57Unbullied: Book Offers A Better Way To Fight Back
Anti-bullying campaigns in schools and communities get a lot of press, so have all the bullies in the world simply stopped being bullies just because there's a heightened awareness of the issue? Of course not. More needs to be done, and some of the answers may lie between the covers of Unbullied – 14 Techniques to Silence the Critics: Externally and Internally from anti-bullying advocate Kalyani Pardeshi.
Resourceful mom shares her tips for celebrating an eek-o-friendly Halloween
Popular mommy blogger and TV contributor Carolina King has green, allergy-free tips for trick-or-treaters and Halloween parties
When did Halloween get so complicated? The days of just buying oversized bags of individually wrapped candy are disappearing. Today, there are concerns about everything from food allergies to how Halloween festivities affect our planet. Carolina King is helping take the anxiety out of Halloween for parents. “You can have a healthy and sustainable Halloween without taking any fun away from the holiday,” states King, founder of Mama Instincts and The Mama Instincts Podcast.
Bill Recognizing ‘Hidden Figures’ for Contributions to U.S. During the Space Race Headed to be Signed Into Law
U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), along with U.S. Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R- OK), applauded the congressional passage of a bipartisan bill they introduced, along with hundreds of their colleagues, to award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Dr. Christine Darden and to posthumously award Congressional Gold Medals to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson.
The Greater Houston Black Chamber Announces Winners of Coveted Pinnacle and Upstart Awards at the 25th Annual Celebration of Black Business Excellence
The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) held its 25th Annual Pinnacle Awards at the Marriott Marquis Houston Hotel, where several of Houston’s best and most promising black-owned businesses received high honors.
Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze Releases Spanish Ad
Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze has released a new ad outlining his vision for the City of Houston. Derrick Broze released a new video titled "Imagine a New Houston" which briefly explains his 9 focal points for his Mayoral campaign.
A Matter of Life and Death
All oppressed people know this feeling. Tevye expressed it best in “Fiddler on the Roof” when he said there are times “when our hearts lie panting on the floor.”
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Lowe’s in Houston
Disaster survivors impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda who are rebuilding and repairing their homes can visit Lowe’s in Houston, Monday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 27 to get free hazard mitigation consultations from FEMA representatives.
Governor Abbott Announces Senior Staff Departure
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the departure of his Special Advisor, David Whitley, from the Office of the Governor after nearly 15 years of state service. As part of his most recent duties, Whitley helped oversee the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism, the Texas Enterprise Fund, Events Trust Fund, Governor’s University Research Initiative, Travel Texas, Texas Music Office, Texas Film Commission, Texas Workforce Investment Council, Texas Military Preparedness Commission and the State of Texas Mexico Office. He has also served as a key liaison for state agencies.
Red Line Expected to Resume Downtown Service Saturday Morning
Service along METRORail's Red Line is expected to resume at the start of service Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Rail service will run its normal schedule from the Downtown Transit Center to Burnett Transit Center Station.
Both Parties Drug Pricing Plans Would Chill Innovation and Threaten American Lives
Since Nancy Pelosi became House Speaker in 2007, Republicans have spent an incredible amount of time and energy pushing back against her progressive policy proposals. That's why it's odd that the GOP's newest drug pricing bill is a watered-down copy of one of Pelosi's worst ideas.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Applauds Committee Passage of Legislation Designed to Protect American Elections
Jackson Lee—“I am very pleased that the bill marked up in Committee and favorably reported to the full House of Representatives incorporates significant portions of my bill, H.R. 2353, the “Duty to Refuse and Report Act,” which imposes affirmative duties to both refuse offers of foreign help in federal elections, and requires the person receiving the offer to report the solicitation to the FBI.”
Free Bus Shuttle Service To Continue for Downtown Portions of Red Line
This evening Houston Fire Department officials notified METRO that new structural concerns were discovered at the downtown building damaged by Thursday's multi-alarm fire. The building, located at the intersection of Main St. and Walker St., sits adjacent to the Red Line's Main Street Square Northbound platform. As a safety precaution, METRO will continue the suspension of rail service from the Downtown Transit Center to the Burnett Transit Center. This is expected to last through tomorrow afternoon, possibly longer.
Free Round-Trip Rides to the Polls
As with all recent November general elections, METRO is providing complimentary trips to polling locations in our service area. Voters can ride at no charge on METRORail, local buses, and METROLift.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honored With Les Femme Du Monde Woman Of The Year Award
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott was honored yesterday evening in Dallas at the Les Femme du Monde (LFDM) Woman of the Year Award Dinner, where the organization celebrated the First Lady's charitable works and service to the state of Texas. In accepting her award, the First Lady spoke on the importance of helping others in need, and shared inspiring stories of young Texans who are leading the way in giving back through volunteerism and service.
Men Can Have Breast Cancer Too: 8 Risk Factors to Know
It’s October and calendars all over the world are packed with events that will be dressed in pink ribbons! The stories of courageous women who have been impacted by breast cancer will inspire and educate us. In the midst of our support and empowerment of women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we seemed to have forgotten about the men.
Atatiana Jefferson, Killed by Police Officer in Her Own Home
Atatiana Jefferson, a 2014 Xavier University biology graduate who worked in the pharmaceutical industry and was contemplating becoming a doctor, lived a life of purpose that mattered to all of those who gathered for a vigil on Sunday, Oct. 13, outside of her single-story, purple-painted home in Fort Worth.
7 Takeaways From the CNN/New York Times Democratic Presidential Debate
Polls show that Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is now a front-runner for the 2020 Democratic nomination. And on Tuesday night in Ohio, her 11 rivals acted like it.
Rep. Elijah Cummings, key figure in Trump investigations, dies at 68
Rep. Elijah Cummings, a longtime Maryland Democrat and key figure leading investigations into President Donald Trump, has died at age 68, his office announced early Thursday morning.
Father and Son at Anaba Wines Open Contemporary Vintners House Tasting Room
Anaba Wines today announced it will welcome guests to its Vintners House, a new tasting destination in Sonoma's Carneros region, beginning this weekend, October 19. Comfortably elegant, Anaba Vintners House is a reflection of the founding Sweazey family's belief in gracious and uncomplicated hospitality. The thoughtful space includes a long communal table and bar for casual tastings, as well as a light-filled room with cozy, intimate seating areas for in-depth wine education.
Robber who dumped his GPS monitor and went missing from his own trial gets 29 years
A Houston man, who jumped bail during his own trial and was convicted and sentenced while on the run, got 29 years for robbing an elderly couple he tracked from a bank and stole their cash, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.
NeuMoDx™ Plans to Add CE-IVD Assay for HPV
NeuMoDx™ Molecular, a sample-to-result molecular diagnostic company focused on central laboratory customers, announced today an agreement with Self-screen BV to implement a CE-IVD marked molecular diagnostic test for high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) on the NeuMoDx™ 288 and NeuMoDx™ 96 Molecular Systems. HPV is the virus regarded as the major cause of cervical cancer.
32nd Annual Uptown Holiday Lighting Returns Thanksgiving 2019
The 32nd Annual Uptown Holiday Lighting event will return on Thanksgiving evening, November 28, 2019, kicking off the holiday season on a newly transformed Post Oak Boulevard. This FREE family event draws more than 100,000 people to the Boulevard between Westheimer and San Felipe for live entertainment, a visit from jolly Saint Nick, a fireworks extravaganza and a dazzling new light show.
Hearing Examines Video That Wasn’t Disclosed In Terror Case
Surveillance video taken on the day that two Phoenix men left for suburban Dallas to attack a 2015 Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest shows them in religious clothing, one of the men with a handgun on his hip and both carrying unspecified objects out of their apartment, an FBI agent has testified.
Rams Get Jalen Ramsey From Jaguars For 3 Draft Picks
The Los Angeles Rams acquired Jalen Ramsey from the Jaguars on Tuesday night, ending the star cornerback’s tumultuous tenure in Jacksonville with a trade to the defending NFC champions.
Harris Health’s Dr. Ann Barnes Named to Texas 2036 Board of Directors
Harris Health System’s Dr. Ann Barnes, senior vice president of Health System Integration, has been named to the board of directors for Texas 2036. The organization, named in recognition of the state’s upcoming bicentennial celebration in 2036, focuses on finding data-driven solutions for some of Texas’ biggest long-term challenges and opportunities in the areas of education, health, infrastructure, transportation and natural resources.
