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Alarming Surge in Student Loan Scams Targets Americans; Biden’s SAVE Plan and Disproportionate Impact on Black Borrowers
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Alarming Surge in Student Loan Scams Targets Americans; Biden’s SAVE Plan and Disproportionate Impact on Black Borrowers

By: d-mars.com News Provider Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Correspondent The surge in scams coincides with the conclusion of a pandemic-induced hiatus on loan repayments, implemented in 2020 to provide financial relief to borrowers amidst the public health crisis. Amidst the impending resumption of student loan payments in October, scammers are intensifying their efforts to exploit…

Lone Star College-Houston North Continues to Innovate
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Lone Star College-Houston North Continues to Innovate

By: d-mars.com News Provider Lone Star College Lone Star College-Houston North Fallbrook is serving students in new and innovative ways. The concept behind this college location originated from a partnership between Fallbrook Church and Lone Star College. “The partnership between Lone Star College-Houston North and Fallbrook Church is the perfect example of how you can…

3 Ways People of All Ages Can Give Back
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3 Ways People of All Ages Can Give Back

By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint No matter your age, it’s likely you’ve questioned your ability to make a difference. Research from the global nonprofit Points of Light shows that 73% of people believe that volunteering is more important than ever, yet 66% think they can’t make a big impact in their communities. Activists on the…

3 Ways People of All Ages Can Give Back

3 Ways People of All Ages Can Give Back

No matter your age, it’s likely you’ve questioned your ability to make a difference. Research from the global nonprofit Points of Light shows that 73% of people believe that volunteering is more important than ever, yet 66% think they can’t make a big impact in their communities. Activists on the ground prove otherwise. That’s why…

J.D. Garnier: Educating and Expanding Financial preparation for everyday people

J.D. Garnier: Educating and Expanding Financial preparation for everyday people

“We have to protect and preserve what we already have.” ~ J.D. Garnier Sr. The so-called wealth gap is the substantial disparity in wealth between white and black families. According to data from 2021, white families have a median net worth of more than $188k, while black families have a net worth of less than…

Meet Reese Reid-Hart: The Inspiring New President of Lone Star College Montgomery

De ‘Reese Reid-Hart has been appointed as the president of Lone Star College-Montgomery. He assumed the role on September 1st, following the announcement in late July. With 25 years of experience in higher education administration, Reid-Hart has been a part of Lone Star College since August 2016. Prior to becoming president, he served as the…

Focusing On Outcomes in Early Childhood Education Leads to Long-term Success
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Focusing On Outcomes in Early Childhood Education Leads to Long-term Success

By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Being a parent means fostering the attributes children need to succeed in life. The aim is to create humans who will be a benefit to society, exemplifying strong character, morals, intelligence, confidence and more. That’s why it’s important to be intentional with what children are taught from a young age,…

Meet Reese Reid-Hart: The Inspiring New President of Lone Star College Montgomery

Meet Reese Reid-Hart: The Inspiring New President of Lone Star College Montgomery

 By: d-mars.com News Provider De ‘Reese Reid-Hart has been appointed as the president of Lone Star College-Montgomery. He assumed the role on September 1st, following the announcement on July 28th. With 25 years of experience in higher education administration, Reid-Hart has been a part of Lone Star College since August 2016. Prior to becoming president,…

The Empowering Impact of The Winners Circle Group of Texas

The Empowering Impact of The Winners Circle Group of Texas

“Learning is the outcome when victory is a perseverance.” The mission of Winners Circle Group of Texas is to offer innovative and effective programs that empower special needs individuals, both children, and adults, as well as their families, to succeed. Our primary goal is to deliver top-notch mental health services, enabling individuals to develop their…

Empowering Black Students: How Hair Product Vending Machines are Bridging the Gap at Remote Colleges

Empowering Black Students: How Hair Product Vending Machines are Bridging the Gap at Remote Colleges

By: d-mars.com News Provider Rahya Kelley, a student at Olivet College, not only attends classes and participates in her cheerleading squad, but she also offers her hair styling services to Black students on campus. However, Kelley faces difficulties in obtaining the necessary hair care products for Black hair, as Olivet, Michigan, is located in a…

