Breaking Barriers: Ovarian Cancer Study Expanded to Africa
Researchers are leading an ambitious study focused on ovarian cancer treatment for women of African descent.
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President Biden Orders Immediate Deployment of 1,000 Troops to Aid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
President Joe Biden announced the immediate deployment of 1,000 active-duty troops to assist in the response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact.
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Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas Awards Gala Returning in February 2025: What You Should Know
Keith “MR. D-MARS” Davis, Sr. and the d-mars.com team are excited to celebrate a new group of Texas’ top Black professionals and entrepreneurs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Bayou City Event Center.
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Articles | Food | Sports | Sports and Fitness | Travel
Simone Biles Developing New Restaurant in Bush Airport
World-renowned gymnast and Houston native Simone Biles is developing a new restaurant at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) called Taste of Gold, in partnership with The Playmakers Group.
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Pras Michel Sues Lauryn Hill For Fraud, Breach of Contract Over Fugees Reunion Tour
The lawsuit claims that Hill exploited Michel’s “vulnerable legal situation,” manipulating him into an unfair agreement regarding the tour’s financial arrangements.
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Crackdown Ramped Up on Predatory Medical Debt Collection as 100 Million Americans Struggle
The White House said the CFPB’s actions and state initiatives should reshape how medical debt is collected and reported.
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Study Links Whole-Genome Duplications in Black Cancer Patients to Worse Outcomes, Environmental Carcinogen Exposure
The study’s findings highlight the critical role of both genetic and environmental factors in driving racial disparities in cancer outcomes.
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John Amos, Beloved ‘Good Times’ Star and Emmy-Nominated Actor, Dies at 84
John Amos, the Emmy-nominated actor and pioneering television star who brought to life some of the most beloved characters in entertainment history, died at 84.
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ISSUE 206
October 2024
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Terence Blanchard Live: Honoring 50 Years of Excellence at University of Houston – Downtown
Cousins Terence Blanchard and Dr. Loren J. Blanchard will come together in celebration of UHD’s 50th anniversary.
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Empowering Communities to Survive, Thrive, and Conquer Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is more than a campaign—it’s a collective call to take action and empower one another in the fight against this illness.
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Old Folks Saying: ‘That Dog Don’t Hunt’
The October Old Folks Saying is, “That dog don’t hunt.”
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Southern-Style 5-Cheese Mac and Cheese
This decadent five-cheese mac and cheese offers a perfect balance of tang, smokiness, and melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
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Keith ‘MR. D-MARS’ Davis, Sr. Receives Richard Nelson Media Partner Award at 2024 Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference
Keith “MR. D-MARS” Davis, Sr. received the Richard Nelson Media Partner Award at the 2024 Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference.
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UNCF Releases 2024 HBCU Economic Impact Report Highlighting Contributions and Funding Needs
HBCUs are far more accessible to students and more successful at moving students from the bottom 40% of a country’s income distribution to the top 60%, signaling social mobility.
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NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at 57
Dikembe Mutombo, one of the NBA’s greatest shot blockers, died of brain cancer, the league announced.
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Prescription Drug Price Hikes Hit Black Americans Hardest as Biden Pushes for Reform
For many Black and Latino patients, especially those aged 65 and over, the rising costs of prescription drugs are becoming unbearable.
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AfroTech 2024 Conference Coming to Houston this Fall
AfroTech, one of the largest gatherings of Black tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives, returns in 2024 to the Bayou City.
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5 Easy Ways to Create Family Moments of Joy This Fall
Here are some tips to get you started on your fall adventures and experiences this year.
