Boost Your Health This Fall with 5 Expert Tips
Instead of throwing in the towel, get ahead of the sluggishness of the colder months by taking proactive steps to prioritize wellness.
Triple Defense: Shield Your Health this Fall and Winter with Flu, RSV and COVID-19 Vaccines
The Houston Health Department (HHD) provides essential guidance on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu, RSV and COVID-19.
‘This is a Bond for Life:’ From Sisterhood to the Presidential Race
The women who were initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at Howard University in the spring of 1986 know VP Kamala Harris as “line sister.”
James Earl Jones, Iconic Voice of Darth Vader and EGOT Winner, Dies at 93
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor whose deep, resonant voice became synonymous with some of the most iconic characters in film history, passed away Monday.
Soul Icon Frankie Beverly, Frontman of Maze, Passes Away at 77
Frankie Beverly, the iconic frontman of the soul, R&B, and funk band Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, has died at the age of 77.
Every Life Matters: Breaking the Silence and Raising Awareness on Suicide
September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a critical period dedicated to shining a light on a topic that is often shrouded in silence and stigma: Suicide.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grants Texas Graduate Programs More Than $480K in Assistantship Awards
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials are awarding 29 graduate-level college students $484,790 in educational funding through the Rodeo’s Graduate Assistantship Program.
Call for Artists: Houston Creatives Invited to Apply for ‘HueMan:Shelter,’ a Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Winning Project
HueMan:Shelter is a public art project that simultaneously serves as a social awareness campaign bolstering Houston’s successful interventions addressing homelessness by continuing to dispel myths and harmful stereotypes about the unhoused.
Why Early Detection is So Important for Type 1 Diabetes
Although type 1 diabetes was long considered a disease that started in childhood or adolescence, nearly half of new T1D diagnoses are among adults.
New Report Exposes Tax System’s Role in Widening Racial Wealth Gap, Calls for Urgent Reforms
Color of Change and Americans for Tax Fairness released a damning report exposing the deep racial inequities entrenched in the U.S. tax system.
Join the ‘Five for Five’ Campaign this Gynecologic Awareness Month
This Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we are encouraging you to spend five minutes to learn more about the risks, symptoms and importance of spreading awareness of gynecologic cancers.
How to Care for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Here are tips to help you make the most of time with your loved one who has Alzheimer’s – and to bring more joy into your lives.
HUD Awards $31.7 Million to Support Fair Housing Organizations Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $31.7 million in grants to 75 fair housing organizations across the country as part of its FY 2024 budget.
U.S. Economy Adds 142,000 Jobs in August; Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2%
The U.S. economy added 142,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in August, less than the 165,000 economists had predicted.
Sisters Network® Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary ‘The Power of Sisterhood’ During 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit
Sisters Network® Inc. will host the 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit on Oct. 4-6, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency-Galleria.
Things Most People Don’t Know About Sickle Cell
Here are some things most people may not know about sickle cell.
Looking for a Financial Advisor? Here are Things to Consider
Here’s an in-depth guide to help you make the best decision when choosing a financial advisor.
Decadent Crème Brûlée Recipe
Here’s a classic crème brûlée recipe that’s rich, creamy, and has a perfect caramelized sugar top.
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month: What to Know
September marks National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the disease, promoting research, and supporting those affected by it.
What You Should Know About Inflammation and Heart Disease
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with heart disease, you may want to talk to your doctor about the role of cardiovascular inflammation – and what you can do about it.