Business & Economy

Undocumented immigrants pay taxes – Let’s be fair and give them the tax benefits they deserve

Every tax season I find myself in some sort of déjà vu explaining to my…

To ‘Build Back Better,’ We Must End Homelessness

Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare both the importance and scarcity of…

The Gentrification of Thrifting

It’s the first day of middle school. I’ve tied my locs into a half up…

The Best Thank You to COVID Heroes is a Living Wage

Who would you say are the heroes of the COVID-19 crisis? Answers quickly lean to…

Underserved and Overlooked: Crippling Community Development Within Dallas

West Dallas is my home away from home. As Community Engagement Manager at Wesley-Rankin Community…

The Secret of The Visible Power of Being Different

Career professionals may find it challenging to remain competitive in a particular field. It is…

Get Chummy with Strangers

I am an African-American woman in my mid 50’s, who, in all aspects of my…

The Boss and Brains Behind Adwoa Beauty

I have always been enamored by the poise and power that coexist in the presence…

I Was Robbed and You Could Be Next

As a child of poverty and a nonprofit professional advocating for economic opportunity and financial…

The Silent Minority: Women Veteran Owned Businesses

With six female veterans now standing guard (as I like to call it) on Capitol…

Future of Design

When you think of design what comes to mind? What are the results? Although well…

Question Your Surroundings

The tall pile of shredded roofing shingles was encroaching on Marsha Jackson’s property. The pile…