Category: Education

Black Women, Cancer, Community, Education, Feature Story, Inspiration

Joy Dabney-Howard “I Am A Survivor” The Tale of Two Sisters

Cancer has been recognized as one of the world’s number one killer. There have been more than one million people in the United States whom have been diagnosed with cancer each year. Two out of three people who have been diagnosed with cancer in today’s society and are able to survive at the minimum of 5 years due to extensive studies, research, test and support. … Continue reading Joy Dabney-Howard “I Am A Survivor” The Tale of Two Sisters

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Children, Community, Education

Manos de Cristo Set for Back-to-School Serving 2,000 Low-Income Children

Austin nonprofit agency Manos de Cristo is set to help thousands of Central Texas children, Pre-K through 5th grades with this year’s annual Back-to-School program July 20 – 24. The program prepares low-income students for the school year by providing each child with two sets of new clothing, socks, underwear, and a brand new backpack filled with school supplies. WHEN:       July 20-24, 8:00 a.m. to … Continue reading Manos de Cristo Set for Back-to-School Serving 2,000 Low-Income Children

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Business, Education, Entrepreneur, Motivation

Networking Like A Pro with Anthony Abron – The Magnetic Networker™

If you are a new entrepreneur or you been in business for a while, you have heard about the importance of networking. There are people that find networking to be intimidating and difficult to master others find to be an open door to connecting to new people and prospects. The bottom line is if you do not network, at some level, your business will not … Continue reading Networking Like A Pro with Anthony Abron – The Magnetic Networker™

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Education, Health and Wellness

About The Alliance For African American Health In Central Texas (AAAHCT)

The Mission: To empower African Americans living in Central Texas Counties~Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson to improve their health status through outreach, advocacy and education. The Vision: To reduce the mortality and preventable diseases that affect African Americans at a higher rate. What We Can Do: Organize community members to address lifestyle, environmental and policy issues that impact health outcomes. Connect individuals to existing … Continue reading About The Alliance For African American Health In Central Texas (AAAHCT)

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Books, Community, Education

Manos de Cristo’s 2015 Back-to-School Program Prepares~More than 2,000 Low-Income Children for School

Each year Manos de Cristo helps thousands of Central Texas children, Pre-K through 5th grades get ready for school at its annual Back-to-School program. The program prepares low-income students for the school year by providing each child with two sets of new clothing, socks, underwear, and a brand new backpack filled with school supplies. WHEN:      July 20-24; 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday; … Continue reading Manos de Cristo’s 2015 Back-to-School Program Prepares~More than 2,000 Low-Income Children for School

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