Start with Designing an Open Floor Plan. Creating a home that allows for functionality not for only being spacious. The best way to make this happen is not allowing walls to define your space. When using lighting, finishes and furniture arrangement you can define an open floor plan. Spaces That Are Flexible Creating a home…
Although anyone can develop a mental health problem, African Americans sometimes experience more severe forms of mental health conditions due to unmet needs and other barriers. According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the general population. Common mental health disorders among African…
Houston entrepreneur, Dr. Michalyn Porter, inventor of the Weave Dryer, recently walked away with a $100,000 deal after appearing on the show Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. Contestants on the show have only 60 seconds to explain what they have to offer and the type of deal they’re looking for ala Shark Tank on steroids. Each founder has just one minute to deliver their…
By Dawn Paul Who are the first defenders and responders when it comes to crime prevention and crisis/ incident management? By already being on site, your security officers are your first true defenders and responders assisting police, fire and emergency medical technicians as they arrive on site. Security officers are highly regarded on local, state, and…
By: Reggie C. Fitness After years of being a physical trainer to women who dedicate themselves to being everyone else’s hero and have to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders daily, I have learned that stress and anxiety are real factors in most of their lives. I meet so many women who…
Find some tips below to make you feel comfortable with bringing green into your home. The Benefits of Using Plants in Your Home Plants help to reduce the amount of noise without altering the overall design of the space. Plants affect our overall sense of well-being. They help to provide feelings of pleasure, calm, and…
Texas Southern University (TSU) held its The Maroon and Gray Affair on Saturday, April 28 at the Marriott Marquis Houston and raised in $1 million in funding for deserving TSU students. More than 1,500 patrons were in attendance. Award-winning journalist Tamron Hall was the keynote speaker, entertainment was provided by R&B group En Vogue and…
By Rhonda Dallas, B.S., CLC, CNC. I am a Michael Jackson Fan. When I thought and prayed about what to write The Man in The Mirror song kept playing in my head. The lyrics rang out as I put pen to paper. The words which simply say, I’m gonna make a change, For once I’m…
When Dr. Cwanza Pinckney graduated from Xavier University, the Dallas native was looking forward to a career as an Emergency Room physician. “I was blessed to work with and be mentored by an amazing and brilliant physician, Dr. Phyllis Gee, throughout high school and college. As a result, I fell in love with medicine, patients,…
By: Alexis Wagner Hearts are easily broken when talking about any type of abuse inflicted on innocent children, but do hearts break the same way when talking about the adults that live their lives as survivors of abuse? Experiencing any form of childhood trauma and abuse have major impacts an adult’s quality of life. It…
By Charlotte A. Jackson There have been so roads that I have traveled that I would not wish on anyone. I started to say, I would not wish on my worst enemy, but then I thought about it, and I pray I have no enemies. This has been a stressful time in my life and…
Responding to the devastation created by Hurricane Harvey in Houston in late 2017, the Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association (CFEBA) and the Energy Bar Association’s (EBA) Houston Chapter have teamed up to donate $25,000 to the Blue Triangle Multicultural Association. Blue Triangle, a community center focused on water safety for children that opened…
“We have a slogan in my business that our people make the difference. You must have the right people to be successful at anything. That’s no different in our business. We look for talent and train for excellence,” As a young man growing up in Marshall, Texas, Robert Turner didn’t know what working for yourself…
Renowned team led by Dr. Thomas Freeman claims 34 trophies in Montreal By: Karen A. Celestan, MFA The world-renowned Debate Team at Texas Southern University won the 28th Annual International Forensics Association’s Speech and Debate Tournament held March 12-13, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. TSU’s Debate Team was crowned 2018 International Champions and brought home…
As stories of sexual assaults, high school dropout rates and other struggles facing women and girls dominate news headlines, RARE Pearls, Inc. is stepping up to make a difference. On Saturday, April 14, hundreds of women and girls will gather at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Center for the 2018 “Pumps and Pearls” Scholarships and…
By: Keyana Pratt Introducing the new President and CEO of the Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC), Jeffrey D. Wallace. Dedicated to public service and uplifting his community, Wallace has served in several community leadership positions including: Director of Client and Community Service for the Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Outreach Program Administrator for Shell Oil…
By: Noel Pinnock In 1766, the world was introduced to the word “rec-i-proc-i-ty”. Reciprocity has known synonyms such as cooperation, exchange, mutuality, or interchange. The short definition can be summed up in two words, “giving back.” In my contribution this month, the emphasis has been placed on the essentials of giving back. I am a…
By: Alexis Wagner After a hard-fought battle with stiff competition, Houston minority-owned small business, Decision Information Resources, Inc. (DIR), has won a $16 million dollar contract to provide data collection, analysis, and performance measurement support to the National Office of Job Corps in the US Department of Labor. They only had five days to bid…
Hard work has been a cornerstone of Kenneth Earl Lloyd’s life for as long as he can remember. So, it’s no surprise, he’d take that work ethic into everything he does. As the Vice President of North American Sales for Total Life Changes, a leading international network marketing company and one of the fastest-growing companies…
Recently, Ford Motor Company, in partnership with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, honored the Unsung Heroes of Hurricane Harvey in the Houston African American community. In every community there are people who go above and beyond to positively impact countless lives. Their stories deserve recognition. Ford Freedom Unsung celebrates these extraordinary individuals and organizations within…
