The Nexxus has partnered with several individuals and groups to continue reaching out and involving community members in our efforts to empower through education and cultivate artistry and innovation.
La Lueur Health & Wellness
Tamanika Marshall, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practioner, healthcare founder, and corporate wellness leader based in South Dallas. She is the owner of La Lueur Health & Wellness, a multi-access healthcare company providing preventative care through a brick-and-mortar clinc, a 45-foot mobile medical bus named Lady Bird, and a digital wellness platform. Her work focuses on reducing preventable chronic disease, improving employee wellness, and expanding access to care in underserved communities.
La Lueur Interview with Gregory Williams
Sylvia Powers
Mrs. Sylvia Powers, a Dallas resident, is not only a poet, photographer, writer, an in-demand speaker and an ordained minister, she is also the founder of the Celebrating Life Foundation, which has developed and distributed over a million self-examination cards for breast cancer.
Mrs. Powers has gained many accolades, including the “1996 Trail Blazer Award,” from the South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club, the “Emerging Leader Award,” from the African American Museum in Dallas, and received a Georgia State Senate Resolution for her efforts with breast cancer awareness.
Additionally, her foundation has collaborated with major corporations within the United States and assisted with health education projects in the Virgin Islands, Africa, Ghana, and the Netherlands.
Bess Gamble-Williams
Bess Gamble-Williams is a Texarkana native who has dedicated over thirty-five plus years to her community and country. Mrs. Gamble-Williams is a United States Marine Corp. veteran, and during her twenty year career, she became the Fiscal Chief of the 2nd Force Service Support Group at Camp Lejune. All this while also maintaining her career as a model and becoming modeling instructor for youth and adults alike.
After retiring in 2003, Mrs. Gamble-Williams came home to Texarkana and began whipping the community into shape with her Extreme Marine Bootcamp. She also began volunteering with various charities and foundations, including being a Master Tutor, a CASA Advocate and Veteran Advocate.
Mrs. Gamble-Williams has also founded charities and groups such as: TAWVOG(Texarkana Area Women Veterans Outreach Group), T.A.B.(Taking Action/Texarkana Against Bullies), Women of Honor, A Gentlemen’s Class, the Class of a Lady and a Penmanship Class. These are all geared towards helping and educating local and regional communities.
Recently, Mrs. Gamble-Williams has partnered with Shield of Valor Executive Protections, a veteran owned and operated security and protection group. Their goal as a military business is to maintain the security of their clients and help their communities build safe environments for the most vulnerable.
Men 4 Men Cancer Awareness Group
Reverend Michael W. Enette Sr.
Reverend Enette, a loving husband and father, a dedicated member of the Bon Air Baptist Church, and founder of Men 4 Men Cancer Awareness Support Group. As a thirteen year survivor of breast cancer, Rev. Ennette brings awareness to the actuality of men being diagnosed with breast cancer, educating not only the men but also the community on the need for early and regular screening, fostering environments where men and the community can let go of stigmas and talk openly about their health. Rev. Ennette brings hope and needed answers by collaborating with healthcare professionals and other national cancer organizations, further opening the door for every man to actively take part in their health.
Men 4 Men – Clifford Armstead
Clifford Armstead, like many men, became aware of his cancer diagnosis through his wife pushing him to see a doctor when she noticed discharge coming from his chest. It was shocking enough being disagnosed with cancer at all, but breast cancer was other wordly. Mr. Armstead had unfortunately lost his mother to breast cancer, but never imagined he would aslo be diagnosed with the same disease.
The night before his surgery, Mr. Armstead was contacted by Rev. Ennette, starting a connection of support and understanding. The day of surgery, Mr. Armstead and his wife were met by Rev. Ennette and other men of the Men 4 Men Support Group who uplifted him in prayer and solidarity. This marked the beginning of Mr. Armstead’s mission to be an advocate for cancer awareness. Surviving breast cancer and currently fighting prostate cancer, Mr. Armstead continues to be a beacon of resilience and hope in the battle for health and awareness.
Red Eye Mechanics
Red Eye Mechanics is an apparel brand dedicated towards the Tireless Pursuit of intergrity, sustainability and inherent value within clothes that age with the customer.
A brand of backbone, purpose and standards.
