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ational Night Out events planned for North Houston District on Oct. 5 at Tom Wussow Park
The North Houston District will bring together area residents, businesses, military members and law enforcement for its 2021 National Night Out on Oct. 5 at Tom Wussow Park. This annual event is designed to enhance relationships among neighbors and law enforcement in a positive setting and to foster a sense of community within the Aldine-Greenspoint area. Although National Night Out is celebrated in August in some parts of the country, it is scheduled in October in Texas.
3 Healing Baths To Help You Burn Calories
Soaking in a bath has been a cultural practice all over the world for centuries. It has proven to provide benefits of improving mood, aiding skin conditions, reducing stress, clearing up cold symptoms and relieving muscle pain. What if you found out that bathing could actually help you stay on track with your weekly workout goals?
These four words are helping spread vaccine misinformation
Four little words — "do your own research" — are hurting the US pandemic response, CNN's chief media correspondent Brian Stelter said on "Reliable Sources" Sunday. And it is having real consequences as personalities from Nicki Minaj to Sean Hannity continue to promote the idea.
Children’s Health Defense Files Amended Motion to Stay against the FDA
14 members of the U.S. military detail the toll vaccine mandates are taking on men and women who serve our country
On September 17, Children’s Health Defense (CHD) filed an Amended Motion to Stay as a follow up to its suit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for simultaneously approving and authorizing Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine in a classic “bait and switch.” The FDA’s action created mass confusion, disorder, and deception regarding the differences between the two Pfizer vaccines.
Governor Abbott Reappoints VanSteenberg and Washington to Commission on State Emergency Communications
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Chip VanSteenberg and Von Washington, Sr. to the Commission on State Emergency Communications for terms set to expire on September 1, 2027. The commission is charged with administering the state 9-1-1 service program and the statewide poison control program.
Governor Abbott Appoints Seven to Texas Medical Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ada Booth, M.D. and Ebony Todd and reappointed Michael Cokinos, Kandace Farmer, D.O., LuAnn Morgan, Jayaram Naidu, M.D., and Sherif Zaafran, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire on April 13, 2027. The Board regulates the practice of medicine in Texas.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on the Haitian Border Situation
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee: Members of Congress should visit the border to see the Haitian migrant situation for themselves so that it is not misrepresented to the American people and to stop others from seeking to blame the Biden Administration. This pending crisis can be resolved with the work that is already being completed by the Biden Administration. Congress should be eager and receptive to assist.
43rd Annual Bric Celebrate Brooklyn Festival Closes Out the 2021 Season with Performances By Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Lady Blackbird and Michelle
Last night, the 43rd annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival closed out it’s 2021 season with electrifying performances by New York indie-pop collective MICHELLE, Jazz vocalist Lady Blackbird and NOLA-native Jazz musician Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park.
AboutThatCar.com 2021 Lexus RX 350 AWD F Sport
When you make one of the most popular luxury sport utilities on the planet, why change it before it is time? Thus, the product planers at Lexus did not do that much to alter the 2021 Lexus RX 350, or the 2022 version.
Ribociclib added to endocrine therapy extends survival in postmenopausal patients with metastatic breast cancer
A study led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed a significant overall survival benefit with ribociclib plus endocrine therapy for postmenopausal patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) metastatic breast cancer. This is the first demonstration of a survival advantage with a front-line CDK4/6 inhibitor in postmenopausal patients with HR+/HER 2- advanced breast cancer.
Pub raises at least $900K for pediatric cancer research
On Saturday, an annual fundraiser in the west valley brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars for pediatric cancer research.
Houston Native Serves at Naval Air Station Jacksonville
A Houston, Texas, native serves at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville located in Jacksonville, Florida.
Houston Museum of African American Culture Host An Unforgettable Cultural Trip
Houston Museum of African American Culture hosted a well planned cultural trip to Washington D.C. and Richmond, Virginia. First, travelers experienced a Houston cultural correlation to the U. S. at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art (VMFA) to view "The Dirty South” curated by Valerie Oliver Cassel, senior curator at the VMFA, who hosted a tour of the exhibit for the museum travelers. Then, at a visit to the National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, D.C, the group was provided with an NGA tour through the efforts of NGA curator Kanitra Fletcher and Mercedes Derricott.
5 Signs A Loved One May Be Considering Suicide
Did you know that in the United States, one person dies from suicide approximately every 13 minutes, resulting in 40,000 deaths each year? Sept. 7 through 12 is National Suicide Prevention Week and the clinical experts at NurseWise have put together information to bring awareness to the week and support suicide prevention.
Comcast RISE to Award an Additional $1 Million in Grants to Minority-Owned Small Businesses in Houston
100 small businesses owned by people of color will each receive a $10,000 grant
Comcast will again award $1 million to small businesses owned by people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American owners, among others, in Houston. This effort is part of the Comcast RISE Investment Fund program, a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative launched in late 2020 to support small businesses owned by people of color (POC) and provide the resources and tools they need today.
National Non-Profit Invests $100k in Minority Businesses in Texas to Retain, Grow Workforce Through the Pandemic
Founders First CDC to Award $100,000 to Minority Businesses Throughout the State to Create and Promote Premium Wage Employment Opportunities in Underserved Communities
Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announces its new Job Creators Quest Grant which will award $100,000 to support minority and underrepresented business owners throughout the state of Texas. The grant opened for submission on August 19, 2021. Thirty grants will be awarded to diverse-led companies located in the north, central or south Texas regions, with a current staff of 2-20 employees and the ability to add 1-2 net new premium wage jobs in the next 12 months. To be eligible, the company’s founder must be Black, indigenous, a person of color, LGBTQIA+, military veteran, woman or located in a low to moderate income area and be a for-profit company with annual revenues between $100,000 to $3 million.
