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Halperin Park
Black Founder Weekend 2025 at Paul Quinn College will feature more than 40 speakers across five tracks—Sell, Grow, Amplify, Lead, and Invest—each designed to drive real outcomes for Black founders and funders. Pictured clockwise from top left: Noelle LeVeaux, Michael Sorrell, David A. Wilson, Alphonzo “Phonz” Terrell, Jasmin Brand, Elizabeth Wattley, and Rachel Cargle. [Courtesy photos via Paul Quinn College]
Black Founder Weekend 2025 to Drive $100K+ in Economic Impact for Black Entrepreneurs in North Texas
by Lance Murray | Jun 22, 2025
The inaugural three-day event lands in Dallas June 27–29 at Paul Quinn College, bringing together more than 40 speakers, curated activations, and a bold agenda built to move capital, spark deals, and support Black founders.
by Lance Murray |
Apr 11, 2025
Chris Lyons has worked with some of the world’s most renowned brands in hospitality, zoos, parks and attractions. He'll now be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the planned Halperin Park in Southern Dallas (formerly known as Southern Gateway Park).
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![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
