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…
News provided by Houston Health Department When dining out, Houstonians expect their food to be safely prepared in a clean environment. That’s why the Houston Health Department (HHD) routinely inspects more than 14,500 food establishments for compliance with regulations designed to protect the health and well-being of customers. This September, in the spirit of National…
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…
News provided by ITS Internet Travel Solutions (ITS), a leading travel technology company, announces the upgrade of its ticket savings product TripBank. TripBank’s most powerful feature allows travel managers to recoup unused tickets and bank them for future use. Business travelers frequently book trips last minute and change or cancel reservations, incurring significant and unnecessary…
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,…
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is helping consumers fight back against rogue moving companies as many families complete their moves before the new school year begins. TxDMV urges Texans to protect themselves from hiring unscrupulous movers. All Texas movers are required to be licensed with TxDMV. If you hire one that is not,…
If Black lives matter, then Black wealth should certainly matter, too. That’s the motto that Eugene Mitchell, a corporate vice president and market manager in the African-American Market Unit for the New York Life Insurance Company, often shares. Since 2011, Mitchell has been on a mission to create wealth—$50 billion to be exact—in the Black…
Across the U.S., the housing market is picking up pace moving into the peak of the summer home buying season. In city after city, home prices are on the rise, up 2.3 percent on average between April 2017 and 2018, according to the RE/MAX April 2018 National Housing Report. And there are fewer houses on…
Everyone has had that moment when fun in the sun turns into a struggle to stay cool. And when that happens, all you want to do is get out of the heat as fast as possible. Sometimes, however, that is easier said than done, and if you’ve ever found yourself in extreme heat for a…
Whether you’re new to a city and are getting on your feet, or you don’t want the commitment of a longtime lease or loan, there are countless ways to put some dough in your pocket without the need to purchase a car. Working with a flexible schedule doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to be…
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….
Gladys House is a woman on a mission. Her business is floor covering, her mission is equity in contracting on the local, state and federal level. She started Carpet Depot Affordable Carpets, LLC with the expectation that she could be a success in her industry. 18 years later, after she decided to leave the construction…
You’re 10 years or less away from retirement. You can clearly see the next phase of your life down the road and it’s coming up fast. Are you ready for it? Do you have a comprehensive plan in place so you don’t outlive your savings? If you’re not as prepared for retirement as you should…
What drives someone to take the risk and start their own business? In many cases, it’s the knowledge that they can offer a great product or introduce new solutions to old problems. Passion and determination put entrepreneurs at the forefront of innovation. What’s remarkable about so many small and medium-sized businesses today is that it’s…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Whether you’re new to a city and are getting on your feet, or you don’t want the commitment of a longtime lease or loan, there are countless ways to put some dough in your pocket without the need to purchase a car. Working with a flexible schedule doesn’t necessarily mean that…
By: d-mars.com News Provider You’re 10 years or less away from retirement. You can clearly see the next phase of your life down the road and it’s coming up fast. Are you ready for it? Do you have a comprehensive plan in place so you don’t outlive your savings? If you’re not as prepared for…
