By d-mars.com News provider A record number of women are running for public office this year. In the near future, we can expect more female public servants representing the American people – from local chambers to Capitol Hill. In light of this exciting trend, it is important to highlight programs that help develop young women…
Houstonians know that the youth of our city hold the future in their hands. They are our next innovators, trailblazers, and civic leaders. For 7,500 of them, our Hire Houston Youth program provided an opportunity to learn about the future while being paid as summer interns working in local government, law firms, insurance companies, hotels,…
You’re 10 years or less away from retirement. You can clearly see the next phase of your life down the road and it’s coming up fast. Are you ready for it? Do you have a comprehensive plan in place so you don’t outlive your savings? If you’re not as prepared for retirement as you should…
By: d-mars.com News Provider You’re 10 years or less away from retirement. You can clearly see the next phase of your life down the road and it’s coming up fast. Are you ready for it? Do you have a comprehensive plan in place so you don’t outlive your savings? If you’re not as prepared for…
YOU ARE A QUEEN FOUNDATION BACK-TO-SCHOOL STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY AUGUST 6, 2018 – HOUSTON, TX. – On Sunday, August 19, 2018, nonprofit organizations “You Are a Queen” and “KingsIIKings” in collaboration with Franklin Beauty School and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, will host its 1st Annual Student Appreciation Day for the City of Houston benefiting students…
Saturday August 11, 2018 Juliana King University Announces 6th Annual Graduation Ceremony JKU celebrates 6th Graduation Ceremony Houston— Saturday August 11, 2018 — On this day, at Marriott Hotel, 2900 Briarpark, 77042. Juliana King University (JKU) will celebrate its 6th graduation ceremony, enabling almost 100 students to graduate with Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, and…
Media Contact: Crystal Edwards crystalbedwards54@gmail.com 832-388-1039 The 28th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival Kicks off Jazz Month in the City of Houston! Mayor Turner keeps the tradition alive !! He will be saluting former Summer Jazz Workshop students at Annual Houston International Jazz Festival Mayor’s Scholarship Jazz Brunch! HOUSTON, TX, July 13, 2018 – August…
by Shelondra Peavey Dreamers, thinkers, believers, doers – all of these are the types of people who are likely to achieve greatness at some point or another in their lives. Pursuit, perseverance, determination, endurance, intense focus, and a sense of purpose – all of these are the types of attributes that aid those people in…
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ SCHOLARS PRESENTED WITH $1.4 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS DURING ANNUAL TEXAS FFA STATE CONVENTION — JULY 11, 2018 — HOUSTON — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Seventy Texas FFA members were presented with $1.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the 90th Texas FFA State Convention in…
Media Advisory WHAT: Spring Commencement exercises WHEN: Saturday, May 12, 2018 – 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. WHEN: H&PE Arena – Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne St. WHO: President Austin A. Lane, candidates for graduation Keynote Speaker: Roland S. Martin, managing editor, TV One HOUSTON (May 10, 2018) – Texas Southern University (TSU)…
2018 Media Information HOUSTON, May 7, 2018 – It is tradition. It is pomp. It is pageantry. The University of Houston is celebrating the graduation of more than 9,000 students this week at University Commencement, Thursday, May 10-Saturday, May 12. Here are a few of the people and programs being celebrated during the spring 2018…
Project Chrysalis Middle School named Title I National Distinguished School School is one of 63 nationwide to receive designation April 30, 2018 – Project Chrysalis Middle School has been recognized as a National Title I Distinguished School, an award that honors schools for their positive educational advances. The school is one of two in the…
City of Houston Mayor’s Office Media Release Date: 04/30/2018 HOUSTON – Mayor Sylvester Turner declared the week of April 29th to May 5th as National Small Business Week in Houston. “Today, we come together to recognize and celebrate our small business community, which is the backbone of this great city,” Mayor Turner said. The mayor notes the importance of entrepreneurship and…
Media Contact: Crystal Edwards crystalbedwards54@gmail.com 832-388-1039 Edison Arts Foundation Honors first African-American Principal Dancer of The Houston Ballet…Lauren Anderson, While Raising Funds to Train Future Greats HOUSTON, TX, MAY 2018 – On May 5, 2018, the Edison Arts Foundation will host Tutus and Tuxes, a fundraising Gala, at the Missouri City Community Center. The event,…
Kay Davis Associates LLC , referred to as KDA, was formed in 2000 to provide quality project and move management, while incorporating a planning services /sales group; which creates a dual thrust in facility planning, management and implementation. With over 30 years combined experience, KDA‘s staff offers services where the primary thrust includes project development and…
By Charlotte A. Jackson There have been so roads that I have traveled that I would not wish on anyone. I started to say, I would not wish on my worst enemy, but then I thought about it, and I pray I have no enemies. This has been a stressful time in my life and…
Responding to the devastation created by Hurricane Harvey in Houston in late 2017, the Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association (CFEBA) and the Energy Bar Association’s (EBA) Houston Chapter have teamed up to donate $25,000 to the Blue Triangle Multicultural Association. Blue Triangle, a community center focused on water safety for children that opened…
“We have a slogan in my business that our people make the difference. You must have the right people to be successful at anything. That’s no different in our business. We look for talent and train for excellence,” As a young man growing up in Marshall, Texas, Robert Turner didn’t know what working for yourself…
Renowned team led by Dr. Thomas Freeman claims 34 trophies in Montreal By: Karen A. Celestan, MFA The world-renowned Debate Team at Texas Southern University won the 28th Annual International Forensics Association’s Speech and Debate Tournament held March 12-13, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. TSU’s Debate Team was crowned 2018 International Champions and brought home…
By: Keyana Pratt Introducing the new President and CEO of the Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC), Jeffrey D. Wallace. Dedicated to public service and uplifting his community, Wallace has served in several community leadership positions including: Director of Client and Community Service for the Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Outreach Program Administrator for Shell Oil…