New Research Highlights Cybersecurity Threats as Workforces Go Remote
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New Research Highlights Cybersecurity Threats as Workforces Go Remote

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider  The business landscape changed significantly in 2020, and new research suggests that cyber criminals took note. The latest threat intelligence from SonicWall Capture Labs, which reflects year-to-date findings through September 2020, shows that while overall malware volume declined for the third consecutive quarter, cybercriminals are increasingly using different means of attack….

Housing Instability and COVID-19: New Help is on the Way
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Housing Instability and COVID-19: New Help is on the Way

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider The economic downturn caused by the pandemic has created widespread housing insecurity for both renters and homeowners. However, advocates say that free and low-cost legal assistance and other support is helping people remain in their homes. “The economic challenges caused by COVID-19 are putting a spotlight on the most vulnerable communities,…

Texas Southern University Announced All-Star Lineup of Radio Personalities at The Vibe, Powered by KTSU 90.9FM – August, 2020
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Texas Southern University Announced All-Star Lineup of Radio Personalities at The Vibe, Powered by KTSU 90.9FM – August, 2020

ByErica Ponder

Provided by KTSU Radio KTSU 90.9FM recently announced a team of jocks and personalities who joined the new Urban Alternative public radio station, The Vibe. Rob G The General, Amir Diamond, Michele McKnight, and Steve Nice made their debut last month on The Vibe, which broadcasts and streams the cutting-edge format from the campus of…

Supporting Teachers on the Frontlines of COVID-19
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Supporting Teachers on the Frontlines of COVID-19

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider Educators are among the many on the frontlines of COVID-19. During a time of immense disruption, they are quickly adapting their teaching methods, testing new skills, and discovering solutions to advance learning in profound new ways. For K-12 educators who are designing instructional resources that align with the needs of today’s…

The Greater Houston Black Chamber Hosted the Coveted Pinnacle and Upstart Awards at the 26th Annual Celebration of Black Business Excellence
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The Greater Houston Black Chamber Hosted the Coveted Pinnacle and Upstart Awards at the 26th Annual Celebration of Black Business Excellence

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) held its 26th Annual Pinnacle Awards, Saturday, October 24, 2020, where several of Houston’s best and most promising Black-owned businesses received high honors.  The GHBC Pinnacle Awards recognizes leading African-American entrepreneurs for their success in business and their positive impact on the communities and industries…

NNPA PRESS ROOM: CRL Statement on the Federal Reserve’s Plan to Revamp the Community Reinvestment Act

NNPA PRESS ROOM: CRL Statement on the Federal Reserve’s Plan to Revamp the Community Reinvestment Act

ByErica Ponder

The CRA is a civil rights law designed to expand financial opportunity. The law requires banks to meet the credit needs of the communities in which they are chartered. The CRA was created to be a key driver in financial equity, helping to spur hundreds of billions of dollars of investment in underserved areas. Yet,…

KTSU Introduces New Station The Vibe and Welcomes All-Star Leadership
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KTSU Introduces New Station The Vibe and Welcomes All-Star Leadership

ByErica Ponder

Urban Alternative Format Brings Hip Hop, R&B, Neo Soul… and Madd Hatta to Expansion  Texas Southern University’s Division of University Advancement is excited to announce the continued expansion of KTSU 90.9 FM with a new digital station.  The Vibe will be the digital and innovative Urban Alternative station, powered by KTSU.  The new format will appeal to…

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MAYOR’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Announce Schools Will Delay In-Person Classes Until Sept. 8

ByErica Ponder

To protect students and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic and help blunt progression of the virus in our communities, all public and non-religious private schools must delay in-person classes until Sept. 8, Mayor Sylvester Turner and County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Friday. The City of Houston’s Local Health Authority Dr. David Persse and Harris County’s…

Creating Educational Experiences Based on Kids’ Favorite Shows
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Creating Educational Experiences Based on Kids’ Favorite Shows

ByErica Ponder

(StatePoint) If your child is all about a particular television show, there are a number of interactive and educational ways to extend the fun beyond the screen. Here are a few ideas:   Play Pretend: Get creative by fashioning character costumes from what you have at home, then have kids pick out favorite scenes or…

