Issue 135
November 2018
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CEO Ministry Celebrates 19th Annual Marketplace Fair for Small Businesses
Houston, Texas – November 16, 2018 – The CEO Ministry 19th Annual Marketplace Fair, 2018 will be held on December 16th, from 8 am to 3 pm at the Kingdom Builders Center on 6311 W. Orem Dr., Houston, Texas. The event will be preceded with a Business Symposium on December 15th, from 10 am to…
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Financial Planning Month: 5 things you can do to take the fear out of your finances
October is Financial Planning Month, so there is no better time to face your financial fears and make actionable changes to get yourself on track when it comes to managing your money. While nearly half of Americans (47 percent) find the prospect of financial planning scary, it doesn’t have to be. If you find…
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Study on Blacks and Tech Reveals Digital Users Becoming Owners
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor No one doubts that Black Twitter has had an impact on real world and policy change. But now, according to a new study by Nielsen, African American consumers, influencers and digital entrepreneurs are leveraging digital power to not only influence events but to own content. The new study…
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Dr. Heather Brown Fights to Punch Out Breast Cancer and Promote Women’s Health
Pink Power: The Fight to Punch Out Breast Cancer and Promote Women’s Health Dr. Heather Brown Orthodontics hosted a “Women’s Wellness and Fitness Day” for Breast Cancer Awareness at the Power Center on Saturday, October 20. This event served as an opportunity to raise funds and honor survivors of breast cancer as well as other…
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5 tips for navigating Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment is in full swing. For most people enrolled in Medicare, the annual Open Enrollment period (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7) is the only opportunity to make changes to your existing Medicare coverage. Even if you are happy with your Medicare coverage, you should take the time to explore your options. There may…
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Job opportunities in manufacturing benefit America’s veterans
Following their military service, many veterans feel overwhelmed by the transition to civilian life and the decision about what’s next. While veterans may feel that it’s challenging to identify civilian jobs that match their skills, there are job opportunities across the country and in their own backyard – they just need help finding them. One…
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The changing face of the American student: The growth of online learning
The changing face of the American student: The growth of online learning (BPT) – Today’s college students are just as likely to be moms and dads themselves, full-time and part-time employees or members of the U.S. armed forces. Many students juggle work and family, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, which found that…
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Me, myself and eye: 5 common behaviors that could be hurting your eyes
If you’re like many Americans, you’re diligent about maintaining your health by eating right, exercising and regularly seeing your doctor. But even the most health-conscious people are often unaware of daily behaviors in their lives that could be straining or even damaging their eyes. That’s surprising, given that 21 percent of Americans believe severe vision…
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What does the shortfall of truck drivers mean for the economy?
The open road, independence and the flexibility to work how and when you want. Reasons why trucking is a great job To truly understand the impact the trucking industry has on our economy, walk into any business, retail shop or grocery store and take a look around. Nearly everything you see was delivered there by…
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Why public transit is a key economic issue for growing cities
We’d love to take our daily commute for granted. Except, we can’t. It is essential that we continue to make public transportation as efficient as possible for commuters. Over the decades, as a nation we have put investing in our transportation infrastructure, particularly our bus and rail systems, on the back burner. The result: Today’s…
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Mayor Turner calls for unity and action in the wake of tragedy in Pittsburgh
By Mayor Sylvester Turner Political talk is causing division and polarization across our nation like I have never seen before. Many people see a direct connection between anti-immigrant political speech and the recent massacre of Pittsburgh Jews who were part of a congregation that supports the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. I for one will not…
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FOR HUMANITY: A GALA PERFORMANCE
FOR HUMANITY: A GALA PERFORMANCE Houston, Saturday, November 17, 2018 8 PM Celebrating the United Nations’ International Day of Tolerance, Rice University’s Boniuk Institute is proud to present the Gala Concert for Arts of Tolerance. Launched on April 12, 2018, Arts of Tolerance is a multidiscipline artistic series designed to bring people of different religious,…
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SALVATION ARMY HOUSTON ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF 2018 ANGEL TREE PROGRAM
SALVATION ARMY HOUSTON ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF 2018 ANGEL TREE PROGRAM HOUSTON, TX — The Salvation Army of Greater Houston announces the 2018 kickoff of their annual Angel Tree program. This program has provided Christmas assistance to children and senior citizens in need in the Houston area since it unofficially launched in 1889. Corporations and organizations…
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Issue 134
October 2018
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WINSTON CONTEMPORARY ART BRINGS HIP- HOP IMPRESARIO TO HOUSTON FOR 2-DAY EVENT
Winston Contemporary Art is bringing Hip-Hop impresario, filmmaker and co-founder of the band, GRAY, Michael Holman, to Houston for two electrifying performances. November 2, 2018 the band GRAY explodes on stage at Houston’s MATCH theater followed on November 3rd by a storytelling performance, featuring Holman, that will leave you spellbound. Holman co-founded GRAY with…
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Wiggins named one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential Healthcare Professionals
Oct. 18, 2018 – HISD Nutrition Services Officer Betti Wiggins has been named one of Time Magazine’s 50 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2018. The list highlights 50 people who have changed the state of healthcare in America this year. The magazine announced the official list on Thursday. The print edition featuring Wiggins will…
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Kroger Launches Ship
New ship-to-customer ecommerce platform delivers on Restock Kroger commitment to redefine the customer experience Houston, TX, September 28, 2018 – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) recently announced the introduction of Kroger Ship, its new direct-to-customer ecommerce platform. “Kroger Ship is our next step in creating a seamless experience that allows our customers to shop when…
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Fighting Back One Punch at a Time
By Rhonda Dallas October has been set aside nationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We see the Pink colors in the mall, within organizations and even on The National Foot Ball Field. As a Certified Life Coach and Certified Nutritional Counselor, this month means so much more than just awareness. We’re rolling up our sleeves…
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Judge Accordingly
It is nearly impossible for the passion Judge Maria Jackson pours in her work to go unnoticed. She has successfully established a reputation as someone that displays fairness and compassion time after time. Jackson began her professional career as the program director of a charter school where she helped guide economically disadvantaged children. This is…
