ISSUE 187
March 2023
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ISSUE 186
February 2023
Smartie Pants Academy Ready to Open Second Location
Smartie Pants Academy Center is the only childcare center in the Houston area that specializes in childcare for children with disabilities. After 11 years in business, the visionary, Dr. Sumiko Hamilton-Hervey has decided to open a 2nd location in Katy. The event is a Grand Opening that is open to the public and will be…
Why Nia Long Was Snubbed From ‘Charlie’s Angels’ and Thandiwe Newton Refused To Participate
In The Latest Entertainment News Of All Things Nia Long Nia Long is continuing to make headlines since her split from the former embattled Celtics coach, Ime Udoka. However, she’s since been “outside” from promoting her Netflix film, “You People,” with actor Eddie Murphy to Dubai for Beyonce’s performance at Atlantis the Royal hotel. Long was…
Unlock Your Professional Potential – Insights from MR. D-MARS
Keith “Mr. D-Mars” davis sr shows how ‘maximizing your own treasure chest’ starts with you As a professional, entrepreneur newcomer, or a person in need of that inspiration, the fuel you ran off on last year is no more. Whether it’s further advertisement you need for your business to grow, existing plans of expansion, or…
ISSUE 185
January 2023
Employers Encouraging Employees Return to the Office
The debate on whether in-person working environments versus remote has come into play. Some workers believe that in-person work leads to better problem-solving tactics, beneficial training, especially for new employees while strengthening corporate settings. eCommerce Business John Wright, who operates a small internet-based service helping consumers receive discounted packaged deals on cellular phones and plans,…
Rainbow Push Auto Scorecard Shows Vast Improvement in Diversity Efforts
Longtime National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) partner General Motors joined Toyota in helping automakers set new ethnic diversity and inclusion standards in the United States. Both automakers reflected best practices for ethnic diversity in five of six categories, according to the Rainbow PUSH/Citizenship Education Fund Automotive Project’s annual Automotive Diversity Scorecard. “We have seen many…
Introducing Kim Roxie – the Historic Houston Brand Making Its Debut On Home Shopping Network
“That’s when I realized that I had fallen in love with not just makeup, but making people feel good about themselves. I was good at my job.” LAMIK CEO kim Roxie , 2022 Kim Roxie, founder of LAMIK Beauty, has always been passionate about revealing the inner beauty in everyone. Through founding a successful business…
4 Ways To Save Money This Holiday Season
With many facing rising costs on essential needs, people are looking for deals and new ways to save money, now more than ever. As we enter the holiday season, what is meant to be a joyful time can become stressful – especially if money is tight! Luckily, it’s possible for everyone to enjoy the holidays…
Meet Comerica Bank’s New community affairs manager, latoya roswell
Looks like Comerica Bank will be adding a new face to a pivotal role. LaToya Rowell has been appointed as the National Community Affairs Manager. Her responsibility will have her overlooking the bank’s national volunteer program while managing and upholding community initiatives and partnerships with the external affairs market team and social impact manager. Other…
Bun B’s New Restaurant Will Be The First Of Its Kind In Houston
Houston born and bred rapper Bun B is about to “open up shop” with a location for his Trill Burgers eatery. According to Revolt, it was announced that he secured a location in the Montrose area just minutes away from Midtown. The building previously housed fast food chain James Coney Island which specialized in gourmet…
ISSUE 184
December 2022
StepFest Returns with A New, Innovative Approach to Help Students Achieve Their Goals
On Saturday, Dec. 10, StepFest returned following a two-year absence since the pandemic. However, the incentives were worth the wait. The showcase, held at Worthing Early College High School, had four Houston-based high school step teams who competed for the chance to win $2,000 for their team, a $100 payout to each stepper and an…
Want To Leave a Lasting Legacy? Don’t Delay Succession Planning
You’ve worked hard to build your business, pouring your heart and soul into its success. You’ve had to tackle complex problems and sometimes make tough decisions. It’s not always clear which choices are best when running a business, but there is one thing you know for sure: thoughtful planning always pays off. The same is…
New Survey: What Does It Take To Become a Successful Entrepreneur?
If you’re asked for names of well-known entrepreneurs, a few obvious contenders might come to mind, like Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. A recent survey asked questions about who are the most successful entrepreneurs – revealing insights into what people think it takes to make it big. In the new survey, commissioned by Herbalife Nutrition,…
Addressing the National Shortage of Cybersecurity Talent
There’s an urgent need for the United States to invest in cybersecurity infrastructure and safeguard it from potential threats. Domestically and abroad, society has seen a triple-digit increase in cybersecurity attacks that have disrupted mass telecommunication companies, been used as a tactic in the Russia-Ukraine war, and held financial firms hostage with their own information….
College 2030: New Study Finds Key Insights Into How College Is Changing
As a new academic school term begins for colleges and universities nationwide, many students and faculty are thinking about how to respond to the changes caused by the pandemic as they settle into their first true “post-pandemic” school year. Research from Barnes and Noble Education (BNED) reveals insights into how education institutions are adapting. The…
White House Deploys Plans To Combat Scams, Misinformation Aimed at Student Debt Relief
The recent announcement of canceling up to $20,000 in student loan debt relief by President Joe Biden has brought cheers from supporters and jeers from those opposed to the move. But the administration and others are concerned about scammers who seek to exploit those who might be confused about what’s needed to gain debt forgiveness….
Application Fraud Is Exploding Nationwide
Evictions have been front-page news during the pandemic, and for a good reason. At the start of the pandemic, the National Low Income Housing Coalition estimated that without assistance, 30 to 40 million Americans would be in danger of eviction by the end of that year. It’s a heart-wrenching situation, which was largely avoided through…