House Passes Bill Banning TikTok in the United States
The United States House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to potentially ban TikTok, the viral video-sharing platform owned by a China-based company.
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4 Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs: Strategies for Overcoming Them
Despite the increasing opportunities for female entrepreneurs, women-owned businesses remain a minority and women encounter numerous obstacles when embarking on the entrepreneurial journey.
10 Essential Guidelines On Your Path Towards Entrepreneurship
By: d-mars.com News Provider Encouraging and supporting black entrepreneurship in Houston, or any other city, is essential for fostering diversity, innovation, and economic growth. Here are some tips for black entrepreneurs in Houston: Remember that each business journey is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to entrepreneurship. Adapt these tips to your specific business…
The Houston Urban League’s Journey to Building Stronger Communities
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…
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…
Denny’s Joins “Pathways” Program To Support Black Franchise Ownership
Recently, Denny’s announced its commitment to the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program created by the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA). Denny’s and MFHA have enjoyed a successful 25-year alliance and, as a new Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership partner, Denny’s will help MFHA reach its goal of creating 100 Black-owned franchises by 2023….
OP-ED: Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority
By Jim Winston and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Thus far, 2022 has been a year of multiple socioeconomic and political challenges for all Americans across the nation. Yet for African Americans and other communities of color, this year represents both challenges and opportunities from a business ownership perspective. In particular, for Black-owned media businesses,…
NFL Partners with Contract with Black America to Strengthen Economic Equality
The National Football League announced today its partnership with Contract with Black America Institute, an economic inclusion-focused initiative led by artist and entrepreneur O’Shea Jackson, also known as Ice Cube. The CWBA and NFL partnership enhances the NFL’s dedication to increasing economic equity and partnerships with Black-owned businesses. The collaboration focuses on identifying League-wide opportunities…
Oil & Natural Gas Industry Engineering Successful Opportunities for People of Color and Women
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Amanda Eversole spent 13 years in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., where she cemented a legacy of leadership and innovation before joining JP Morgan Chase, where she created a framework for the firm’s philanthropic approach. Now, as executive vice president and chief operating…
Black America Needs a ‘New Normal’: Equitable Credit Access to Build Wealth
By Charlene Crowell, NNPA Newswire Contributor Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed dual crises. Over 542,000 American lives were lost and continue to increase. At the same time, the rippling effects of a massive economic downturn has caused the nation to lose 9.5 million jobs – more losses than even those of…
Scrubs To The Rescue Changes the Trajectory of the Medical Apparel Retail Market
Where some believe the stigma that the Black woman cannot collaborate with other sisters, there is an exemplary enterprise right in the heart of our city combatting that stereotype…
U.S. Bank Launches New Approach to Build Wealth and Create Access for Diverse Communities
By NNPA U.S. Bank recently announced details of its U.S. Bank Access Commitment, a long-term approach bringing the strengths of U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation (USBCDC), corporate social responsibility and its business lines, to help build wealth while redefining how the bank serves diverse communities and provides more opportunities for diverse employees. Access Commitment will…
President Biden Taps Meharry Medical College President for COVID Task Force
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Meharry Medical College President and CEO Dr. James Hildreth has been named by President Joe Biden as a member of his COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force. Dr. Hildreth, the renowned immunologist and academic administrator and Meharry’s 12th president, sat on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Taking Action: Houston’s Response to the Life and Death of George Floyd – June, 2020
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…
The Death that Sparked a Movement: Houstonians Discuss the Impact of George Floyd’s Death
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…
BEYONCÉ’S BEYGOOD TEAMS UP WITH MS.TINA KNOWLES LAWSON TO SUPPORT COVID-19 MOBILE TESTING RELIEF IN #IDIDMYPART CAMPAIGN IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
CAMPAIGN CREATED TO START A MOVEMENT TO ENCOURAGE BLACK COMMUNITIES TO PRIORITIZE HEALTH IN THE WAKE OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC TYLER PERRY HAS ACCEPTED THE CHALLENGE TO DO THE SAME IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA AND WILL CHALLENGE ANOTHER CELEBRITY TO CONTINUE THE MOVEMENT IN THEIR CITY #IDIDMYPART Mobile Testing Relief Scheduled for Friday, May 8th and…
Building A Powerful Black Media Based on Human Rights
By Roger Caldwell, NNPA Newswire Contributor It is now 2020, and Black-owned media in America is struggling to stay alive, and many in mainstream media believe Black media is not necessary. “Black ownership is dying,” said Armstrong Williams, whose Howard Stirk Holdings owns seven of the Black-owned commercial television stations. “Newspaper ownership, radio ownership –…
CEO Carla Lane Demonstrates How One Woman’s Success Can Help Shape and Empower All Women
By Valerie Jones There are some people who become content after they achieve a certain level of success. And then there are people like Carla Lane. Lane is the president and CEO of LaneStaffing, the largest minority-owned employment solutions provider in the southwest United States. That designation wasn’t easy to get. Coming on in 2003…