NFL Players Choir Hits a High Note at the Essence Fest 30th Anniversary
This iconic all-NFL choir took the stage at the 30th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival of Culture.
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Urgent Need To Secure Guns as Firearm Injuries and Deaths Surge Among Children and Youth
The Jorden family’s world shattered on June 11, 2010, when 15-year-old Seanton Jorden was shot point-blank in the head with a pellet gun.
Taxpayers to Benefit from IRS Program
The IRS plans to broaden Direct File’s availability to make more taxpayers eligible by 2025 and beyond.
IRS Announces Permanent Expansion of Direct File for 2025 Tax Season
The IRS plans to broaden Direct File’s availability to make more taxpayers eligible by 2025 and beyond.
Ways Men Can Improve Their Health this National Men’s Health Month
National Men’s Health Month aims to raise awareness about the health issues men face and to encourage early detection and treatment of disease among males of all ages. Here are some key strategies for men to improve their health.
HUD Announces $40 Million Boost for Housing Counseling Nationwide
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.
Americans Say an Hour of Their Time is Worth $240, According to New Empower Research
Americans say their time is worth $240 per hour, on average, according to new research from Empower, a financial services company.
Why Anxiety, Dishonesty and Evasion Are So Common Where Money is Concerned
The inaugural “Wells Fargo Money Study” surveyed American adults and teens to uncover candid truths about their current finances, money stories, personal goals and other issues related to their attitudes toward money.
WNBA Champion Candace Parker Announces Retirement
Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker has announced her retirement from professional basketball after 16 seasons. Parker is the first player in WNBA history to win a championship with three different teams.
Mark Perez Goes from High School Dropout to Helping HCDE Learners in Adult Education
Mark Perez, who experienced abuse growing up, went from being a high school dropout to helping Harris County Department of Education learners pursue their education.
Secrets to Getting a Good Night’s Rest
If getting better sleep is at the top of your list to improve your health, you may want to review habits which could be preventing you from getting a full night of deep, restorative sleep.
Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso drafted to Chicago Sky; Indiana Fever Select Caitlin Clark
The 2024 WNBA draft was an exciting one as the next generation of women’s basketball players were selected by their new teams.
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black Man to Win Oscar for Supporting Actor, Dies
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for movie ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ has died at age 87.
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.
Tips to Help You Start a Business in the New Year
Millions of new businesses are formed nationwide each year and women of color are leading the charge. The Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses Report found that Black women are one of the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs in the United States, representing 14.8% of all women-owned businesses, and Hispanic/Latina women represent 14.3% of all women-owned…
How to Maximize Cash Flow in Small Businesses
The last few years have been rocky times for the 32.5 million U.S. small businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). They have faced big challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, and rising inflation. These firms, which account for 43.5% of gross domestic product, are also facing a lending crunch. The…
5 Ways to Live Your Best Travel Life This Summer
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Summer travel is heating up despite packed airports, crowded destinations, and rising prices. In fact, 80% of Americans are planning to travel as much or more than they did last summer, according to a new Harris Poll survey from T-Mobile. No matter where you’re going, here’s how to watch your…
Innovating for the Future Through Collaboration
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Technology advancements are the drivers of our global community. They have and continue to pave the way to the future. With recent discussions on the pace of technological developments and debates over the benefits and drawbacks of rapid growth, it is now as important as ever to be thoughtful about…
Are You Doing Enough to Make Your Work Environment a Happy One?
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Amid the Great Resignation, the pandemic-era phenomenon of employees leaving their jobs, new research studying employees in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland are shedding light on how employers can retain their staff and keep them happy. Unleashing the Human Element at Work: Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition,” a…
Texas Southern University and Truist Announce Partnership and Gift
By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Texas Southern University and Truist announced the beginning of a new partnership during a signing ceremony and check presentation. The Truist Charitable Fund approved a gift of $750,000 for the Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP). “Texas Southern University is excited to embark upon this transformative partnership with Truist,” said President…