Empowering Sickle Cell Warriors: Inside the 10th Annual Convention

Empowering Sickle Cell Warriors: Inside the 10th Annual Convention

The 10th Annual Sickle Cell Warrior Convention will kick off in Houston TX on Tuesday, July 18 at the JW Marriott.  To thank all of the Houston community for their continued support over the years, the Consortium will close out the convention at the Fifth Ward Multi-Sevice Center located at 4014 Market Street, with a Health Fair and…

Talk with Kids About Substance Use; You Can Make a Difference

Talk with Kids About Substance Use; You Can Make a Difference

By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Did you know that the younger someone is when they start drinking alcohol or using other drugs, the more likely they are to develop a substance use disorder as an adult? And with more than 140,000 people dying from excessive alcohol use in the United States each year, according to…

Shocking New Study: Black Americans Experience Excess Mortality and Years of Life Lost

Shocking New Study: Black Americans Experience Excess Mortality and Years of Life Lost

By: d-mars.com News Provider Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A new study shows that after some progress, the number of deaths and years of possible life lost among America’s Black population stopped going down and then started going up again. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) said their results show…

Graduation Season is Here: Tips and Resources to Help Young Women Be More Financially Savvy

Graduation Season is Here: Tips and Resources to Help Young Women Be More Financially Savvy

By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Whether you’re graduating from high school or college, chances are you’re becoming more independent about handling your own money. While finances can be stressful, they don’t always have to be – which is why a new initiative from Secret Deodorant focuses on providing young women with access to free resources…

Texas Southern University and Truist Announce Partnership and Gift

Texas Southern University and Truist Announce Partnership and Gift

By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Texas Southern University and Truist announced the beginning of a new partnership during a signing ceremony and check presentation. The Truist Charitable Fund approved a gift of $750,000 for the Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP). “Texas Southern University is excited to embark upon this transformative partnership with Truist,” said President…

Texas Southern University and Truist Announce Partnership and Gift

Texas Southern University and Truist Announce Partnership and Gift

By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Texas Southern University and Truist announced the beginning of a new partnership during a signing ceremony and check presentation. The Truist Charitable Fund approved a gift of $750,000 for the Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP). “Texas Southern University is excited to embark upon this transformative partnership with Truist,” said President…

Future Bankers at TSU Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate on Industry Exam for Third Consecutive Semester

Future Bankers at TSU Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate on Industry Exam for Third Consecutive Semester

By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Students in Texas Southern University’s Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP) achieved an impressive 100 percent pass rate for a key professional certification exam – giving them a distinct advantage as they pursue careers in the finance and banking industry. This marks the third consecutive semester the entire FBLP cohort has…

3 Ways People of All Ages Can Make the Most of International Youth Day

3 Ways People of All Ages Can Make the Most of International Youth Day

By: d-mars.com News Provider State Point August 12 is International Youth Day, a United Nations effort to celebrate youth activists, combat ageism and help bridge gaps between generations working toward the same change. No matter your age, it’s likely you’ve questioned your ability to make a difference. Research from the global nonprofit Points of Light…

The World Youth Foundation: A Volunteer Organization for 33 Years Making an Impact

The World Youth Foundation: A Volunteer Organization for 33 Years Making an Impact

The World Youth Foundation: A Volunteer Organization for 33 Years Making an Impact “Cultivating the whole child means to nurture and support their holistic development.” ~ Karen Levingston – Franklin, CEO & Chairman Each day, an evaluated 11.3 million youth leave school with no place to go. This number only rises within the mid-year. These…

Top Tips to Win a College Scholarship

Top Tips to Win a College Scholarship

More than half of American families used scholarships to pay for college last year. From merit-based to artistic-focused, there are a variety of awards available. High school senior Grace Vaughn of Trinity, Florida, knows how to successfully secure a college scholarship. After winning the $10,000 dress grand prize in Duck brand’s Stuck at Prom Scholarship…