The City Influencer

12/11/2023

LEADERSHIP NEWS: Wells Fargo has announced today that Darlene Goins is named head of Philanthropy and Community Impact and president of the Wells Fargo Foundation.

She will be responsible for the company’s philanthropic strategy in housing access and affordability, financial health, small business growth and sustainability.

Read more:

https://newsroom.wf.com/English/news-releases/news-release-details/2023/Wells-Fargo-Names-Darlene-Goins-Head-of-Philanthropy-and-Community-Impact-President-of-Wells-Fargo-Foundation/default.aspx

02/06/2023

About last night...at the Wilshire Theater in Los Angeles, the formal presentation of the Grammy Music Educator of the Year - DeSoto High School’s Director of Choirs, Pamela Dawson!

12/26/2022

03/14/2022

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Surveying his kingdom — in this case, NRG Stadium — Houston’s king of hip-hop, Bun B, was all business. Walking the arena dirt and the sprawling, star-shaped RodeoHouston stage, H-Town’s ...

03/12/2022

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03/04/2022

Introducing you to some of the community leaders who will be joining us next Tuesday, March 8th at Women U-Night!

MEET: Brittani Wilkins
Current Title Role/Company: Director of Marketing & Communications, Dallas Theater Center

What are 3 interesting facts we should know about you?
- I was on Family Feud with my family (and won!)
- I own my own e-commerce women’s fashion store - AMETHYST. www.styledbyamethyst.com
- I love basketball and had the honor of working alongside Mark Cuban, Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks on the Mavs digital team.

Favorite place to visit/support at night in Dallas?
Legacy Hall (great food options and live music). You can also catch me attending concerts and sports events around the city!

Why are you looking forward to Women U-Night?
Meeting, celebrating and uplifting all of the amazing, diverse women in Dallas. I am beyond thrilled that Dallas Theater Center has the opportunity to be involved with such a wonderful event!

01/06/2022

The San Antonio-based company, which also owns Central Market, has purchased a vacant grocery store on West Wheatland Road.

11/11/2021

Hey Fam!!
Know of any families in need this Thanksgiving? Tell ‘em pull up to our HEART OF HARVEST Thanksgiving Drive!

Wednesday, November 17 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Glendale Shopping Center!

This is a drive-thru/pick-up event. We’ll be registering cars on-site and giving out Thanksgiving-themed food bags & gift cards! (while supplies last)
All items are first come, first serve!

SEE YALL NEXT WEDNESDAY!

04/23/2021

The Bay Area legend brought Humpty Hump into the world and was responsible for singles such as “The Humpty Dance,” “Same Song,” “Freaks of The Industry,” and & #8…

04/16/2021

A vacant dirt lot along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in South Dallas’ Forest District has become an unlikely food destination, albeit a temporary one,...

04/13/2021

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04/04/2021

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03/31/2021

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McKinney defensive coordinator Trey Bryant III was named the head football coach at Richardson Berkner, his alma mater, on Monday. Bryant has been at...

03/23/2021

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by Chamidae Ford On March 5 the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) opened its new Jacob Lawrence exhibit, “The American Struggle,” to the public. “The American Struggle” takes us on a journey through America…

03/20/2021

Joy Harjo, Charles M. Blow and Yiyun Li are among the headliners. Presented by Southern Methodist University, the three-day event will explore the...

03/19/2021

An organization that aims to end systemic inequities and oppression recently made a move that will expand its physical presence and its impact on the community. For Oak Cliff recently acquired the old Moorland YMCA on East Ledbetter Drive. The historic landmark was once a haven for Black people in D...

03/03/2021

Longtime Oak Cliff business Ann's Health Food Center plans to open a 2,000-square-foot store on North Tyler Street next month.

The space, at 411 N. Tyler, is the former home of Growth Life Studio.

Ann's general manager Ryan Munchrath says he expects

02/24/2021

To honor Oak Cliff’s contribution to the culture of North Texas, we asked for recommendations on all the go-to Black-owned businesses to support year-round.

02/16/2021

Project La Familia is serving soup and hot chocolate at Xamán Café on Jefferson Boulevard to anyone who needs a hot meal. The nonprofit also has canned and dry goods to give away.

Chef Diana Zamora brought hot soup to Oak Cliff Tuesday.

Project La Familia, the nonprofit she started in response to the pandemic, leapt into action to help Oak Cliff neighbors who've been without power for dozens of hours in below-freezing temperatures.

They're serving soup and

02/11/2021

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02/07/2021

The Ebony Anglers are five Black women who are taking on the sport of competitive fishing while balancing family, motherhood and business.

The Ebony Anglers are five Black women who are taking on the sport of competitive fishing while balancing family, motherhood and business. Watch as TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones talks to Gia Peebles, Lesleigh Mausi, Glenda Turner, Bobbiette Palmer and Tiana Davis about what being part of the group means...

02/06/2021

The attendance capacity for our Zoominars is 100. Next Tuesday's program is outpacing previous registrations for these free programs. REGISTER NOW to learn success secrets from Burgerim Westend, Le Rouge Cuisine Food Company, and Turkey D.A.M. 24HourDallas board member Reuben Lael guest hosts.

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02/05/2021

Pickens, at 28-years-old, will make her choreography directing debut at the Sundance Film Festival for the film “Passing” starring Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson. 👏🏾👏🏾

From Booker T. Washington High School to Juilliard, and now a feature film, one Dallas native has a message for young people with big dreams. In the same way she moves on stage, Amber Pickens moves through life with purpose; always expecting preparation to collide with opportunity. Pickens, at 28-ye...

02/05/2021

The ultimate takeover...if you’ve got 95k

A Downtown Dallas hotel is giving people the chance to rent out the entire hotel for a night.

02/04/2021

Tune into this live stream featuring Queen Indy Bee and PR expert Leah Frazier. And don’t forget to get the code word for a chance to win $10,000 in advertising for your business!

02/04/2021

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With a $500,000 grant from the Dallas Mavericks, Paul Quinn College will introduce a new bachelor’s program in leadership and sports management, the NBA...

02/04/2021

Dallas community leaders have tried to recruit a corporate grocery story to south Oak Cliff for years, to no avail. Now they're looking to replicate one-of-a-kind nonprofit store in Waco in their own backyard.