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 By: d-mars.com News Provider A beloved dish that no true Southerner can go without is macaroni and cheese. This cheesy delight graces our tables at various gatherings, from potlucks to barbecues to Thanksgiving feasts. Every family has their own unique twist on this Southern classic, and we have shared countless recipes for mac and cheese….

By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Rev. Jesse Jackson made an official announcement regarding the appointment of Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes, III, as the new President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. This transition of leadership occurred during the organization’s national convention at the Apostolic Church of God in Woodlawn. President Joe Biden commended Rev….

By: d-mars.com News Provider Harris County recently announced a collaboration with two former members of Destiny’s Child to develop 31 housing units for individuals facing homelessness in Houston. As reported by the Houston Chronicle, the Knowles-Rowland House aims to offer permanent assistance to its future residents. County records indicate that the housing project will include…

By: d-mars.com News Provider State Point August 12 is International Youth Day, a United Nations effort to celebrate youth activists, combat ageism and help bridge gaps between generations working toward the same change. No matter your age, it’s likely you’ve questioned your ability to make a difference. Research from the global nonprofit Points of Light…

By: d-mars.com News Provider Stacy M. Brown, NNPA The 27-page book, complete with fascinating illustrations by Ananta Mohanta, celebrates what Whittington calls “the unique and special bond between a father and his little girl.” For centuries, there’s been a false assumption that Black fathers are absent, apathetic, and uninvolved in their children’s lives. The stereotype…

Bloomberg Philanthropies recently announced that Houston has been chosen as one of the 17 finalist cities to receive grants of up to $1 million each as part of the prestigious Public Art Challenge. This program, launched in 2014, supports temporary public art projects that address urgent civic issues. Out of over 150 cities across 40 U.S….

5K for Father’s Day Giveaway with Majic 102.1 honors five local fathers with $1,000 each On the heels of Mostyn Law’s third annual 5K for Mother’s Day giveaway in May, Mostyn Law and 1800 TRUCKWRECK have once again gifted five Houston area fathers with $1,000 checks. During a month-long registration period, over 500 local fathers…

The Black List, a company providing an annual survey of Hollywood executives’ favorite unproduced screenplays, and the GM Incubator Fund today announced the launch of the Writer-Driven Shorts Program, which will provide two emerging diverse filmmakers with a $100,000 grant toward production funds to shoot a short film based on feature scripts. The short films…

During the 1960s, the women’s liberation movement’s platform was based on the equal rights and opportunities and greater personal freedom for women. It is widely recognized as part of the “second wave” of feminism. The late Melba St. Andrews-Prevot, a Southern Alum, spent nearly a decade as a chemical engineer Exxon Mobil (70s), Teach for…

The 27-page book, complete with fascinating illustrations by Ananta Mohanta, celebrates what Whittington calls “the unique and special bond between a father and his little girl.” For centuries, there’s been a false assumption that Black fathers are absent, apathetic, and uninvolved in their children’s lives. The stereotype of the absent Black dad remains quite ubiquitous…

Panda Cares Presented by Panda Express & UNCF returned post-pandemic with a 3-Day Leadership Conference that took place at Disneyworld in Orlando Florida! For over seven decades, UNCF has helped minority students reach their educational goals through scholarships, workshops, galas, and more. During 2023’s spring break, Panda Cares brought over 250 college seniors to Disneyworld…

Back in late March, Project Row Houses were excited to announce their grand reopening of the historic Eldorado Ballroom. This historic venue holds significant cultural value and preserving its rich history is an important part of Project Row Houses’ commitment to the community. Project Row Houses Executive Director Eureka Gilkey was thrilled to see the…

Houston native, writer, filmmaker, director, and writer Courtney Glaudé was not expecting the success he received after his vision for the BET+ thriller, The Reading. The film, which stars actress and comedian, Mo’nique, has thrust the visionary into a well-deserved spotlight. Executive produced by Fox’s Empire, Lee Daniels, the film was released on BET+ on…

Pastor Tabatha Whitten recently released her latest book, “D.A.D.S: Daddy and Daughter Stories.” A graduate of Jack Yates High School, the author spent 25 years as a school guidance counselor in the Aldine Independent School District (AISD). After retiring, she went to the Seminary School and became an ordained minister. Eventually, she established her own…

Councilmember Tiffany D. Thomas, of Houston, TX – District F has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Community and Economic Development federal advocacy committee. Thomas was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on housing, land use, economic…

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream made their third stop on the Houston school tour to provide the Athletes of Kashmere High School with Under Amour Athletic gear. Their stop today included surprise guest, Houston Legend, Lil Keke. He expressed words of encouragement to both the girl’s and boy’s track teams, claiming undefeated victory as they go into…