Texas Southern University’s Office of Continuing Education launches the Attorney Ricky Anderson Entertainment Law Institute
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Texas Southern University’s Office of Continuing Education launches the Attorney Ricky Anderson Entertainment Law Institute

ByErica Ponder

Institute expands universities online learning and not-for-credit certificate offerings Texas Southern University’s Office of Continuing Education has increased its online certificate programming with the addition of the Attorney Ricky Anderson Entertainment Law Institute Virtual Campus (ARAELI). The institute’s e-learning certificates are designed to prepare students and lifelong learners for today’s competitive global entertainment and media…

The Missouri City – Sugar Land Chapter, Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Hosts Inaugural Black History Program
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The Missouri City – Sugar Land Chapter, Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Hosts Inaugural Black History Program

ByErica Ponder

The Missouri City – Sugar Land Chapter – Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated recently hosted its inaugural Black History Program, “Our History – A Journey through the Ages” at Lake Olympia Middle School. Over 200 members, families, and guests attended this fun and educational historical tribute to Black History. The children demonstrated their oratorical…

Be Inspired to Dream with Tennis Icon, Zina Garrison

Be Inspired to Dream with Tennis Icon, Zina Garrison

ByErica Ponder

HOUSTON – Young and upcoming tennis athletes and fashion designers are scheduled to compete and be inspired at two day event EAT. PLAY. LOVE. hosted by Houston’s very own former Olympian and philanthropist, Zina Garrison, and fellow former Olympian, Martina Navratilova at a three of Houston’s most spacious and luxurious homes located in the Memorial…

Houston Area Black Mcdonald’s Owner/Operators Give New Bikes To 200 Local Children At ‘Love Is In The Air’ Event
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Houston Area Black Mcdonald’s Owner/Operators Give New Bikes To 200 Local Children At ‘Love Is In The Air’ Event

ByErica Ponder

McDonald’s near NRG Stadium hosted 200 underserved children for an appearance from special guests Grimace, Hamburglar, and Birdie Two hundred local children received new bicycles courtesy of the Black McDonald’s Owner/Operators Association of Greater Houston (BMOA) at the McDonald’s located at 1619 S. Loop West on Saturday, Feb. 10. The children and their families took pictures…

The Imani School Dads’ Club Are Real-Life Super Heroes
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The Imani School Dads’ Club Are Real-Life Super Heroes

ByErica Ponder

The Imani Dads’ Club was started by a group of fathers to showcase the positive representation of fathers in the African American community. As the discussion about the representation of African Americans as superheroes continues with the recent debut of Marvel’s “Black Panther”, the Imani School Dads’ Club attended the kids’ classes to showcase how…

I Gained How Much?

I Gained How Much?

ByErica Ponder

As a certified Nutritional Counselor I am always discussing, pushing, and advocating for a healthier lifestyle from my clients, my family, my friends, and this country. Weight is a serious problem and sometimes it can be challenging to discuss. It can sometimes be like the Elephant in The Room. Well I am here to tell…

Houston Entrepreneur Wins $23,000 In Business Pitch Competitions

Houston Entrepreneur Wins $23,000 In Business Pitch Competitions

ByErica Ponder

January 2017, entrepreneur Deidre Mathis, won her first business pitch of the year at the Texas Black Expo, taking 2nd place and $1,500. Soon after, she beat out dozens of teams to win 3rd place and $4,000 during the Houston Community College Business Plan Competition. She went on to take 1st place with both the Houston Liftoff Business Pitch Competition, winning $10,000 and the…

Richelieu Dennis Purchases Essence Communications

Richelieu Dennis Purchases Essence Communications

ByErica Ponder

Essence Magazine, Once Again, Black-Owned after Purchase by Sundial Brands Founder Richelieu Dennis By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) In a deal that reestablishes Essence magazine as a totally, Black and independently-owned entity, Sundial Brands founder Richelieu Dennis recently announced the purchase of Essence Communications from Time Inc. The Essence Communications deal also comes…

Meet Attorney Charles Collins – Candidate for Judge of 246th Family District Court
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Meet Attorney Charles Collins – Candidate for Judge of 246th Family District Court

ByErica Ponder

A resident of Houston’s historical Third Ward, a graduate of Prairie View A&M University and a graduate of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University are just a few things that describe Attorney Charles Collins. But there’s so much more. He currently serves as Managing Attorney for the Texas Title IVD Child…

The Inspiration Celebration Holiday Experience presented by McDonald’s Proves Praiseworthy
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The Inspiration Celebration Holiday Experience presented by McDonald’s Proves Praiseworthy

ByErica Ponder

Recently, d-mars.com attended the Inspiration Celebration Holiday Experience presented by McDonald’s on their tour stop in Houston at the Church Without Walls. And the night was like 24K magic. The star-studded,  powerhouse line-up included the legendary Clark Sisters, Brian Courtney Wilson, Jekalyn Carr, Donald Lawrence and Kirk Franklin.  Also, gracing the stage, gospel artist Dr….

CEO Carla Lane Demonstrates How One Woman’s Success Can Help Shape and Empower All Women

CEO Carla Lane Demonstrates How One Woman’s Success Can Help Shape and Empower All Women

ByErica Ponder

By Valerie Jones There are some people who become content after they achieve a certain level of success. And then there are people like Carla Lane. Lane is the president and CEO of LaneStaffing, the largest minority-owned employment solutions provider in the southwest United States. That designation wasn’t easy to get. Coming on in 2003…

Mayor to Lead Business Delegation on Trade Mission to China, Houston’s 2nd Largest International Trading Partner

Mayor to Lead Business Delegation on Trade Mission to China, Houston’s 2nd Largest International Trading Partner

ByErica Ponder

December 1, 2017 — Mayor Sylvester Turner will lead a trade and goodwill mission Dec. 2-9 to China, Houston’s second largest international trade partner and a nation with key business and cultural ties to the city. “This trip is an essential mission to enrich all of Houston’s ties with China and explore new business opportunities that…