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Camp Bow Wow Cypress Opening June 12th!
Camp Bow Wow Cypress located at 16641 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX, will officially open on June 12th!
Statement by Dr. Gail Christopher on congressional resolution calling for Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Commission
“Today, the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE) enthusiastically applauds the House Resolution urging that a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) be established. As cited in the Resolution, a devastating belief in racial hierarchy has fueled injustices against populations of color for centuries.
Freeda The Frog™And The Two Mommas Next Door
For toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids too, the world of grown-ups is often confusing and sometimes scary. In her Freeda the Frog™ children’s book series, author Nadine Haruni makes coping with various life challenges easier for little ones with the help of a momma frog, Freeda, and her three little tadpoles, Frannie, Frank, and Jack. The first four books deal with common issues: divorce; a parent’s remarriage and becoming part of a blended family; moving to a new city or town and starting a new school; and the loss of a pet or loved one.
Join the Instagram LIVE “Cocktail Club” with Tommy Bahama Thursday, June 4
This Week Featuring the Key Lime Martini and Grapefruit Basil Martini
Join lifestyle expert Gretchen Connelie in the kitchen for a taste of the island lifestyle – no island required! Relax at home and log on to the Instagram LIVE “Cocktail Club” @tommybahamarestaurant Thursday, June 4, 6:00pm EST/3:00pm PST.
After saving her husband with CPR, she gave birth to their son
Nearly ready to deliver her first child, Ashley Goette woke up at 5 a.m. to go to the bathroom and nudged her husband, who seemed to be snoring. Andrew made a scary, gargling sound, so Ashley ran to get his asthma inhaler.
GBN Celebrates African American Music Appreciation Month 2020 (LISTEN)
Even as our nation is in the grips of a necessary battle against injustice and institutionalized racism, we will not temper the celebration of our culture and our contributions to it.
Protest Options: A List of Links to Petitions, Donations, Resources and Education
education/">Good Black News Protest is powerful – so much so, it is listed as a right in the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment. But when marching is not an option, there are other ways to keep fighting for justice.
PFAW Calls for Arrests of Remaining Officers in George Floyd Killing
Following the arrest of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, who now faces murder charges in the killing of George Floyd, PFAW President Michael Keegan released the following statement:
Statement from the Association of Community College Trustees Regarding Recent Events
What we have witnessed in Minneapolis with the killing of George Floyd, and in too many other places over the years, violates the very core values of ACCT and our commitment to inclusion, acceptance, dignity, and justice for all people.
The Alley is Houston’s theatre and we stand with the people of Houston
The Alley is Houston's theatre and we stand with the people of Houston, especially with the Black community, during this heartbreaking and challenging time.
With School Year Interrupted, HCPL Summer Reading Program More Important Than Ever
With summer beginning and students exiting their virtual schools, there will be an increased gap in the learning process. The Harris County Public Library's virtual Summer Reading Program fills that gap by helping students and parents combat the summer slide. HCPL will present online programs for all ages from community partners like Books Alive! Da Camera, Ensemble Theater and more.
2020 Hurricane Season Is Under Way
For Emergency Updates & Alerts, Follow Official City Outlets: www.MissouriCityReady.com; MissouriCityEM on Twitter
The 2020 Hurricane Season is officially under way today, Monday June 1, and runs through Monday, Nov. 30. And with tropical storms, heavy rains and high water levels already on the national and regional weather radars, Missouri City residents are urged to plan ahead to ensure they are prepared in the event a disturbance impacts our area.
Governor Abbott, U.S. Attorneys Announce Federal Prosecution For Protest Agitators Violating Federal Law
Governor Greg Abbott, along with all four United States Attorneys in Texas, announced today that individuals who come to Texas from out of state to engage in looting, violence, or other destructive acts in violation of federal law will be subject to federal prosecution. Anyone who is arrested and charged with such offenses will be transferred to federal custody.
Empower Cocktails Launches Ladies-Focused Spirits Line
The Empower Cosmopolitan Martini beverage launches to wet the whistle of spirits-savvy women
The distilled drink industry is booming, with one report citing the global alcoholic beverages sector is poised to reach a whopping $1,684 billion by 2025. In this day and age, it’s a curiosity that this category doesn’t put a more intensive focus on targeting women. In fact, the consumer spending power of women is getting more than its fair share of attention, including a recent Forbes.com story highlighting how this demographics’ escalating economic power and prowess is helping reshape markets.
NALEO Educational Fund Statement on the Demonstrations Across America in the Wake of the Death of George Floyd
Civically engaged citizens peacefully demonstrating against injustice is key to American democracy
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund released a statement from CEO Arturo Vargas on the recent protests across the nation in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
Statement on Protests and Solidarity in Houston
To those who deny that racism is deeply embedded in our country, you are wrong. The pain and frustration millions of Americans are expressing in our streets is a demand for equality.
METRO Bus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19
METRO has received confirmation a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 25 METRO employees and three contractors. Twelve of the employees had no contact with the public. METRO tracks and reports all positive cases among its workforce of more than 4200. We are also conducting temperature checks of employees before they begin their workday.
Service Adjustments Planned for Tuesday's Downtown March
Several METRO services will be modified during a march planned for Tuesday afternoon in downtown Houston. Numerous routes will be impacted, including Park & Ride and local bus. Customers are asked to review the planned modifications and adjust travel plans accordingly. Delays should be expected.
The Executive Leadership Council Statement on Racial Injustice and Disparities Facing the Black Community
The Executive Leadership Council issues the following statement in response to recent events fatally impacting the Black community. The Executive Leadership Council
Pokémon GO Weekly Player Spending Jumped 70% Amid Coronavirus Outbreak and Hit $23 Million
As one of the most popular mobile games globally, Pokémon GO continues generating a significant profit from its huge player base. According to data gathered by GoldenCasinoNews, the weekly player spending of the location-based mobile megahit developed and published by Niantic jumped by almost 70% between March 9th and March 16th, reaching $23 million globally.
Getting Locals Back on the Road after Lockdown
As stay-at-home orders start to lift, restless drivers are ready to hit the road again. But driving your car after it has been sitting still for several months isn’t as easy as turning on the ignition.
Valence and Silicon Valley Bank Partner to Support Black Professionals in a Three-Part Virtual Event Series
Boost Challenge Virtual Events will feature Valence community members and business icons Jim Lowry, Peggy Alford, Omar Johnson, Kobie Fuller and more
Valence, the community to connect and empower Black professionals, and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the bank of the world's most innovative companies and their investors, will host a series of inspiring and educational virtual events this summer for Black professionals.
Audiomack Joins "Blackout Tuesday" in Solidarity with Music Industry Against Racism & Injustice
In a show of solidarity, Audiomack goes silent for “Blackout Tuesday” on June 2, 2020. Joining hands with other companies throughout the music industry, the preeminent artist-first music streaming platform stands shoulder-to-shoulder alongside the black community against systemic oppression, racialized injustice, and dehumanization by ceasing operations for one historic day.
Hublot Big Bang
Hublot first released the Big Bang in 2005. Since then, this model has come to embody Swiss watchmaking in the third millennium. In 2018, the first connected version of the Big Bang made its debut. And now, Hublot unveils the Big Bang e. The new incarnation of the brand's Art of Fusion ethos: a fusion between tradition and innovation, cutting edge materials and the latest digital technology.
Rock & Roll Returns to Houston! World-Renowned Drummer and Rock & Roll Fine Artist John Douglas to Appear In Person in Uptown Park
Fresh off drumming with Aerosmith at the Grammy’s and performing at the prestigious MusicCares where Aerosmith was honored as the Person of the Year, Houston’s hometown Drummer & Artist John Douglas is kicking off his 2020 North American Art Tour…and the extraordinary Collection will be on exhibition and available for acquisition at Houston’s premier performance gallery, Jumper Maybach at Uptown Park.
Pastors John Gray, Steven Furtick Discuss Race and Injustice in Wake of Death of George Floyd and Protests
Mega pastors issue call to action for faith leaders throughout the U.S. to address racism and prejudice
Pastor John Gray - Senior Pastor of Relentless Church and Associate Pastor of Lakewood Church - joined Elevation Church Pastor Steven Furtick on Sunday for a conversation on race and injustice. A Necessary Conversation was held in response to the tragic killing of George Floyd and civil unrest occurring throughout the United States, prompting both pastors to make a call to action for churches and members of the faith community.
Sorghum Frontiers Virtual Field Day breaks new ground
High Plains Journal and Alta Seeds are breaking new ground with the upcoming Sorghum Frontiers Virtual Field Day, at 1:00 p.m. July 8. This first ever live virtual field day will provide growers a first glimpse at igrowth®, the first commercially available herbicide-tolerant grain sorghum from Alta Seeds, all from the comfort of their home offices.
