Celebrate 20 Years with d-mars at the 2019 Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs on Feb. 28, 2019 | TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Early Bird Special: Tickets will be $50 until December 31st. Click for purchase: https://d-mars.com/top-50-black-pe/
Calling High School Girls! Join This Woman’s Work for Stepping Into Strength Teen Girls Summit on Saturday, Jan 12 – Free Registration! It will be a day of empowerment, education and life changing sessions just for teens! Register Today ! https://sisteensummit.eventbrite.com
IMMEDIATE RELEASE–December 28, 2019 – Calling all Frenchy’s lovers and let’s face it that’s just about everyone living in Houston and beyond, you’ll have to drive a few blocks further to get your chicken fixation starting January 4, 2019. The Third Ward institution is moving to its temporary home while construction gets underway at its…
Houston, TX, December 21, 2018 — Houstonians and visitors to the Bayou City now have the chance to ring in the new year and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a commemorative parade and community activities. The Houston Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Foundation, Inc. and Black Heritage Society will host…
Houston, Texas – (December 18, 2018) – On Sunday, December 16, 2018, MELODRAMA Boutique celebrated its “Sweet 16 Anniversary”, hosted by Sky Houston, Radio Personality at KMJQ Majic 102.1 FM. MELODRAMA Boutique, located at 5306 Almeda Road, offers one-of-a-kind apparel and accessories for sophisticated women of all lifestyles and sizes. The Sweet Sixteen Celebration kicked off at…
AUSTIN – An innovative instructional video and presentation on how citizens and law enforcement officers should interact during traffic stops is now available to the public. The Community Safety Education Act (S.B. 30) – introduced by State Senator Royce West and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott – mandates specific instruction on traffic stop…
Houston self-made business woman and communityleader, Deavra Daughtry, recently graduatedwith a certificate from the exclusive Owner/President Management Program (OPM) at Harvard Business School alongside international businessowners. Participants represent a diverserange of organizations from around the world and hold dual roles as owner and CEO or Managing Director of firms with annual sales ranging from severalmillion…
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Byron Alfred’s life was dedicated to sports. He played football throughout college as a starting offensive lineman for the University of Houston and even had NFL aspirations. But when knee and shoulder injuries derailed that dream, Alfred was faced with the daunting question of “what am I going to do now?” Being from the refinery…
Americans will have lots to celebrate this holiday season, with unemployment rates at an all-time low and consumer confidence on the rise. According to The Annual Retail Sales Forecast for the Holiday Season from Deloitte, retailers have their sights on sales of more than $1.1 trillion. We all get caught up in the spirit of…
‘Tis the season for cookies, cakes, candies and more! Those delectable treats are an iconic part of celebrations big and small. Whether you want to cozy up by the fire with your favorite confection or bring a few batches to the school bake sale, you’re bound to be baking like crazy this time of year….
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent Wells Fargo and Washington, D.C. community leaders this week announced a $1.6 billion investment in the nation’s capital – particularly in Wards 7 and 8 — that have a high African-American population. The announcement, which occurred at THEARC in Southeast, D.C., was heralded as an effort to unlock…
For many families, health care is a major expense, even with health insurance coverage. There’s a great solution that can help financially prepare you for out-of-pocket costs, and it may be right there in your wallet: A health savings account. “A health savings account is a valuable tool that can help you manage health care…
By Harry C. Alford & Kay DeBow The National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has launched a prototype project that, if successful, will transform minority, low-income and rural communities from forgotten places into entrepreneurial hubs of economic innovation. Our goal is to create communities with access to 5G technology, integrated into low-income housing, job training…
Protection against cyber attacks is crucial for any small business. A surprising report says that the average small business website is attacked by bots 44 times a day; however, many small businesses can’t picture themselves as a target. It’s easy to think that only large companies are subject to cyber threats, and therefore, overlook developing…
by Cynthia Strong When I see and say the word “Expand” I see depths,heights and widths taking place in my knowledge, thinking,creativness and in my character traits.I want holistic knowledge that begins academically and then flows into mediation and then to application.I want thinking to lead to exploring more avenues of allowing my long term…
(BPT) – Many Americans will pass right by the Red Kettles and ringing bells of The Salvation Army this season. Some simply have little money to spare for those in need this year. But others will consciously opt out because of misconceptions about why so many Americans – 39.7 million people, a full 12.3…
Start you year off with a health lifestyle change with Houston’s #1 Meal Prep Company. BEEFIT Foods is bringing you a NEW, IMPROVED, & even TASTIER menu. You’d never think healthy cold taste so great.
Special guest Brandice Daniel of Harlem’s Fashion Row to discuss turning connections into collaborations at premier business and branding event HOUSTON (Nov. 26, 2018) — Houston author, community leader and business expert, Miara Shaw, will host The Hope of Purpose Experience in Houston, Texas on Jan. 25 and 26, 2019. The educational conference and…
