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“Who are Venus and Serena Williams” by James Buckley Jr.

“You kids quiet down!” If you’re feeling wild, you’ve no doubt heard that, or PIPE DOWN, or KNOCK IT OFF, or something similar, for sure. You’re a kid, kids make noise, and in the new book “Who are Venus and Serena Williams?” by James Buckley Jr., you’ll read about two girls who were encouraged to make a lot of “racquet!”

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DJ Tryfe’s Inaugural VIRIBUS Ball Hopes To Raise Awareness In the Black Community About Mental Illness and Donate Funds to Taraji P. Henson’s Foundation

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 30% of African American adults with mental illness are treated yearly compared to the overall U.S. average of 43%. But there is reason to believe that the numbers are even lower than that. What isn’t debatable is the need for greater awareness and support of mental health wellness in the African American community.

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The Perfect Sauce to Pair with a Roast

Creating a crowd-pleasing holiday centerpiece starts with choosing a flavorful, tender cut of meat. This year, you can make a holiday roast to remember with an elegant cut from Omaha Steaks paired with this Red Pepper Cranberry Sauce to elicit rave reviews from guests. Find more recipes and tips to create a holiday dinner to remember at OmahaSteaks.com.

Waters Asks for Briefing on Whether the Fed is Considering Removing Wells Fargo’s Asset Cap

Following reports that Wells Fargo & Company has requested that the Federal Reserve remove an asset cap imposed in response to widespread consumer abuses and compliance breakdowns, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, wrote a letter to Jerome H. Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, requesting additional information.

How Companies Can Rethink Supply Chains To Deal With Disruptions

The coronavirus has disrupted U.S. companies in many ways, and nearly three-fourths of them have seen their supply chain significantly affected.

How COVID-19 Is Reshaping Corporate Culture

The outbreak of COVID-19 is radically changing how many U.S. companies operate.

New Orleans Business Alliance Surpasses $500K Fundraising Goal for Gig Economy Workers COVID-19 Relief Fund

The New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA) is proud to announce that as of today (April 14), its COVID-19 relief fund to support unemployed gig economy workers has reached over $640,000 in contributions, significantly surpassing its initial $500,000 goal. NOLABA would like to thank the following organizations for their significant support:

Houston Community College Creates Community Partnership to Address Protective Gear Shortages in Houston

Houston Community College (HCC) announced that San Jacinto College, University of Houston at Sugar Land, Fort Bend County Judge’s Office, TX/RX Labs, Alief ISD and Houston ISD have joined efforts to help address personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages for local area medical professionals and first responders in the fight against COVID-19. The collaborative effort – known as H-Force – will be a comprehensive community partnership platform bringing together members’ resources, technologies and expertise to address the Houston area’s growing needs amidst this global crisis.

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REPORT: Miles Ahead Scholars Program Shows Overwelming Promise For H.I.S.D. Student Achievement

Inspiring Dialogue Through Online Social Movement

Less than a year ago, 60 ninth- and 10th-grade boys walked across Worthing High School’s cafeteria stage, signifying their acceptance into the inaugural class of HISD’s Miles Ahead Scholars (MAS) program.

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100 BLACK MEN SHARE THEIR STORIES: Literary Initiative Gives Black Voices A Platform to Speak

Literary Initiative Gives Black Voices A Platform to Speak

For the past two weeks, stories of discrimination, police brutality, and race-based scapegoating have consumed the news. Millions of people across the world have taken to the streets to combat systemic racism and bring equality to all people.

Rebuilding Your Team? Why Recruiting A Diverse Workforce Is Just The Beginning

As businesses reopen after the COVID-19 shutdown, some managers may have trouble reassembling the same team of employees.

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DIY Recipes – Homemade Doggy Dumplings

Make your own dog treat at home with the recipe included here. These turn out as a cross between a dumpling and a biscuit. This recipe makes about two dozen treats and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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Mayor Turner Launches Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Council Member Abbie Kamin announced a city-wide domestic violence awareness violence awareness initiative to reach vulnerable populations and provide resources for victims. Local law enforcement and the Houston Area Women’s Center are tracking a rise in domestic violence incidents linked to the crisis.

What Small Business Owners Can Do To Steer Their Way Through A Crisis

As the nation’s economy continues to struggle because of the impact of COVID-19, small business owners and their leadership skills are being put to the test.

How Opportunity Zones Could Help Restore The Economy After COVID-19

The COVID-19 shutdown has created financial setbacks for millions of Americans and their communities, but economic troubles – whether caused by the pandemic or otherwise – don’t hit everyone equally.

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“Time for Kids: Heroes of Black History” by Editors at Time for Kids Magazine

Who is the person you most want to be like when you grow up? The one you go to when you need advice, a kind word, or new direction? Is it a parent who puts your head on straight? Or a teacher that always knows what to say? Do you look up to someone close to you now or, as in “Time for Kids: Heroes of Black History,” is it someone much bigger than that?

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3 Ways To Avoid Toxic Financial Advice And Rash Decisions

Investors hear so much conflicting information and advice in the media these days that it’s perhaps easier than ever to become confused and make decisions based on emotion rather than on sound financial advice with a well-structured financial plan.

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“The Heavens Might Crack: The Death and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.” by Jason Sokol

One minute. That’s all it can take to change history. Sixty seconds, as long as an average TV commercial or two, a few blinks of your eyes and nothing is ever the same. And things can keep changing, as you’ll see in the new book “The Heavens Might Crack” by Jason Sokol.

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“Black Klansman: A Memoir” by Ron Stallworth

You want no part of that. In fact, the farther away you are from whatever-it-is, the happier you’ll be. Nope, some things are not your friend. Some things are not good for you at all. And as you’ll see in the new book “Black Klansman: A Memoir” by Ron Stallworth, some people can’t resist some things like that.

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“Gigged: The End of the Job and The Future of Work” by Sarah Kessler

Your allowance was never enough, as a kid. Oh, sure, it bought you what you needed but what you wanted, well, you had to figure that out yourself. A dime here, a dollar there, little chores-for-pay, tasks for Grandma and you made it work. And as you’ll see in the new book, “Gigged” by Sarah Kessler, some things never change.