2021 LIVING LEGEND Thelma Scott, affectionately known as “Mama Scott,” is the founder and CEO of the Barbara Jordan Endeavors Corporation (BJEC), an organization discovering students with “unique abilities” throughout school districts in Houston and the Gulf Coast. She is a dedicated and passionate advocate for people with disabilities. Scott’s first appointment as an advocate…
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 Bo Porter, president and CEO of Bo Porter Enterprise, recently announced the April 2021 grand opening of the new home of Bo Porter’s Future All-Stars Baseball Development Academy. Established in 1998, Porter’s highly acclaimed program is relocating to its new 12,000-square-foot indoor training facility at 15122 Highway 6 in Rosharon, Texas,…
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 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 In 2014, Benito Castro was sentenced to six years in prison for passing bad checks as a result of a gambling habit he’d developed. Today, he’s the director of operations for a grocery store chain and runs freedomrides.org, a non-profit he started that provides transportation for those recently released from prison….
by d-mars.com News Provider With many schools continuing to meet remotely, students nationwide have lacked access to on-campus music facilities and in-person instruction. Fortunately, there are some new avenues and resources that are making music education at home a viable prospect. • At Home Skill-Building: The growing library of online musical education classes provided by…
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 More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s becoming clear that some patients who recover may take longer to feel like themselves than others. A new analysis of Cigna claims data estimates that about seven to 10 percent of its commercial customers diagnosed with COVID-19 could be considered “long-haulers,” or…
by d-mars.com News Provider The pent-up global demand for travel is undeniable. Travelers around the world are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to pack a suitcase, visit new places, reconnect with the people they love and create new memories. In fact, two out of three Americans plan on traveling following the pandemic, according to a Hilton…
by d-mars.com News Provider April is Global Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges. Launched last year by Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, Global Volunteer Month serves to activate volunteers and support the most vulnerable populations. And over the past…
by d-mars.com News Provider Music is a mood booster and can help promote mental health. This past year has been particularly challenging, inspiring many people to reap the many benefits of bringing more music into their homes. Here is how you can too: • Be your own DJ: Music can instantaneously cause us to experience…
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…
by d-mars.com News Provider Starting conversations about health and wellness with loved ones is not easy. These discussions are often harder when someone is living with a condition or disease that is highly stigmatized, such as HIV. Thankfully, living with HIV has drastically changed for the better during the last few decades. This shift is…
During May, Women’s History Month, the American Heart Association, the leading global voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, will convene a nationwide panel of leaders and activists to discuss health-related issues that adversely impact women in communities of color. In collaboration with the Association’s Go Red for Women® movement, EmPOWERED to…
by d-mars.com News Provider It comes as second nature for most parents to take their children to a pediatrician at least once a year. The differences between children and adults are so stark that it makes sense to choose a doctor specially trained to treat younger patients. Yet as we age, far too few of…
One year into the pandemic and the dearth of N95 face masks for healthcare workers continues, with practices and facilities that serve some of the most vulnerable communities still unable to obtain adequate supplies.[1] So when biopharmaceutical company Esperion Therapeutics of Ann Arbor, Michigan called the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) and offered to donate 20,000 N95 masks,…