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Dallas Black Chamber Announces Demolition of Building, Along with Plans for the Future
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It was a filled-to-capacity room at the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Tuesday as President Harrison L. Blair discussed the future of the oldest and largest Black chamber in the country which included the demolition of the building that served as the home to the Dallas Black Chamber since 1982, until 2016 when it became necessary to seek a more suitable home.
Blair, who is in his fourth year at the Chamber was joined by the Hon. Helen Giddings, who was the First Black Woman to chair the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce and the Chairwoman who opened the original Chamber office; businesswoman Kathy Nealy, a former Chamber Vice President who was responsible for the capital campaign to build the DBCC building; Matt Houston, whose father was the former President & CEO of the DBCC who opened the original chamber office; and other dignitaries like Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn King-Arnold and Councilmember Jaime Resendez, former Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Diane Ragsdale, Judge Audrey Moorehead, DISD School Board Trustee Maxie Johnson and other dignitaries as the history of the Chamber's impact on Black businesses was shared.
“The blood sweat and tears of one of our greatest generations of leadership, achieved building an office that saw the chamber grow its impact and influence across the North Texas Region, said Mr. Blair. "2838 MLK was the DBCC’s home from roughly 1982 to until 2016. While this location isn’t considered a historical marker by the state or the city, the communities this facility has helped us to serve see it as a historic site. "We will gather at the site to say goodbye to our past as we look forward to developing world class programs, events, and facilities that help us effectively serve our 96-year-old mission far into the future.”
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OPEN MODEL AND TALENT CALL FOR AGES 16-50 AT MARK CUBAN HEROES BASKETBALL CENTER
For the fifth year, the Center will host auditions for models, actors, singers and dancers ages 16-50; registration is free and will be held from 10:30-11 a.m. with auditions from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Most people assume the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center might focus on sports, but its mission is to help young people find success in a variety of ways. This Saturday (Jan. 28), the Center will host an Open Model and Talent Call for models, actors, singers and dancers ages 16-50. Free and open to the public, registration is from 10:30-11 a.m. with live auditions from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
This program began in 2018 and has helped launch the modeling and entertainment careers of numerous North Texans. For example, 22-year-old Osayande Foster, a successful model with Kim Dawson and several other national agencies, is currently shooting a Nike ad. A Kim Dawson model is making thousands of dollars per shoot and another model is working with singer Gwen Stefani.
The call is hosted by Dallas-based Willie Johnson of J3 Productions, a fashion show production and modeling management company whose mission is “to find the diamond in the rough and make him or her shine.”
The chosen individuals will spend six weeks working with Johnson and will receive professional head shots and other support. J3 Production will serve as the mother agency, and Johnson introduces the individuals to other regional and national agencies.
REQUIREMENTS: Female models should be 5’7”-6’, and male models should be 5’11”-6’3”. Singers and dancers should bring music on a flash drive. Singers may be asked to sing for 30 seconds, and dancers may be asked to perform a 45-second routine. Actors may be asked to do a cold read.
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Pamela Haygood Arnold
Pamela Haygood Arnold is a dedicated healthcare professional with more than 20 years of management, executive assistant and administrative assistant experience. She is a pro at career counseling, project management, event planning and employee training. Pamela, is smart, beautiful, talented and a joy to be around, wither infectious smile A wife and mother, Pamela has enjoyed stints at Baylor University Medical Center, Kelly Services, American Journal of Cardiology, Atlantis Trading Corporation, Ryder Transportation and Logistics and Unitarian Property and Casualty. A Spirit of volunteerism, Pamela has dedicated countless hours of service to a PTA and PTO. Actually she should be a food critic because she loves food and she’s an excellent writer!
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Shaking My Head
Karen LOSES IT after being kicked off of her cruise for testing positive for COVID
Crazy Karens
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A Picture is Worth 1000 Words | |
Listen to What I Am Telling You | |
Nelson Mandela Is A True Inspiration | |
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2023 LIVING LEGENDS / SCHOLARSHIP / STATE HONOR / SPECIAL AWARD
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LIVING LEGENDS
1. Mr. Al Herron – ALP BUSINESS INNOVATOR AWARD
2. Ms. Cheryl Smith – EDWARD JOE BAGBY COMMUNICATION AWARD
3. Dr. Curtis King - ART AWARD
4. Mr. Ricky Wesson – Coach Freddie James Sports AWARD
5. Mr. Robert Edison – DR. FREDERICK D. TODD EDUCATION AWARD
6. Pastor S M Wright Jr. CHAIRMAN AWARD
7. Dr. Harry Robinson – CULTURAL AWARD
8. Judge Thomas G. Jones - JUDGE Cleophas R. Steele Award
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
JUDGE STACI WILLIAMS
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SPECIAL AWARD
Outstanding Accomplishment
1. COACH C. JASON TODD
2. COACH REGINALD SAMPLES
3. COACH CLAUD MATHIS
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
1. Richard Correra (South Oak Cliff)
2. Kyndall Golden (South Oak Cliff)
3. Nadia Howard (DESOTO)
4. Michael King (Red Oak)
5. Arayah Marks (South Oak Cliff)
6. Chandler Parks (DESOTO)
7. Charlise Roberts (Trinidad Garza)
8. Jesse Silva (South Oak Cliff)
9. Quintrevion Wisner (DESOTO)
10. Patrick Williams (DESOTO)
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Charlene Greene
Charlene Laurice Greene was born October 22, 1969, in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Charlene graduated from East Forsyth High School in NC. After high school she relocated to Dallas, TX in 1988 where she resided with her father Charles Tyrone Greene and stepmother Willie Maye Greene.
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Keith Beaton
Keith Beaton was a singer with the Philadelphia soul group Blue Magic, known for hits including “Sideshow.” Beaton was a founding member of Shades of Love, the group that became Blue Magic in 1972. Singing tenor, Baton contributed to hits including their 1974 R&B No. 1...
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Scotty Adams
Scotty Adams, was BOLD, EPIC, COURAGEOUS, DARING and unapologetically LEGENDARY. Scotty, affectionately known as “Bubba,” was born November 11, 1979, in Henderson, Texas to Kathy and Verdell Adams. Scotty graduated from Cedar Hill High School with the phenomenal ...
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The Path
As we walk through life's journey, we leave footprints. Some just show where we are going. Others redirect us when we get lost. Still, others remain to guide those we leave behind. I see your footprints.
Will you/they see mine?
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Snoop Dogg reveals why he charges $250,000 for a verse | |
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When he’s not being outsmoked by Willie Nelson or microwaving his blunts, hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg does occasionally find the time to rap on a track. That being said, if you’ve ever dreamt about getting a feature from your favourite weed obsessed West Coast rapper you might want to take out a small loan—or several. It turns out that a guest verse from the US artist is going to cost you a lot of money. | |
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Jennifer Lewis, Marva Allums, Ashley Clark Stewart,
Delbert A. Floyd, William Turner, Brandon Uncleb
Not Pictured
Etta James, Alicia Keys, Patrick Willis, Betheny Sargent, Dyron Jolly, Linda Allen,
Ramon Dupree Wimbley, and Donna Walker
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Waylon Bivens Sr.
Received license to preach
the Word of God
by Pastor William Timothy Glynn
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Quincy and Ruth Allen Ollison
42 years
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Kenya and Dianna Hobs
25 years
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Marietta and Donald Seay
40 years
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Toniqua Green
The Wellness Experience
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My Truth: Always a Blessing
By Cheryl Smith
Sometimes we see what others are going through. Sometimes we don’t. When Candace Wicks retired from Dallas Independent School District, I stopped by to celebrate with her.
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