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MPAC’s Community Event Series

MPAC’s Community Event Series

Join us for an adrenaline-packed Q&A session with the incredible Natascha Hopkins! 🎬 Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Hollywood stuntwoman? 💥 Get ready for an exclusive peek behind the scenes as Natascha shares her jaw-dropping experiences, daring stunts, and the secrets of her success in the entertainment industry. 🤩 Prepare your burning questions and gear…

Burns Original Bar-B-Que, 1501 Certified Ent., Slim Thug & The BossLife Foundation Provided Over 1,000 Free Thanksgiving Meals To The Community!
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Burns Original Bar-B-Que, 1501 Certified Ent., Slim Thug & The BossLife Foundation Provided Over 1,000 Free Thanksgiving Meals To The Community!

Houston, TX– For decades The Burns’ family has given out free hot Thanksgiving dinners to the community on the Monday of Thanksgiving week. Monday, November 21st, The Burns’ family hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway, where they provided over 1,000 people with free dinners. The family collaborated with Slim Thug & The BossLife Foundation, and 1501 Certified, which…

FEMA and Ad Council Encourage the Black Community to “Create a Lasting Legacy” by Preparing for Disaster
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FEMA and Ad Council Encourage the Black Community to “Create a Lasting Legacy” by Preparing for Disaster

National Preparedness Month was last month, and FEMA and the Ad Council have released new Ready Campaign Public Service Announcements (PSAs), developed specifically to target Black and African American communities as part of FEMA’s ongoing approach to advance accessibility and cultural competency in boosting the nation’s preparedness. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Deputy Administrator Erik…

d-mars.com Shines the Community Spotlight on Sheldon Theragood
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d-mars.com Shines the Community Spotlight on Sheldon Theragood

Sheldon Theragood is the author of the inspiring book, “Whatever It Takes, Walking Through God’s Purpose.” Sheldon is also a motivational speaker, youth mentor, police officer, and philanthropist. He is a native Houstonian who received his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Texas Southern University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Prairie View…

Study Finds Community College System Fails To Produce Equitable Outcomes for Black Students
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Study Finds Community College System Fails To Produce Equitable Outcomes for Black Students

More than one in three Black community college students is in poverty, and widespread inequality in community colleges deepened throughout the pandemic for Black students facing basic needs insecurity. According to a new report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies on the state of Black students at community colleges, an alarming 70…

Third Ward Community Cloth Cooperative: An Evening Honoring Distinguished Public and Community Servants!

Third Ward Community Cloth Cooperative: An Evening Honoring Distinguished Public and Community Servants!

Third Ward Community Cloth 30th Anniversary Celebration Honors Distinguished Public and Community Servants For three decades, The Third Ward Community Cloth (the Cloth) has served a vital role in extending the outreach of community organizations, agencies, churches, schools, and businesses, that provide life-enhancing services, programs and resources for Third Ward children, youth, and families. As the Cloth’s outreach has grown to include…

American Cancer Society Urges the Black Community to Pay Close Attention to Prostate Health
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American Cancer Society Urges the Black Community to Pay Close Attention to Prostate Health

Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer diagnosed and the second leading cause of cancer death among Americans with prostates. This year alone, more than a quarter million people in the U.S. will receive the diagnosis.  With approximately 1 in 6 Black men expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his…

The 9th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards Honors a Beautiful Spirit of Boldness Bettering Our Community
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The 9th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards Honors a Beautiful Spirit of Boldness Bettering Our Community

The 2022 Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Honors a Dynamic and Determined Sisterhood Driven to Make a Difference  The d-mars.com 9th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards continues to pay tribute to a distinguished sisterhood of women around Houston and the nation who are dynamic and driven to make a difference in…

Fort Bend County, We Have Something To Celebrate! Inaugural Law Enforcement and Community Champions Awards Gala and Fundraiser
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Fort Bend County, We Have Something To Celebrate! Inaugural Law Enforcement and Community Champions Awards Gala and Fundraiser

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Foundation recently hosted their Inaugural Law Enforcement and Community Champions Awards Gala and Fundraiser. This Black-Tie event highlighted and awarded members of Fort Bend’s Law Enforcement community in the categories of Rookie of the Year, Investigator of the Year, Deputy Dhaliwal Community Relations Officer of the Year, Supervisor of the…

As Monkeypox Hits African American Community Hard, Biden Administration Increases Vaccine
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As Monkeypox Hits African American Community Hard, Biden Administration Increases Vaccine

The Biden-Harris administration announced it would increase America’s supply of monkeypox vaccine by making an additional 1.8 million doses of Bavarian Nordic’s Jynneos vaccine available for ordering (on 8/22/22). According to a White House Fact Sheet, the Department of Health and Human Services has set aside 50,000 doses of vaccine from the Strategic National Stockpile,…