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Houston’s hometown hero Slim Thug knows how to give back—and he knows how to do it big. On Houston’s unofficial holiday, 713 Day 2025, the Northside legend teamed up once again with Checkers, America’s #1 French fry destination, for a feel-good community event that brought out over 250 atten… Read moreSlim Thug and Checkers Celebrate 713 Day with Community Love, Free Fries, and Fresh Cuts

Men for Change, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting education, community, brotherhood, and family, recently celebrated seven high school graduates at their 2025 Fundraising and Scholarship Gala held at the Sugar Creek Country Club in Sugar Land, TX. Read moreMen for Change, Inc. Celebrates High School Students at Their Annual Fundraising and Scholarship Gala

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Today, we talk about mental health in ways we never have before, and those conversations are shining a light on struggles that many have silently carried for generations. As the stigma around mental health begins to fade, it’s time we also acknowledge how it affects our physical well-being. Read moreWhen the Mind Hurts, the Body Knows: The Vital Link Between Mental and Physical Wellness

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives declared July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, in honor of the trailblazing author and journalist. In addition to bestsellers like Your Blues Ain’t Like … Read moreMinority Mental Health Awareness Month: How I Learned to Accept What Is

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On Saturday, August 2, 2025, over 200 at-risk and underserved students from across Katy ISD and Cy-Fair ISD will walk into the Powerhouse Church in Katy, TX, and walk out with something no school test can measure. They will walk out with a deeper understanding of who they are, what they’re c… Read moreMajor At-Risk Youth Empowerment Event Set to Impact Over 200 At-Risk Students Across Greater Houston Area

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On Friday, August 8, 2025, The ION in Houston will buzz with energy and ambition as DivInc and the NBA Foundation close out their transformative 10-week internship program with the DivInc Internship Showcase. This event marks the culmination of an inspiring initiative that connected 25 Black… Read moreBridging the Gap: How DivInc and the NBA Foundation are Empowering Houston’s Black Youth Through Tech Internships

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