Initiatives have been passed by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council in support of creating more affordable housing projects, in alignment with the affordability objectives that will span over 40 years by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. This flexible roadmap to homeownership is tailored specifically for households earning 120% or below…
This year’s Top 50 P&E saw the class of 2023 graduate a different group of entrepreneurs, city influencers, political and public figures taking on a new meaning of what it means to be community constituents paying it forward. Being an honoree is more than just being selected by a committee, it brings a shared respect…
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…
We hear the term “women’s empowerment,” but do we really stand on it? Backbiting, catfights, and jealousy seem to be the norm depicted on reality TV and in the media when it comes to women and their circles. But Charlene Taylor, the founder, owner, and CEO of Sexy Diva World, Inc.,successfully leads this global movement…
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…
We all have attended parties, but have you had the Sam Ford aka “Sam Mac” and Mike Taylor aka “Mike T.” experience? Known for sophistication and first-class events, this duo has not only set the standard for first-rate events but raised the bar. What they contribute to this industry is more than bringing people together…
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…
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…
This month d-mars.com shines the spotlight on Texas Southern University’s Tiger Ball, the University’s largest fundraiser for student scholarships and programs. The sold-out event hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center was presented by the TSU Foundation Board. This year’s theme was “Supporting Scholarships and Transformation at TSU.” Hundreds of TSU students excel in…
Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI) has remained a necessary resource locally and nationally, helping to fight breast cancer in the African American community for nearly three decades. Founder and CEO Karen Eubanks Jackson is a 28-year four-time breast cancer survivor and author who is recognized nationally as a true visionary and national leader in the Black…
We know it’s been a rough couple of years, but it’s 2022! If you have made it to this year, you are blessed and have much to be thankful for, despite challenges…
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…
God has smiled on this ministry, and The R.O.C.K. is now adding to its ministry portfolio. The R.O.C.K. is not the typical church, and its founder and senior leader, Dr. Dana Carson, is not the typical church leader…
The alarming releases by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to report the racial and ethnic disparities in illness and death in COVID-19…
Rising healthcare costs, the economic downturn, an erosion of employer-based insurance, and public program cutbacks are contributing factors as to why there are so many uninsured…
From its humble beginnings as a small po boy shop in Houston, Frenchy’s Chicken has now become a fried chicken empire, serving their secret family recipe that has been a hit since day one…
Chyna “The Roofing Lady” Gragg has a long history of setting herself apart…
George Floyd’s death was a wake-up call for me and others. This was a wake-up call because the people (the police), who are here to protect the citizens are doing the harm…
Willie Powells has been the president and CEO of the Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III & Associates PLLC since 2006, but the journey to owning his own firm was a winding road of self-discovery and lessons learned…