Houston Endowment Awards $20 Million to Local Organizations Working to Achieve Racial Equity and Social Justice in Houston
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Houston Endowment Awards $20 Million to Local Organizations Working to Achieve Racial Equity and Social Justice in Houston

ByErica Ponder

HOUSTON, TX (February 1, 2021) – Houston Endowment today announced an infusion of $20million into 55 local organizations working to achieve racial equity and social justice in Houston.As part of Houston Endowment’s commitment to enacting tangible actions in this work, theinvestment intends to support organizations addressing anti-Black racism and systemic injusticesacross five areas:Strong Communities: Collaborative,…

At the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic, physician anesthesiologists are saving lives
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At the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic, physician anesthesiologists are saving lives

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider When COVID-19 reached the U.S. a year ago, physician anesthesiologists rose to the challenge, providing critical frontline care to seriously ill patients, while at the same time developing guidelines for safe care based on ever-evolving knowledge about the deadly virus. Now, as vaccine distribution ramps up and the virus surges again,…

How to learn more about new virtual internship programs
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How to learn more about new virtual internship programs

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider It’s not news that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on learning opportunities for high school and college students. Unfortunately, that’s been especially true for underrepresented students, who often face roadblocks in accessing professional opportunities. One glaring issue is that the in-person internships so crucial to on-the-job experience have been…

Boosting Your Child’s Confidence Can Help Them Land a Tech Job
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Boosting Your Child’s Confidence Can Help Them Land a Tech Job

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider Confidence is a great thing. It can make people more open to learning new skills, pursuing new opportunities and living new experiences. When it comes to career choices, confidence, or rather a lack of it, can keep qualified and motivated individuals from even considering certain fields. Technology is at the forefront…

Keeping the Lights On for Afterschool Programs
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Keeping the Lights On for Afterschool Programs

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider Afterschool programs help students succeed in school and in life and provide invaluable support to communities. As we’ve seen this year, these programs play an especially important role when students, families, and communities are struggling. Programs across the country have stepped up in the pandemic, providing virtual educational activities, delivering meals…

5 reasons ADHD goes unrecognized in girls
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5 reasons ADHD goes unrecognized in girls

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider Difficulties with sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior are some of the initial signs or symptoms of ADHD in children. These signs are often stereotyped as typical of behavior of young boys. It’s reported that boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed than girls.1 Between not being…

Association of Black Cardiologists Advocates for Vaccinations in Communities of Color
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Association of Black Cardiologists Advocates for Vaccinations in Communities of Color

ByErica Ponder

Black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than others — but they are also getting vaccinated at lower rates Our nation has reached a grim milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic: over 400,000 Americans have died from complications of the coronavirus. Black Americans are 3.7 times as likely as white Americans to be hospitalized…

Why heart health awareness is crucial for African Americans
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Why heart health awareness is crucial for African Americans

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider When former NBA player Caron Butler was in the league, exercise wasn’t something he needed to worry about during his 14-year professional career. These days, in his new role as an assistant coach at Miami Heat, he’s learned to be more mindful about incorporating physical activity into his daily routine to…

5 Tips to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams Right Now
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5 Tips to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams Right Now

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider Social isolation among seniors is not only linked to numerous negative health consequences like depression and cardiovascular disease, but it’s also a primary contributing factor in financial exploitation and scams. Estimated to affect one in 10 older adults and cost billions annually, the threat of elder financial fraud is pervasive, and…

Blacks In Technology and The Linux Foundation Partner to Offer up to $100,000 in Training & Certification to Deserving Individuals
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Blacks In Technology and The Linux Foundation Partner to Offer up to $100,000 in Training & Certification to Deserving Individuals

ByErica Ponder

Program will provide verifiable, respected industry credentials to help promising individuals start an IT career The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, and The Blacks In Technology Foundation, the largest community of Black technologists globally, today announced the launch of a new scholarship program to help more Black individuals get…

Legacy Collective Announces Campaign to Raise Funding for Mental Health Services in the Black Community
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Legacy Collective Announces Campaign to Raise Funding for Mental Health Services in the Black Community

