Community Calendar: Week of August 30th

August 30-September 3

6th Annual “Dallas Startup Week” hosted by the Dallas Entrepreneur Center. The DEC helps entrepreneurs start, build, and grow their businesses. “Dallas Startup Week” is a five-day, FREE, virtual event. Contact: 512-225-4363; raquel@thedec.co. Register: https://hopin.to/events/dsw20

August 30-September 7

Women Of God On Fire Int’l, Prayer Summit. Host Prophetess Virginia Akolam-Edwards. Guests: Pastors George Balogun, Taiwo Ayeni, Favor Mba, and Ayobami Ogunlami. Zoom Event: https://bit.ly/31iHjyw. Meeting ID 82801016586, Passcode: 697347. 11:00 am. Contacts: 469-353-4780 & 214-734-8419.

August 30

Andrew’s World with host Andrew Whigham III on blogtalkradio.com 8 am-10 am. Tune in for thought-provoking, enlightening, informative, and entertaining news and commentary. Join the conversation at 646-200-0459 on Andrew’s World.

A Message For You. I Messenger Media is continuing to provide thought-provoking, informative, enlightening and entertaining news, and commentary. 1 pm. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com

Women’s Annual Health, Wellness & Beauty Expo Hosted by Dallas Women Entrepreneurs. FREE Admission.  1:00 pm–4:00 pm. visit www.DallasWomenEntrepreneurs.com

AFOF 1st Annual Back To School Drive By Dash at 2434 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, Hosted by Annie Fay Owens Foundation. 2:00 pm–5:00 pm. Each child must be present to receive. 3rd thru 12th Grade. www.anniefay.org. For info: info@anniefay.org.  

Sunday Happy Hour, NABJ Media Related Task Force hosted by Terry Allen. Guest: Michael Grant Google Teach Fellow, and Michelle Petties Maryland Public Television and Morgan State University.  5:30 pm CST. Reg:  https://bit.ly/2FOlwGG bring your best drink and enjoy the best in online networking! 

August 31-October 2

CBCF To Host The First-Ever All Digital Annual Legislative Conference. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc announces it will deliver its annual Legislative Conference online later this year. The new format will allow “attendees” to experience the programming they have become accustomed to from the comfort and safety of their home. For more information: www.cbcfinc.org. will allow “attendees” to experience the program.

August 31

Makin’ Money Mondays hosted by Wealth Architect and Kirsten Elise Dunn. Need some financial wisdom? We got you covered. Our hosts Kirsten Elise Dunn, successful social entrepreneur and real estate investor, and Jack Waldron, Executive VP at Five Rings Financial. On Facebook Live @WealthArchitect. 11:15 am-11:45 am. FREE!

A Message For You, hosted by Ashley Moss, a Pointer Koch Fellow with I Messenger Media, LLC. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com at 11 am-1 pm. Questions? Call 646-200-0459.

Back 2 School Rally—No More Virtual Learning! Hosted by Success 4 Students. 4:30 pm Plano Independent School District 2700 W 15th St, Plano. (469) 752-8100 askpisd@pisd.edu

#WeBLACKFirst: A Discussion Among DFW #D9Greeks. Hosted by DALLAS GREEK PICNIC WEEKEND, Dallas Greek Picnic Weekend. 7:00 pm–8:00 pm. Online with Facebook Live. Calvin Whitaker (Member of Alpha Phi Alpha) as we Officially Launch the #WeBlackFirst Discussion Series. Instagram Live @dfwgreekpicnic Facebook Live: Dallas Greek Picnic Weekend 

Marvelous Marriage Mondays at Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. 7:00 pm-8 pm. Helping Marriages be More Marvellous! This is a ministry of the Covenant Keepers which is the Marriage Community of Friendship-West Baptist Church. Register online at https://friendshipwest.zoom.us/meeting/register/upcpcOmhqz4rqNU-lYrUaJHUISSKLziBMg

September 1

A Message For You, with Anthony Council, A Morehouse student, and I Messenger Media intern. Anthony brings that perspective from those born this century. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com. Join in on the conversation.

September 2

Texas Women’s Foundation Leadership Forum Virtual Series with Young Leader Award recipient Karla Garcia 10:00 am-11:00 am. 

27^th Genesis Annual Luncheon, Feat. Nicole Kidman. Going Virtual 10:30 am-1:00 pm. Tickets: www.genesisshelter.org/luncheon  Info: Caitlin Akan at cakan@genesisshelter.org.

