by d-mars.com News Provider Each year, approximately 200,000 men and women transition from the U.S. military to civilian life.1 It can be a dramatic life change with financial implications that many people don’t realize or plan for. Much attention is given to accessing healthcare, transitioning careers and pursuing educational opportunities, but the adjustments to your…
by d-mars.com News Provider April Fool’s Day is just around the corner. Even in today’s socially-distanced environment, people are sure to attempt a few pranks to mark the day. As in normal years, the majority will be silly, some will be hilarious, while others will fall flat. This year, try something different and celebrate 4/01(k)…
by d-mars.com News Provider If you have an interest in innovation, a passion for helping people and the confidence to let your creativity shine, there are exciting and rewarding career opportunities available to you in technology in almost every industry. From supporting the development of critical vaccines; building the next generation of electric vehicles; creating…
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today announced a $1 million, multi-year initiative with its philanthropic arm, the ESA Foundation, and Black Girls CODE (BGC) to support educational and mentoring programs for girls and young women interested in technology. The initiative boosts BGC’s mission of teaching coding and technology skills to one million girls and young…
by d-mars.com News Provider Feel like your paycheck is gone before your next payday? You’re not alone. A 2020 survey, “Getting Paid in America,” revealed that 2 out of 3 Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Not only is this stressful and frustrating, it can cause you to have fewer choices for managing your money…
By NNPA U.S. Bank recently announced details of its U.S. Bank Access Commitment, a long-term approach bringing the strengths of U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation (USBCDC), corporate social responsibility and its business lines, to help build wealth while redefining how the bank serves diverse communities and provides more opportunities for diverse employees. Access Commitment will…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent After four years of the previous administration’s efforts to destroy the Affordable Care Act (ACA), President Joe Biden has moved swiftly to repair damage done to President Obama’s signature legislation. The Biden administration has reopened enrollment at Healthcare.gov through May 15 – though the timeline varies…
Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) presented new ideas for overcoming inequality in oncology. The recommendations—developed by a group of 17 national experts, representing patients and advocates, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, and industry—directly address how medical systems in the United States often…
Widespread vaccination against COVID-19 is needed to ensure an end to the pandemic, including for those African American and other communities of color that have been hardest hit. However, a warranted mistrust or skepticism of the medical community – what some call the “Tuskegee effect” – may make many communities of color understandably wary of…
by d-mars.com News Provider If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it’s that life can be unpredictable. Having sufficient life insurance can provide financial stability and security to loved ones during times of uncertainty. Forty-one million Americans say they need life insurance but don’t have it, according to LIMRA’s 2020 Insurance Barometer Study. Others are insured…
The International African American Museum and Michelin North America, Inc., announced today a partnership focused on freedom in the age of mobility. The museum’s mission is to honor untold stories of the African American journey through educational exhibits. “This partnership supports Michelin’s efforts to recognize the legacy of those whose movements have not been always free and…
Today, Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, launched The Pedestal Project – an Augmented Reality (AR) experience on Instagram that lets users place statues of racial justice leaders atop empty pedestals where confederate statues once stood as a refreshing new symbol of equality and progress. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8850551-color-of-change-launches-the-pedestal-project/ Color Of Change…
As older adults anxiously await vaccines to protect them, African American/Black, Latino and Asian American older adults in Chicago and statewideare getting sick and dying of COVID-19 at rates much higher than their share of the population, according to new data from AARP Illinois, the Chicago Urban League, The Resurrection Project and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago released…
By d-mars.com News Provider It’s not news that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on learning opportunities for high school and college students. Unfortunately, that’s been especially true for underrepresented students, who often face roadblocks in accessing professional opportunities. One glaring issue is that the in-person internships so crucial to on-the-job experience have been…
Program will provide verifiable, respected industry credentials to help promising individuals start an IT career The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, and The Blacks In Technology Foundation, the largest community of Black technologists globally, today announced the launch of a new scholarship program to help more Black individuals get…
Spelman College and IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDYA) announce partnership for professional development of the next generation of female African American leaders in the biotechnology industry through the Spelman College and IDEAYA Biosciences Health Science and Biotechnology Program. The Spelman IDEAYA partnership is a unique academic and industry collaboration that will provide Spelman students a learning platform for pursuing a…
HONOREE DIRECTORY AND BIOGRAPHIES List of Honorees Alphabetical by Last Name Bishop Shelton Bady | Harvest Time Church | Community Hero Edmond Banker Jr. | Exception Music for All Occations | Top P&E Bea “Queen Bea” Bartlett | The Bartlett Real Estate Group, LLC | Top P&E Lorenza Butler, Sr. and Lorenza Butler Jr. |…
By d-mars.com News Provider Among its downfalls, 2020 was a fraud-heavy year. However, there is one type of fraud that can be thwarted in 2021: pay-at-the-pump fraud using cloned payment cards, also known as counterfeit fraud. This happens when cybercriminals skim cards and steal payment card data at fuel pumps or buy them from the…
By d-mars.com News Provider It’s never fun to think about the possibility of getting sick or hurt, losing a home, needing extended medical care, or even dying, but these are extremely important topics to confront when planning your financial future. Experts agree that sound financial planning usually involves obtaining some type of insurance. Insurance provides…
By d-mars.com News Provider Finances are consistently a top concern for many Americans, with “saving money” a top-10 most common New Year’s resolution. This year, Americans are more concerned than ever before due to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic. USE Credit Union reported that more than 75% of non-transactional calls received since the…