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Invisible Beauty-Dallas celebrates with Bethann Hardison

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- Invisible Beauty-Dallas celebrates with Bethann Hardison
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- 18 days ago
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- In this exclusive interview, fashion model and activist Bethann Hardison sits down with CEO Jess Washington of Dallas Weekly to discuss her new movie, "Invisible Beauty." They delve into the significance of the film, exploring its powerful message and the impact it aims to make. Join us as we gain insights from Bethann Hardison herself, a true icon in the industry, on her journey as a model and activist. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!

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- Walking In Victory!!! 5K Walk & Run...Saving Lives!!!
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- 1 month ago
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- Thank you to all the participants and supporters who joined us for the annual 5K Walk & Run in Cedar Hill, Texas, organized by the Celebration Life non-profit organization. This event made a positive impact on our community and supported a worthy cause. The Celebration Life 5K Walk & Run was a fantastic event that raised funds and awareness for the various programs and initiatives aimed at promoting the well-being and advancement of our community. We are grateful to all the runners, walkers, friends, and families who came out to support this event to bring awareness and help battle breast cancer.. Stay tuned for updates on future events as we continue to make a difference together.

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- Dallas Flash Mob: By Menswear
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- 2 months ago
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- Witness the stylish spectacle of the Dallas Flash Mob by Menswear, where black men gather in their finest suits to showcase their fashion and networking skills. This unique event brings together a community of dapper individuals who celebrate style, creativity, and connection. Join us as these gentlemen make an unforgettable impression with their impeccable attire and inspire others to embrace their professional style.
Hashtags: #DallasFlashMob #Menswear #FashionShowcase #Networking #BlackMenInSuits #StyleInspiration #CommunityEvent #DapperGentlemen

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- Talking Dallas Music Scene with Dorrough-Dallas Weekly
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- 3 months ago
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- Talking Dallas Music Scene with Dorrough-Dallas Weekly
In this video, we sit down with local artist Dorrough to discuss his history-making deal with the Dallas Cowboys and Mavericks. Dorrough explains how he was approached by fans inside the organization and how he ended up creating the anthem for the teams. He talks about the process of creating the anthem and shooting the video. Find out how Dorrough made history with this exclusive interview! #DallasCowboys #DallasMavericks #Dorrough #SportsLeagues #Anthem #Artist #interview#RJPhotomedia.com

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- I Said What I Said- Authors Rap Session-Dallas Weekly
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- 3 months ago
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- “I Said What I Said”, is a collection of inspiring stories written by 25 different black women leaders in the nonprofit sector. These women come from diverse backgrounds and share their experiences of leading and amplifying their voices in a space that often overlooks the leadership of women of color. The book highlights themes of reclaiming passion, embracing humility, discipleship, and strength. It aims to empower and uplift readers, especially black women, by showcasing the journeys and achievements of these remarkable leaders.

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- Talking with Tequila With Friends
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- 4 months ago
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- "Join us as we sit down with four childhood friends who have not only remained close but also built a thriving tequila business in Dallas, Texas. In this candid conversation, they share their journey of friendship, entrepreneurship, and success. Discover the challenges they overcame, the strategies they implemented, and the lessons they learned along the way. Get inspired by their story of camaraderie and achievement as they prove that dreams can be realized with determination, hard work, and the power of friendship."

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- Talking Wealth with "Big Mike"-Dallas Weekly
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- 4 months ago
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- "Join us as we sit down with Big Mike, a highly successful insurance agent based in McKinney, Texas, and delve into his journey to wealth and success. Discover the strategies and insights he shares on building a thriving insurance business, overcoming challenges, and achieving financial prosperity. Get inspired by his story and gain valuable knowledge from this engaging conversation."

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- Breaking New Ground in South Dallas with Jefferies Meyers
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- 5 months ago
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- Last week DW was on the scene for the Jeffries & Meyers ground breaking ceremony with @ssarealtors
Many community leaders such as the Hon. Diane Ragsdale and Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce board member, Matt Houston were in attendance for this momentous occasion.
“This is more than a construction site. This is the birthplace of a new community. A testament to the spirit and unwavering determination of South Dallas. Together, we are re-creating the meaning of affordable housing.” - Scottie Smith, II
Learn more about @scottielsmith @ssarealtors and their goals to provide #blackwealth through homeownership in this week’s issue of DW.

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- Housing Talk with Builders of Hope CDC
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- 5 months ago
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- Housing Talk with Builders of Hope CDC, an in-depth talk with James Armstrong III, Chief Executive Officer, and Chris Lewis, Chief Operations and Housing Development Officer.

