City of Wilmer partners with DAAA to increase meal program for Senior Services
WILMER, TEXAS – The Dallas Area Agency on Aging (DAAA), a project of the Community Council of Greater Dallas (CCGD), awarded the City of Wilmer an agreement to provide congregate meals for residents 60 years and older. On Thursday, October 19, 2023, the City Council approved the agreement for implementation of the Congregate Meals Program. […]
Beyoncé’s Controversial Appearance Sparks Conversations on Colorism in the Black Community
[Beyoncé at her film’s premiere on 25 November. Photograph: Mason Poole] In a stunning appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of her latest film, global icon Beyoncé turned heads with a bold fashion choice that went beyond the realm of mere style. The Grammy-winning artist, known for her trailblazing career and powerful advocacy for social […]
Navigating Fame: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Unconventional Journey Sparks Debate
[Photo: Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images] In the dynamic world of celebrity culture, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are once again in the spotlight, this time drawing attention for their approach to fame. A recent critique by a PR expert likened their strategy to that of “C-List ex-reality TV contestants,” igniting a conversation about […]
Hollywood Stars Savor Culinary Delights at ChainFEST Food Festival 2023 in Los Angeles
[Photo courtesy of Chain] In a delightful convergence of celebrity glamour and gastronomic excellence, Hollywood icons Mindy Kaling, John Legend, and Chrissy Teigen graced the 2023 ChainFEST Food Festival in Los Angeles. The event, held at the sprawling grounds of the city’s iconic Grand Park, brought together an eclectic mix of culinary enthusiasts, foodies, and […]
Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Managerial Woes: Court Orders Brandon Blackstock to Repay Over $2 Million
[Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty] In a recent turn of events, the legal drama surrounding the divorce of pop sensation Kelly Clarkson and her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, has taken a financial twist. Courts have now ordered Blackstock to repay over $2 million in fees he allegedly took as Clarkson’s manager, shedding light on the complexities of celebrity […]
Jussie Smollett’s Despondent Appearance in LA Follows Chicago Court’s Rejection of Appeal in Hate Crime Hoax
[Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET] In a dramatic turn of events, Jussie Smollett was spotted looking visibly downcast in Los Angeles shortly after a Chicago court rejected his appeal in the notorious hate crime hoax case. The decision not only dealt a severe blow to the actor’s legal defense but also reignited public interest […]
IT IS RACISM, NOT RACE THAT IS KILLING OUR MOMS AND BABIES
More American babies died before their first birthday last year than in the past twenty years. Most of them were Black. Black infants and their mothers have the highest mortality rate in the United States. Over the past century infant mortality has been decreasing, with more newborns surviving every year until 2022, when that trend […]
NORMALIZING DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
America has embarked on a self-destructive pathway of normalizing that which is profoundly abnormal. Normalizing deviant behavior is a dangerous societal proposition because it is profoundly written: “when we practice deceiving, what tangle webs we weave”. Deceit creates confusion and engenders all kinds of sinful acts which lead to murder, theft, lies, and compound lying. […]
LAURENCE J. “LARRY” PAYNE
Laurence J. “Larry” Payne has 35 years of experience in public service, education and not-for-profit and religious leadership. Larry is recognized from City Hall to the White House with city, State and National leaders actively seek out his counsel in leadership, diversity, management, organization design, and strategic planning. Larry is President of The Educational Excellence […]
ALVIN D. BYRD, JR
Born and raised in Houston’s Fifth Ward, Texas’ hotbed for Public Servants such as Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, Congressman Mickey Leland and many others. The son of a Shoemaker, Alvin David Byrd Sr. Alvin attended Crawford Elementary, E.O. Smith Jr. High and graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School in 1971. Alvin attended Texas Southern University […]
