallas Weekly began to dive deeper into the history, the reasons and results of food deserts and how they have impacted communities around the world, specifically South Dallas, the series “Purposeful Starvation” was born. Though a cruel sounding term, it captures the idea that food insecurity has become a part of the everyday fight for a basic human right that people all over the world are engaged in.
JPMorgan Chase invests $750K in Southern Gateway Park to spur economic development in Oak Cliff
Southern Gateway Park is bringing more than five acres of urban green space and amenities spanning I-35E between Ewing and Marsalis Avenues, and JPMorgan Chase is eager to help. The bank has committed $750,000 to support construction of the transformational bridge park adjacent to the Dallas Zoo. Southern Gateway Park...
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