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Spotlight on scholarship opportunities for African American students during Black History Month
ByKim February 15, 2021February 16, 2021

Fastweb (www.fastweb.com), the leading website for scholarship and financial aid information and a member of the Monster network, celebrates the achievements of African Americans throughout history during Black History Month with a spotlight on scholarship opportunities available for today’s students. In Fastweb’s new resource – Scholarships for African American Students – students can view a comprehensive list…

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Articles | Health and Wellness

Waiting for Vaccines, New Data Shows Black, Latino and Asian American Seniors Dying of COVID-19 at Alarmingly Higher Rates
ByKim February 15, 2021February 16, 2021

As older adults anxiously await vaccines to protect them, African American/Black, Latino and Asian American older adults in Chicago and statewideare getting sick and dying of COVID-19 at rates much higher than their share of the population, according to new data from AARP Illinois, the Chicago Urban League, The Resurrection Project and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago released…

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Religion | Articles | Community

The Gift Collaborative series continues with presentation on the Black Church
ByKim February 15, 2021February 14, 2021

The Gift of Black Theological Education & Black Church Collaborative continues a series of free Zoom events on Tuesday, Feb. 16, with Dr. Alton B. Pollard III, president of Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, speaking on “The Cries of Our People: A Social Justice History of the Black Church.” A sought-after speaker and preacher, Pollard is an expert on the…

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Biden Administration to Appoint Kristen Clarke to Key Civil Rights Post
ByKim February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Kristen Clarke, the president of the Lawyer’s Committee Civil Rights Under Law, will serve as assistant attorney general for civil rights under the new Biden Administration. Clarke’s appointment adds even more diversity to an incoming administration that has kept its campaign promise to ensure that top…

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Outgoing Chairman and Fellow CBC Member Transition To Biden Administration
ByKim February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) recently announced that Rep. Cedric Richmond will resign his role as board of directors chairman. He transitioned from the CBCF board on January 19 in preparation to serve as senior adviser to the president and director of the White…

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Articles | Finance

More People Are Concerned About Their Financial Future: 4 Steps To Protect Yours
ByKim February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

By d-mars.com News Provider Finances are consistently a top concern for many Americans, with “saving money” a top-10 most common New Year’s resolution. This year, Americans are more concerned than ever before due to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic. USE Credit Union reported that more than 75% of non-transactional calls received since the…

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Study: Most Americans Say They’re Optimistic About a Brighter Financial Future in 2021
ByKim February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

By d-mars.com News Provider As we enter 2021, here’s one more essential item to put on your list in addition to canned goods and masks: a financial checkup. According to Fidelity Investments’ 2021 New Year Financial Resolutions Study, more than two-thirds of Americans experienced financial setbacks in 2020, often from the loss of a job…

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Articles | Education and Careers

Texas Southern University News: TSU Regents Finalize Presidential Search Committee
ByKim February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

By d-mars.com News Provider Texas Southern University’s Board of Regents, led by Chairman Albert H. Myres, has begun the selection process to determine who will be the University’s next president. The Presidential Search Committee, appointed by Chairman Myres, will be led by Regent Marc C. Carter. AGB Search, a higher-education executive search firm based in…

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Articles | Education and Careers

Finding Fulfillment: Is This the Right Time To Switch Careers?
ByKim February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

By d-mars.com News Provider The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people in countless ways. From quarantine and social distancing to remote working, furlough and job loss, many people are reassessing how they spend their time and make money. Turning proverbial lemons into lemonade, people of all ages and backgrounds have decided to pivot their careers to…

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Articles | Education and Careers

Keeping the Lights on for Afterschool Programs
ByKim February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

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…

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Articles | Community

Fathom Celebrates Black History Month With First Film Series This February
ByKim February 12, 2021March 1, 2021

