By d-mars.com News Provider Crystle Stewart has made major strides since being crowned Miss USA in 2008 and long proven that she is more than a pretty face. In a span of a little over a decade, the Missouri City-native has gone on to establish a successful career as an actress, model, entrepreneur, and now,…
Source: PRN Newswire Morehouse College, the nation’s only HBCU dedicated to developing and educating men, today announced the planned launch of Morehouse Online, an online undergraduate program that will complement its heralded traditional on-campus experience. Morehouse Online is the centerpiece of Morehouse’s digital transformation and part of a strategy to create innovative and robust programs…
By d-mars.com News Provider More than 12 million people are currently employed in tech-related occupations in the U.S., either as information technology (IT) professionals or employees of technology companies. Yet employer demand for tech workers is still strong in many markets and industries, including technology, financial services, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, government and education. Unfortunately, misperceptions…
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…
By d-mars.com News Provider Confidence is a great thing. It can make people more open to learning new skills, pursuing new opportunities and living new experiences. When it comes to career choices, confidence, or rather a lack of it, can keep qualified and motivated individuals from even considering certain fields. Technology is at the forefront…
By d-mars.com News Provider When former NBA player Caron Butler was in the league, exercise wasn’t something he needed to worry about during his 14-year professional career. These days, in his new role as an assistant coach at Miami Heat, he’s learned to be more mindful about incorporating physical activity into his daily routine to…
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. |…
Top 50 Black Professionals and entrepreneurs of texas awards gala 2025 information coming soon! We are excited to celebrate a new group of Texas’ top professionals and entrepreneurs each year. It is an honor to recognize each of their remarkable achievements. EVENT DETAILS: CELEBRATING d-mars.com 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS! Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024 Time: 6pm to 12am6pm…
Foundation and Texas Banks to Support “State-of-the-Art” HBCU Banking Program By d-mars.com News Provider The Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, has recently committed $100,000 over three years to the Future Bankers Leadership Program at Texas Southern University, Jesse H. Jones School of Business, which will prepare students for careers…
By d-mars.com News Provider If your child is an effective communicator and a natural born leader, they may have what it takes to be an amazing teacher. However, a love of learning is fundamental to a career in education. Here are a few ways to cultivate a passion for learning and put this rewarding career…
President and CEO For more than 20 years, Keith J. Davis, Sr., also known as “MR. D-MARS,” has worked in advertising, marketing, media and communication. president and ceo For more than 20 years, Keith “MR. D-MARS” Davis, Sr. has worked in advertising, marketing, media and communication. As President and CEO of Vaskey Media Group, Inc.,…
Provided by KTSU Radio KTSU 90.9FM recently announced a team of jocks and personalities who joined the new Urban Alternative public radio station, The Vibe. Rob G The General, Amir Diamond, Michele McKnight, and Steve Nice made their debut last month on The Vibe, which broadcasts and streams the cutting-edge format from the campus of…
By d-mars.com News Provider Less than 30 percent of the world’s researchers are women, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. However, one team fighting against COVID-19 is not only leading the charge to save lives, but also in empowering women in science, encouraging the next generation of girls and young women to pursue STEM…
By d-mars.com News Provider The job hunt after college is exhilarating and emotional while at the same time stressful and exhausting. Adding a global pandemic into the mix threatens to upend the process for the nearly 4 million 2020 graduates. For recent graduates, the disruption to the hiring and internship experience has brought unexpected challenges…
Urban Alternative Format Brings Hip Hop, R&B, Neo Soul… and Madd Hatta to Expansion Texas Southern University’s Division of University Advancement is excited to announce the continued expansion of KTSU 90.9 FM with a new digital station. The Vibe will be the digital and innovative Urban Alternative station, powered by KTSU. The new format will appeal to…
Comerica Bank has teamed up with Young Entrepreneurz Solutions Organization (YES) to equip youth from low to moderate income (LMI) communities with financial education skills needed to pursue a career in entrepreneurship. The $100,000 contribution also will provide startup funding for students across Comerica’s five-state (Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan and Texas) geographical footprint. In addition, Comerica bankers will serve as judges for the YES Business…