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BUY BLACK!
When Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, of Friendship-West Baptist Church, announced 100 Days of Buying Black in acknowledging the 100th Commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre, we joined the movement. December 31, 2021 marked 100 days of featuring Black Businesses. and we decided that the struggle continues and we must also. So enjoy reading about more Black-owned businesses and please support.
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Buy Black Business Spotlight
El Bey Body “Love Your Skin Naturally”
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LaJameia Jerry says “Healthy Hair and Skin has always been one of my top priorities for Myself and My Family.” Desperately seeking a remedy for her baby girl, she began researching and creating a product designed especially for her, which led to the creation of the El Bey Bar, an All-Natural Expressed Breastmilk & Herbs Soap Bar. El Bey Body takes pride in ensuring they provide customers with quality skincare products. All products are handmade with care. El Bey Body looks forward to becoming your go-to shop for all your natural skincare essential needs. Visit: www.ElBeyBody.shop.
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OUR SUPERB WOMAN OF THE DAY
Petre Pleasants White
Pleasant is also how you describe Petre Pleasants White.
A consummate professional, Petre is a joyful and loving person!
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Petre Pleasants White is the former Client Services Manager at Dallas Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and manager at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, she went to Crenshaw Senior High and studied Health Science at San Jose State University. She is the founding member of the Dallas Hotel Concierge Association, and a CTA (Certified Tourism Ambassador) for the City of Dallas. A wife and mother, she is a member of St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church, a legacy member of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. Dallas Chapter and a board member of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. |
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Our Superb Women!
2021 was the "Year of the Woman," especially the Black Woman! For 10 months we dedicated this space to uplifting Black women and spreading a message that we need to show love and empower people with love instead of destroying them with hate and disrespect. We celebrate Black Women and call them SUPERB! AND WE ARE KEEPING THE CELEBRATION GOING IN 2022!
Cheryl Smith, Publisher
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Join us as we call attention to the many Black girls (and boys) who have gone missing.
The headlines are not as bold and glaring but they will be here. Stay tuned!
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That Celebrity Interview
with Valder Beebe
VH1 Black Ink Crew
Enjoy
the interview
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Denzel Washington and Boy’s and Girl’s Club |
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Denzel Washington recently joined a group of kids at the Boys & Girls Club national conference in an inspirational sing-along
of “Stand by Me.”
He’s promised to never leave their side!
By BOTWC Staff
There, Washington was present for the announcing of the Club’s 2021-22 National Youth of the Year, Brianna P. Brianna, who has been involved with BGCA since she was nine, was awarded a $72,500 scholarship and a new Toyota Corolla for her service.
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Jermaine and Whaketa Hargrove are the creators of Animation TV
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A husband-and-wife duo has
created the first Black-owned
animation network
They’re taking submissions!
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By BOTWC Staff
Jermaine and Whaketa Hargrove are the creators of Animation TV, a streaming platform focused on promoting diversity in the animation space. The Hargroves hope to expose people to all facets of animation culture, providing a subscription option and linear channel model for viewers.
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BLACK
HEADLINE NEWS
Your true
information source.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott still leads Democrat Beto O’Rourke by 7 percentage points, 46-39, in this year’s race, according to a Dallas Morning News-University of Texas at Tyler poll released Sunday.(DMN ) |
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott still leads Beto O’Rourke in governor’s race, poll shows |
Texans also weighed in on the May 24 primary runoff, including Ken Paxton and George P. Bush’s race.
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This story, originally published in The Dallas Morning News, is reprinted as part of a collaborative partnership between The Dallas Morning News and Texas Metro News. The partnership seeks to boost coverage of Dallas’ communities of color, particularly in southern Dallas. |
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Dallas County Reports 435 Newly Reported Cases of COVID-19 within 14 Days of Specimen Collection Date and 4 Deaths
DALLAS -- Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is continuing to update and upgrade the data collection system. Cumulative case counts are being updated and will be reported at a later time. DCHHS is reporting 435 newly reported cases of COVID-19 within 14 days of specimen collection date.
A total of 6,441 Dallas County residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19 illness.
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2022 William S. Mitchell Sacred Choral Music Workshop |
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Dallas Metroplex Musicians’ Association is elated to announce the upcoming William S. Mitchell Sacred Choral Music Workshop, to convene Monday through Friday, June 20 – June 24, 2022, 7:00 P. M. until 9:00 P. M. The Concert will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 4:30 P. M. Pearly Gate Baptist Church will host this endeavor. It is located at 6021 University Hills Drive, Dallas, Texas 75241, Dr. Thomas J. Payne, Senior Pastor, and Dr. Robbie Moore, Pastor.
During our June 8, 2019, meeting, officers and members of DMMA unanimously voted to rename the Sacred Choral Music Workshop after the organization’s Founder, William S. Mitchell, effective June 2020. While the pandemic has delayed our gathering for the 2020 and 2021 events, the renaming ceremony will be held during this year’s Concert.
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5-18-22 Real Conversation With AARP Featuring Nicole Ari Parker & Boris Kodjoe Episode 2 Facebook Live @aarpblackcommunity at 11:30 am CDT. Black power couple Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker are back for part two of Real Conversations With AARP.
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New Bus Network Rider Survey
We really want to know what you think.
Please share your opinion on your experience when riding DART. Your answers will allow us to better meet your expectations. Complete our survey by May 25 for a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards. Thank you.
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Leasing
Buying
Commercial Real Estate
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National
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Day
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Nephew Tommy, Danielle and Gabrielle Victor, Reggie Jackson, Rob Base, Vince Young, Kyle Harvey, WYO Chi, Michael Tait, Randall Bryant, Tante Bluiett Williams, Kenneth Lowen, Jeff Ross, Huelon Harrison, Andrea Conley, and Toya L. Evans |
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Congratulations!
Class of 2022
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Breandra Wilhite
University of North Texas at Dallas
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A bus driving in a street in Martissant, an area in Port-au-Prince gang members are terrorizing.
Photo via CBU Haiti
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Two buses hijacked; 17 people kidnapped as violence escalates |
The Haitian times
By Juhakenson Blaise
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Security concerns continue in the metropolitan region as gang members hijacked two buses and stole the passengers’ belongings May 10, according to the president of a driver’s union. Gang members also attempted to hijack a third bus but the driver managed to drive away.
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In December 2021, President Biden directed the Department of Education to pause federal student loan repayments. On February 5, 2022, he extended the moratorium again. [Photo: Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) and Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA)] |
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Rep. Adams and Williams Focus on Student Loan Debt, Biden Extends Moratorium |
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor
On April 5, Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) and Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA), held a press event on legislation to provide student debt relief. Student loan debt payments were scheduled to resume on May 1, 2022 at the end of a moratorium, but the Biden Administration announced on April 5 that they will extend the moratorium.
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Sign up to receive your exclusive registration link!
The Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS), is designed to unite women leaders of today, with those who are destined to be leaders of tomorrow. We connect women to not only address the issues that press us on a day-to-day basis, but to also have a hand in shaping women who will be leading our country in the very near future. WLS promotes a safe place to make new connections, have honest conversations about issues facing women and the people we serve, and motivates each attendee to work towards their professional and personal goals. The 2022 Summit, Reemerged Restored Refocused Reimagined, will convene on August 5-6, 2022 at The Renaissance Hotel in Dallas, TX. Sign up to receive your exclusive registration link!
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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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