ByErica Ponder

Legacy Collective, a giving community dedicated to funding nonprofits addressing systemic issues with sustainable, innovative solutions, today announces a giving campaign to raise money for mental health services in the Black community. Funds raised will benefit Breakthrough and Eustress Inc. Donors who would like to give to this cause can do so on the Legacy…

Spelman College and IDEAYA Biosciences Announce Partnership for Professional Development of the Next Generation of Female African American Leaders in the Biotechnology Industry
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Spelman College and IDEAYA Biosciences Announce Partnership for Professional Development of the Next Generation of Female African American Leaders in the Biotechnology Industry

ByErica Ponder

Spelman College and IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDYA) announce partnership for professional development of the next generation of female African American leaders in the biotechnology industry through the Spelman College and IDEAYA Biosciences Health Science and Biotechnology Program. The Spelman IDEAYA partnership is a unique academic and industry collaboration that will provide Spelman students a learning platform for pursuing a…

Want Extra Cash in Your Pocket? Try Saving on Car Insurance
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Want Extra Cash in Your Pocket? Try Saving on Car Insurance

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider When it comes to saving money, it helps to cut out smaller expenses that add up over time – like frequent lunch dates, unused gym memberships or online subscriptions. But if you really want to make a dent in your budget, you need think bigger. How big? Well, consider that after…

RECAP: More Than 200 Cars and Motorcycles Participated in the Original MLK Day Parade of Giving Donation Drive
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RECAP: More Than 200 Cars and Motorcycles Participated in the Original MLK Day Parade of Giving Donation Drive

ByErica Ponder

HOUSTON (January 18, 2021 ) — Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy and the call for a day of service, the Black Heritage Society and the City of Houston hosted a “Parade of Giving” today from 10 a.m. to noon. As the “Virtual 43rd Annual “Original” Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade” took place online, a drive-thru…

How to Reduce Your Recovery Time After a Tough Workout
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How to Reduce Your Recovery Time After a Tough Workout

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider More Americans are investing their time and energy in the pursuit of fitness these days, with the percentage of people belonging to gyms and health clubs nearly doubling from 2000-2017, according to Statista. Beyond casual workouts, participation in extreme sports and endurance events has grown exponentially in the past 25 years….

Top ways to vacation responsibly in 2021

Top ways to vacation responsibly in 2021

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider After months of cautionary travel and shelving vacation plans, people, especially those with families at home, are researching how they can indulge their wanderlust safely again in 2021. The goal is to enjoy a vacation in a responsible manner, creating memories while keeping yourself and others safe. “Travel will likely still…

How to Choose the Best Insurance Policy for You
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How to Choose the Best Insurance Policy for You

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider It’s never fun to think about the possibility of getting sick or hurt, losing a home, needing extended medical care, or even dying, but these are extremely important topics to confront when planning your financial future. Experts agree that sound financial planning usually involves obtaining some type of insurance. Insurance provides…

Finding a way to do service for Martin Luther King Day is now easier than ever before
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Finding a way to do service for Martin Luther King Day is now easier than ever before

ByErica Ponder

CINCINNATI, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Inspiring Service, the Cincinnati-based technology nonprofit helping people make a difference, has partnered with the Presidential Inauguration Committee to activate citizens all across America to do good this long weekend. The opportunities can be explored all across the USA at this site: https://usaserves.org/mlk-day-events/ Whether you have a few minutes…

PEPSI SELECTS LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR / RESTAURATEUR MARCUS DAVIS TO SERVE ON ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS IT COMMITTS $400 MILLION TO SUPPORT BLACK-OWNED RESTAURANTS
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PEPSI SELECTS LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR / RESTAURATEUR MARCUS DAVIS TO SERVE ON ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS IT COMMITTS $400 MILLION TO SUPPORT BLACK-OWNED RESTAURANTS

ByErica Ponder

The campaign titled “Dig In” celebrates the diverse range of food and history of Black-owned restaurants and provides tangible and meaningful assistance to help these restaurant owners not just make it through the pandemic but build a robust future. As a part of this initiative, this past weekend, Pepsi rolled out a spot highlighting four…