Black consumers dominate the beauty industry, but Black ownership is lacking. Nikki Thompson is changing that. Author: Niala Charles Updated: 10:21 PM MST February 26, 2021
Nikki Thompson is one of just a few Black beauty supply owners in the Valley. Her presence is dire in an industry lacking Black ownership. Her story is inspiring.
She is co-owner of Nu York West Beauty Supply in central Phoenix. She and two other partners opened the store three years ago, with hopes of being a store that can cater to all hair types.
For Thompson beauty isn’t just a business, it’s a passion. You can see it when she walks into the store. Her makeup is beautifully done and her hair is perfect.
Student nurses getting first hand experience giving the COVID-19 vaccine
The pandemic is providing hands-on learning experiences for nursing students in the Shoals By DeAndria Turner | January 21, 2021 at 6:25 PM CST - Updated January 21 at 6:27 PM
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. (WAFF) - Nursing students in the Shoals are helping in the fight against COVID.
They’re also getting some valuable experience.
People 75 and older started to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday here in Colbert County.
Nursing students at Northwest-Shoals Community College are helping give those vaccines.
On Thursday, several students helped to give more than 500 vaccines.
Nursing instructor, NiKki Thompson, said the partnership with Helen Keller Hospital gives students hands on experience.
NO-ONE should ever feel lonely – which is why volunteer organisations in Glasgow are joining together to provide a mental health ‘winter survival guide’ for the elderly, the vulnerable and the isolated. The Campaign to End Loneliness and Volunteer Glasgow have teamed up to make sure everyone is aware of the services on offer as a difficult year draws to a close. The groups involved include COPE, Lifelink, Glasgow Helps and the Good Morning Service. “You can shape someone’s world with good conversation and having the back up of our safety-net alert service gives older people confidence to live as independently as possible.” says Nicky Thomson of Good Morning Service. “Having someone who cares really matters. We’re proud to be a real Glasgow success story.”