How to make financial wellness your New Year’s resolution
Here are some tips for how you can improve your financial wellness heading into the new year.
OLD FOLKS SAYINGS: “A Sharp Tongue Cuts from the Inside Out”
Spiritually Speaking… By James A. Washington, Publisher, The Dallas Weekly Growing up, I was never a student of the Bible even though I grew up surrounded by the best kind of Christians there were: the love-filled family kind. I believe I am now being constantly moved by the Holy Spirit (I hope) to see the…
Always Give Love and Thanks
My Truth By Cheryl Smith, Publisher of, I Messenger Media L.L.C. / Texas Metro News I’ve always heard that one man’s Heaven is another’s hell. While one group is celebrating Juneteenth, the other side was bemoaning the ending of slavery. That’s pretty much the way it is with Thanksgiving. Now, November is significant for a…
CHANGE IS ON THE WAY: WHAT’S IN STORE FOR MAYOR TURNER’S 2ND TERM
Several Houston leaders were sworn into office recently at the Inauguration ceremony held at Wortham Center in downtown Houston…
How to harness emerging technology for small-business success
Whatever your small or medium-sized business (SMB), chances are you’re dependent on increasingly advanced technology – or wish to use more sophisticated technology. Recent advances have been numerous and head-spinning, sometimes making it hard to keep up. The truth is, harnessing emerging technologies effectively may be exactly what takes your business to the next level,…
The power of positivity: Simple tips to change your life
Work demands paired with family demands make modern life extremely busy. Meetings, deadlines, housework, kids’ homework, practice and much more all vie for your time. What’s the secret to keeping on top of it all? Research shows the power of positivity can work wonders in managing stress, staying productive and boosting happiness. Four out…
Natural holiday baking tips
Recipe: Chocolate Bundt Cake with Peppermint Glaze (BPT) – What are the benefits of baking from scratch? Mostly, it’s fun, and your whole family can join in. On top of that, nothing tastes as good as fresh baked treats right out of the oven. For another bonus, it makes the whole house smell great….
6 Ways to Save Time and Money This Holiday Shopping Season
No matter what holiday shoppers are looking for this season, there are two things on everyone’s list: saving time and saving money. Whether you’re making memories with friends and family, or enjoying some JOMO (joy of missing out) cozied up with a holiday flick and treat, we all wish we had more time over the…
AfroComicCon offers a platform for diversity in pop culture
The Bay Area is the most progressive bastion of the historically liberal state of California (although the sweep towards gentrification may soon turn the political tide in the opposite direction) and none of the cities and towns within it upholds the standard of progressiveness higher than the East Bay municipality of Berkeley. One relatively unsung…
Which apps help employees most? 3 tips for growing businesses
For many businesses in our increasingly technical world, future success will depend on how well they can take advantage of digital tools such as apps. These days, it’s all about finding and optimizing the right apps, which may explain why app usage has grown so much in recent years. In fact, 81% of workers…
Horizon takes 1,500 Houston students to Harriet, the Movie
[HOUSTON, TEXAS, November 22, 2019—] Horizon, led by Al Kashani and Sadie Rucker, took 1,500 students, female leaders and senior citizens to see Harriet, the movie. This effort was aided by Mayor Sylvester Turner and City of Houston and Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Precinct 1. Harriet, produced by Houstonian Debra Martin Chase,…
C.J.’s Southern Seasonings: The Secret Really is in the Bag
When starting a business, specifically as an African American, hearing from others what “you can’t do” or what “you won’t achieve” is not uncommon, and for Joan Anderson things were no different. When Anderson and her husband first started C.J.’s Southern Seasonings, they were told several times that the business “wouldn’t take off” and their…
Seven Global Honorees and 100 Student Authors and Illustrators recognized at iWRITE’s 10th Anniversary Luncheon and Book Signing
Houston nonprofit iWRITE Literacy Organization honored 100 student authors and illustrators on Saturday at the 10th Anniversary iWRITE Luncheon & Book Signing. The event focused on stories on international culture and honored seven women who exemplify global leadership and represent the seven continents of the world. Honorees included Alex Blair, Dr. Seun Adigun, Lisa Helfman,…
City of Houston Announces Winners of Liftoff Houston! Pitch Day 2019 Start-Up Business Plan Competition
HOUSTON (November 13, 2019) – Three aspiring entrepreneurs earned a vote of confidence and $10,000 in start-up capital on Saturday as the winners of the 2019 Liftoff Houston! Start-up Business Plan Competition. After roughly six months of workshops and mentoring, nine finalists competed in the Shark Tank style Pitch Day to win $10,000 towards starting their own businesses…
CARE is Essential
By Shelondra Peavy As it relates to the health care of any person who is closest to your heart, you’d naturally want the best possible treatment for them. Whether your loved one needs temporary restorative care or perpetual in-home care, you expect experienced, professional caretakers to uphold the certain standard which you already have etched…
Kedrick Brown: Making a Difference on Stage and in the Classroom
1.How did acting become such an important part of your life? Acting was never actually a dream of mine. I was 12 years old when I got my first chance at the stage. I played numerous roles in the play Rumpelstiltskin at Abell Jr. High School. After the show my speech and drama teacher…
Update or change your spending to make sure you’re making the right decisions for you.
A spending plan is a well-thought-out strategy that turns a budget into a manageable part of everyday life. If you already have a plan, what’s next? Most people understand the importance of sticking to a plan, but as your life changes and you work toward new goals, your spending habits will likely shift as well….
Get Back in Your Favorite Jeans with These Weight Loss Tips
Do you have a favorite pair of jeans sitting in your closet with the hopes that one day they will fit again? You’re not alone! American women want to lose an average of 16.8 pounds to fit into their favorite pair of jeans and nearly 39 percent say they like to keep jeans in…
7 Tips to Help Choose your Health Plan During Open Enrollment
Open enrollment season is here, a time when millions of Americans across the country have the opportunity to select or switch their health insurance plan for 2020. To help guide you during this important time, Elena McFann, regional CEO with UnitedHealthcare, shares the following tips that may help lead you to better health and cost…
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Major Accomplishments
Hurricane Harvey: Reaction, Recovery, Resiliency Under Mayor Turner’s direction the city’s recovery work included: Opening and operations the George R. Brown Convention Center as an impromptu shelter that held as many as 12,000 people benefiting from services by thousands of volunteers and the American Red Cross. Creating and operating Neighborhood Recovery Centers, which became one-stop…