Franciscans Say: Black Lives Matter
As Christians, we must stand up for racial justice by working for reform in our institutions and in our communities
Black lives matter. The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) stands in solidarity with the peaceful protests taking place across the country over the murder of George Floyd.
Official Details on the Celebration of Life for George Floyd
Fort Bend Memorial Planning Center is releasing the official statement on behalf of the family of George Floyd regarding the memorial and official celebration of his life.
Hico Health Launches COVID-19 Response Plan For African Americans
Hico Health, a Black-owned, woman-owned telehealth company focusing on type 2 diabetes in African-American communities, has launched a nationwide campaign to reduce diabetes related risk factors contributing to COVID-19 deaths.
In Search of Unity: A Houston Perspective of A Yates High School Loss (George Floyd): Dr. Bertie Simmons Speaks
The killing of George Floyd, a member of the Yates High School family, has poignantly exposed and made abundantly public the lives that blacks have lived for centuries in America. It is heart-breaking and calls several things to question: Why have we not, as the “privileged” class, done something over all these years to bring justice to the black community – a community that has made amazing contributions to our society? Why have we as the “privileged” closed our eyes to the unjust treatment they have endured all their lives? Our doing nothing shines a bright light on our lack of respect, understanding and empathy for others. The blame rests on our shoulders for our insensitivity and lack of courage to stand up for what is right.
Jackson State graduate, military veteran aims to be the person he needed as a youth
All it took was a quote for Laquarius Moorehead to recognize what he wanted to do in life. “It said, ‘Be the person you needed when you were younger,’” said the 27-year-old. “Growing up, I did not see a lot of black male counselors or therapists. So, that’s what I wanted to do. I wanted to change the narrative and become one.”
Judge KP George Announces COVID-19 Rental, Mortgage, and Utilities Assistance Program
Fort Bend County, TX- County Judge KP George, Social Services Director Anna Gonzales, and County Auditor Ed Sturdivant announced today a program to assist county residents with rental, mortgage, and utility needs. During the May 19th Commissioners Court meeting, the Court passed a budget on how to spend $134.3 million in federal funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The COVID-19 Rental, Mortgage, and Utilities Assistance Program is funded by the recently passed budget.
National Alliance Statement in Response to George Floyd's Death
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released the following statement:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston holds Town Halls focused on health and safety during the “reopening” of Houston and the state
As part of its ongoing outreach to constituents during the Covid 19 pandemic, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) held three virtual Town Halls last week to provide critical information about what parents (and teens) should know to keep themselves and their children safe in the midst of the “reopening” of Texas. Additionally, BGCGH hosted a Special Session via Zoom with community partners, staff and board members, including Ericka Brown, M.D.; Coca-Cola representatives and special guest speaker David Persse, M.D., Health Authority for the Houston Health Department, to discuss issues around safely reopening Boys & Girls Clubs for in-person programming this week.
Civil Rights and Community Groups Ask DHS to Halt Discriminatory Surveillance Grant Program
DHS ‘Countering Violent Extremism’ Program Based On Junk Science, Targets Vulnerable Communities
On Monday, a coalition of more than 60 civil rights and civil liberty groups and community organizations sent a letter to Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf asking him to end an anti-Muslim and deeply flawed $80 million dollar federal surveillance program, named Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP), and halt grants to implement the program across the country. Applications for the grant program are due June 17 and $10 million in grant funds will be disseminated in September.
HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan on death of former HISD student George Floyd
The Houston Independent School District community is deeply saddened by the tragic and unconscionable loss of former HISD student George Floyd, who attended Jack Yates High School. We send our deepest condolences to Mr. Floyd’s family and friends.
Chris Hollins Sworn In as Harris County Clerk
Today, Chris Hollins was sworn in as Harris County Clerk, replacing Dr. Diane Trautman, who resigned effective May 31. Under Hollins, the County Clerk’s Office will administer the July 2020 primary runoffs and the November 2020 general election, in addition to continuing to deliver critical services to Harris County residents. He deputized his staff today and immediately began to assess the status of current operations and readiness for the upcoming elections.
Targeting of Journalists by Police Threatens Freedom of the Press in America
Shot with rubber bullets, targeted with stun grenades, tear gassed, physically attacked, pepper sprayed and arrested. Cleveland even tried to ban the press from the city. This is journalism in America right now as reporters cover the unrest across the country following the murder of George Floyd. As journalists risk their safety and health to inform us all on the truth of what is going on in America’s cities, they are simultaneously being deliberately targeted by police.