How This Taco Joint Will Win You Over With Its Backdoor Chicken
Don’t sacrifice quality and flavor over convenience. Velvet Taco offers all three with its Backdoor Chicken!
Old Growth Ventures Announces Victor Street Historic Shotgun Row House Rehabilitation Project in Freedmen’s Town Historic District
Old Growth Ventures LLC announces the Victor Street Historic Shotgun Row House Rehabilitation Project to save and rehab the last iconic shotgun house row in Houston’s Freedmen’s Town National Register Historic District. The Victor Street shotguns were recently acquired by Old Growth Ventures’ Historic Preservation Fund I, L.P. The historic rehab is expected to be completed by June, saving the last remaining iconic shotgun house row in Houston’s original African American community.
Houston Native's All Natural Seasonings & Custom Grills Catch The Attention of Forbes Magazine
H-Town's own, Chaz Daughtry of SoulFit Seasonings and Soul Fit Grill is among the nominees Forbes magazine has picked for its 2019 Influencer Addition.
Children’s Museum of Houston raises nearly $1.1 million in spirit-lifting, Halloween-inspired gala
Halloween made an early arrival when the Children’s Museum of Houston transmogrified The Corinthian into “A Wicked Affair” gala on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, and made a hair-raising near $1.1 million for the Museum.
Lil’ Keke, Cure for Paronoia, and NuFolk Rebel Alliance to Perform at Rally Against Fear Thursday Night
Free rally will bring musicians, elected and community leaders, advocates, and candidates together to show our strength and diversity the same evening the President tries to spread his hatred and further divide this country
Council Member Boykins Celebrates Expansion of Affordable Single-Family Homes
As a Council Member who spent his childhood living in an apartment, I truly appreciate the value of a single-family home.
Moms' use of 'snus' tobacco linked to higher blood pressure in kids
Children whose mothers used snus — a type of powdered, smokeless tobacco popular in Sweden — during pregnancy had higher blood pressure by age 6 than children whose mothers did not use it, new research says.
Classes Canceled As Threat Of Chicago Teacher Strike Looms
Chicago‘s mayor announced on Wednesday that the city’s public schools will be shut down on Thursday, one day ahead of an expected teachers’ strike.
'New Amsterdam' may be a drama, but it's looking at this real-life heart issue
The New Amsterdam Medical Center is an active place. At any second, the ER might have to revive a man whose heart stopped after a basketball game with the friendly but convention-defying hospital director, while at the same time its staff is sleuthing out the cause of a child's illness, grappling with the ethics of treating a terminally ill patient and sneaking away for the occasional tryst.
Intel To Pay $5M To Settle Pay Discrimination Allegations
The Labor Department says it has reached a $5 million settlement with chip maker Intel Corp. over allegations of pay discrimination against its female, African American and Hispanic employees.
Main Event Makes Major Move Into Late Night with Extended Hours, Special Menu and One-of-a-Kind Entertainment Experiences
Already one of the most frequently visited and popular entertainment venues in the country during the day, Main Event is poised to take over the night as well.
DACAMERA presents Blue Note Records 80th Birthday Celebration, Nov. 2
DACAMERA of Houston continues its 2019–2020 jazz series with Blue Note Records 80th Birthday Celebration, an evening honoring the legendary jazz record label with performances by three outstanding artists on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. at the Wortham Theater Center’s Cullen Theater. The first date in a nationwide anniversary tour, the concert lineup features Kandace Springs, James Francies and the James Carter Organ Trio, each performing a set of their own music, followed by a finale with all of the artists coming together to perform a classic Blue Note tune.
From Farm to Beach: New Organic Market to Open This Fall at Mar Del Cabo
Guests at Velas Resort's newest boutique hotel, Mar del Cabo, will soon be able to enjoy organic produce from local farms through their Farm to Beach market. Set to launch in November, guests can grab and go with the offerings to their accommodations, complete with insuite kitchens, to prepare the freshest guacamole, salads and more.
