By: d-mars.com News Provider Rahya Kelley, a student at Olivet College, not only attends classes and participates in her cheerleading squad, but she also offers her hair styling services to Black students on campus. However, Kelley faces difficulties in obtaining the necessary hair care products for Black hair, as Olivet, Michigan, is located in a…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Brand Point Remote work is on the decline. Today, more large companies are pushing for their employees to come back to the office. Job postings for remote positions have decreased, and now new research shows the pandemic-driven work-from-home era may be over. The most recent Labor Department study shows nearly 75%…
In his new role, Jones oversees Comerica’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) community engagement function, including External Affairs, Community Affairs and CRA Investments. Jones joined Comerica more than a decade ago, serving as a Retail Bank Manager from 2012 through 2017. He would later move to Texas Capital to serve as Assistant Vice President, helping establish…
The 10th Annual Sickle Cell Warrior Convention will kick off in Houston TX on Tuesday, July 18 at the JW Marriott. To thank all of the Houston community for their continued support over the years, the Consortium will close out the convention at the Fifth Ward Multi-Sevice Center located at 4014 Market Street, with a Health Fair and…
July 2023
What Are You Doing in Your Community for Empowerment? The Houston Area Urban League, a registered 501(c)3, has been serving the Houston community since 1968. The organization’s mission is to enable Black people and other disadvantaged communities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. Through their advocacy and efforts, the organization helps address…
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By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Smartphones are our lifeline – we use them to connect us to just about everything and everyone in our world. Americans check their phones an average of 344 times a day — once every four minutes — according to a 2022 Review.org survey. But when was the last time you…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Technology advancements are the drivers of our global community. They have and continue to pave the way to the future. With recent discussions on the pace of technological developments and debates over the benefits and drawbacks of rapid growth, it is now as important as ever to be thoughtful about…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint There comes a time when every homeowner looks around at their house and ponders a few upgrades. Sometimes, those ideas turn into full-on renovations as you reimagine your space to better meet your lifestyle. But before you start calling contractors, ask yourself: Does remodeling make financial sense? Here are three…
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Amid the Great Resignation, the pandemic-era phenomenon of employees leaving their jobs, new research studying employees in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland are shedding light on how employers can retain their staff and keep them happy. Unleashing the Human Element at Work: Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition,” a…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint What amenities are you providing for prospective and existing employees? A recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that U.S. employment is projected to grow by 8.4 million jobs from 2018 to 2028. At the same time, employers are battling an ultra-competitive job market, in which candidates are…
By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Texas Southern University and Truist announced the beginning of a new partnership during a signing ceremony and check presentation. The Truist Charitable Fund approved a gift of $750,000 for the Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP). “Texas Southern University is excited to embark upon this transformative partnership with Truist,” said President…
By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Texas Southern University and Truist announced the beginning of a new partnership during a signing ceremony and check presentation. The Truist Charitable Fund approved a gift of $750,000 for the Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP). “Texas Southern University is excited to embark upon this transformative partnership with Truist,” said President…
By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Students in Texas Southern University’s Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP) achieved an impressive 100 percent pass rate for a key professional certification exam – giving them a distinct advantage as they pursue careers in the finance and banking industry. This marks the third consecutive semester the entire FBLP cohort has…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Stacy M. Brown, NNPA The 27-page book, complete with fascinating illustrations by Ananta Mohanta, celebrates what Whittington calls “the unique and special bond between a father and his little girl.” For centuries, there’s been a false assumption that Black fathers are absent, apathetic, and uninvolved in their children’s lives. The stereotype…
The World Youth Foundation: A Volunteer Organization for 33 Years Making an Impact “Cultivating the whole child means to nurture and support their holistic development.” ~ Karen Levingston – Franklin, CEO & Chairman Each day, an evaluated 11.3 million youth leave school with no place to go. This number only rises within the mid-year. These…
June 2023
Tighten the purse strings. Balance the budget. Cut back. There are many ways to say it, but the current economy has millions of Americans doing the same thing: struggling to make ends meet. Wouldn’t it be nice to alleviate the financial pressure? For some people, this means asking for help. Four in 10 people have…
More Americans are retiring earlier than previous generations. According to a survey by the Federal Reserve Bank, their odds of retiring before age 62 rose to roughly 50% in July 2021, partly due to the pandemic. For many, moving up their retirement seemed like the right choice given the state of the labor market and…