The Missouri City – Sugar Land Chapter – Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated recently hosted its inaugural Black History Program, “Our History – A Journey through the Ages” at Lake Olympia Middle School. Over 200 members, families, and guests attended this fun and educational historical tribute to Black History. The children demonstrated their oratorical…
McDonald’s near NRG Stadium hosted 200 underserved children for an appearance from special guests Grimace, Hamburglar, and Birdie Two hundred local children received new bicycles courtesy of the Black McDonald’s Owner/Operators Association of Greater Houston (BMOA) at the McDonald’s located at 1619 S. Loop West on Saturday, Feb. 10. The children and their families took pictures…
“The Princess and the Frog” celebrates the rich music and culture of New Orleans.
Color of Change and Americans for Tax Fairness released a damning report exposing the deep racial inequities entrenched in the U.S. tax system.
The study attributes these divergent trends to changes in childhood environments, particularly parental employment rates within local communities defined by race, class, and childhood county.
Mental health is foundational to self-esteem, stress management, and overall quality of life.
The landmark legislation emerged from a period of intense struggle and demand for the fulfillment of the 14th Amendment’s promise of “equal protection of the laws.”
Officials said the Biden-Harris administration’s dedication to HBCUs underscores their vital role in fostering upward economic mobility in the United States.
The funds, administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Housing Counseling, will facilitate counseling services catering to the needs of homebuyers, homeowners, and renters across America.
In more than 100 cities across the United States, seminars and one-on-one sessions will empower communities with steps toward homeownership, property investment, starting a business, free credit bureau reports, and other wealth-building opportunities.
“We have to protect and preserve what we already have.” ~ J.D. Garnier Sr. The so-called wealth gap is the substantial disparity in wealth between white and black families. According to data from 2021, white families have a median net worth of more than $188k, while black families have a net worth of less than…
By Contributing Writer James L. Marshall, Jr., Financial Advisor, Financial Educator & Author One you choose, one you are born into, and the other you earn (well most of us have to earn it). First is faith. Faith is the assurance that the things revealed and promised in the Word are true, even though unseen,…
By Contributing Writer James L. Marshall, Jr., Financial Advisor, Financial Educator & Author It’s like the conversation I had with Anthony Fool in my book, “A Fool, and His Money” during our conversation about the importance of leaving a legacy of wealth for your family. Anthony Fool: “I don’t know about that ‘M.’ No one…
by d-mars.com News Provider Searching for a great, educational road trip that also helps you and your family learn about the rich history of African Americans? Look no further than Virginia Beach. You may already know the destination as the site of the original Jamestown settlement in 1607, at First Landing State Park. But there…
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and It is time to reclaim it for ourselves, our families, and our community.
Voters in key battleground states overwhelmingly favor reform.
Houston Independent School District named the members of the Bond Oversight Committee on Thursday, October 10.
With inflation now easing to pre-pandemic levels, the latest data suggests that while some price pressures remain.
Gloria James and family members of NBA superstar LeBron James highlighted the extraordinary impact of the LeBron James Family Foundation.
Read the transcripts for Barack and Michelle Obama’s 2024 Democratic National Convention speeches.