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- Talking Finances FYI with Philip Washington Jr. - A Stress-Free Path to Financial Freedom
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- 8 months ago
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- As the idea of the wealth building process being fun grew in Philip Washington Jr.'s mind, his old beliefs about making money started dying off one by one. They were eventually replaced by new beliefs.
DW's CEO, Jess Washington chats with Philip, host of "Wealth Building Made Simple" on the stress free steps to wealth management.
This was brought to you by JPMorgan Chase Bank.

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- A Queens's Tea Party
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Talking Philanthropy with Michelle R. Thomas of JPMorgan Chase
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- 9 months ago
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- Celebrating Women's History Month, Dallas Weekly's CEO , Jess Washington chats with Michelle R. Thomas, Director of Global Philanthropy for JPMorgan Chase. The two chatted passions both personally and professionally and what Michelle Thomas sees for women in the future.

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- Autumn Yarbrough salutes all the busy queens with Nu Standard - Mama2Mama Episode 3
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- 11 months ago
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- Autumn Yarbrough is the Founder and CEO of Nu Standard, an ingenious wellness system that treats hair from the inside out.
Autumn talks on Mama2Mama about why she started Nu Standard, her legacy in the hair industry, and how she balances entrepreneurship as a wife and mother of two.

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- Theatre Icon Sheldon Epps talks with Dallas Weekly
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- 1 year ago
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- DW theatre & arts writer Aaron Zilbermann chats with theatre icon Sheldon Epps on his legacy, the landscape for Black artists today and what he sees for the future.
Check out the article on dallasweekly.com

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- Facebook Video Take Our Survey
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Instagram Take Our Survey
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- How This Married Couple Triumphed Over...Cancer
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Talking with "Ese"- Fashion Designer to the Stars...Mama2Mama Episode 2
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Talking wit "Ese"- Fashion Designer to the Stars about she is skillfully able to hybrid a successful fashion business and motherhood in harmony.
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- Brett Farve and Mississippi - Legal Talks with Bridgette Williams
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- 1 year ago
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- Welcome to another episode of Legal Talks hosted by Dallas Weekly COO, Jess Washington and joined by attorney Bridgette Williams of BLWLEGAL Group.
This week we discuss the Brett Farve and his fraudulent receipt of funding from the State of Mississippi. Farve knowing misused these funds and has so far repaid the state of MS 1.1 million.... could Farve possibly face criminal charges as well?

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- Amazon Collisions - Legal Talks with Bridgette Williams Esq
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- 1 year ago
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- Welcome to another episode of Legal Talks hosted by Dallas Weekly COO, Jess Washington and joined by attorney Bridgette Williams of BLWLEGAL Group.
This week we discuss the high amount of collisions with Amazon delivery drivers. With so many accidents, totaling to 75 fatalities since 2015, we ask our legal expert how Amazon has the ability to continue deliveries without legal recourse?

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- Legal Talks with Bridgette Williams Esq
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- 1 year ago
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- Welcome to another episode of Legal Talks hosted by Dallas Weekly COO, Jess Washington and joined by attorney Bridgette Williams of BLWLEGAL Group.
This week we discuss what to do if you are to witness police brutality and what legal precedence (if any) Jackson, Mississippi residents may have for the water crisis.

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- African American Leadership Summit 2022- Dallas, Texas
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- 1 year ago
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- Texas & Chicago Police Chiefs meet up for a powerful discussion on reducing the growing crime in this nation. African American Leadership Summit 2022- Dallas, Texas
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- Desmond Blair |World Renown Black Artist | from Dallas- Paints Masterpieces without Hands
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- 1 year ago
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- Desmond Blair |World Renown Black Artist | from Dallas- Paints Masterpieces without Hands. Desmond tells his amazing story as a child born with no hands, from a single parent home, overcame tremendous odds, to become a world renown artist.
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- Banned Book-Re-Released in Dallas | The Accommodation-Jim Schutze-A Documentary on Racism in Dallas
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- 1 year ago
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- Banned Book-Re-Released in Dallas | The Accommodation-Jim Schutze-A Documentary on Racism in Dallas: This video features a video interview with Author Jim Schutze and the publisher and why they printed up 30,000 books to be passed out for free in Dallas.
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- David Banner: The God Box Speaks to Dallas Weekly
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- David Banner has been refining his presence in the music industry and the black American cultural community for more than 20 years now. Currently his projects are numerous, but he has one message he is imparting onto his audience, the black community, and the world, and the God Box 2 is that message.
Check out our article here:
https://dallasweekly.com/2022/07/david-banner-the-god-box-speaks-to-dallas-weekly/

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- RISE-Symposium-Dallas, Texas 2022-DallasWeekly.com
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Check out our website for the latest on all things Black Dallas and beyond: https://www.dallasweekly.com/
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- Dallas Weekly talk to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- DW 's COO, Jess Washington talk with Rep. Jasmine Crockett on the Roe. v Wade and what that means to women in Texas and across the nation.

