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…
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…
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 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…
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…
The Propel Center, a first-of-its-kind ideation hub for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), recently announced an exciting new collaboration with The Walt Disney Company designed to prepare promising young innovators for careers in the arts, media, entertainment, and hospitality industries. Revealed at the 2022 HBCU Philanthropy Symposium in D.C., the announcement detailed how Propel…
For the second time in three years, Comerica Bank Chief Community Officer Irvin Ashford Jr. has been named as one of Savoy’s Most Influential Black Executives, a definitive listing of African American executives, influencers, and achievers impacting corporate America. “Weare proud to present the 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America. We assembled an…
This year Texas Southern University’s (TSU) award-winning KTSU 90.9FM “The Choice” celebrates 50 years as a global radio platform that continues to leave its impactful footprint on and off the mic. KTSU recently kicked off the year-long celebration with its listeners and supporters, hosting their 50th Anniversary Backyard Party outside the KTSU station that was…
Black Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Revolutionary War, paving the way for Black service members today. “It is also important we foster an inclusive environment across the USO (United Service Organizations). One consistent finding of our service member surveys is the diverse population we serve feels welcome, supported, and included…
To address the urgent cybersecurity talent needs in the U.S., Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) announced a new collaboration to support cybersecurity education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Together with industry partners Abbott, Microsoft, and Raytheon Technologies, the HBCU Cybersecurity Industry Collaboration Initiative Pilot aims to build curriculum capacity within HBCU engineering…
Are you looking for a job, but want more than a paycheck? Do you want to be able to learn, grow and thrive in your new position, but you’re not sure where to start? The top factor that makes for an exceptional work environment is access to opportunities to learn and grow, according to LinkedIn…
The Jesse H. Jones School of Business at Texas Southern University has received renewed accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The organization’s peer-review team delivered a rigorous evaluation that included checking strategic management and innovation and the academic engagement of students and faculty. The AACSB accreditation for TSU’s business…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Biden and Vice President Harris have announced the launch of the White House Internship Program and that, for the first time in history, White House interns will be paid. The first session will commence in Fall 2022. “Too often, unpaid federal internships have been a…
If you’ve dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, you may think success is a straight road from one success to another until you’ve “made it.” But a recent survey reveals what small business owners have learned: Making mistakes is not the end of your entrepreneurial career. More likely, it provides the key to ultimate success. “Good…
Brothers & Brothers Utility Services LLC (BBUS) is a recognizable and well-respected name across America in the electric and utility fields, delivering safe and quality work across America. With highly skilled and trained professionals, the company’s mission is to keep solidarity, integrity, and safety at the forefront of the utility industry. Under the vision of…
With the rising cost of education, you might be thinking, is college really worth the investment? If you’re heading to college soon and trying to figure out what your ideal degree will net you, here are a few considerations to keep in mind. Research majors and corresponding career opportunities A recent study by the Federal…
If your child is college-bound, you probably have questions – including how to pay for their higher education. What may surprise you is how many different sources you’ll draw from to cover tuition, room, and board – plus expenses like books, fees, travel, and more. A recent study revealed over a dozen funding sources parents…
From weddings and graduations to summer camps and new jobs, there are many of life’s milestone moments this time of year. If you or your family are celebrating significant events, it’s important to be prepared for what follows these moments with the right financial protection. “Every major milestone brings new things to think about and…
Congratulations to these graduates and all the young scholars in our community! NICHOLAS CARROLL What college are you attending? I plan on attending Southern University. With your hard work and diligence to get to this point, what does National Signing Day mean for you? This means so much, as it brings joy to my parents…
“What a thrill!! Today my partner, Ruby Muñoz Dang and I, along with State Representative Christina Morales, had the pleasure to hand over the keys to a brand new 2022 Toyota Corolla to Rominna Meza, a Raul Yzaguirre School for Success senior. What an incredible feeling to hear the thunderous cheers from the school’s senior…