Simple and Perfect Gift Ideas for Business Owners this Holiday Season
Here are some thoughtful gift ideas for business owners that can enhance their productivity, provide inspiration, or simply offer a little relaxation.
Stress-Free Thanksgiving Tips for Time-Crunched Hosts
Along with purchasing a convenient Thanksgiving meal, here are a few additional ways to eliminate stress around holiday prep.
Urban Enrichment Institute Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Gala Honoring Dr. Ruth Simmons, Other Distinguished Community Leaders
The Urban Enrichment Institute (UEI) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gala held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Saturday, October 19.
Biden-Harris Not Giving Up On Easing Student Debt, Announce More Pathways to Forgiveness
The proposal would allow the Secretary of Education to forgive loans where borrowers are unlikely to repay due to severe hardship or where continued collection costs are deemed unjustified.
Researchers Launch $3.7M Study on How Structural Racism Accelerates Aging in Black Americans
Researchers said they would investigate personal experiences with discrimination and biological and social factors that influence risk and resilience.
Lasers: A Safer Alternative to Weight-Loss Drugs?
Some health experts advise patients who need or desire to lose weight to investigate safe options, like low-level lasers.
Don’t Let the Holiday Season Set You Up for Debt in 2025
Here’s how to celebrate the season in style while positioning yourself for a financially healthy 2025.
2024 Presidential Election on a Knife’s Edge as Early Votes Pour In
Early voting data has begun to shed light on which states might see the most significant shifts—and, in some cases, repeat the razor-thin margins of 2020.
Criminal Justice Reform Poised to Be Decisive Issue in 2024 Election, Poll Shows
Voters in key battleground states overwhelmingly favor reform.
Navigating Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period: Tips for Success in 2024
Here’s how you can prepare and make the most of this Medicare Annual Enrollment Period.
Study Uncovers Disparities in Post-Surgical Pain Management for Black Patients
The study reveals that Black patients are 29% less likely than their white counterparts to receive multimodal analgesia.
Early Voting Election Guide: What Voters in Harris County Should Know
Here’s what you need to know to participate in early voting in Harris County.
Houston ISD Announces Bond Oversight Committee Members
Houston Independent School District named the members of the Bond Oversight Committee on Thursday, October 10.
METRO Offering Free Rides to the Polls
Registered voters can enjoy a free roundtrip to vote in the 2024 elections on a local bus, METRORail, METRO curb2curb and METROLift.
Over Half of Americans Choose Their Benefits by Price During Open Enrollment
Americans have ideas for how to make the open enrollment process better.
As DE&I Programs Face Rollback, Study Highlights Black Women Are Still Facing Barriers in Predominantly White Workplaces
The challenges Black women face in predominantly White workplaces are more critical than ever.
Tips to Help Students Be Better Writers
No matter the career path students pursue, writing and communication skills are essential to success.
The ABCs of Type 1 Diabetes Screening and Testing
Here are the “ABCs” of some of the screenings and tests currently available for type 1 diabetes.
Whitney Houston’s Iconic South Africa Concert to Be Released in First-Ever Live Album and Concert Film
Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings, in collaboration with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music, brings Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) to audiences.
Over 60,000 Public Servants Receive Debt Relief as Biden-Harris Administration Continues Push for Student Loan Forgiveness
The action brings the administration’s total loan forgiveness to over $175 billion for more than 4.8 million Americans.