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Houston’s Main Street Theater Produces World Premiere of ‘Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word’ by Thomas Meloncon
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Houston’s Main Street Theater Produces World Premiere of ‘Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word’ by Thomas Meloncon

Main Street Theater is producing the world premiere of Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word by nationally-acclaimed Houston playwright Thomas Meloncon.

Main Street Theater: Advancing Houston Theater Careers for Artists of Color

Main Street Theater: Advancing Houston Theater Careers for Artists of Color

In February 2022, Main Street Theater (MST) initiated its JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) Fellowship Program, a paid, artistic leadership development initiative for early-career artists of color. The current Fellows, Nychollete Easter (Directing), Jessica Jaye (Directing), and Nori Thach (Stage Management), will be introduced to the Houston arts community through a free networking event and…

3 Ways People of All Ages Can Give Back
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3 Ways People of All Ages Can Give Back

By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint No matter your age, it’s likely you’ve questioned your ability to make a difference. Research from the global nonprofit Points of Light shows that 73% of people believe that volunteering is more important than ever, yet 66% think they can’t make a big impact in their communities. Activists on the…

3 Ways People of All Ages Can Give Back

3 Ways People of All Ages Can Give Back

No matter your age, it’s likely you’ve questioned your ability to make a difference. Research from the global nonprofit Points of Light shows that 73% of people believe that volunteering is more important than ever, yet 66% think they can’t make a big impact in their communities. Activists on the ground prove otherwise. That’s why…

Focusing On Outcomes in Early Childhood Education Leads to Long-term Success
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Focusing On Outcomes in Early Childhood Education Leads to Long-term Success

By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Being a parent means fostering the attributes children need to succeed in life. The aim is to create humans who will be a benefit to society, exemplifying strong character, morals, intelligence, confidence and more. That’s why it’s important to be intentional with what children are taught from a young age,…

3 Ways People of All Ages Can Make the Most of International Youth Day

3 Ways People of All Ages Can Make the Most of International Youth Day

By: d-mars.com News Provider State Point August 12 is International Youth Day, a United Nations effort to celebrate youth activists, combat ageism and help bridge gaps between generations working toward the same change. No matter your age, it’s likely you’ve questioned your ability to make a difference. Research from the global nonprofit Points of Light…

Americans Still Have Financial Goals, Just Not Sure How They Will Reach Them
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Americans Still Have Financial Goals, Just Not Sure How They Will Reach Them

If you have a vision for where you’d like to be financially in the coming years – but no clear idea of how to get there – you’re far from alone. In fact, a recent survey by Wakefield Research and financial services company Digit (now a part of Oportun) found that 78% of American adults…

Study: Race Is Central to Identity for Black Americans and Affects How They Connect
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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…

5 Tips for Supporting Brain Health
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5 Tips for Supporting Brain Health

By d-mars.com News Provider As you get older, you might take steps to develop healthy habits, whether exercising, eating healthier, or limiting your consumption of alcohol. But did you know that there are steps you can take to help with your brain health? Such preventive measures might even reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s – and…

d-mars.com Shines the Business & Banking Spotlight on Irvin Ashford, Jr.
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d-mars.com Shines the Business & Banking Spotlight on Irvin Ashford, Jr.

By d-mars.com News Provider As Comerica Bank’s Chief Community Officer, Irvin Ashford, Jr. leads community reinvestment nationally and all associated activities, including development, diversity business resource groups, lending, community investments, volunteerism, and data analysis. Since joining Comerica in 2000, Irvin continues to drive the company’s community efforts forward to better the BIPOC and business community….

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus at Main Street Theater

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus at Main Street Theater

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is playing for families this fall MST @ MATCH, 3400 Main St., Houston, 77002 Sept. 26 – Oct. 23, 2021   Main Street Theater (MST) is back! The Theater for Youth will open its new season with Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!, based on the much-loved modern…

State of the Nation’s Mental Health: Stress Is up, Treatment Is Not
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State of the Nation’s Mental Health: Stress Is up, Treatment Is Not

By d-mars.com News Provider Our nation reported more mental health stress in 2020, but there was not a corresponding increase in people seeking mental health treatment, according to the inaugural State of the Nation’s Mental Health report. However, there were two conditions for which diagnosis and treatment grew in 2020: anxiety and PTSD for adults….

Main Street Theater announces Artistic Inclusion & Community Engagement Director
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Main Street Theater announces Artistic Inclusion & Community Engagement Director

Main Street Theater welcomes Sloane Teagle as its new Artistic Inclusion and Community Engagement Director. “Main Street Theater is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible space for our artists, audience, and staff. We are thrilled to have Sloane on board to help guide our efforts,” says Main Street Theater Founding Artistic Director…

Spring Cleaning? Don’t Forget Your Medicine Cabinet
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Spring Cleaning? Don’t Forget Your Medicine Cabinet

By d-mars.com News Provider With your mind on the changing season, you may be purging closets, vacuuming floors and washing windows – but there’s one crucial area of the house to keep in mind: your medicine cabinet. Every year, unused prescriptions and expired over-the-counter medicines clutter bathrooms, kitchen cupboards and drawers, posing a danger to…

Doctors Answer Patient Questions About COVID Vaccination
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Doctors Answer Patient Questions About COVID Vaccination

by d-mars.com News Provider The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as they’re eligible and continue precautions against COVID-19 infection. But patients have many questions. “For more than a year, physicians and public health officials have asked us to mask up, physically distance and do all we can to…