Aging is one of life’s inevitabilities. We don’t have a choice in the matter; it happens to everyone. But how we age is a choice people make every day. While it’s true that there is no fountain of youth, the choices we make in diet, exercise, and lifestyle can and do affect the quality of…
If you’re like many Americans, you’re diligent about maintaining your health by eating right, exercising and regularly seeing your doctor. But even the most health-conscious people are often unaware of daily behaviors in their lives that could be straining or even damaging their eyes. That’s surprising, given that 21 percent of Americans believe severe vision…
By Lauren Poteat, NNPA Washington Correspondent During the height of the 48th Annual Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), members of the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute (IBWPPI), gave way to their 10th Annual Gala and Policy Forum, centered around ‘Leadership in a Global Black Women’s Movement.’ Focused on the need for women to support other women, the…
The Governor’s Small Business Forum provides small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with timely, relevant, actionable advice on how to start, operate, grow and sustain their businesses. The conference will feature private and public small business resources, practical solutions, best practices and expert assistance on a broad range of business topics and challenges. The Forum…
Who: Zina Garrison Academy What: Fun Day in the Park w/ Yolanda Adams, Zina Garrison & Yewande Austin When: October 27, 2018 from 10am- 3pm Where: MacGregor Park 5225 Calhoun Rd. Houston, TX 77021 How to purchase tickets: www.zinagarrison.org
Mayor Sylvester Turner is proud to announce the 2018 Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Award recipients. They will be honored with proclamations from Mayor Turner at Houston City Hall. Each honoree was selected based on his or her outstanding contributions toward enhancing the quality of life and advancement of Houston’s Hispanic community. “As we honor and celebrate…
Houston, TX, [September 19, 2018] – Ask a cancer survivor about their five-year checkup and they are likely to say that a clean bill of health is a chance to optimistically take a breath. In much the same way, The Rose is celebrating five years of focusing on the breast health of African-American women on…
SHE IS A CEO – Girl Champion Awards Dinner Tuesday Oct. 9 2018 at 6PM Hotel ZaZa 5701 Main Street Houston, TX 77005
THE SHE IS A CEO FOUNDATION WILL HONOR GIRL CHAMPIONS AT AWARDS DINNER Thasunda Brown-Duckett, CEO of JPMorgan Chase Consumer Banking Slated as Keynote Houston, TX (Sept. 10, 2018) – THE SHE IS A CEO FOUNDATION is pleased to announce its’ inaugural Girl Champion Awards Dinner honoring women CEOs and community leaders who have used their platforms to enrich…
“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” – Oprah Winfrey Icon Honorees: Dr. Alma A. Allen – State Representative, Texas House District 131 Anna M. Babin – President and CEO, United Way of Greater Houston Cheryl D. Creuzot – President and Chief Executive Officer, Wealth Development Strategies, LLC…