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100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston: Life After High School Sports

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…

New Bill Could See Every K-12 Teacher Earning at Least $60K in Salary

New Bill Could See Every K-12 Teacher Earning at Least $60K in Salary

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire National Correspondent Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) introduced the American Teacher Act to incentivize states to increase the minimum K-12 teacher salary to $60,000 and adjust inflation. Wilson, the chair of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, said the financial incentive supports ongoing state efforts to provide competitive…

Unlock Your Professional Potential – Insights from MR. D-MARS

Unlock Your Professional Potential – Insights from MR. D-MARS

Keith “Mr. D-Mars” davis sr shows how ‘maximizing your own treasure chest’ starts with you As a professional, entrepreneur newcomer, or a person in need of that inspiration, the fuel you ran off on last year is no more. Whether it’s further advertisement you need for your business to grow, existing plans of expansion, or…

Employers Encouraging Employees Return to the Office
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Employers Encouraging Employees Return to the Office

The debate on whether in-person working environments versus remote has come into play. Some workers believe that in-person work leads to better problem-solving tactics, beneficial training, especially for new employees while strengthening corporate settings. eCommerce Business John Wright, who operates a small internet-based service helping consumers receive discounted packaged deals on cellular phones and plans,…

Rainbow Push Auto Scorecard Shows Vast Improvement in Diversity Efforts
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Rainbow Push Auto Scorecard Shows Vast Improvement in Diversity Efforts

Longtime National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) partner General Motors joined Toyota in helping automakers set new ethnic diversity and inclusion standards in the United States. Both automakers reflected best practices for ethnic diversity in five of six categories, according to the Rainbow PUSH/Citizenship Education Fund Automotive Project’s annual Automotive Diversity Scorecard. “We have seen many…

Introducing Kim Roxie – the Historic Houston Brand Making Its Debut On Home Shopping Network
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Introducing Kim Roxie – the Historic Houston Brand Making Its Debut On Home Shopping Network

“That’s when I realized that I had fallen in love with not just makeup, but making people feel good about themselves. I was good at my job.” LAMIK CEO kim Roxie , 2022 Kim Roxie, founder of LAMIK Beauty, has always been passionate about revealing the inner beauty in everyone. Through founding a successful business…

The Center for Journalism & Democracy Opens at Howard University
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The Center for Journalism & Democracy Opens at Howard University

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Center for Journalism & Democracy, a first-of-its-kind academic center committed to strengthening historically informed, pro-democracy journalism, has opened at Howard University. “More than a year ago, I came to Howard University with a vision to create a space for veteran and budding journalists to hone…

In Global Race for STEM Leadership, Private Investment Is Necessary for the U.S. to Win
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In Global Race for STEM Leadership, Private Investment Is Necessary for the U.S. to Win

As America races to accelerate innovation across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), public and private sector investments are essential to advancing new technologies. The bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 represents a solid step forward in the country’s path to investing smartly in STEM education and programming. Notably, the act allocates investments in…

Experience A Colombian Adventure With Disney’s Live ‘Encanto’

Experience A Colombian Adventure With Disney’s Live ‘Encanto’

In The Latest Entertainment News Of Disney’s Imagination Disney has been on a roll with reimagining popular films such as Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and now Encanto while celebrating culture, heritage and diversity. The beloved film achieved commercial success and went on to earn three Academy Award nominations taking home an honor…

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SZA makes Surprising Comparison between Drake and Regina George from ‘Mean Girls’

In the Latest Entertainment News of SZA R&B star SZA seems to be riding the wave lately since the release of her latest album, S.O.S., which dropped at midnight on Dec. 9. Of course, that means she is back on the press circuit following her critically acclaimed debut, Ctrl. She recently opened about her past…

Want To Leave a Lasting Legacy? Don’t Delay Succession Planning
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Want To Leave a Lasting Legacy? Don’t Delay Succession Planning

You’ve worked hard to build your business, pouring your heart and soul into its success. You’ve had to tackle complex problems and sometimes make tough decisions. It’s not always clear which choices are best when running a business, but there is one thing you know for sure: thoughtful planning always pays off. The same is…

Addressing the National Shortage of Cybersecurity Talent
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Addressing the National Shortage of Cybersecurity Talent

There’s an urgent need for the United States to invest in cybersecurity infrastructure and safeguard it from potential threats. Domestically and abroad, society has seen a triple-digit increase in cybersecurity attacks that have disrupted mass telecommunication companies, been used as a tactic in the Russia-Ukraine war, and held financial firms hostage with their own information….

College 2030: New Study Finds Key Insights Into How College Is Changing
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College 2030: New Study Finds Key Insights Into How College Is Changing

As a new academic school term begins for colleges and universities nationwide, many students and faculty are thinking about how to respond to the changes caused by the pandemic as they settle into their first true “post-pandemic” school year. Research from Barnes and Noble Education (BNED) reveals insights into how education institutions are adapting. The…

Addressing the Burdens of American Nurses
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Addressing the Burdens of American Nurses

According to a new survey, American nurses are overwhelmed by job demands, a long-brewing situation only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the majority of nurses continue to be dedicated to the care of patients, many are considering leaving the profession at a time when staff shortages are part of the problem. But there’s hope,…

How You Can Support the Next Generation of Small-Business Owners
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How You Can Support the Next Generation of Small-Business Owners

In school, students are learning new skills that will help them achieve their dreams. For a growing number of them, these dreams include owning their own business. Small businesses are an important part of the American economy and have accounted for two out of every three jobs added in the past 25 years, according to…

The 9th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards Honors a Beautiful Spirit of Boldness Bettering Our Community
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The 9th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards Honors a Beautiful Spirit of Boldness Bettering Our Community

The 2022 Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Honors a Dynamic and Determined Sisterhood Driven to Make a Difference  The d-mars.com 9th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards continues to pay tribute to a distinguished sisterhood of women around Houston and the nation who are dynamic and driven to make a difference in…

DOJ Charges Officers in Death of Breonna Taylor
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DOJ Charges Officers in Death of Breonna Taylor

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Say her name. Breonna Taylor’s family may finally get justice after the Department of Justice charged four current and former police officers in Louisville, Kentucky, who were involved in the fatal March 2020 raid on her apartment. The DOJ accused the officers of lying to obtain…

Emory University Announces the first African American Studies Ph.D. Program in the U.S. Southeast
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Emory University Announces the first African American Studies Ph.D. Program in the U.S. Southeast

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Emory University in Atlanta has announced the first African American Studies Ph.D. Program in the Southeast United States. “We are accepting applications beginning in September 2022,” Carol Anderson, the Charles Howard Candler Professor of African American Studies at Emory, announced on Twitter. In an overview posted…

Frito-Lay Invests $500,000 in Scholarship Program With the United Negro College Fund To Provide College Education for Black and Hispanic Students
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Frito-Lay Invests $500,000 in Scholarship Program With the United Negro College Fund To Provide College Education for Black and Hispanic Students

Frito-Lay announced a partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) that will further enable Black and Hispanic students across 10 U.S. cities to attend college. The snack leader is investing $500,000 in need-based scholarships to help reduce the financial barriers to attending and graduating college. Students are encouraged to apply beginning now and until…

A Million Dollars Will ‘Level Up’ Thousands of Houston Area Residents Out of Digital Divide
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A Million Dollars Will ‘Level Up’ Thousands of Houston Area Residents Out of Digital Divide

If you’ve ever played a popular 80’s video game, then you know about the disadvantages your character has right out of the gate. You can’t jump as high or as far, and it’s easier to lose the level and have to start all over again. But in the first few seconds, there’s usually always a…