By d-mars.com News Provider Many of us are looking for ways to be more proactive about our health. One way to accomplish that is by adopting more healthy habits to support our immune systems. “In addition to adequate sleep, exercise, eating a balanced diet and managing stress, it’s also important to support gut health,” says…
HONOREE DIRECTORY AND BIOGRAPHIES List of Honorees Alphabetical by Last Name Wanda Adams | HISD Trustee Dist. 9 | Community Hero Bun B | Recording Arist | Community Hero Lucious Barnum | Pennum Industries, LLC | Trailblazer Floyd Batiste | City of Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation | Trailblazer Teena Bell | Dresser-Rand (D-R) |…
HONOREE DIRECTORY AND BIOGRAPHIES List of Honorees Alphabetical by Last Name Tanya D. Allen | Transport Workers Union – MTA | Community Hero Malorie Bailey-Massie | Mal’s Custom Jewelry | Top P&E Frederick Barksdale | Facility Interiors, Inc. | Super P&E Precious T. Bickham | Thomas Bickham Group | Top P&E John W. Bland |…
HONOREE DIRECTORY AND BIOGRAPHIES List of Honorees Alphabetical by Last Name Christopher Adams | Brooklyn Sweeps, Inc. | Top P&E Margaret Allen DDS | Amazing Smiles, PLLC | Super P&E Helen Ashegbeyeri | Ashegbeyeri Law Firm, PPLC | Up & Coming Zano Bailey | Farmer’s Insurance | Super P&E Alfred “Al” Benoit | Benoit Law,…
HONOREE DIRECTORY AND BIOGRAPHIES List of Honorees Alphabetical by Last Name Jackie Adams | Melodrama Boutique | Top P&E Shay Atkins | Chef Shay | Top P&E Rev. Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie | City of Port Arthur | Community Hero Kiotti “Radio Boss” Brown | 97.9 The Box | Top P&E Erica Bryant | Centene…
The campaign titled “Dig In” celebrates the diverse range of food and history of Black-owned restaurants and provides tangible and meaningful assistance to help these restaurant owners not just make it through the pandemic but build a robust future. As a part of this initiative, this past weekend, Pepsi rolled out a spot highlighting four…
By d-mars.com News Provider The coronavirus pandemic has shed light on the dangers of rampant overuse of harsh chemicals in products we use every day to clean our skin, homes, offices and public spaces – making natural and skin-friendly cleaning solutions more important than ever. A recent CDC study, “Cleaning and Disinfectant Chemical Exposures and…
By d-mars.com News Provider The economic downturn caused by the pandemic has created widespread housing insecurity for both renters and homeowners. However, advocates say that free and low-cost legal assistance and other support is helping people remain in their homes. “The economic challenges caused by COVID-19 are putting a spotlight on the most vulnerable communities,…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent News that Pfizer and BioNTech’s announcement that their coronavirus vaccine was more than 90 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 among those without previous infection arrives as the United States continues to realize record-breaking new cases. The total number of cases soared past 10.5 million, according to…
From its humble beginnings as a small po boy shop in Houston, Frenchy’s Chicken has now become a fried chicken empire, serving their secret family recipe that has been a hit since day one…
In August 2012, brothers Christopher and Ben Williams founded their modern Southern restaurant, Lucille’s, inspired by traditions passed down by their great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith. Executive Chef and Owner Chris Williams continues to pay homage to his great-grandmother by replicating some of her most famous recipes, including the iconic chili biscuits and hot rolls, as…
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) announced today that he and the NNPA have agreed to assist the efforts of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, and MBE Capital Partners (MBECP), the largest certified minority-owned asset-based lender, in funding…
(BPT) – Face it, finding time to achieve your fitness goals while balancing work and home life can be a struggle. However, while many people are spending more time at home, here’s a great opportunity to start fresh with a new fitness routine. Here are some helpful tips for helping you live your best,…
A Special Message from our President and CEO On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered after being pinned on the ground under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. His last words, “I can’t breathe,” have become an infamous mark throughout the protests that erupted across the world…
Emancipation Park Conservancy will host virtual programming and interactive activities beginning on June 8, 2020, and culminating on June 19, 2020, the Juneteenth Holiday. A blending of the words June and nineteenth, Juneteenth is the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery and commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that slaves were emancipated…
The Julia C. Hester House (JCHH) is a 76-year-old nonprofit community center serving Fifth Ward residents with programs including Senior Services, one of their most utilized programs offered daily, Monday to Friday, at no charge. This community of older African Americans has come to rely on the JCHH as a source of health, wellness and…
George Floyd’s death was a wake-up call for me and others. This was a wake-up call because the people (the police), who are here to protect the citizens are doing the harm…
In the U.S. alone, 28.1 million people are living with diabetes, and an added 7.2 million are living with undiagnosed diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, the American Diabetes Association reports that 84 million American adults have prediabetes, but nearly 90 percent of them don’t even know it. …
Getting proper nutrition can be challenging for everyone, but especially as we age for a variety of reasons, including changing tastes, physical or dental conditions, and lack of access to healthy foods. “It’s critical that people of all ages get proper nutrition, but especially seniors, and particularly now with the spread of COVID-19 in…
Spring cleaning is a tradition that often includes dusting, mopping, decluttering and organizing homes for a fresh start. Many families may be cooking more while home right now, so this is a great opportunity to refresh your kitchen staples by filling the fridge with foods that support a healthy diet. Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist…