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6 Ways to Honor Black History

Black History Month was first proposed at Kent State University in 1969 and officially became a national holiday in 1976. President Gerald Ford recognized February as Black History Month, in order “to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history." Perhaps you want to do something meaningful to celebrate and honor African-American history , but aren’t sure where to start. We have 6 ideas of ways you can honor Black history this month. Watch a movie - Celebrate Black history by watching some innovative and thought-provoking movies by Black writer/directors, like the classic “Do the Right Thing” by Spike Lee and the recent Oscar horror film winner “Get Out” by Jordan Peele. Shop- Shopping local black-owned businesses is a great way to give directly to the black community. To find black-owned businesses near you, try the ones listed here. Mashable suggests some Black-owned businesses online that also give back to good causes. Check out their recommendations . Mentor - Being a mentor is a great way to give back and to learn about a new generation! "Mentoring Brothers in Action" is a partnership between Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the nation’s 3 largest African American fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Omega Psi Phi. They seek “to engage more African American men in fraternal, social, faith-based, and professional organizations to get involved in one-to-one mentoring to change the odds for African American boys.” Mentoring.org also provides some great resources for would-be mentors. Listen- Catch up with some of the best Black thought leaders in the world by watching some Tedtalks that offer fresh, thoughtful perspectives on Black identity. Post - Use social media to draw attention to significant African-American leaders and history-makers. Use your Facebook or Twitter and post a quote every day during February (no, not just MLK. Do a little research!). Read- There are a plethora of amazing books by and about Black authors from biographies to fiction to fantasy. Here is a great list from Buzzfeed. We’re Committed to Making Life Easy Whether you’re renting an apartment for the first time or looking to relocate, Hanover Blvd Place is proud to offer you an exceptional move-in experience, attentive service response, and personal attention. Let us move you into your dream luxury apartment home at Hanover Blvd Place, where we are so confident you’ll love your new home and lifestyle that we guarantee it. If our Hanover family can’t solve your concern during your move, you’ll be able to move without penalty within the first 7 days. To learn more about our commitment to residents and our designer apartments, visit us online at www.hanoverblvdplace.com , give us a call at 832.742.7875, or send us an email. For a glimpse into what it’s like to live in our community, follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Fitness Apps Fit for You

Fitness Apps Fit for You Now that the holiday season of candy, turkey, and pies are past us, you may be finding yourself passing by our fitness room and giving it more than a second glance. If you’re like me and can’t afford a personal coach and are looking for a simple workout routines with very few equipment and some accountability, you may want to try a fitness app, such as FitBitCoach . Although you don’t need to have a Fitbit watch to use the program, it does come preloaded on certain Fitbit devices, such as the Fitbit Ionic. However, it is a stand-alone app that is available on iOS and Android, as well as in the Microsoft store. The app is free and comes with some workout routines based on your fitness level, but for $40/year, you can get even more workout routines and more features such as more customized workouts and access to Fitbit Radio with 7 stations. FitBit Coach includes video workouts and audio coaching. There are some other similar apps with workout programs, such as Sworkit , MyFitnessPal , 7MinuteWorkout from Johnson & Johnson, Nike’s Training Club , and WorkOutTraine r. For those looking for more activity-specific fitness apps, there are several apps for runners like RunKeeper or Strava , which is good for cyclists as well. There are also apps for Yoga practitioners such as YogaGlo . If you are looking for a weight loss and fitness tracker, you may want to check out LoseIt! . Happy fitnessing!

Hanover's Commitment to Making Life Easy

Hanover's Commitment to Making Life Easy If you’ve been browsing our website or eyeing our signs around the property, you may have noticed a new motto next to the Hanover logo - “Making Life Easy.” Although we’ve always been committed to providing excellent, first-class service to our residents, the Hanover Company is taking it one step further by pledging ourselves to our VIP’s- you. The staff at Hanover are making a promise - or what we are calling the Hanover Commitment- to both old and new residents. What is the Hanover Commitment (don’t worry, you aren’t married to us for life...unless you want to be)? The Hanover Commitment simply means that we guarantee the following: an exceptional move-in experience, attentive service response, and personal attention. We know moving can be stressful and we promise to make your move as easy and convenient as possible by ensuring your apartment looks great upon move-in and that your move-in experience is hassle-free. As current residents can attest to, all service requests are handled within one business day. In fact, most are taken care of within the same day! We are proud of the state-of-the art amenities on our property and definitely embrace technology to make life easier, but we are committed to being there for you personally when you need us. In today's busy and faceless tech-obsessed world, we ensure that you receive the personal attention you deserve. In fact, the Hanover family is so confident that you’ll love your new Hanover home and lifestyle that we guarantee it. If we can’t solve your concern, you’ll be able to move without penalty within the first 7 days. We promise not to falter on our commitment to making life easy for you.