by d-mars.com News Provider With the start of 2021 behind us, it’s time to start fresh, create new habits and take on new skills. Whether your goal is to get outdoors more to enjoy the fresh air or to learn a new instrument, develop a plan to start enjoying some COVID-safe activities. Here are a…
by d-mars.com News Provider Not surprisingly, Americans sharply reduced the overall number of trips they took in 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. While a certain level of travel has been necessary throughout the pandemic, many travel vendors are seeing increased reservations going into the spring and summer and are expecting business…
by d-mars.com News Provider Having kids can mean having a lot of stuff, not all of which is made from eco-friendly materials. However, if you’re like many parents, you want your children to have a clean, healthy planet to live in when they grow up. Going green while parenting might sound challenging, but it’s definitely…
by d-mars.com News Provider The pandemic created a lot of uncertainty for people, especially when it comes to their finances: unemployment was up, spending was down and pretty much everything felt like a roller coaster. One year after much of the world shut down due to the coronavirus, it’s time to rebuild your savings to…
by d-mars.com News Provider With warm weather, longer days, and more free time, it’s easy to find ways to stay fit in summer without a gym. And while you may squeeze in a solo workout here and there, making fitness a social activity can keep participants motivated and accountable. Summertime can be a perfect time…
April is National Minority Health Month and the American Heart Association, the leading global voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, will convene a virtual nationwide panel of professionals and community advocates to address the stigma associated with seeking help for mental health challenges which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic….
by d-mars.com News Provider When the pandemic started, you may have had the best intentions of using your time to get fit. However, with a variety of challenges filling your time, don’t feel bad if you have yet to start over a year later. The good news is it’s never too late and now is…
Women, the Black community and Gen Z are the three groups most likely to resist receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a recent study conducted by LevLane Inc. and MarketVision Research, Inc. The study of 471 adults was conducted to gain insight into which groups are most resistant to the vaccine, why they are wary,…
by d-mars.com News Provider Did you know high blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and “The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Control Hypertension,” nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, yet only 1 in 4…
by d-mars.com News Provider Experts predict allergy season to be exceptionally severe this spring, according to the Allergy & Asthma Network. Rising global temperatures and a forecast of warm, dry air this spring after a winter of heavy snow could significantly increase pollen production. This comes after a year many people spent mostly indoors in…
Mayor Sylvester Turner recently announced the appointment of Houston native and 31-year Houston Police Department veteran, Executive Assistant Chief Troy Finner, as the City of Houston’s next Police Chief. Chief Finner began his career with the Houston Police Department in 1990 and has worked in every aspect of the department, serving the citizens of Houston…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Maia Chaka knows well that Women’s History Month is all about commemorating, observing, and celebrating the vital role of the fairer sex in American folklore. She just didn’t know she would become a part of that history. After years of officiating games in the Pac-12, Conference…
By R. Dean Foreman, Ph.D., Chief Economist, American Petroleum Institute Most people are concerned when energy costs rise, especially prices at the pump. It’s understandable since the average household spent nearly $4,100 on energy in 2019, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Consumer Expenditure Survey. For more than a decade, expanded U.S. energy…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Just hours after signing into law his massive $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, President Joe Biden addressed the nation and announced the implementation of his next phase of a national strategy to put the pandemic in the country’s rear-view mirror. The President declared that he would…
The Center for Justice Research at Texas Southern University congratulates Executive Assistant Chief Troy Finner for his appointment as the city of Houston’s next Chief of Police. The Center for Justice Research welcomes the opportunity for future partnerships in reducing racial disparities and maintaining public safety across the Houston community. “Being located on the campus…
By d-mars.com News Provider Dr. Robert Bullard, distinguished professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University (TSU), has been appointed to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC). The 26-member body will advise the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council on current and historic environmental issues….
by d-mars.com News Provider Today, consumers are beginning to use one more guideline to determine how to spend their food dollars: sustainability. The public is increasingly curious about where and how their food is produced and what impact it has on the environment — and for good reason. The world’s population is rapidly expanding and…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® announces the North American release of TWENTY PEARLS, the official documentary film which chronicles the organization’s history. Narrated by Phylicia Rashād, TWENTY PEARLS journeys through 113 provocative years. Only 40 years past the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, nine Black college women enrolled at Howard University where they organized and…
Where some believe the stigma that the Black woman cannot collaborate with other sisters, there is an exemplary enterprise right in the heart of our city combatting that stereotype…
by d-mars.com News Provider Have you ever struggled with sleep? Many people know what it feels like to have jet lag when traveling, or to toss and turn at night when they’re anxious and overwhelmed by life. But how do you know if your sleep problems have turned into insomnia? Read on to find out….