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Navigating The 3 Stages Of Retirement

People often view retirement as just one more stage of life. But that’s not exactly the case. Retirement isn’t just one stage; it’s at least three – although all three do share something in common.

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Urban One Announces New 'Represent' Campaign with Premiere Initiative Focused On Men's Health

TV One’s new docu-series “We’re the Campbells” to feature the campaign in two standout episodes

Urban One announces their new ‘REPRESENT.’ campaign, a company-wide quarterly initiative that offers opportunities for Urban One’s Divisions and radio markets to work collectively in support of various causes in the markets and communities they serve.

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Vanessa Williams Will Headline Theatre Under the Stars' Education Celebration

Multi-platinum recording artist and the star of television, film and the Broadway stage Vanessa Williams is coming to Houston to perform some of her greatest hits in a one-night-only intimate experience at Theatre Under The Stars’ (TUTS) 50th Anniversary Season Education Celebration! This annual event benefits The River Performing and Visual Arts Center (The River), TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (Humphreys School), and TUTS Community Engagement Programs.

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Miss Black USA™ and Dr. Myla Bennett (Board Certified Plastic Surgeon) Partner For The Annual 2018 Pageant

In July, 2018, board certified plastic surgeon, business coach, and professional empowerment speaker Dr. Myla Bennett entered into a 2nd year partnership with the Miss Black USA™ pageant. The partnership’s with Dr. Myla Bennett and the Preserve Your Pretty® Campaign will continue to focus on increasing the self esteem of young women across the nation. This year’s pageant will take place on August 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Miss Black USA™ Pageant will officially adopt the “Preserve Your Pretty®” campaign’s goal of educating young women on the true meaning of being pretty from the inside out. In addition to raising the self-esteem for women across the nation, Dr.Myla will serve as the official business coach for Miss Black USA 2018 winner in an effort to increase female leadership roles and entrepreneurship.

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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Aids Dallas HBCU During International Convention

With less than four years to go until its centennial celebration, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority is focused on accelerating and expanding its community service impact across the country. During its 57th biennial convention in Dallas, which was held from July 11 to 15, the African American sorority shattered previous attendance records. Members participated in three community service projects and attended more than 16 different workshops and activities while delegates focused on the future during the sorority’s business meetings. A record-breaking $88,000 was donated to six charities during the convention.

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NABJ Mourns the Loss of Veteran New Orleans Anchor Nancy Parker

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is mourning the loss of veteran New Orleans journalist and WVUE FOX 8 News anchor Nancy Parker.

I Need Help: Talking to an Employer about Addiction and Treatment

More than 70 percent of living with a substance use disorder (SUD) are also employed. Some have access through their employer to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides support to those needing treatment for addiction. For those without an EAP or similar program, consider other options for communicating with your employer about your need to seek help for an addiction.

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McCormick & Schmick's Reveals A Fresh New Look & Dining Experience at Uptown Park Location

M&S Seafood, Steaks & Oysters, formerly McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks, introduces new modern décor, signage and logo to its Uptown Park location. M&S has become a leader is sustainable fresh fish, Oysterology™, beyond organic vegetables, and a unique tableside mixology experience.

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Resources for Addressing Mental Health Challenges at Work

Every year, about 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences a mental illness and 1 in 25 lives with a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with or limits at least one major life activity. Mental illness is a top cause of worker disability in the U.S. and 62 percent of missed work days can be attributed to mental health conditions.

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Media Arts Center San Diego’s 26th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival

Celebrating 26 Years of the Latino Experience Through Film

March 14 - 24, 2019 marks the 26th Annual of Media Arts Center San Diego’s San Diego Latino Film Festival (SDLFF). The festival will take place once again at the AMC 18 Fashion Valley theaters and Digital Gym CINEMA in North Park.

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A number of things to know on Pi Day

If you've been using Pi Day as an excuse to just eat pie, you're doing it wrong.

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Simple Solutions to Combat Winter Skin Sensitivity

The winter season is here, and it's important to get in the habit of taking care of your skin. Cold weather brings low humidity levels and dry air, which can suck the moisture from your skin, and without proper care, skin can become dry, cracked and irritated, causing discomfort.

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Make Kitchen Time Easier

Throughout 2018, you can create easy, healthy and delicious family meals by using time-saving recipes.

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The Return of Ron Artest; Metta World Peace Signs with the Big3, Will Join Chauncey Billups and Stephen Jackson as a Co-Captain of Killer 3S

The Killers 3s have made the first major move of the BIG3 off season with the signing of their new co-captain: Ron Artest aka Metta World Peace. The announcement marks the first of eight anticipated co-captain signings, as the league previously announced expanded rosters in 2018 with each team adding an additional co-captain.

Humane Society offering free pet food giveaways in April

April showers bring additional free pet food giveaways from Blue Ridge Humane Society. Blue Ridge Humane Community Outreach staff will host two giveaways this month as well as provide pet food and support for the Interfaith Assistance Ministry’s Drive-Thru Tuesdays on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The first pet food giveaway will take place on Monday, April 12, 3pm-5:30pm at the BRHS Adoption Center located at 88 Centipede Lane in Hendersonville.

The Cathy Hughes School of Communications to Host 50th Anniversary Celebration, Kicks of Fundraising for Student Scholarship and Building Fund

For 50 years, the Howard University School of Communications has trained the nation’s top communicators and media professionals, from award-winning news anchors and journalists to filmmakers, public relation executives and researchers. This year, the celebration of the school’s 50 years of disseminating truth through communication and providing community service through storytelling will kick off with a series of events to raise funds for student scholarships and a new building.

Governor Abbott, TDEM Announce Expansion of COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Seguin

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will expand operations at an active COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Seguin. The infusion center, which opened on a small scale in December 2020 and transitioned to a larger operation, will further grow operations starting tomorrow. The expansion is expected to double the number of daily infusions from 25-30 to approximately 50.

Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Victoria

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will launch a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Victoria. The infusion center will begin accepting patients tomorrow and has been provided with monoclonal antibodies to treat outpatient cases of COVID-19 who have a referral from a doctor. This treatment is available at no cost to the patient. Local partners include Victoria County, the Victoria Office of Emergency Management, Victoria ISD, and the Golden Crescent Regional Advisory Council.

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Land of The Pines Connects Youth with Authentic Self Texas Roots Inspire Children’s Book Series Launch and Give Back Mission to Help Animals

Growing up in a town of 2,600, Summer Nilsson learned the art of a good tale in East Texas. For Nilsson, her small-town roots formed a life-long appreciation for animals, kindness and a cup of Sonic ice. “The inspiration for the Loodor Tales book series began with my hometown and my 12-year-old nieces,” Nilsson explained. “As an aunt, my job has always been to listen. It’s sometimes easier to ask an outsider (non-parent) the big questions. For years, I’ve tried to share life lessons. My nieces were open to the content but not the context. They wanted the information to be presented differently. They needed it to be on their terms.”

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Congressman Al Green, Congressman Garret Graves Introduce Bipartisan Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2022

On Friday, October 28, 2022, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) and Congressman Garret Graves (LA-06) introduced the Bipartisan Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2022. It garnered over 170 cosponsors in Congress. They released the following statement: