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Maker’s Gym is a new co-working concept that gives its members access to state of the art production studios and equipment, training and educational classes, vast co-working amenities, and a network of up-and-coming creative talent & businesses. The focus is to bring creatives and small businesses together in a space where they can learn from one another, and build a network that may not normally be afforded to them through traditional career paths.

Russell Glen is a Dallas-based commercial real estate investment and development company focused on urban revitalization and community impact projects nationally. Terrence Maiden, CEO, is responsible for inspiring and implementing the company’s overall growth strategy. Russell Glen is currently at the forefront of the award-winning Reimagine RedBird (former Red Bird Mall) transformational redevelopment in southern Dallas.

Soirée was birthed during a time of social injustice for African Americans, and from the need of the black community to have its own coffee shop. Soirée serves as a beacon of light to the Black community. This jazz-inspired coffee and cocktail bar located in Trinity Groves offers jazz-themed craft coffee beverages, cocktails, food, and live jazz music.

Dallas Weekly has emerged as the leading most trusted voice of the African American community in north Texas. The Dallas Weekly has been recognized and awarded for its impactful journalistic excellence not only locally, but also statewide, regionally and nationally; more than any other Black owned media enterprise of its kind in the area. The company takes great pride in the fact that we speak to and for our community in a way that insures we are a part of and not apart from those whom we serve.

The Pan-African Connection Bookstore and Resource Center is a family owned and operated business celebrating 32 years of service to The DFW community. Pan-African Connection sells authentic African art, clothing, jewelry, books, natural body products and more. The Bookstore also serves as a small business hub, as well as providing cultural and educational programs/events for the public.