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…
On Thursday, March 30, the historic Eldorado Ballroom Grand Reopening and Unveiling was one for the history books, as Project Row Houses (PRH) rededicated the iconic venue to Anna and Clarence Dupree and the historic community it serves. The Eldorado was one of the nation’s most acclaimed live venues for Black musicians and audiences, and…
“That’s when I realized that I had fallen in love with not just makeup, but making people feel good about themselves. I was good at my job.” LAMIK CEO kim Roxie , 2022 Kim Roxie, founder of LAMIK Beauty, has always been passionate about revealing the inner beauty in everyone. Through founding a successful business…
“I am the child of a single mother and I know the sacrifices my mom made all year long, but especially at Christmas time…. that’s why this annual event is so significant and means so much to David and me. It’s an expression of love, hope, and giving and we are honored and humbled to…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The bar is set high: 10 million more Black voters. That’s the goal as the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC), the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), Rainbow Push, the Hip Hop Caucus, and others set out on a bus tour across the nation to blunt voter suppression…
Despite lawsuits from Republicans and other opponents, President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan appears a hit with Black voters. HIT Strategies, which bills itself as the only millennial and minority-owned public opinion research company, found that the approval ratings for both Biden and Congressional Democrats increased by 79% to 82%, respectively, after the loan…
Houston, TX– For decades The Burns’ family has given out free hot Thanksgiving dinners to the community on the Monday of Thanksgiving week. Monday, November 21st, The Burns’ family hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway, where they provided over 1,000 people with free dinners. The family collaborated with Slim Thug & The BossLife Foundation, and 1501 Certified, which…
Houston, TX-On Wednesday, November 16th, Wreckshop Films, 7 Kings Entertainment, and 8 Queens Media & Films hosted a VIP screening of The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation at Match Theater in Houston, Texas. The VIP advanced screening was sold out. It consisted of the lead actor, Propain, the visionary of The Dirty 3rd and owner of Wreckshop Films,…
We hear the term “women’s empowerment,” but do we really stand on it? Backbiting, catfights, and jealousy seem to be the norm depicted on reality TV and in the media when it comes to women and their circles. But Charlene Taylor, the founder, owner, and CEO of Sexy Diva World, Inc.,successfully leads this global movement…
National Preparedness Month was last month, and FEMA and the Ad Council have released new Ready Campaign Public Service Announcements (PSAs), developed specifically to target Black and African American communities as part of FEMA’s ongoing approach to advance accessibility and cultural competency in boosting the nation’s preparedness. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Deputy Administrator Erik…
Sheldon Theragood is the author of the inspiring book, “Whatever It Takes, Walking Through God’s Purpose.” Sheldon is also a motivational speaker, youth mentor, police officer, and philanthropist. He is a native Houstonian who received his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Texas Southern University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Prairie View…
The 2022 Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Honors a Dynamic and Determined Sisterhood Driven to Make a Difference The d-mars.com 9th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards continues to pay tribute to a distinguished sisterhood of women around Houston and the nation who are dynamic and driven to make a difference in…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Say her name. Breonna Taylor’s family may finally get justice after the Department of Justice charged four current and former police officers in Louisville, Kentucky, who were involved in the fatal March 2020 raid on her apartment. The DOJ accused the officers of lying to obtain…
By Jim Winston and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Thus far, 2022 has been a year of multiple socioeconomic and political challenges for all Americans across the nation. Yet for African Americans and other communities of color, this year represents both challenges and opportunities from a business ownership perspective. In particular, for Black-owned media businesses,…
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Foundation recently hosted their Inaugural Law Enforcement and Community Champions Awards Gala and Fundraiser. This Black-Tie event highlighted and awarded members of Fort Bend’s Law Enforcement community in the categories of Rookie of the Year, Investigator of the Year, Deputy Dhaliwal Community Relations Officer of the Year, Supervisor of the…
If you’ve ever played a popular 80’s video game, then you know about the disadvantages your character has right out of the gate. You can’t jump as high or as far, and it’s easier to lose the level and have to start all over again. But in the first few seconds, there’s usually always a…
We all have attended parties, but have you had the Sam Ford aka “Sam Mac” and Mike Taylor aka “Mike T.” experience? Known for sophistication and first-class events, this duo has not only set the standard for first-rate events but raised the bar. What they contribute to this industry is more than bringing people together…
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at the NAACP convention last month, declaring that freedom, liberty, and democracy are on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections. She implored the large gathering at the Atlantic City Convention Center to make sure that all voices are heard. “We’re not going to be able to get these days…
The National Football League announced today its partnership with Contract with Black America Institute, an economic inclusion-focused initiative led by artist and entrepreneur O’Shea Jackson, also known as Ice Cube. The CWBA and NFL partnership enhances the NFL’s dedication to increasing economic equity and partnerships with Black-owned businesses. The collaboration focuses on identifying League-wide opportunities…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Southern Prisons Coalition, a group of civil and human rights organizations, submitted a new report on Friday to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination on the devastating consequences of incarceration on Black people throughout the southern United States….