From weddings and graduations to summer camps and new jobs, there are many of life’s milestone moments this time of year. If you or your family are celebrating significant events, it’s important to be prepared for what follows these moments with the right financial protection. “Every major milestone brings new things to think about and…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates among teenagers rose almost 60 percent from 2007 to 2018. The CDC and other federal agencies describe a crisis that includes surging mental health disorders among the country’s young. For example, major depressive episodes in…
By Stacy M. Brown,NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Children’s Defense Fund has always lived by the motto that children are the future. As young people of color are the majority of youth in America, the nonprofit organization is ramping up its Freedom Schools program. Dr. Starsky Wilson, the president and CEO of the Children’s…
2021 top educator Dr. Charles Dupre began his tenure as Superintendent of Fort Bend ISD in 2013. The District is the state’s eighth-largest school district. For more than 61 years, Fort Bend ISD has grown to serve more than 77,000 students at 81 campuses. It is also one of the most diverse in the nation,…
By: LJ Garfield Imagine growing up in a small, tight-knit Cajun Creole town in Louisiana, a decade post-integration. In this town, Black people lived on one side of the highway, and white people lived on the other. Though racism was prevalent, it was not a factor of many childhood thoughts, as there was neighborly harmony…
God has smiled on this ministry, and The R.O.C.K. is now adding to its ministry portfolio. The R.O.C.K. is not the typical church, and its founder and senior leader, Dr. Dana Carson, is not the typical church leader…
When a young person turns 18, it’s an exciting time full of possibilities. Being able to vote and no longer adhering to a curfew is just the beginning. Now an official adult, it’s time to begin a new chapter that sets the foundation for the rest of their life, including their financial wellness. “How you…
When looking ahead to the rest of the year, so many get excited about the latest trends, gadgets or gizmos getting the most attention as they look for what they might be interested in for themselves or their family. The world of health and fitness is an area that is always evolving to the point…
Americans have ideas for how to make the open enrollment process better.
The Houston Health Department (HHD) provides essential guidance on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu, RSV and COVID-19.
A new survey suggests that while consumers are decreasing their spending to get by in the current economy, they harbor some anxieties and are struggling to improve their approach to money management.
Houston Ethnic Media held a briefing for reporters and community influencers on the most up-to-date information about scams targeting immigrants, communities of color, young people, and older adults across Houston.
The Jorden family’s world shattered on June 11, 2010, when 15-year-old Seanton Jorden was shot point-blank in the head with a pellet gun.
The Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Services Program offers comprehensive support to families with Housing Choice Vouchers to expand their housing and neighborhood options, while the Older Adult Home Modification Program provides essential safety and accessibility modifications, enabling low-income seniors to safely age in place.
Vivek Murthy emphasized that gun violence poses a “serious threat to the health and well-being of our country.” This is the first time the government’s leading public health body has focused directly on gun violence.
The inaugural “Wells Fargo Money Study” surveyed American adults and teens to uncover candid truths about their current finances, money stories, personal goals and other issues related to their attitudes toward money.
Mindfulness and self-regulation can impact a child’s ability to learn, and these skills are crucial for growth inside and outside the classroom.
If getting better sleep is at the top of your list to improve your health, you may want to review habits which could be preventing you from getting a full night of deep, restorative sleep.
While mindfulness once felt like a wellness trend, it’s become a way of life for adults hoping to maintain healthier routines, be intentional in their work and handle daily stresses efficiently. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mindfulness is the practice of being fully aware of your thoughts and feelings in…
In observance of National Financial Literacy Awareness Month, Mason Makes Money Fund will be hosting several in-person and virtual events taking place throughout the month of April.