The North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) is helping Black entrepreneurs in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex navigate the regulatory hurdles of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and ACDBE programs, while also providing guidance on how to build lasting wealth through strategic certification and accountability.
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Posted inPolitics
Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III Launches Congressional Campaign at Dallas Kickoff
Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III formally launched his campaign for Congress on January 12, 2026, during a kickoff event in Dallas, with a focus on justice, equity, and transparency in areas such as healthcare and education.
Posted inWomen
NAWBO DFW Shares Business Opportunities for Women Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
The Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO DFW) hosted an event to encourage women entrepreneurs to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring a once-in-a-generation business opportunity to the region.
Posted inLocal
Fifteen Minutes With Emmy Winner Jerry L. Hawkins
Jerry L. Hawkins accepted an Emmy for Recovering the Stories, a documentary series that traces overlooked chapters of Dallas history, and emphasized the importance of local media and community storytelling.
Posted inEducation
St. Philip’s Opens Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, A New Stage for South Dallas Creativity
St. Philip’s School and Community Center in South Dallas celebrated the opening of the Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to nurture the next generation of artists, innovators, and community leaders.
Posted inSports
Frisco Teen Golfer Kingston Burke is Changing the Face of Golf Through Skill, Grit, and Representation
Kingston Burke, a 16-year-old junior golfer from Frisco, Texas, has achieved impressive success in the sport, including over 40 Northern Texas PGA tournament wins, and is now competing on Steph Curry’s UNDERRATED Golf Tour to open doors for student-athletes from underrepresented backgrounds.
Posted inCommunity
A New Era for the Forest: How Nijeul X is Reimagining Community
Nijeul X has been appointed as the executive and artistic director of Forest Forward, a nonprofit leading the revitalization of the Forest Theater and the surrounding South Dallas community, and is committed to creating a space where the people of South Dallas can thrive through job creation, creativity, and skill-building.
Posted inThe Edit
DeDe McGuire: The Blueprint for Grace, Grit, and Greatness
DeDe McGuire, host of DeDe in the Morning, was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2025, a testament to her decades of hard work, persistence, and dedication to uplifting women and her community.
Posted inHealth
Building Trust Through Primary Care: Dr. Nathan Luke at Prism Health North Texas
Dr. Nathan Luke is a family medicine physician at Prism Health North Texas, who emphasizes the importance of building long-term relationships with patients and providing whole-person care, while also helping to break down barriers to consistent medical care for South Dallas families.
Posted inHealth
Leading Dallas Toward Health Equity: Dr. John Carlo and Prism Health North Texas
Prism Health North Texas is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike that provides affordable, accessible healthcare to over 15,000 patients in Dallas, with a sliding fee scale that can make the fee for appointments as low as $10 for those paying out-of-pocket, and a range of services including adult and pediatric primary care, women’s health services, dental care, mental and behavioral health support, and on-site pharmacies.