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'Listening' to Blacks Shouldn't Be Conditional
Too many whites on the right and left only want to listen to Blacks who agree with them on everything.
Governor Appoints Student Regent from Tarleton State University
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Cahlen Cheatham the next student regent for The Texas A&M University System.
Leon Bridges Releases Official Video for "Sweeter" Featuring Terrace Martin
Today, Grammy Award winning R&B artist and songwriter Leon Bridges releases the official music video for “Sweeter” featuring Terrace Martin. Directed by his longtime photographer and collaborator Rambo, the video was filmed in Fort Worth, TX, in the neighborhood he grew up in and features his father and friends, including many from childhood. Filmed in a sun drenched hue, the video finds Leon celebrating life and community. Watch here.
Harmony School of Ingenuity to Hold First Drive-Thru Graduation Ceremony
Harmony School of Ingenuity will celebrate the Class of 2020 in its first-ever Drive-Thru Graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Harmony School of Ingenuity.
PayPal Funds Black Businesses & Startups
This fund is a part of Paypal’s larger $530 million pledge to support Black and minority-owned businesses in the U.S. and fight economic inequality.
‘Relaxed’ T cells critical to immune response
Rice University researchers model how cells handle invaders, ignore imposters
Like finding that needle in the haystack every time, your T cells manage what seems like an improbable task: quickly finding a few invaders among the many imposters in your body to trigger its immune response.
ABC13/KTRK-TV Houston to Host Virtual Town Hall to Discuss Race Relations and Our Faith Communities
Virtual Town Hall is TODAY, June 15 (7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CDT)
ABC13, Houston’s most-watched television station, presents an exclusive stream-only one-hour virtual town hall TODAY, JUNE 15 (7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CDT), highlighting the role of our communities of faith in the conversation on racism, social justice and police brutality. Exclusive streaming on ABC13’s Facebook Live, YouTube, ABC13's app, and ABC13’s connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV and Roku.
Sunscreen 101: How to Get the Most out of Your Sun Protection Products
The Skin Cancer Foundation Shares Its Top Tips for Choosing and Applying Sunscreens
Summer is heating up, and many states have rolled back stay-at-home orders implemented to stop the spread of COVID-19. As we’re all tempted to spend more time outdoors, The Skin Cancer Foundation would like to remind everyone how to use sunscreen safely and effectively as part of a complete sun protection strategy. Though no single sun protection method is foolproof, research has shown that sunscreen not only reduces skin cancer risk but also helps prevent premature skin aging caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun.
Port Houston, Griffin & Strong, P.C. invite local business owners to virtual public hearing for 2020 Disparity Study
In an effort to assist local commerce and promote economic development and job creation, the Port of Houston Authority (Port Houston) has commissioned a disparity study to assess equal opportunity and fairness in its procurement and contracting process.
COVID-19 Driving Sustainability and Innovation Across the New Sphere of the Virtual Workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic has without a doubt had an indelible impact on the workplace, both on the environment and the routines that underpin daily lives globally. Organisations have had to adapt both rapidly and radically to survive, deploying digital technology and platforms to keep business moving, as the definition of normal continues to be redefined.
Brother's death from heart failure inspires his own fight for health
Yonas Michael didn't know what to think when his younger brother, Daniel, kept saying he felt "funny."
Texas A&M System Regents Create $100 Million Scholarship Fund
New Fund’s Goal: ‘Make the A&M System Look Like Texas’
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents created a special $100 million scholarship fund with the goal of making the A&M System’s 11 universities better reflect the state’s demographics.
Wholesome Supernatural Adventure Woven With Spiritual Insights
Journey to a new world with The Treasure Tree, a wholesome tale that weaves adventure, suspense and sweet romance with biblical principles that will resonate and prompt you to reflect upon your own choices and life journey.
TLRPAC Endorses Cody Vasut for Election in HD 25
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Cody Vasut for election in House District 25, which covers Matagorda County and part of Brazoria County.
June is Pride Month
June is Pride Month and it is celebrated each year to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was the beginning for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. It is important because it marked the start of huge changes within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community as well as the wider societal implications.
Ben Crump, Jim Hightower, Rep. Cedric Richmond, Mexican American Dems among new West endorsers
The Campaign of State Sen. Royce West on Monday announced a number of new marquee endorsements, including former Texas Agriculture Commissioner and nationally known progressive icon Jim Hightower, Congressman Cedric Richmond, national co-chair of the Biden Campaign and former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and civil rights attorney Ben Crump. The campaign also announced the endorsement of the Mexican American Democrats of Texas.
Congressman Al Green Commends Historic Supreme Court Ruling
On Monday, June 15, 2020, Congressman Al Green issued the following statement:
Supreme Court: No Consequences for Police Who Destroy Home, Mistakenly Shoot 10-Year-Old Boy, or Sic Police Dog on Suspect Already Under Arrest
Despite growing calls to hold police accountable for using excessive force in non-threatening circumstances, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review any cases challenging the doctrine of “qualified immunity,” which shields police from liability for official wrongdoing.
Congress Is Urged to Send Juneteenth Legislation to President Trump for Signature
A press conference is scheduled for June 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Sterling, 21449 Potomac View Road, Sterling, VA 20165 by the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) to urge Congress to send President Donald Trump legislation amending SJR 45 2012 , Chapter 1, Part A, Subtitle I, Title 36 of U. S. Code 36, to include Juneteenth as a National Day of Observance.
Fortnite is the Leading Twitch Game with Over Half a Million Streamers as of May
As one of the biggest games ever with more than 350 million players, Fortnite continues dominating the gaming world. According to data gathered by GoldenCasinoNews, the Epic Games` megahit ranked as the leading Twitch game with 580 thousand streamers as of May. With nearly 404 thousand streamers in the last months, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare ranked as the second most-popular game on Twitch.
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.
francesca’s® Announces Reporting Date for Preliminary First Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Results
Francesca’s Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: FRAN) today announced plans to report preliminary first quarter fiscal year 2020 financial results on Thursday, June 18, 2020, before the market opens.
National Security Subcommittee Seeks Classified Briefing on Foreign Interference in Racial Justice Protests
Today, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, sent a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) requesting a classified briefing on how foreign adversaries may seek to exploit recent demonstrations protesting racial inequality in the U.S. criminal justice system to sow political and cultural division. “I am deeply concerned that foreign adversaries may exploit this critical moment in American history to exacerbate social and cultural differences across the American political spectrum and ultimately threaten our national security,” Chairman Lynch wrote.
New AAD Survey: 74% of Parents Today Say They Worry About Sun Protection More with Their Children Than Their Parents Did with Them
With Father’s Day approaching, dermatologists are giving parents two thumbs up for keeping sun protection top of mind for their families. According to a new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology, 74% of parents today say they worry about sun protection more with their children than their parents did with them, and 90% of parents believe it’s important to teach their children healthy habits now so they will keep them when they are adults.
Mastercard Unable to Defend Its Support for Marxist Group "Black Lives Matter"
"There Are Plenty of Positive Ways for Mastercard to Show Its Support for Minorities Without Embracing a Hate Group," says Horace Cooper
While bemoaning a narrative of "systematic racism" in the United States, Mastercard executives were unable to defend their support for the organization Black Lives Matter when questioned at today's annual meeting of Mastercard shareholders.
Food safety tips when grilling, cooking outdoors
Proper cleaning is key to avoiding foodborne illness from grate to plate
Cleaning grill grates, keeping a clean workspace, and properly storing and preparing meats are all important to maintaining food quality and avoiding foodborne illness, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
With Social Distancing and Precautions, Your 4th of July Can Be Free of Allergy and Asthma Symptoms
COVID-19 will mean more planning to make the 4th of July fun and safe
There’s a good chance the town or village you live in has altered or cancelled their 4th of July events this year. You’ll probably need to make a few changes to your annual plans as well, especially if you or your kids suffer from allergies or asthma.
Mercury Insurance Lists 10 Safety Tips for Drivers Returning to the Roadways
Mercury advises drivers to be prepared, alert and obey traffic laws when behind the wheel as stay-at-home orders lift
As businesses reopen, commutes resume and more cars get back on the road, Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) advises drivers to take extra precautions to keep themselves and others safe behind the wheel.
National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum to Host Conversation on Jail Diversion Project
Conversations: The Definition of Insanity, an exploration of the Jail Diversion Project, a novel solution to the criminal mental health crisis.
On Wednesday, June 24 at 2pm (EDT), The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will host a panel discussion featuring some of the cast of the PBS documentary, The Definition of Insanity. The film chronicles the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project, one judge’s novel approach to solving the mental health crisis that could be the model to tackle the much larger epidemic in the law enforcement system throughout America.
How Business Leaders Can Push For Change Before A Crisis Demands It
The financial challenges and social disruption imposed by the pandemic have forced many companies to change—often drastically. As with any change, there are new opportunities that if seized can be turned into gains.
SPLC Announces up to $30 Million Investment in Voter Registration and Mobilization in Deep South States
The Vote Your Voice campaign seeks to: empower communities of color by aiding them in their fight against voter suppression; support Black- and brown-led voter outreach organizations often ignored by traditional funders; support and prototype effective voter engagement strategies; and re-enfranchise returning citizens despite intentional bureaucratic challenges
42 student startups to compete for over $1 million in first virtual Rice Business Plan Competition
Public is invited to watch events online
In its 20th year, the Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) — the world's largest and richest student startup competition — is going virtual.
Grammy Museum Grant Program Awards $200,000 for Music Research Sound Preservation
The GRAMMY Museum® Grant Program announced today that $200,000 in grants will be awarded to 13 recipients in the United States to help facilitate a range of research on a variety of subjects, as well as support a number of archiving and preservation programs.
Report Shows 7.9% of Female Workers in Houston Are Entrepreneurs
Nationwide 7.7 percent of female workers own their own business, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. For many of these women, entrepreneurship offers more flexibility than traditional jobs, which is appealing. But starting a business is also risky. New business owners often take a pay cut, as it can take years for new businesses to turn a profit.
Crown Castle Donates $1 Million to UNCF, and Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown Matches with Additional $1 Million Gift
This $2 million will support equal access to higher education by providing scholarships for African Americans
Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE: CCI) announced a $2 million combined donation to UNCF (United Negro College Fund) as part of the company’s Connected by Good program, a platform for the company to give and volunteer in the communities where employees live and work.
MD Anderson and Philips collaborate to facilitate personalized oncology treatments and clinical trial matching based on genomic markers
Philips connects oncologists and pathologists around the world to MD Anderson’s Precision Oncology Decision Support (PODS) system of actionable clinical information
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Royal Philips today announced a collaboration to provide oncologists with evidence-based therapy and clinical trial guidance through Philips’ oncology informatics solutions and MD Anderson’s Precision Oncology Decision Support (PODS) system. This collaboration will allow physicians around the world to personalize therapy based on the patient’s genomic profile, with the aim of improving patient care.
Joe Biden Tightens Grip on Favouritism for Next US President at 8/11 from 10/11
Trump 10/1 from 16/1 to Run for Presidency in 2024 if Loses November Election
Republican officials throughout the United States of America are betting on Donald Trump to win a second term but the polls, along with the betting, are strongly siding with former Vice President Joe Biden.
Space Center Houston Tickets Go On Sale Today
Tickets go on sale today, Tuesday, June 16, for the reopening of Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center. Be among the first to experience a new, enhanced guest experience when Space Center Houston reopens July 1.
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Continues Online Virtual Presentations and Launches Spanish Language Virtual Presentation Series
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, announced additional online programing through the summer and that the organization is launching Spanish virtual presentations on the first Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
Texas Woman Says President Trump’s Coronavirus Response Has Endangered Disabled Americans: ‘We Have $18 Left Till the End of the Month And I Have No Groceries’
In a new video released today by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, Marisa Harding of Austin, Texas, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 20 years ago, says that the Trump administration has failed to properly address issues faced by the disability community that have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Mustang Mach 1 Returning for 2021, Bringing New Level of Pony Car Performance to Mustang Drivers Worldwide
Limited-edition 2021 Mustang Mach 1 – powered by a specially calibrated 5.0-liter V8 engine – will be the highest-performing global Mustang built on the current Gen 6 platform; performance improvements over Mustang GT include more precise steering, improved ride and handling, and three new heat exchangers that provide cooling for better track performance
New Orleans-based Paul Piazza & Son Seafood Now Offering Wild-Caught Gulf Shrimp To Your Door
Just as the summer shrimp season gets underway, Paul Piazza & Son, Inc., one of the largest, processors of wild-caught Gulf of Mexico shrimp in the country, has launched a direct-to-consumer buying portal in response to increased requests from consumers to buy its wild-caught shrimp products. The company is offering its most popular sizes and product forms with free shipping from Louisiana.
The National Museum of African American Music Celebrates Black Music Month with Spotlight On LGBTQ Musicians
June 2020 marks the 41st anniversary of Black Music Month. Originally decreed as a national celebration under the administration of President Jimmy Carter in 1979, the month-long celebration commemorates the achievements and contributions that African Americans have made to the American soundtrack.
Tips For Women Running Businesses And Households In The Age of Remote Work
The question of where worklife ends and homelife begins took on new meaning when COVID-19 forced many women to work from home while simultaneously caring for children whose schools and daycare centers shut down.
YMCA of Greater Houston Announces Phase Two Amenities
Wellness centers, child watch, indoor group exercise classes and family swim offered at select locations
The YMCA of Greater Houston is excited to announce Phase Two information as part of the organization’s phased opening approach. As the Y remains committed to keeping members, staff and program participants as safe as possible, the following new offerings are available:
Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards Second Round of Digital-Focused Arts Grants
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announces the second round of competitive grants by Let Creativity Happen! (LCH) Digital. The 13 successful projects employing digital tools to engage people with arts and culture will receive $31,000. These projects were awarded from among 71 proposals to the second round of the Let Creativity Happen! (LCH) Digital competitive grant program.
Summer meals close at Paige and Port Houston, re-open at Oates
Please be aware that two curbside summer meals sites will be closed from June 15 to June 29, following a confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus.
Journaling Can Help You Power Your True Potential
If you’ve always wanted to try journaling but didn’t know how to get started, take heart. With the right tools, it can be easy, enjoyable, and most importantly, it can be life changing.
Ben Jealous Assumes Presidency of People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation
“Together, we will change the course of history.”
Today, Ben Jealous, former NAACP president and former Maryland gubernatorial candidate, officially starts his new role as president at People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation. He brings to this role a keen interest in advancing PFAW’s mission of advancing freedom, opportunity, justice and equality for all.
Keys To Black Wealth Summit To Kick Off Virtually on Juneteeth, “Freedom Day”
During this exceptional season of change, Juneteeth - Freedom Day 2020 will surely have a major impact in all of our lives.