Ask Dr. Amerson Show at 11 am CST. September is Alopecia Awareness Month. Dr. Linda discusses healthy hair and scalp talk, and alopecia talk, on FB Live and DfwiRadio.com. #7yrhost #ScalpDoctor #39yrveteran. www.hairandscalpessentials.com.

I Was Just Thinking with Norma Adams-Wade. From 11 am-1 pm CST Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com. Call in and join the conversation at 646-200-0459.

#NationBuilding w/ Michael Sorrell, at 12:30 pm CST on Facebook & Twitter. Follow Paul Quinn College’s President, Michael Sorrell on all social media platforms. @MichaelSorrell on Twitter & Instagram and @Michael J. Sorrell on Facebook.

Hollywood Live! With Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez and co-host Shavonda “With a V” Fields, hollywoodlive.com from 2 pm-4 pm.

Women of Distinction 2020 Awards host Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber. The RGV Hispanic Chamber as we recognize some talented and giving women for their accomplishments in their fields. 6 pm-8 pm. Tickets: www.rgvhcc.org or through our office by calling 956-928-0060.

Meet A Black Mental Health Professional: We Are Here, hosted by Dr, Tanisha Guy & Megan Pickens, LPC-S. 7 pm-9 pm. A two-hour event will introduce you to 20 Black mental health professionals. Register: Eventbite.com. 

September 3

The Bare Truth with Allana J. Barefield Join in on Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com at 11 am- 1pm. Questions ask the ladies at 646-200-0459.

Conversation with Dallas Black Dance Theatre Encore Dancers. 3:00 pm-4:00 pm. A virtual conversation. RSVP via Zoom Link: 
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsd-2orTwrGtLxrqZJV4ruC1YnlozdBSWh

Food Drive Hosted by Trinity Church 1231 E. Pleasant Run Rd., Cedar Hill 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Every Thursday evening Trinity Church hosts a food drive. The more groceries they get, the more They are able to give away! Info: (972) 291-2501 or  www.trinitychurch.org.

Together We Lead – The Art of Entrepreneurship hosted by the National Black MBA Association-DFW Chapter. Special Guest Rock-T of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. Event tickets: Eventbrite.com.

SIP and Eat with LaShante‘ “The Lifestyle Chef.” LaShante Williams, Every Thursday at 7 pm CST on FB live and IG live and https://www.instagram.com/lashante_thelifestylechef/

SoulJazz Thursday Under The Stars feat. Natural Change at 813 Sandaga, 813 Exposition Ave 8:00 pm-12:00 am Bring your own lawn chairs and come enjoy the sounds of Natural Change under the stars. Food Truck, BBQ, Hookahs, and Cigars. Doors open at 8 pm. There is limited seating available. More info: visit www.sandaga813.com or email info@sandaga813.com.

September 4-8

The Free Man’s Labor Day Weekend Extravaganza hosted by The Free Man. Times vary. 2626 Commerce St., Dallas.  

September 4

From Marva with Love with Marva Sneed 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com at 11 am-1 pm. Questions? Call 646-200-0459. 

Friendship-West Presents Spiritual Care hosted by Be Made Whole Counseling Center. Fridays. Spiritual Care of our souls helps to encourage us through difficult times. 1:00 pm CDT via Zoom: Click the link below and make sure you enter the access code: https://zoom.us/j/8567036848? Access Code: 856 703 6848. 

Erykah Badu LIVE! Concert. Hosted by Ticket Monster Live. City of Dallas – City Hall 1500 Marilla St. 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. Live Stream 100% Free ⇒ https://pastelink.net/ 

September 5

Mountain View Church Of Christ’s Free Groceries Drive-Thru: 7979 E. R.L. Thornton Fwy, 9 am-noon. 

Free Clothes (All Sizes) Host, Soul Winners for Christ Outreach of Deliverance Church. 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Soul Winners for Christ Outreach of Deliverance, 4303 Aztec Dr., Dallas.

New Life DFW Church Back To School hosted by New Life DFW Church at Creekstone Apartments 11110 Woodmeadow Pkwy. 10:00 am-1:00 pm. No pre registration is required, CHILD MUST BE PRESENT to receive a backpack filled with supplies!

First Saturday Harvest Project Food Rescue, Free Fruits and Veggies, at Pan-African Connection 4466 S. Marsalis Ave. 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Free Fruits and Veggies until they’re gone. Call 214-943-8262.

A Message For You, “The Stimulus Show” from 11 am-1 pm CST Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com. Call in and join the conversation at 646-200-0459.

Comedy Social’ly Distant Club Presents: Midnite & amp: Lamar Jones. Host Comedy Social Club.  A drive-in movie style comedy event. 7:00 pm-11:00 pm. Tickets: www.Eventbrite.com.