Health, Wellness & the Black Family: The Links Address Disparities at Expo
The Links, Incorporated has created community-based initiatives aimed at reducing inequality that can contribute to improving overall health outcomes for Black families.
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The Links Hosting Black Family Wellness Expo in Greater Third Ward
The Houston-area cluster of The Links, Incorporated will hold a Black Wellness Expo on March 16 to reduce health and economic disparities and to improve lives in the Black community.
d-mars Celebrates 2024 Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas
This year’s Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas Awards highlighted some of the most prominent businessmen and women throughout the state of Texas. Each honoree was nominated by individuals in their workplace and/or communities.
100 Black Men Providing Cancer Screenings, More with African American Coalition on Health
100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston Chapter (BMOH) is collaborating with the African American Coalition on Health again for the 100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston’s Black Vitamin event on Saturday, March 23 at 9 a.m.
Addressing Mental Health Disparities for Black Male Youth
Young Black men in our society face a unique set of challenges, including economic, healthcare, and educational disparities, compounded by systemic racism and social injustice. Addressing these mental health disparities creates an environment where Black men often feel undervalued and marginalized by society, leading to reluctance to seek mental health treatment and receiving inadequate care…
4 Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs: Strategies for Overcoming Them
Despite the increasing opportunities for female entrepreneurs, women-owned businesses remain a minority and women encounter numerous obstacles when embarking on the entrepreneurial journey.
Empowering the Black Press: A Shift from Distrust
A recent study revealed that four in five African Americans mistrust mainstream media, a large but understandable percentage particularly given how news coverage has resorted to its pre-George Floyd perceptions. How are we empowering better leadership in Black media? The media has always been a vital pillar of democracy because it informs citizens, holds governments…
Black Economic Alliance Foundation Joins Fearless Fund in Fighting Lawsuit
By: d-mars.com News Provider Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Founded in 2019 by three Black women, Fearless Fund has championed economic empowerment and opportunity for women of color. Their flagship initiative, the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest, has provided substantial financial support to Black women entrepreneurs, with awards reaching up to $20,000. However,…
100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston: Life After High School Sports
Houston, Texas, Saturday, April 8th, 2023: 100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston Chapter (BMOH) is proud to announce the collaborative partnership with The Astros Foundation and the Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash “Black Players for Change” for our annual event in the month of April. This annual event is nationally and locally recognized by the…
Coalition Kicks off Votercade With Goal of 10 Million More Black Voters
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The bar is set high: 10 million more Black voters. That’s the goal as the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC), the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), Rainbow Push, the Hip Hop Caucus, and others set out on a bus tour across the nation to blunt voter suppression…
Study Finds Community College System Fails To Produce Equitable Outcomes for Black Students
More than one in three Black community college students is in poverty, and widespread inequality in community colleges deepened throughout the pandemic for Black students facing basic needs insecurity. According to a new report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies on the state of Black students at community colleges, an alarming 70…
As Black Americans Struggle To Get a Good Night Sleep, International Research Details the Benefits of Proper Rest
A staggering 90 percent of people fail to achieve a good night’s sleep, according to new international research presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2022. The study found that suboptimal sleep was associated with a higher likelihood of heart disease and stroke. The authors estimated that seven in ten of these cardiovascular…
Vice President Harris Addresses NAACP Convention; Urges Black Voter Participation
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at the NAACP convention last month, declaring that freedom, liberty, and democracy are on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections. She implored the large gathering at the Atlantic City Convention Center to make sure that all voices are heard. “We’re not going to be able to get these days…
Comerica’s Irvin Ashford Jr. Named A Most Influential Black Executive in Corporate America Listing
For the second time in three years, Comerica Bank Chief Community Officer Irvin Ashford Jr. has been named as one of Savoy’s Most Influential Black Executives, a definitive listing of African American executives, influencers, and achievers impacting corporate America. “Weare proud to present the 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America. We assembled an…
5 Black Service Members Shaping Contemporary Military History
Black Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Revolutionary War, paving the way for Black service members today. “It is also important we foster an inclusive environment across the USO (United Service Organizations). One consistent finding of our service member surveys is the diverse population we serve feels welcome, supported, and included…
Study: Race Is Central to Identity for Black Americans and Affects How They Connect
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent No matter where they are from, who they are, their economic circumstances, or educational backgrounds, significant majorities of Black Americans say being Black is extremely or very important to how they think about themselves. A new Pew Research poll revealed that a significant share of Black…
Women-owned Businesses: Here’s How To Take Your Business to the Next Level
If you’ve launched a small business or dream of becoming a business owner, the task may seem daunting. The good news is, helpful resources – and funding sources – are available to support you as you plan, start and grow your business. Here are tips specifically for women and women of color business owners, that…
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Nationally-Renowned Researcher, Innovator Joins TSU’s Leadership Team
By d-mars.com News Provider Dr. Michelle Penn-Marshall has been selected as Texas Southern University’s first-ever Vice President of Research and Innovation. Dr. Penn-Marshall previously served as the Vice President for Research, Associate Provost, and Dean of the Graduate College at Hampton University, a private HBCU located in Hampton, VA. Her other roles at Hampton University…
Oil & Natural Gas Industry Engineering Successful Opportunities for People of Color and Women
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Amanda Eversole spent 13 years in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., where she cemented a legacy of leadership and innovation before joining JP Morgan Chase, where she created a framework for the firm’s philanthropic approach. Now, as executive vice president and chief operating…
Black America Needs a ‘New Normal’: Equitable Credit Access to Build Wealth
By Charlene Crowell, NNPA Newswire Contributor Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed dual crises. Over 542,000 American lives were lost and continue to increase. At the same time, the rippling effects of a massive economic downturn has caused the nation to lose 9.5 million jobs – more losses than even those of…