Education and Careers

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent It’s official, America has entered the Great Resignation. In August, 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs, and the quit rate, measured by the government against total employment, rose to 2.9 percent in August. But that was August. According to the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor…

By d-mars.com News Provider McDonald’s USA and Roland S. Martin, a lifetime member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., are awarding more than $100,000 in scholarships to rising juniors and seniors attending Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). The effort, in honor of the fraternity’s 115 years of scholarship and Black excellence, is to help…

By d-mars.com News Provider Amidst dramatic shifts in the national workforce and ever-changing job market, those in or entering their careers without formal education face an uphill challenge. In a recent survey, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nearly half of the more than 800 occupations they analyze annually require a college degree. Those…

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Amanda Eversole spent 13 years in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., where she cemented a legacy of leadership and innovation before joining JP Morgan Chase, where she created a framework for the firm’s philanthropic approach. Now, as executive vice president and chief operating…

Provided by Texas Southern University The Texas Southern University (TSU) Department of Aviation is partnering with the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) to host a seven-week flight training program for AFJROTC cadets on the TSU campus.    The cadets, comprised of high school students from across the nation, are training for a Federal…

The Houston ISD Board of Education voted unanimously to name Millard House II as permanent superintendent of the largest public school district in Texas. Mr. House most recently served as superintendent of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) in Tennessee. He is a 26-year educator who started as a physical education teacher then went on…

On June 17th, the Texas Southern University Board of Regents unanimously selected Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young as TSU’s 13th president following a vote of confirmation. Dr. Crumpton-Young will assume her role at TSU on July 1st.  “Dr. Crumpton-Young is the leader TSU needs to usher in a new era of greatness. Her vision for TSU…

By Stacy M. Brown,NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Children’s Defense Fund has always lived by the motto that children are the future.  As young people of color are the majority of youth in America, the nonprofit organization is ramping up its Freedom Schools program. Dr. Starsky Wilson, the president and CEO of the Children’s…

By d-mars.com News Provider Houston Independent School District (HISD), Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Horizon United Group have joined forces to help high schoolers learn the business skills that define successful entrepreneurship. The partnership will bring a groundbreaking initiative, the G-Unity Business Lab, to Kashmere, Worthing, and Wheatley high schools at a time when students…

By d-mars.com News Provider More than 200,000 American men and women in uniform complete their service and transition out of the military each year. The shift to civilian life – especially the search for a new career – can be challenging for many. Veterans often struggle to translate their skills and experiences into qualifications for…

By d-mars.com News Provider What do budgeting monthly expenses, being a sports fan and following a recipe have in common? All these activities employ math. Unfortunately, it is common for students to struggle with math classes because they don’t see how the subject will matter in their everyday lives. Parents can help motivate students by…

By d-mars.com News Provider Award-winning national journalist, author, television host, and Jack Yates High School alumnus Roland S. Martin is supporting Houston Independent School District students with financial assistance to pursue the path of higher education.  Martin has established two $1,000 annual college scholarships and has committed $25,000 for the program. One scholarship is for…

By d-mars.com News Provider On Saturday, May 8, 2021, world-renowned attorney, civil rights leader and author Benjamin Crump delivered the commencement address to 1,073 Texas Southern University’s students during the face-to-face and virtual event held at Alexander Durley Stadium.  Attorney Crump is the founder and principal owner of Ben Crump Law and has established himself…

by d-mars.com News Provider What do budgeting monthly expenses, being a sports fan and following a recipe have in common? All these activities employ math. Unfortunately, it is common for students to struggle with math classes because they don’t see how the subject will matter in their everyday lives. Parents can help motivate students by…

by d-mars.com News Provider As vacation destinations reopen across the country and the busy summer travel season approaches, the hospitality industry is poised for significant growth. According to the latest jobs report, there were 280,000 new hires in the leisure and hospitality industry in March alone. Many experts expect this momentum to continue to grow…

By d-mars.com News Provider  Texas Southern University (TSU) has officially launched its partnership with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) to offer students the SIFMA Invest! platform throughout their time at TSU. This program and its virtual platform offer students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority-serving institutions a myriad of…