Muslim Advocates Calls on MN Attorney General to Arrest and Charge All Officers Involved in George Floyd’s Murder
On Sunday night, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was named as the lead prosecutor in the murder of George Floyd. Muslim Advocates has a long-standing relationship with Ellison, having worked with him as a member of Congress and as Minnesota’s attorney general. Today, Muslim Advocates is launching an action asking Americans to contact Attorney General Ellison and ask him to arrest and charge all officers involved in the murder of George Floyd. The following is a statement from Muslim Advocates Executive Director Farhana Khera:
Family-commissioned autopsy says George Floyd's death was homicide
Preliminary results from an independent autopsy commissioned by George Floyd's family found that his death in the custody of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was "homicide caused by asphyxia due to neck and back compression that led to a lack of blood flow to the brain," according to a statement from the family's attorney.
Rice scientist goes deep to improve environmental tracers
Laurence Yeung wins NSF CAREER Award to study biosphere’s history
With the help of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Rice University geoscientist Laurence Yeung and his team intend to improve scientific analysis of oxygen isotopes recovered over the past few decades from Earth’s rocks, oceans and atmosphere.
World Sickle Cell Day is June 19th … Thanks to a Transplant, a North Carolina Student is Winning his Sickle Cell Anemia Battle
World Sickle Cell Day, which is June 19th, was created by the United Nations as a day to raise awareness of sickle cell at national and international levels. In creating this day of awareness the United Nations has recognized sickle cell disease as, “one of the world’s foremost genetic diseases.” The Brown family of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, knows all too well the challenges of this painful and debilitating disease. Their son, Kelvin Jr., has been battling sickle cell disease since he was diagnosed as an infant.
Two PVAMU students earn top honors in The National HBCU Stock Market Challenge
Sophomore Victoria Baldwin finished first for top-performing portfolio in the trading competition.
An online trading competition proved to be a welcomed challenge for Prairie View A&M University students who entered the National Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Stock Market Challenge. The annual contest was sponsored by the HBCU Deans Roundtable and Harris-Stowe State University, in conjunction with Stock-Trak Inc, FactSet & Rise Display. They announced winners announced this week.
Unity National Bank Urges the White House to Provide More Assistance for Minority Owned Small Businesses Impacted By COVID-19
Unity Bank’s Atlanta Branch Hosted a Roundtable Discussion with Vice President Pence and Other Members of the Administration
Today, Friday, May 29, 2020, Unity National Bank N.A. held a roundtable discussion featuring Vice President Mike Pence, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and local recipients of the Small Business Administration’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP).
Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Clarifies Message to Black America
Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden clarified his message to Black America after the GOP, and others, seized on a remark he made in jest while wrapping up an interview with the famous Breakfast Club.
"Let's Stay (In) Together: A Benefit To Support The Apollo" Presented By Gibson, Concert To Livestream Tues., June 2 At 7:30p ET; Feat. Kirk Douglas of The Roots, Kool & The Gang, Gary Clark Jr., Ro
Gibson the iconic, American-made, leading instrument brand is proud to partner with the legendary Apollo Theater for the “Let’s Stay (In) Together: A Benefit To Support The Apollo” benefit concert. The celebration marks the launch of a partnership between Gibson and the Apollo Theater which will include collaborations on future show programming, music education initiatives, music preservation and support established and emerging talent.
Statement from Former Texas Congressman Martin Frost on the Death of Former Fort Worth Mayor and Texas State Senator Hugh Parmer
"Like so many others, I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of my friend, former Fort Worth Mayor and Texas State Senator Hugh Parmer. Hugh was an extraordinary man who directed his keen intellect, intense focus and natural creativity to public service that benefited our hometown of Fort Worth, the State of Texas and our entire nation.
Urban South - HTX Has Hand Sanitizer Available for Reopening Businesses
Urban South - HTX has hand sanitizer available for Houston businesses to purchase as they begin to reopen as part of The Governor’s Report to Open Texas.
Avoiding Common Mask Mistakes
UH College of Medicine Professor on Proper Fit, Storage and Cleaning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19, but not everyone is wearing or caring for them correctly according to Dr. Ruth Bush, vascular surgeon and associate dean for medical education at the University of Houston College of Medicine. From proper fit to storage and cleaning, there are several variables that can impact the effectiveness of your mask.