How to Build, Maintain and Improve Your Credit
How can you get the credit you need when you have little or negative credit history to start with? Don’t get discouraged, though; there are many ways you can build, rebuild or improve your credit.
Angels Nest, Mentor Empower Motivate and Winners Circle Group of Texas Celebrate Nutrition Center Grand Opening
Non-profit organizations Angels Nest, Incorporated and Mentor Empower Motivate (M.E.M.), in partnership with the Winners Circle Group of Texas, hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 13 for a new nutrition center.
Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso drafted to Chicago Sky; Indiana Fever Select Caitlin Clark
The 2024 WNBA draft was an exciting one as the next generation of women’s basketball players were selected by their new teams.
Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccination Can Save Your Life
The American Lung Association and Pfizer are partnering to raise awareness about pneumococcal pneumonia and encourage adults to get vaccinated if they are eligible.
AI Models that Analyze Language in Social Media Posts Fail to Detect Depression in Black People
The study found that depression, which is a common mental health condition, often leaves clear linguistic traces.
5 Smart Home Products for The Modern Home
Here are five smart home technologies that can help you take control and elevate your home into a sanctuary of modern convenience and elegance.
Black Maternal Health Week Raises Awareness About Disparities, Challenges of Black Mothers
Black Maternal Health Week, which is observed April 11-17, is an important time to raise awareness about the disparities and challenges faced by Black mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
Preserve Your Natural Teeth With These Tips
Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions about what to do when you are experiencing tooth pain or infection. That’s why the AAE is offering these teeth-saving tips.
Still Haven’t Filed Your Taxes? You’ve Got This! 7 Tips to Help You Get It Done
Haven’t filed your taxes yet? It’s coming down to the wire, but there’s still time.
Houston Roundtable Talks Urgent Call to Action Against Gun Violence
Houston Ethnic Media recently hosted a diverse panel of Houston community leaders, activists, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, educators, and students to confront the escalating crisis of gun violence. Here are some key take-aways from each panelist participant. Acting against the current gun violence crisis requires a collective effort and commitment from individuals, communities, and…
How to Make a Difference When it Comes to Heart Health
To make a difference when it comes to heart health, learn how you, your family, and your community can support your well-being – and consider opportunities for pursuing a career in health care.
Doing This During Your Pregnancy Can Help Protect Both You and Your Baby
Getting recommended vaccinations during pregnancy can be an important – and empowering – way to help protect the health of both pregnant people and their babies. It is important for pregnant people and their support networks to revisit the benefits of vaccination during pregnancy.
President Biden Unveils Sweeping Student Loan Relief Plans Targeting Racial Disparities
One of the central aims of the proposals is to address the disproportionate debt burden borne by communities of color, mainly Black and Latino borrowers.
Study Reveals Persistent Underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic Faculty in Higher Education
The study, which examined data spanning from fiscal years 2003 to 2021, found that while the proportions of Black and Hispanic faculty members have seen slight upticks, they continue to lag behind their representation in the broader workforce, particularly among workers with advanced degrees and professionals.
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Gallops to No. 1, Making History on Billboard 200 Music Chart
With an impressive 407,000 equivalent album units, “Cowboy Carter” secures Beyoncé’s eighth chart-topping album, solidifying her status as a musical powerhouse. Fans and critics alike said the remarkable feat reflects her artistry’s enduring appeal and influence.
NAREB Calls to Increase African American Homeownership Across America
In more than 100 cities across the United States, seminars and one-on-one sessions will empower communities with steps toward homeownership, property investment, starting a business, free credit bureau reports, and other wealth-building opportunities.
O.J. Simpson, Athlete and Figure in American Legal History, Dies at 76
O.J. Simpson, a figure in both the sports world and the annals of American legal history, died from cancer at the age of 76.
2 Changes You May Notice at Your Next Dentist Appointment
Practices in oral and overall health care continually advance to keep you well. Here are two changes affecting dental care you might notice at your next visit.
April Is Financial Literacy Month: Key Principles to Know While Navigating Finances
Here are some key principles of financial literacy determined by the Federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission that you should be aware of this Financial Literacy Month.
Baseball Hall of Fame to Honor Hank Aaron with Statue Unveiling; U.S. Postal Service to Issue Commemorative Stamp
In conjunction with the opening events for the new exhibit, “More Than Brave: The Life of Henry Aaron,” at the Atlanta History Center, Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark announced plans to unveil a bronze statue of Aaron at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on May 23.