Community Pillar Thelma Scott Celebrates 20 Years of Fighting for Diversity Inclusion and Equality For All Students
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Community Pillar Thelma Scott Celebrates 20 Years of Fighting for Diversity Inclusion and Equality For All Students

ByErica Ponder

Students and Family Empowerment Diversity Communities (S.A.F.E.), formally known as Barbara Jordan Endeavors Corporation, is celebrating 20 successful years of assisting high school students with disabilities attend college and beyond. The SAFE Diversity Communities is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that focuses on stopping the stigma of bullying, reducing the dropout rates and increasing suicide…

Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Awards $121,700 in Scholarships to More than 50 Students
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Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Awards $121,700 in Scholarships to More than 50 Students

ByErica Ponder

During this time of critical financial need, Houston Alumnae Chapter supports deserving students pursuing higher education and has given more than $1 million in scholarships since 1997 Despite this moment of racial turmoil, health uncertainty and economic hardship, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. awarded $121,700 scholarships this year. These funds…

Lucille’s is Serving Up Southern Cuisine with a Side of Hospitality
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Lucille’s is Serving Up Southern Cuisine with a Side of Hospitality

ByErica Ponder

In August 2012, brothers Christopher and Ben Williams founded their modern Southern restaurant, Lucille’s, inspired by traditions passed down by their great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith. Executive Chef and Owner Chris Williams continues to pay homage to his great-grandmother by replicating some of her most famous recipes, including the iconic chili biscuits and hot rolls, as…

Being a Great Leader Means Serving, Learning, and Being Self-Reflective
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Being a Great Leader Means Serving, Learning, and Being Self-Reflective

ByErica Ponder

By: Reggie Collier There are obvious character traits that successful leaders should possess. We know that leaders should be hard-working and tenacious, that they should be self-motivated and have good problem-solving skills, and that they should be confident and move with integrity. Of course, these character traits helped me build the Reggie C. Fitness community,…

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HISD, Houston Food Bank host community food distributions on Fridays in August at NRG

ByErica Ponder

Families receive up to 60 pounds of food and a week’s worth of meals for each student  The Houston Independent School District, in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, is hosting mass community food distributions on Fridays in August at NRG Stadium. HISD Nutrition Services staff are expected to distribute 5,000 family food packages as…

Mayor Turner announces Virtual Town Hall Focused on Mental Health, Healing and Wellness in the Houston Community. Registration Now Open for Event with the H.E.R. Task Force.
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Mayor Turner announces Virtual Town Hall Focused on Mental Health, Healing and Wellness in the Houston Community. Registration Now Open for Event with the H.E.R. Task Force.

ByErica Ponder

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Health Equity Response (H.E.R.) Taskforce invite you to the Mental Health in Minority Communities During the Pandemic, a virtual town hall focused on mental health, healing, and wellness in our community. Hosted by the H.E.R. Faith-Based Subcommittee, this forum will take place on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 6 p.m….

A Life Dedicated to Service and Achievement EARL LEWIS THOMAS
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A Life Dedicated to Service and Achievement EARL LEWIS THOMAS

ByErica Ponder

The fourth of seven children born to Jimmie and Mae Frances (Thomason) Thomas, Earl Lewis Thomas was born on Monday, October 4, 1948 in Greenville (Hunt County) Texas. Earl attended the Booker T. Washington Elementary School and George Washington Carver and Greenville High Schools, graduating in 1967. He was recruited with a scholarship by the…

Taking Action: Houston’s Response to the Life and Death of George Floyd – June, 2020

Taking Action: Houston’s Response to the Life and Death of George Floyd – June, 2020

ByErica Ponder

A Special Message from our President and CEO On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered after being pinned on the ground under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. His last words, “I can’t breathe,” have become an infamous mark throughout the protests that erupted across the world…

Fifth Ward Nonprofit Helps Provide 21,000 Meals for the Elderly
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Fifth Ward Nonprofit Helps Provide 21,000 Meals for the Elderly

ByErica Ponder

The Julia C. Hester House (JCHH) is a 76-year-old nonprofit community center serving Fifth Ward residents with programs including Senior Services, one of their most utilized programs offered daily, Monday to Friday, at no charge. This community of older African Americans has come to rely on the JCHH as a source of health, wellness and…