By d-mars.com News Provider After 20 years, d-mars.com continues to give back through our media platform, publishing content and success stories highlighting our business leaders and entrepreneurs. We are proud of our feature, the Young Entrepreneur Spotlight, shining light on our young African American adults in entrepreneurship who are already starting to leave a footprint…
By d-mars.com News Provider Every election is imperative for voter participation. But especially during this time where our country is facing challenges of injustices, rising racial divide, and the unforeseen and unprecedented economic and health effects of COVID-19, no American can afford to be indifferent in exercising their right to vote this November. In addition…
Leading With Integrity for Your VOTE To Count Every election is imperative for voter participation. But especially during this time where our country is facing challenges of injustices, rising racial divide, and the unforeseen and unprecedented economic and health effects of COVID-19, no American can afford to be indifferent in exercising their right to vote…
From its humble beginnings as a small po boy shop in Houston, Frenchy’s Chicken has now become a fried chicken empire, serving their secret family recipe that has been a hit since day one…
While COVID-19 continues to be a threat, and with the uncertainty surrounding recovery forecasting, we cannot responsibly host an in-person festival. Bayou City Art Festival Downtown will be converted into an exciting Virtual Experience. We will kick-off the Bayou City Art Virtual Experience on October 5-11, 2020 with an online art auction, virtual performances, art…
To protect students and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic and help blunt progression of the virus in our communities, all public and non-religious private schools must delay in-person classes until Sept. 8, Mayor Sylvester Turner and County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Friday. The City of Houston’s Local Health Authority Dr. David Persse and Harris County’s…
Students and Family Empowerment Diversity Communities (S.A.F.E.), formally known as Barbara Jordan Endeavors Corporation, is celebrating 20 successful years of assisting high school students with disabilities attend college and beyond. The SAFE Diversity Communities is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that focuses on stopping the stigma of bullying, reducing the dropout rates and increasing suicide…
Houston health care experts say telehealth has been crucial in combating COVID-19. A new study finds about 4.5 million Texans have used such a service for the first time since the pandemic began. Accenture recently released findings of a survey examining Texans’ attitudes towards virtual health care. Nearly 45% of Texans who participated said they trust a virtual…
(BPT) – Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the adoption of telehealth services has been on the rise and people are turning to digital technology more than ever to address their personal health care needs without having to leave their homes. But while many have begun to embrace telehealth…
During this time of critical financial need, Houston Alumnae Chapter supports deserving students pursuing higher education and has given more than $1 million in scholarships since 1997 Despite this moment of racial turmoil, health uncertainty and economic hardship, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. awarded $121,700 scholarships this year. These funds…
In August 2012, brothers Christopher and Ben Williams founded their modern Southern restaurant, Lucille’s, inspired by traditions passed down by their great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith. Executive Chef and Owner Chris Williams continues to pay homage to his great-grandmother by replicating some of her most famous recipes, including the iconic chili biscuits and hot rolls, as…
By: Reggie Collier There are obvious character traits that successful leaders should possess. We know that leaders should be hard-working and tenacious, that they should be self-motivated and have good problem-solving skills, and that they should be confident and move with integrity. Of course, these character traits helped me build the Reggie C. Fitness community,…
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) announced today that he and the NNPA have agreed to assist the efforts of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, and MBE Capital Partners (MBECP), the largest certified minority-owned asset-based lender, in funding…
Families receive up to 60 pounds of food and a week’s worth of meals for each student The Houston Independent School District, in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, is hosting mass community food distributions on Fridays in August at NRG Stadium. HISD Nutrition Services staff are expected to distribute 5,000 family food packages as…
By: LJ Garfield COVID testing is one of the main tracking tools in place to monitor the spread and infection rate of the disease. Testing is done for free but will cost you time to schedule the appointment and get assigned a personal testing ID number and wait in line to be tested. This article…
(BPT) – Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the adoption of telehealth services has been on the rise and people are turning to digital technology more than ever to address their personal health care needs without having to leave their homes. But while many have begun to embrace telehealth…
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Health Equity Response (H.E.R.) Taskforce invite you to the Mental Health in Minority Communities During the Pandemic, a virtual town hall focused on mental health, healing, and wellness in our community. Hosted by the H.E.R. Faith-Based Subcommittee, this forum will take place on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 6 p.m….
The fourth of seven children born to Jimmie and Mae Frances (Thomason) Thomas, Earl Lewis Thomas was born on Monday, October 4, 1948 in Greenville (Hunt County) Texas. Earl attended the Booker T. Washington Elementary School and George Washington Carver and Greenville High Schools, graduating in 1967. He was recruited with a scholarship by the…
New statistical table and analysis available on the American Banking Institute’s (ABI) SBRA Resources website show that 471 small businesses have elected to file for bankruptcy relief under new subchapter V to chapter 11 of the Code since it was enacted. The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA) took effect on February 19, 2020, to provide a…
Chyna “The Roofing Lady” Gragg has a long history of setting herself apart…