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- DW BlackMusicMonth 2022
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Father's Day Story Time 2022-Dallas Weekly
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- 1 year ago
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- Father's Day Story Time 2022-Dallas Weekly:
Community Event is South Dallas sponsored by the Dallas Weekly Newspaper. Fathers were invited to Concord Church to receive a breakfast from ITSO Vegan catering and to read books to the children.

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- NFL Hall of Famer, Charles Haley talks about Tackle Tomorrow Foundation
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- 2 years ago
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- Former NFL player and Five-Time Super Bowl Champion Charles Haley, alongside Bob Bowie, are the Founders of the Tackle Tomorrow Foundation. They are making it their duty to change literacy statistics in South Dallas. Like some of the children that he wants to help with his foundation, Charles Haley was raised in a low-income household and struggled with education reading three grade levels behind his peers before attending James Madison University, but he tackled this with the help of football coaches and professors throughout his career which resulted in amazing confidence and reading levels. As an NFL Hall of Famer, Haley is now focused on giving back by providing young students with the resources and technology they need to tackle literacy challenges.

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- Mya performs @ the 37th Annual Quest for Success Awards: Dallas Black Chamber
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- 2 years ago
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- The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, the 37th Annual Quest for Success Luncheon took place on May 10th at On The Levee, as a time to celebrate, honor and spotlight local entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders making a significant impact for the city.
“The Quest for Success Awards shine a light on businesses and nonprofits that aren’t just simply doing well for themselves, but for those leaders who are finding innovative ways to life the communities they serve,” said Harrison L. Blair, President of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce.
“This year’s Quest is focused on arts-related businesses and arts-related nonprofits that continue to make a significant impact across North Texas. We hope that you will come and celebrate these leaders with us.”
The 2022 Quest for Success Awards Honorees were:
-Teresa Coleman Wash, Founder & Executive Artistic Director, The Bishop Arts Theater
-Vicki Meek, Multimedia Artist and Independent ...

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- Gardening is Gangsta with Que P!
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- 2 years ago
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- Lil D chats with rapper & agricultural teacher, Quincy "Que P" Bradley. For Minority Health Month, we chat with Que P in the importance of sustainability farming and why people - especially in lower income communities - should invest in their health to take care of their families. The father and community activist also has some new music coming Oct 2022 and even has a movie debut coming soon.
Check out the interview now!

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- Quest Love Live in concert with Dallas Black Symphony @ Dallas,Tx -Deep Ellum, The Factory
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- 2 years ago
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- Quest Love Live in concert with Dallas Black Symphony @ Dallas,Tx -Deep Ellum, The Factory-Fundraiser.

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- Dennice Johnson Makes MAJOR Moves with Hyphen - Mama2Mama Episode 1
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- 2 years ago
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- Dennice Johnson, Fonder & CEO of Hyphen talks with Jess Washington, COO of Dallas Weekly on "Mama 2 Mama".
In this episode, Jess asks Dennice how she came up with the idea of Hyphen, a concierge moving service, and what her goals are for the future. She also learns from Dennice how she balances her life as a Mom and manages a successful, growing business with a crazy schedule.
Check out the full article here:
https://dallasweekly.com/2022/04/mama2mama-dennice-johnson-makes-major-moves-with-hyphen/

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- Zenetta Drew Masters the Business of Success
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- 2 years ago
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- DW celebrates Women's History month featuring Dallas' own Zenetta Drew, Executive Director of Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Drew talks to guest Editor, DeNita Lacking Quinn about her journey to success, what drives her to keep breaking barriers and how we all can do our part to help the next generation.

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- Renée Horne: Taking on the “Boy’s Club” in the Auto Industry
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- 2 years ago
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- For Women's History Month, Dallas Weekly's COO Jess Washington talks with Renée Horne, Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer for Chase Auto.
DW talks with Horne about how it all started, what her daily life looks like and what she foresees in the landscape of the auto world not only for Black women, but all people of color.
Read the article here: https://dallasweekly.com/2022/03/renee-horne-taking-on-the-boys-club-in-the-auto-industry/

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- DW celebrates our 3,500th issue! Hear from former reporter Kelvin Bass.
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- 2 years ago
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- From 1997-1999 Kelvin Bass was a staff writer for Dallas Weekly. He shares words of gratitude and support for the entire DW team.