East Baton Rouge Parish/City of Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome Proclaims Registered Technology Apprenticeship Week
NexusLA and Louisiana Technology Park announce an event to honor the first cohort of apprentices in the Apprenti™ program on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 10:30 AM. East Baton Rouge Parish/City of Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome will attend to declare the week of November 11-17 Registered Technology Apprenticeship Week. November 11-17, 2019 is also the 5th Annual National Apprenticeship Week, declared by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Tyler Perry to Build Compound for Displaced Women, Children and LGBTQ Youth at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta
Filmmaker and entrepreneur Tyler Perry told Gayle King on CBS This Morning this week that his eponymous film studio in Atlanta will soon provide a safe haven for homeless women, displaced LGBTQ youth, and sex trafficking victims.
Eugene Bullard, the 1st Known African-American fighter Pilot, Now Has Statue at Museum of Aviation in Georgia
Eugene Bullard, who became known as the Black Swallow of Death, was the first African-American pilot to fly in combat. Bullard now has a statue in his honor, unveiled last week in Warner Robins, Georgia, at the Museum of Aviation next to Robins Air Force Base, and about 100 miles south of Atlanta.
School Safety Forum Enlists 3 Dynamic Safety Experts in Dialogue with Education Community Oct. 15
School Safety is the topic as three international and local safety experts talk about school violence and solutions at Harris County Department of Education Oct. 15, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Psychologist Scott Poland, emergency preparedness expert Michael Dorn and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez lead the discussions.
An Interactive Conversation Focused on Black Men and Vulnerability Kicks off National Tour
Last month, filmmaker Brian Ellison, anthropologist Marlon Hall, and sculptor Anthony Suber launched a series of conversations focused on the black male experience in contemporary society called "The Black Man Project." Curated by Hall, the dinner series features a moving sculpture created by Suber with conversation centered around a documentary directed by Ellison, UnMASKulinity, debuting next year. The next discussion will take place on October 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Google Seattle Office.
Representative Coleman on killing of Atatiana Jefferson
Today, October 15, 2019, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) joins Representative Nicole Collier (D-Ft. Worth) in calling for public policy to prevent more senseless killings like that of Atatiana Jefferson.
The Galleria Announces Retailer Updates
Shopping Destination Elevates Customer Experience with New Offerings
Simon, a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, is pleased to announce 7 new openings at The Galleria. The additions include 3 new-to-market brands – ba&sh, Tommy John and Toys“R”US – as well as a Kendra Scott holiday pop-up, Uptown Convenience & Gifts, and restaurants Pepper Twins and Poke Fresh. Additionally, Jimmy Choo, Macy’s, Porsche Design, Salvatore Ferragamo and Vans are upgrading their current spaces to better serve their loyal customers.
Houston Sailor assists in landing a helicopter on flight deck of Navy ship
SOUTH CHINA SEA (October 10, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Cristopher Woolsey, from Houston, assists in landing an MH-60R helicopter, attached to the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 77, over the flight deck of Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) .
Beyond the Rhetoric
On behalf of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to request help from you and the Financial Services Committee with the Protecting Consumers from Debt Traps and Unreasonable Rates Act, the Military Veteran and Vulnerable Consumer Usury Protection Act of 2019, and any related legislation, to make sure that potential negative impacts on the African American community and especially on African American entrepreneurs are identified and mitigated well before the legislation is considered. For several reasons, we are especially concerned about the idea of imposing a 36% usury rate cap.
My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream and Color Factory Team Up to Celebrate Color and Play in Houston
Brand Behind The Mochi Snacking Sensation Continues Color Factory Partnership at Newest Location
My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream is thrilled to announce the extension of its partnership with Color Factory at their newest location in Houston, set to open on October 26th. As attendees experience art and color in a playful way, they will have the chance to indulge in My/Mo’s mouthwatering, melty combination of premium ice cream wrapped in pillowy mochi dough.
Harris County Democratic Party Statement on House Speaker Bonnen and Empower Texas Recording
It's worse than we thought. There's no longer any doubt after today's release of the recording between Republican House Speaker Bonnen and Empower Texas' Michael Quinn Sullivan that there is an ethical vacuum in the leadership of the Texas House.
A Note from Senator Borris L. Miles
"Many of you may know that I have struggled with my health all my life. That battle includes facing sickle cell anemia and kidney disease head-on. Like many who live with a life-threatening illness, I power through each day, no matter the pain to provide for my family and serve the people of Senate District 13.