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New Research Highlights Cybersecurity Threats as Workforces Go Remote
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New Research Highlights Cybersecurity Threats as Workforces Go Remote

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider  The business landscape changed significantly in 2020, and new research suggests that cyber criminals took note. The latest threat intelligence from SonicWall Capture Labs, which reflects year-to-date findings through September 2020, shows that while overall malware volume declined for the third consecutive quarter, cybercriminals are increasingly using different means of attack….

New Coronavirus Vaccine Requires ‘Trust’ of African American Community
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New Coronavirus Vaccine Requires ‘Trust’ of African American Community

ByErica Ponder

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…

Navigating Important Family Decisions With a Financial Advisor

Navigating Important Family Decisions With a Financial Advisor

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider   Recent historic economic downturns and significant unemployment numbers and job losses have created considerable financial worries for families across the country. Health and safety concerns about returning to schools, childcare facilities, and office settings have only added to the uncertainty and stress that Americans are currently feeling. Many families now have…

Teacher of the Year Shares Distance-Learning Tips

Teacher of the Year Shares Distance-Learning Tips

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider  School closures and hybrid learning models have forced educators, parents and students to adapt to new forms of learning; the impact of this is not to be underestimated. Teachers and parents around the country have expressed concerns about the accessibility and quality of education under these conditions. Fortunately, new tools and…

National Business League, Nation’s First Black Business Organization Turns 120 Years Old
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National Business League, Nation’s First Black Business Organization Turns 120 Years Old

ByErica Ponder

Booker T. Washington’s Legacy Evolves into the Knowledge-based and Digital Economy By d-mars.com News Provider Booker T. Washington’s historic Black trade organization, the National Business League (NBL), turned 120 years old, and celebrations will begin over the next year. Recently, the NBL’s 120,000 members across 367 chapters worldwide celebrated the organization’s steadfast commitment to the…

The Women Leading the Fight Against COVID-19

The Women Leading the Fight Against COVID-19

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider Less than 30 percent of the world’s researchers are women, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. However, one team fighting against COVID-19 is not only leading the charge to save lives, but also in empowering women in science, encouraging the next generation of girls and young women to pursue STEM…

Supporting Teachers on the Frontlines of COVID-19
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Supporting Teachers on the Frontlines of COVID-19

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider Educators are among the many on the frontlines of COVID-19. During a time of immense disruption, they are quickly adapting their teaching methods, testing new skills, and discovering solutions to advance learning in profound new ways. For K-12 educators who are designing instructional resources that align with the needs of today’s…

d-mars.com Young Entrepreneur Spotlight: Shelbi Campbell, Owner of MaskThePeople2020
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d-mars.com Young Entrepreneur Spotlight: Shelbi Campbell, Owner of MaskThePeople2020

ByErica Ponder

By d-mars.com News Provider  After 20 years, d-mars.com continues to give back through our media platform, publishing content and success stories highlighting our business leaders and entrepreneurs.  We are proud of our feature, the Young Entrepreneur Spotlight, shining light on our young African American adults in entrepreneurship who are already starting to leave a footprint…

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MAYOR’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Announce Schools Will Delay In-Person Classes Until Sept. 8

ByErica Ponder

To protect students and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic and help blunt progression of the virus in our communities, all public and non-religious private schools must delay in-person classes until Sept. 8, Mayor Sylvester Turner and County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Friday. The City of Houston’s Local Health Authority Dr. David Persse and Harris County’s…

Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Awards $121,700 in Scholarships to More than 50 Students
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Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Awards $121,700 in Scholarships to More than 50 Students

ByErica Ponder

During this time of critical financial need, Houston Alumnae Chapter supports deserving students pursuing higher education and has given more than $1 million in scholarships since 1997 Despite this moment of racial turmoil, health uncertainty and economic hardship, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. awarded $121,700 scholarships this year. These funds…

Comerica Bank donates 100,000 to Young Entrepreneurz Solutions, “An Economic Way Forward for Youth In LMI Communities”
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Comerica Bank donates 100,000 to Young Entrepreneurz Solutions, “An Economic Way Forward for Youth In LMI Communities”

ByErica Ponder

Comerica Bank has teamed up with Young Entrepreneurz Solutions Organization (YES) to equip youth from low to moderate income (LMI) communities with financial education skills needed to pursue a career in entrepreneurship. The $100,000 contribution also will provide startup funding for students across Comerica’s five-state (Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan and Texas) geographical footprint. In addition, Comerica bankers will serve as judges for the YES Business…

The City of Houston Presents the 8th Annual Liftoff Houston Business Plan Competition

The City of Houston Presents the 8th Annual Liftoff Houston Business Plan Competition

ByErica Ponder

Applications for the 8th Annual Liftoff Houston, the City of Houston’s yearly business plan competition sponsored by Capital One Bank and administered by the Houston Public Library and the Office of Business Opportunity, are now live. This competition, launched on July 8th and active through November 7th, grants participants access to tools, resources and support…

Report: Navigating the Changing Nature of Work

Report: Navigating the Changing Nature of Work

ByErica Ponder

A new labor market report highlights the disruption that greater automation and increased requirements for digital skills is causing regional workers and the importance of helping workers build digital skills for occupations that can lead to economic opportunity. The report, “Navigating the Changing Nature of Work,” provides data-driven insights and approaches that can help employers,…

Nearly 500 Small Businesses File Bankruptcy Using Increased Eligibility Limit Since February
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Nearly 500 Small Businesses File Bankruptcy Using Increased Eligibility Limit Since February

ByErica Ponder

New statistical table and analysis available on the American Banking Institute’s (ABI) SBRA Resources website show that 471 small businesses have elected to file for bankruptcy relief under new subchapter V to chapter 11 of the Code since it was enacted. The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA) took effect on February 19, 2020, to provide a…

Taking Action: Houston’s Response to the Life and Death of George Floyd – June, 2020

Taking Action: Houston’s Response to the Life and Death of George Floyd – June, 2020

ByErica Ponder

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…

Juneteenth Celebration: Emancipation Park Conservancy Hosting Two Weeks of Virtual Programming to Mark 148th Anniversary

Juneteenth Celebration: Emancipation Park Conservancy Hosting Two Weeks of Virtual Programming to Mark 148th Anniversary

ByErica Ponder

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…

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Public visitation, service for Dr. Thomas Freeman scheduled for June 16

ByErica Ponder

Texas Southern University will host a public visitation for Dr. Thomas F. Freeman on Tuesday, June 16, from 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m., with a memorial service to follow, in the Health & Physical Education (H&PE) Arena (3010 Wheeler Avenue, Houston, TX 77004). The event will also be live-streamed on www.tsu.edu and on TSU’s social media channels….