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May 2, 2025

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First Black-Owned Gym Opens in Richardson, Texas

Black female entrepreneur, fitness guru and athlete Victoria Thomas has opened the 3rd JourneyFit Gym location, and her latest gym is the first Black-owned gym in Richardson, Texas, according to Dallas Inovates.

JourneyFit challenges everyone to get and stay fit, both mentally and physically with “a structured fitness plan that will guide you to reaching your fitness goals,” according to the website.

Complete with a Nutrition Hub andVolleyball training, the gym also trains children to stay fit. During this time of COVID and distancing, there are also JF Live online classes, providing support both to the gym and the person on their fitness journey.

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