KRS-One’s Houston Visit With Bar 5015 Performance
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KRS-One’s Houston Visit With Bar 5015 Performance

Hip Hop Pioneer KRS-One stopped in Houston for a three-day experience curated by Serial Entrepreneur, Steve Rogers of Almeda Hospitality Group. Day 1 of the experience kicked off with an intimate conversation at Rice University where KRS-One chatted with over 100 students, community leaders, alumni, and more. During the 90-minute conversation, a live Q&A took place where guests were able to…

She Makes We to present ‘Power of Vision’ series in honor of International Women’s Month
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She Makes We to present ‘Power of Vision’ series in honor of International Women’s Month

In honor of International Women’s Month, She Makes We is presenting the “Power of Vision: Moving the Culture Forward” celebration on March 9, 2024 at Fig & Olive Galleria from 12-4 p.m.

Houston Philanthropist Theresa Roemer & Cynthia Bailey Support Make-A-Wish Foundation

Houston Philanthropist Theresa Roemer & Cynthia Bailey Support Make-A-Wish Foundation

Known for her extravagant closet and sense of style, Theresa Roemer is also a renowned host of Houston’s top philanthropic events. This year’s Fashion Woodlands, held in Roemer’s Tomball mansion, marked the perfect start to the Holiday Season. Guests were greeted with elegance as they mingled, enjoyed cocktails, and learned about the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The…

Jalen Hurts Opens Up About His Demotion from Alabama: ‘Leaders lead because their peers let them lead’
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Jalen Hurts Opens Up About His Demotion from Alabama: ‘Leaders lead because their peers let them lead’

Jalen Hurts has “been that guy” for a good minute. However, his road to becoming a household name among sports fans wasn’t an easy route for the 24-year-old Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, per 360 Baseline. The former starting QB for the University of Oklahoma graced the cover of Essence for their May/June men’s issue. This marks…

A healthy balance: How to make the hybrid office better for you
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A healthy balance: How to make the hybrid office better for you

by d-mars.com News Provider Hybrid work environments, combining remote and in-person work, are here to stay because the hybrid office offers flexibility that benefits employees and organizations without detracting from productivity. But with those benefits, there have been challenges. Remote workers have struggled with setting boundaries, building and deepening team relationships, and getting the easy…

New to Plant Parenting? Here’s What You Need to Know
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New to Plant Parenting? Here’s What You Need to Know

Plant parenthood among Millennials and Gen Z has been on the rise in recent years, and time spent at home throughout the pandemic has inspired even more people to start houseplant collections. In fact, over the past year, searches including “indoor plants,” “buy plants” and “plant delivery” spiked, as many set out to create beautiful,…

Retiring Single: 5 Strategies to Consider
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Retiring Single: 5 Strategies to Consider

Planning on retiring single? You aren’t alone. Nearly 22 million Americans age 65 and older were unmarried in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, representing 41.5% of those in that age category. And for women, it’s more likely to be the case. According to the Administration on Aging, 54% of older women are unmarried,…

5 Surprising Ways Clean Technology is Improving Daily Life
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5 Surprising Ways Clean Technology is Improving Daily Life

by d-mars.com News Provider Climate-related crises like rising sea levels, severe weather events and longer drought seasons are challenging the global economy. They’re also driving the launch of new clean technologies. Here are five examples of how these new technologies are changing and improving daily life: Making clean energy easier to access: With the renewable…

How to combat allergy season before it sneaks up on you
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How to combat allergy season before it sneaks up on you

by d-mars.com News Provider From the longer daylight hours to the start of the growing season, spring is undoubtedly on the way. Anyone suffering from cabin fever will appreciate the chance to get outdoors, although spring also brings along allergies as trees, grasses and other plants are also coming out of their winter dormancy —…

Building Mental Resilience for Women of Color in the Midst of COVID-19
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Building Mental Resilience for Women of Color in the Midst of COVID-19

April is National Minority Health Month and the American Heart Association, the leading global voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, will convene a virtual nationwide panel of professionals and community advocates to address the stigma associated with seeking help for mental health challenges which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic….

A Vital Key to Bridging African-American Disparity Gaps in Healthcare Exists in Advance Care Planning
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A Vital Key to Bridging African-American Disparity Gaps in Healthcare Exists in Advance Care Planning

Advance Care Planning (ACP) expert and educator, Gloria Thomas Anderson, PhD, LMSW, is urging Black Americans to prepare advance healthcare documents in April—in recognition of National Minority Health Month (NMHM)—and shine light on the importance of formalized end-of-life healthcare decision-making. Families are weighing the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines against the potentially deadly impact…

6 tips for controlling your high blood pressure
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6 tips for controlling your high blood pressure

by d-mars.com News Provider Did you know high blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and “The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Control Hypertension,” nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, yet only 1 in 4…

Spring is Here — Along With the Harshest Allergy Season Yet
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Spring is Here — Along With the Harshest Allergy Season Yet

by d-mars.com News Provider Experts predict allergy season to be exceptionally severe this spring, according to the Allergy & Asthma Network. Rising global temperatures and a forecast of warm, dry air this spring after a winter of heavy snow could significantly increase pollen production. This comes after a year many people spent mostly indoors in…