By d-mars.com News Provider This February, Fathom Events will launch the company’s first Black History Month film series, Fathom Events Celebrates Black History Month, in cinemas across the U.S. Movie-goers will have the opportunity to delve into the diverse lives, historic accomplishments and award-winning filmmaking of some of the most influential African American entertainers in…

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Crystle Stewart Makes History as First African American National Director of the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants
ByKim February 12, 2021March 1, 2021

By d-mars.com News Provider Crystle Stewart has made major strides since being crowned Miss USA in 2008 and long proven that she is more than a pretty face. In a span of a little over a decade, the Missouri City-native has gone on to establish a successful career as an actress, model, entrepreneur, and now,…

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Lifestyle | Articles | Health and Wellness

Easy changes to your routine for a healthier lifestyle
ByKim February 12, 2021May 28, 2025

by d-mars.com News Provider It’s natural to want to eat healthy and fuel your body with the nutrients it needs to feel good. Figuring out how to eat healthy and make smart choices can be difficult if you don’t know where to begin. Try these five simple tips to introduce better habits into your diet….

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Articles | Health and Wellness

THE YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON LAUNCHES HTX+, A TRANSFORMATIVE VIRTUAL PLATFORM
ByKim February 12, 2021March 1, 2021

The first-of-its-kind virtual platform is geared to tackle social isolation by providing Houstonians resources to strengthen spirit, mind and body in the comfort of their homes By d-mars.com News Provider The YMCA of Greater Houston recently announced the launch of HTX+, a new on-demand, one-of-a-kind virtual platform with fitness and wellness courses and resources for…

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Articles | Health and Wellness

Study: Social Isolation Among Seniors Is Widespread, but These Resources Can Help
ByKim February 12, 2021March 1, 2021

By d-mars.com News Provider Because of the pandemic, we’ve all experienced social isolation – the loss of close contact with family and friends. We’re feeling that isolation even more acutely during the winter season, when we typically get together with those we love. For older adults who have had to take extra isolating precautions against…

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Articles | Health and Wellness

Stroke Awareness: It’s Always an Emergency
ByKim February 12, 2021March 1, 2021

By d-mars.com News Provider The sudden onset of stroke symptoms can happen to anyone at any time, making education about the signs and symptoms of a “brain attack” the first line of defense to stroke prevention. “I’m a fanatical fan of football, so you can imagine how excited I was to enter the stadium to…

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Articles | Health and Wellness

Medical Innovations Poised To Transform Healthcare in 2021
ByKim February 12, 2021March 1, 2021

By d-mars.com News Provider Experts in healthcare are continuously striving to develop new innovations that can improve and save lives. Even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists, physicians, and researchers continued to advance medical knowledge, enhance screening and diagnostic tools, and improve disease management platforms, bringing new hope to patients in 2021. When it comes to…

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Articles | Health and Wellness

Fighting Flu and Staying Healthy All Year With Medicaid and CHIP
ByKim February 12, 2021March 1, 2021

By d-mars.com News Provider Each year, millions of Americans get sick from “seasonal influenza” (“the flu”). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 38 million people got sick with the flu during the 2019-2020 flu season. The flu is more dangerous than the common cold and children are at higher…

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Education and Careers | Articles

Morehouse College Announces Online Undergraduate Experience for Non-Traditional Students Beginning Fall 2021
ByKim February 12, 2021February 7, 2021

Source: PRN Newswire Morehouse College, the nation’s only HBCU dedicated to developing and educating men, today announced the planned launch of Morehouse Online, an online undergraduate program that will complement its heralded traditional on-campus experience. Morehouse Online is the centerpiece of Morehouse’s digital transformation and part of a strategy to create innovative and robust programs…

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New blood test poised to change how cancer is found
ByKim February 12, 2021February 7, 2021

By d-mars.com News Provider Rare is the person who hasn’t been impacted by cancer in some way. Maybe it’s your parent fighting for their life. Perhaps it’s a friend going through a difficult treatment. It could be a neighbor or colleague who was recently diagnosed and who now faces complex decisions. It also might be…

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