The Community Collective for Houston, a newly formed non-profit organization, announces its purchase of The Power Center, a landmark building in Southwest Houston that serves as a multi-purpose event and business office venue. For 27 years, The Power Center has been a staple in the city and has provided a vehicle for business and entertainment. …
Brothers & Brothers Utility Services LLC (BBUS) is a recognizable and well-respected name across America in the electric and utility fields, delivering safe and quality work across America. With highly skilled and trained professionals, the company’s mission is to keep solidarity, integrity, and safety at the forefront of the utility industry. Under the vision of…
If you haven’t considered a STEM career, now may be the time to explore your options. Advancements in recent years have highlighted the need for positions in science and medicine, resulting in an industry boom and a growing job market for potential STEM program graduates. Two burgeoning career paths in STEM are biological sciences and…
By Contributing Writer Tami V. Allen, MS, LPC Having a baby is one of the most precious gifts of life but it’s very natural to feel overwhelmed after the birth, having to adjust to a new way of life. But what if you are, eventually, not able to move beyond the feelings of being overwhelmed,…
The pandemic proved the importance of connectivity – to your family, friends, work, school, and doctor. Wireless service, in particular, has been a lifeline for many: In fact, 15% of Americans use it as their only broadband connection. And now we have 5G for home broadband, which is another great option for home connectivity. To…
As summer approaches, so does celebration season, which can mean gathering with friends and family for graduation parties, a fun-filled day celebrating the father figure in your life, or BBQs and pool parties to kick off the warmer weather. Shopping for the tastiest food, thoughtful gifts, and festive party decor is essential to entertaining, but…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan remains on a journey to justice. He said President Joe Biden’s historic bipartisan infrastructure bill provides an opportunity to finally rid America of poisonous lead pipes and free communities of color of the toxins that have polluted their…
Americans experience varying levels of stress for a wide variety of reasons and many struggles to find healthy ways to manage it. Minimizing occasional stress is important as it can affect overall health and well-being. Stress can feel overwhelming at times but setting aside time to unwind each day to focus on your physical and…
The number of baby boomers, a demographic with 52 million people who are 65 and older, is projected to double by 2060. Many from this group will want to stay in their homes. In fact, a recent AARP study from November 2021 finds that 77% of older adults want to remain in their homes for…
With health top of mind during cold and flu season, it’s important to support your body’s immune system. Fortunately, a number of lifestyle habits can boost your overall health, at the same time helping your immune system function as effectively as possible. Even if you do come down with a cold this year, you can…
Diabetes is a chronic condition that leads to serious life-threatening complications, however, many people go undiagnosed and are undertreated — a situation being further exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. For this reason, understanding risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis and action are essential. More than 34 million people in the United States…
By d-mars.com News Provider At a time when the economic impacts of COVID-19 are making it hard for many families to afford healthy food and safe housing, and ever-changing work and school schedules are making their logistics hard to juggle, a new report finds that inequities in the system are further exacerbating these issues for…
By Contributing Writer, Tami V. Allen, MS, LPC With the recent passing of Chelsie Kryst and Regina King’s son, Ian Alexander, Jr., death by suicide is being more heavily looked at in the African American community. Most people never think it can happen to them until it happens to them. We should not let their…
By Marla Lewis, President of the Houston Black Real Estate Association If you are a pet owner, when you decide to put your house on the market, you need to do some serious house cleaning and repair work before you can command a competitive price. You want buyers to be able to picture themselves in…
By d-mars.com News Provider A favorite for foodies known around Houston and nationally, The Breakfast Klub is one of the highest-ranked Black-owned restaurants on Yelp and has been included on Yelp’s “Ones to Watch” list, just in time for Black History Month. The Breakfast Klub celebrates its 20-year anniversary this year, and during a time…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent It’s official, America has entered the Great Resignation. In August, 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs, and the quit rate, measured by the government against total employment, rose to 2.9 percent in August. But that was August. According to the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor…
By d-mars.com News Provider Maybe you want to travel, read more books, learn a new skill or take up a new hobby. Whatever resolutions you set, it’s important to create life-long habits to support your goals and overall wellness. Not sure where to start? Registered dietitian Dalina Soto has three simple tips to set yourself…
COVID-19 has hit some communities very hard. That has put new attention on a long-term problem in the United States – health disparities. Health disparities are differences in health that harm disadvantaged communities. Understanding what causes these differences is key to addressing them. DNA alone does not explain the big differences in people’s health. Researchers…
We know it’s been a rough couple of years, but it’s 2022! If you have made it to this year, you are blessed and have much to be thankful for, despite challenges…
By d-mars.com News Provider If you’ve started exercising more, been more mindful about eating and started taking vitamins and supplements, you’re definitely not alone. While navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have undoubtedly made significant changes to their health and wellness habits. Recently released results from a global survey conducted by Amway, an entrepreneur-led health and…