By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent Wells Fargo and Washington, D.C. community leaders this week announced a $1.6 billion investment in the nation’s capital – particularly in Wards 7 and 8 — that have a high African-American population. The announcement, which occurred at THEARC in Southeast, D.C., was heralded as an effort to unlock…
by Cynthia Strong When I see and say the word “Expand” I see depths,heights and widths taking place in my knowledge, thinking,creativness and in my character traits.I want holistic knowledge that begins academically and then flows into mediation and then to application.I want thinking to lead to exploring more avenues of allowing my long term…
(BPT) – Many Americans will pass right by the Red Kettles and ringing bells of The Salvation Army this season. Some simply have little money to spare for those in need this year. But others will consciously opt out because of misconceptions about why so many Americans – 39.7 million people, a full 12.3…
October is Financial Planning Month, so there is no better time to face your financial fears and make actionable changes to get yourself on track when it comes to managing your money. While nearly half of Americans (47 percent) find the prospect of financial planning scary, it doesn’t have to be. If you find…
We’d love to take our daily commute for granted. Except, we can’t. It is essential that we continue to make public transportation as efficient as possible for commuters. Over the decades, as a nation we have put investing in our transportation infrastructure, particularly our bus and rail systems, on the back burner. The result: Today’s…
By Mayor Sylvester Turner Political talk is causing division and polarization across our nation like I have never seen before. Many people see a direct connection between anti-immigrant political speech and the recent massacre of Pittsburgh Jews who were part of a congregation that supports the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. I for one will not…
Today, food delivery competition has expanded from traditional restaurants to include local grocery stores and data-driven giants like Amazon. To stand out, companies need a competitive differentiator. Domino’s, founded in 1960, cut through the increased competition’s crust and remains one of the largest pizza companies in the world because it recognizes this. The company boasts…
Houston, TX – September 6, 2018 – The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) announced the finalists for its coveted Pinnacle and Upstart Awards honoring excellence among African American small business owners in Houston. The finalists were announced at the Pinnacle Awards VIP Nominee Reception held at Partnership Tower on August 31. Each year, ten companies…
Dozens of women and girls gathered at The African American Library at the Gregory School for the official launch of The Sowing Circle, a new book club created by local entrepreneur and philanthropist, Carla Lane. Lane’s nonprofit organization, This Woman’s Work, formed a partnership with the Houston Public Library to create The Sowing Circle, which…
By: Carly Hammack The UNITY! Private Listening Event was held at Prospect Park on September 24. Presented by Wreckshop Records founder, Derrick “D-Reck” Dixon, this event showcased some of the biggest up and coming hip-hop artist in Houston through a collaboration with DJ XO. The pair produced Unity Vol. 1 to highlight the talents of…
by Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic Nearly 500,000 film lovers flocked to the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival screening over 250 films from 80 countries. Artistry and diversity, the hallmarks of TIFF, were on view. Black artists, filmmakers and films were a key part of the soiree. Big budget movies, small indie films,…
By Nsenga Burton Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Contributor @Ntellecutal The world is mourning the loss of legendary choreographer Arthur Mitchell. Mitchell, who danced with the New York City Ballet from 1956-1968 and founded the groundbreaking and world renown Dance Theater of Harlem died Wednesday of heart failure. Jennifer Dunning of The New York Times writes: “Mr. Mitchell, the first black…
Leading one of the largest school districts in the nation – one that encompasses over 300 square miles and 214,000 students – is a huge task, and Houston Independent School District Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan is utilizing a leadership standard that encourages a free exchange of ideas. Lathan, a 26-year veteran educator, previously served as…
By Lauren Poteat, NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent During the contentious 2016 presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, voter turnout still proved to be at an all-time low among students who attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). In a report released by Tufts University, 2016 voter turnout plummeted by more than 10 points…
Emerging Houston Actor Kedrick Brown is not Lebron James, but he is taking his acting talents to the Houston Independent School District in new Performing Arts Magnet Middle School. HOUSTON – Sept. 11, 2018 – PRLog — Actor Kedrick Brown has done it again. THREE is the magic number. He has landed principal roles…
By d-mars.com News Provider With a speech titled “Still Standing,” Ramona J. Smith, a high school teacher from Houston, Texas, won the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking on Saturday, Aug. 25. For the first time in the contest’s history, female competitors swept the top three positions. Smith is only the fifth woman to capture…
By D-mars.com News Provider Across the United States in the 2018 election primaries, Black American political leaders are scoring historical victories – changing the conversation and the face of politics. “Congratulations to gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum, Senator Bill Nelson and all our Democratic candidates who won their primaries tonight in Florida,” said Democratic Party Chair…
Houstonians know that the youth of our city hold the future in their hands. They are our next innovators, trailblazers, and civic leaders. For 7,500 of them, our Hire Houston Youth program provided an opportunity to learn about the future while being paid as summer interns working in local government, law firms, insurance companies, hotels,…
Approximately 55 million students in the U.S. will head back to class soon. From dealing with first-day jitters to shopping for school supplies, it’s an exciting and chaotic time. Reports show a correlation, however, between the start of school and student performance — early positive school experience leads to better emotional well-being and academic achievement….
McDonald’s brought Zonnique to Houston for a surprise meet & greet at Texas Southern University on Thursday. A group of fifty students were treated to lunch, and caught by surprise when R&B star Zonnique arrived for photos and fun! On Thursday, July 19, McDonald’s celebrated McDelivery Day by giving away free items from their Throwback Collection—a 90s-inspired…