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Innovative Spaces: Hari Mari Opens Flagship Store in Dallas’ Knox District
by David Seeley | May 18, 2021
Famous for flip flops, Hari Mari has made its first flagship store a laid-back retreat—with a bar, yoga classes, and second-floor party space.
by Alex Edwards |
May 17, 2021
Following a temporary tour brought on by a COVID delay, the most statues of women ever assembled in one location at one time has finally been unveiled at NorthPark Center. It's a culmination of Lyda Hill Philanthropies' work with the IF/THEN Initiative to create a cultural shift in how the world perceives women in STEM.
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by Michaela Markels |
May 13, 2021
People in the U.S. are more stressed than ever, grappling with the effects and uncertainties of the pandemic, according to AHA CEO Nancy Brown, who says that "women of color suffer disproportionately from adverse life experiences like discrimination and racism that can lead to anxiety and toxic levels of chronic stress.”
The AHA gathered Black professionals and medical experts for a candid conversation on mental health. Here are tips for coping.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 13, 2021
Seven female trailblazers took home awards during TXWF's 42nd annual Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration.
Adriana Gascoigne, author of Tech Boss Lady and founder and CEO of Girls in Tech also offered advice as a women who was the only female and woman of color at numerous startups.
Adriana Gascoigne, author of Tech Boss Lady and founder and CEO of Girls in Tech also offered advice as a women who was the only female and woman of color at numerous startups.
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Symposium Highlights North Texas’ Black Tech Talent, Potential
by Dave Moore | May 11, 2021
Nonprofit BUiLT is hosting the event to highlight the success and possibilities of Black tech talent in the region. “There is no talent pipeline problem,” says Peter Beasley, co-founder of the Blacks United in Leading Technology International. “Black tech talent is widely available, especially in North Texas.”
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by Quincy Preston |
May 7, 2021
The hybrid event in August will take place in person at SMU and virtually. The seventh annual Dallas Startup Week powered by Capital One is Dallas-Fort Worth's largest event focused on driving entrepreneurial success, economic impact, and innovation in the region.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 6, 2021
Here's our rundown of each speaker, award, and Q&A from the Dallas Entrepreneur Center's annual State of Entrepreneurship.
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by Alexa Vickaryous |
May 4, 2021
Ranch Hands Rescue is expanding its animal-assisted counseling services to help young men who are victims of sex trafficking.
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Denton Nonprofit Carton Council Wants to Make Sure Cartons Don’t End Up in Landfills
by Alex Edwards | Apr 22, 2021
The group—formed by major carton manufacturers Tetrapak, Elopak, Sig, and Evergreen Packaging—works to ensure they are recycled into new products.
New research from the council shows consumers don’t speak the same language as those in the recycling and packaging industries. Just in time for Earth Week, here’s what recycling stakeholders can do.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Apr 14, 2021
Over the next three years, the Dallas-headquartered company plans to help more Americans get connected through a three-pronged plan.
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by Alex Edwards |
Apr 12, 2021
Dr. Michael Sorrell, who is best known as the longest-serving president in Paul Quinn College's history, has been appointed the newest chair of The Dallas Foundation’s Board of Governors.
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by Alex Edwards |
Apr 12, 2021
The three-pronged event on April 28-30 will feature panel discussions on the virtual stage, curated meetings between investors and companies, and a $10K pitch competition.
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Dallas’ Marcus Graham Project Collaborates With Hennessy on $1M Accelerator for Black Entrepreneurs
by Alex Edwards | Apr 7, 2021
Applications opened yesterday for "Never Stop Never Settle Society," a growth accelerator that offers high-impact funding, resources, and infrastructure to emerging Black entrepreneurs.
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Southern Dallas’ Redbird Mall Revitalization Brings Access, Talent, and Purchasing Power to the Area
by Gloria Salinas, Managing Director, Economic Development, DRC |
Apr 6, 2021
After launching Reimagine Redbird, the revitalization project of a historic 1975 mall in Southern Dallas, five years ago, the area now boasts 1,000 living wage call center jobs with Chime Solutions, Class A apartments at the Palladium Redbird, and The DEC@Redbird.
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by Bella Pinera |
Apr 5, 2021
The Dallas company has created an advocacy committee of education, nonprofit, business, and real estate leaders in order to further its "Building Solutions for Brighter Futures" campaign.
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by Michaela Markels |
Mar 30, 2021
With the grant comes the launch of the Women’s Workforce Readiness Initiative. The project's goal is to provide holistic, sustainable support for women’s career success in high-growth industries. The initial plans include providing 550 women in Southern Dallas with support over the next three years.
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