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- Cynt Marshall Understands the Assignment
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- 2 years ago
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- Dallas Weekly's COO, Jess Washington talks with Cynthia "Cynt" Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team. DW celebrates Women's History Month by talking with Cynt about leadership, giving back and her excitement for the future.

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- DallasWeekly Celebrates Women's History Month
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- 2 years ago
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- The Dallas Weekly, comes the announcement of their first special edition dedicated exclusively to the Women of the metroplex.
This inaugural special edition will focus on icons, innovators, influencers and inspirations. Dallas is blessed to be the home of some of the most incredibly accomplished women in the state, and readers will be able to take an in-depth dive into their interesting lives and livelihoods to learn the ingredients to their individual successes.

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- Health Talk with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
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- 2 years ago
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- Dr. Jessica Shephard, OB/GYN, founder of Sanctum Med +Welness and VeryWell Health Chief Medical Officer sits down with Dallas Weekly to talk about OG/GYN care in the Black community and more!
#iamdw #dallasweekly #blackmaternalhealth #blackhealthmatters #blackpress #blackwomeninmedicine #blackwomenshealth

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- Orion Jean - Disney Set To Feature Dallas Youth on Christmas Day
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Press play to find out why this compassionate, brilliant young man is being featured in the Disney Park's Magical Christmas Day Parade!

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- lilD Runs Half Marathon for Charity
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- 2 years ago
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- lilD ran the BMW Dallas Half Marathon, while fundraising for Viola's House, a shelter for homeless teen moms. Viola's House provides housing, childcare, access to education, jobs, and so much more! Congrats to lilD for finishing the race, and accomplishing her mission.

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- JourneyFit Gym Owner Victoria Thomas Talks Trials, Training, and Trap Music
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Our COO Jess Washington sat down with Victoria Thomas about the journey to owning two JourneyFit locations, how she knew she wanted to open a gym while in law school, and even twerking on boxes lol.
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- TheClub Interview with Darrel Frater, sponsored by Mark Cuban Companies
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- 2 years ago
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- TheClub Interview with Darrel Frater, sponsored by Mark Cuban Companies
In this month’s Business is Black interview, Dallas Weekly's Director of Product, Jeremiah Long speaks with CEO and Founder of TheClub App, Darrel Frater. TheClub App links DJs and audiences for the best live online event experiences. This interview is brought to you by The Dallas Weekly Newspaper and Mark Cuban Companies. Watch the entire interview on our youtube HERE.
What is TheClub App? https://intheclub.app/
TheClub is a live stream monetization platform for DJs. CEO and Founder Darrel Frater’s company is on a mission to help DJs build their brand and their career. They provide resources and tools that make it easier to reach new audiences. They are also building an online community around the app users that allow DJs to connect with mentors and audiences around the world. This community creates a deeper connection with the audiences and DJs.
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- 🎤 The Dallas Weekly Chats with Ashley Sharp of Dwell with Dignity
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- 🎤The Dallas Weekly Chats with Ashley Sharp of Dwell with Dignity
💻 For more information please visit www.dallasweekly.com
📱 Learn more about Dwell with Dignity by visiting https://www.dwellwithdignity.org/ & follow them on social media @dwellwithdignity

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- 🎤 DW Interview: Forest Theater Artist of the Month- Nathan Wright of Great Black Century
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- 🎤 DW Interview: Forest Theater Artist of the Month- Nathan Wright of Great Black Century
For more information please visit www.dallasweekly.com

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- Alex Smalls Interview
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Dianté Marigny interviews Oak Cliff native recording artist Alex Smalls.

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- Chef Tiffany Derry’s New Venture: Roots Southern Table
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Learn more about the new Roots Southern Table restaurant!

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- BAR H.O.P: Episode Two - featuring Rakim Aljabbaar
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Dallas Weekly presents Black Artists Representing Hip Hop Over Politics hosted by Lil D (@lildonair). Stay tuned for more content with dope local artists!

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- CHRCHx Soul Music Festival: Episode Three
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- 2 years ago
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- The Dallas Weekly partnered with Michael Clay Productions to host the CHRCHx Soul Music Festival where artists like Marium Echo performed.
Stay tuned to see what other artists have in store for Black Music Month!