The last few years have been rocky times for the 32.5 million U.S. small businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). They have faced big challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, and rising inflation. These firms, which account for 43.5% of gross domestic product, are also facing a lending crunch. The…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Founded in 2019 by three Black women, Fearless Fund has championed economic empowerment and opportunity for women of color. Their flagship initiative, the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest, has provided substantial financial support to Black women entrepreneurs, with awards reaching up to $20,000. However,…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Constantly worrying whether you’re sweaty or smelly is as much an emotional challenge as it is a physical one, but sweaty pits don’t have to put a damper on your mood this summer. While it may seem (and feel) gross at times, everyone sweats, and body odor often follows. So,…
2023 Top 30 Most Influential Women in Houston The Top 30 Women celebrate the accomplishments and giving spirit of hundreds of diverse, influential and powerful women in Houston and the surrounding areas. 2023 Top 30 Women Nominees
“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…
By: d-mars.com News Provider The tech industry in Houston, Texas, is a growing and dynamic sector that contributes significantly to the city’s economy and innovation. The city is home to a diverse range of tech companies spanning various industries. Major companies such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Schlumberger, BMC Software, and Alert Logic have a…
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Women spend up to 40% of their life in menopause and, by 2025, 1.1 billion women worldwide will be going through this transition. Menopause often brings disruptive symptoms that can impact all aspects of life, from family to work. Hot flashes and trouble sleeping are often experienced during menopause and…
Venous insufficiency, also known as vein disease, occurs when the veins stretch and allow blood to flow backward. This common condition manifests as visible veins, varicose veins, and swelling, accompanied by symptoms such as itching, burning, heaviness, cramping, and pain in the legs. The five main risk factors for vein disease are genetics, weight, age,…
Since January 2023, the number of women in the United States with a history of invasive breast cancer is estimated to be 3.1 million and is expected to increase by 12% to 4 million in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is highly treatable when caught at the early stages — there…
During the 1960s, the women’s liberation movement’s platform was based on the equal rights and opportunities and greater personal freedom for women. It is widely recognized as part of the “second wave” of feminism. The late Melba St. Andrews-Prevot, a Southern Alum, spent nearly a decade as a chemical engineer Exxon Mobil (70s), Teach for…
The phrase “Dad Bod” refers to an average guy who doesn’t have a lean, shredded physique. He might instead have a paunch or visible beer belly, without being hugely overweight—just like the stereotypical suburban father of a nuclear family. It evokes a relatable, warm kind of dude who kicks back with a beer and pizza…
Houston, Texas, Saturday, April 8th, 2023: 100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston Chapter (BMOH) is proud to announce the collaborative partnership with The Astros Foundation and the Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash “Black Players for Change” for our annual event in the month of April. This annual event is nationally and locally recognized by the…
The Rose will hold their annual Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon on March 29, 2023. The event focuses on helping uninsured patients of the nonprofit get access to quality breast healthcare services. This year, the event will be held at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston, and organizers hope to raise $580,000, exceeding last…
“That’s when I realized that I had fallen in love with not just makeup, but making people feel good about themselves. I was good at my job.” LAMIK CEO kim Roxie , 2022 Kim Roxie, founder of LAMIK Beauty, has always been passionate about revealing the inner beauty in everyone. Through founding a successful business…
“I am the child of a single mother and I know the sacrifices my mom made all year long, but especially at Christmas time…. that’s why this annual event is so significant and means so much to David and me. It’s an expression of love, hope, and giving and we are honored and humbled to…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The bar is set high: 10 million more Black voters. That’s the goal as the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC), the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), Rainbow Push, the Hip Hop Caucus, and others set out on a bus tour across the nation to blunt voter suppression…
There’s an urgent need for the United States to invest in cybersecurity infrastructure and safeguard it from potential threats. Domestically and abroad, society has seen a triple-digit increase in cybersecurity attacks that have disrupted mass telecommunication companies, been used as a tactic in the Russia-Ukraine war, and held financial firms hostage with their own information….
Starting in early 2020, every child in the United States became eligible for school meals at no cost, regardless of family income level — no forms, no questions asked. That policy, along with other interventions, including increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, Children Program benefits, kept millions of children and families from…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent With an estimated 5.1 million people falling into the so-called family glitch – primarily children and women – the Biden administration has issued a rule that makes it easier for those with employer-sponsored health plans to get Affordable Care Act subsidies. The rule, which comes from…
Lights! Camera! Action! The Comeback! Houston Alumnae Deltas return to celebrating service and scholarship in grand style. HOUSTON — For the first time since 2019, the Houston Alumnae Chapter (HAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with Delta Research Educational Foundation, will host the Jazz Soiree as an in-person event on Sunday, December…