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Harris County Public Health Executive Elected to Lead National Health Organization Priorities Include Health Equity and Disease Prevention
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) Executive Director, Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, is the newly-elected president of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). He was sworn into office on July 1.
These States Are Observing Confederate Memorial Day On Monday
It's been nearly 152 years since the Confederate Army surrendered to Union forces, ending the American Civil War.
Trumpcare Will Take Away Health Care for Millions of Latinos
Cristóbal J. Alex, President of Latino Victory Fund, issued the following statement after the Republicans in the House of Representatives passed their Obamacare repeal bill 217 to 213:
Police: No Link Between Chicago Torture Video and Black Lives Matter
No one disputes the horror of a special-needs teen getting beaten as another teen broadcasts the torture on Facebook Live.
NFL Alumni Match Up with Wounded Warriors for Charity Game
On May 27, 2009, I raised my right hand and repeated, “I Brian Barefield, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. That was by far one of the best days of my life. Well, that was until I stepped into Delmar Stadium in Houston, Texas on February 1, 2017, to witnessed all of our brave men and women who were injured serving and defending this country go up against NFL alumni pros all in the name of charity.
Author Travels His Father’s Life-Changing Road Trip 80 Years Later, Chronicled in Riveting Adventures
“Walt: A Story of Fathers, Sons and Road Trips,” by Charlie Seymour, intertwines both father's and son’s real-life travel diaries, ultimately revealing their enduring love for one another and remindi
After retiring in 2005, author Charlie Seymour went on a six-month, mind-expanding road trip, on motorcycle, to Mexico. One of the few personal items he brought with him was his father Walt Seymour’s pocket diary, which he had kept when he took his own life-changing road trip at the age of 17, back in 1926.
Theresa May's Nightmare Speech: A Prankster, A Lost Voice and A Stage Set Fail
British Prime Minister Theresa May's attempt to relaunch her faltering premiership was badly derailed Wednesday when a keynote speech was marred by an interruption from a prankster, a prolonged coughing fit and finally the disintegration of the stage set behind her.
John Cena still wants to marry Nikki Bella
It looks like John Cena and Nikki Bella's love story may not be as over as it appeared to be. The WWE stars ended their relationship last month shortly before they were set to head down the aisle.
In Memoriam Frankie Young
Frankie LaVerne YoungFrankie LaVerne Young was born on July 22, 1941, to Frank Thomas Young and Georgia Loretta Covington-Young who precedes her in death. She had six siblings; three sisters and three brothers:Ira Grace Williams (preceded her in death), (Frank), Clytie J. Sewall (Arthur), Nadine Thompson (preceded her in death) (Kenneth), Hartwell L. Young, Sr. (preceded her in death) (Shirley), Robert A. Young, and James A. Young (Arnette) all of Houston, Texas.
Construction Layoffs Spread Rapidly As Coronavirus Shuts Down Projects, In Contrast To Job Gains Through February In Most Metros
Association Officials Urge Quick Enactment of Infrastructure Investment, Relief for Hard-Hit Firms and Pensions in Order to Save Jobs in Construction and Supplier Industries
More than a quarter of construction firms responding to an online survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America last week reported they had furloughed or terminated jobsite workers because of the coronavirus pandemic. The finding contrasts starkly with the association’s analysis of government data released today that showed a majority of the nation’s metro areas added construction jobs through February.
Lin-Manuel Miranda responds to 'Hamilton' slavery criticism
Disney+ has scored a hit with the filmed version of "Hamilton," but that success has renewed discussion about how the musical deals with the slaveholders it portrays.
Member of National African American Reparations Commission Assaulted by Racist Mob in Tulsa, Oklahoma
On Wednesday, July 15, Rev. Robert Turner, a commissioner from the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) [https://ibw21.org/naarc] was assaulted, both physically and verbally, by an angry white mob outside of City Hall in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The incident was caught on cell phone video.
GirlTrek Brings Together the #DaughtersOf Coretta Scott King, Betty Shabazz for First-Ever Public Conversation this Friday
More than a half million people watched last week’s conversation with Nikki Giovanni and Angela Davis.
On Friday, May 15th, GirlTrek’s #DaughtersOf LIVE discussions continue with Dr. Bernice A. King and Ilyasah Shabazz uniting for a first-ever public conversation on their families' legacies, debunking the myths that have followed them and sharing the lessons they learned from their legendary mothers Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston’s Family Wellness Check-In Program provides valuable information about Club families during COVID-19 health crisis
The Family Wellness Check-In Program, implemented by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) in mid-March, has yielded valuable information for the nonprofit to better assist Club families during the COVID-19 health crisis. BGCGH staff began checking in with Club families via phone calls the week of March 16, focusing on immediate needs related to shelter, food and medical care. To date, 5,241 families have been contacted, with more than 1,000 families to be called in the coming week.
Nike drops clothing line after US Naval Academy claims trademark infringement
Nike is ditching a clothing line that featured a logo many claimed was a ripoff of the US Naval Academy's coat of arms. The company also apologized to "anyone who was offended" in a statement shared with CNNMoney on Saturday.
Gunman opens fire at Nevada church, killing one
A man is in custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man and wounding another person at a Mormon church in Nevada, police say.
Breathtaking And Empowering, Local Photographer Releases Skin Deep: The Skin I'm In, Beyond The Mask Vol. 2
Local Photographer Ferrell Phelps releases his second heart-warming, empowering and dynamic project entitled Skin Deep: The Skin I'm In, Beyond The Mask Vol. 2.
Super Bowl Champ Expands Post-football Dedication to Children with Two Additional Metro Houston Kiddie Academies®
Former Super Bowl Champion James Ihedigbo and his wife, Brittany, are expanding their post-football family business to include two additional Kiddie Academies in League City, Texas.
Patrick Gaspard to Receive Prestigious NAACP Spingarn Medal
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation’s foremost civil rights organization, has announced that Ambassador Patrick Gaspard will be awarded the prestigious Spingarn Medal during the NAACP’s 110th Annual Convention taking place in Detroit, Michigan on July 24.
Missy Elliott Becomes First Female Hip-hop Artist to Be Inducted Into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Missy Elliott is officially the hottest 'round. The "Get Ur Freak On" artist made history Saturday, becoming the first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.