Woman Jailed at 14 for Allegedly Shoving White Teacher’s Aide Releases Memoir Detailing Life in the Aftermath
ShaQuanda Cotton, who in 2006 was sentenced to up to 7 years confinement at a Texas juvenile detention facility as a black teen following accusations that she pushed a white teacher’s aide, announces
On September 30, 2005, 14-year-old ShaQuanda Cotton attempted to enter a school building to take a prescribed medication before classes began. An encounter with a teacher’s aide on her way to the nurse’s office that morning led to her arrest, and months later the teen was adjudicated delinquent by a Lamar County court for assault on a public servant. What began as an ordinary day at school resulted in her being removed from the care of her mother and sentenced to an indeterminate term of up to seven years in a Texas juvenile detention facility. Cotton, now 30, recently published a personal account of the ordeal after years of being subjected to rumors and vitriol in the small town of Paris, Texas.
Neighborhood Matching Grant Program Call for Applications
Grants support neighborhood improvement and beautification projects Application Deadline – November 5, 2021
The FY 2022 Neighborhood Matching Grant Program application period is open! The program supports neighborhood improvement and beautification projects by providing dollar-for-dollar matching grant reimbursements ranging from $500 to $5,000. The application deadline is November 5, 2021, 5 p.m. The program is administered by the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) in partnership with participating Houston City Council offices.
Black Woman Takes on Male-Dominated Women’s Online Fashion Industry
Shop Style Shark, a fast-growing, Black woman-owned online retailer is taking on the largely male-dominated online fashion industry.
Dionne Middlebrooks, founder of online fashion retailer Shop Style Shark, is changing the game as a female owner. The fashion industry – and particularly online fashion – continues to be male-dominated even though women spend over 200% more money on fashion than men. What’s more, even though 85% of people who graduate from fashion school are female, only 14% of the top 50 fashion houses are run by women. And, only 40% of women’s fashion brands are designed by women.
Black Chef Turned Entrepreneur Launches Line of Soul Food Starter Kits in 1,000+ Grocery Stores Nationwide 918 3
Meet culinary expert and business leader Claude Booker, the CEO and founder of Booker’s Soul Food Starters which are now available in over 1,000 grocery stores across the country. His business providing Southern side dishes for buffets was decimated as a direct result of the pandemic, and most buffets remain closed.
Publisher Lorenza Butler, Jr. Honored with President Award at 2021 Annual Minority Business Expo
On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) opened up the first day of its two-day 2021 Virtual Expo. This annual Expo is one of the avenues that HMSDC offers its member Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to increase and expand their business opportunities and growth while connecting businesses with major corporations, government agencies and institutions who need their services and products.
Comcast Recognizes Hispanic Community Volunteers
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Comcast will recognize eight community volunteers as part of our sixth annual Hispanic Hero Awards.
Seasonal Getaways With Hyatt Hotels
Get ready for Fall travel with these three Texas hotels & resorts.
Houston Native Serves Aboard Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier “Mighty IKE”
A Houston native is serving aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).
Renters May Now Have An Easier Time Qualifying for a Mortgage
It’s about to get easier for renters with limited credit history to qualify for a conventional loan. Beginning September 18, 2021, Fannie Mae will have a new feature in its automated underwriting system that will incorporate rent payments with the permission of the loan applicant. Single-family lenders will be able to automatically identify a pattern of recurring rent payments in an applicant’s bank statement during the underwriting process.
Janet Jackson Teases About Upcoming Documentary "Janet"
Janet Jackson fans will get the opportunity to reflect and celebrate the 40th anniversary of her debut album, "Janet" from 1982, with a two-part documentary, "Janet," to air on Lifetime in January 2022.
City of Houston holds successful relief drive to help Hurricane Ida survivors
The City of Houston is sending five trucks loaded with food, water, and additional relief supplies to help people in Louisiana rebuild from the destruction caused by Hurricane Ida.
SB1: Silencing the Minority Vote
How do you give an answer to a problem that never existed? Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1 - the election integrity bill - into law on September 7th on the basis that the legislation now makes it easier to vote and harder to cheat.
Beyoncé, JAY-Z and Tiffany & Co. Create the ABOUT LOVE Scholarship Program for Students at Five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Following the launch of the ABOUT LOVE campaign starring The Carters, Tiffany & Co. announced details on the launch of the Tiffany & Co. About Love Scholarship program in partnership with BeyGOOD and the Shawn Carter Foundation. As part of the campaign announcement, Tiffany & Co. pledged USD $2M in scholarship funding for students in the arts and creative fields at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Wells Fargo Returns as Presenting Sponsor for 2021 Leadership Institute
The Institute, now in its 21st year, is part of a larger mission to advance pathways toward economic mobility for HBCU students and intentionally diversify the future work force within corporate America
The 8th Annual Festival of African Arts, Culture and Entertainment 2021 Houston AfriFEST
Houston, the most diverse city in the U.S. will again take center stage as it pays tribute to the continent of Africa. On Saturday, October 16, 2021 the Nigerian American Multicultural Council (NAMC) will host its 8th annual Houston AfriFEST - a festival of African arts, culture, and entertainment from Noon to 6:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Houston Baptist University, located at 7502 Fondren Rd., Houston, TX 77074.
This forgotten language is seeing a revival thanks to TikTok
Tut, a centuries-old language once used by enslaved Black people, has found its way to social media.
Cia, 20, was scrolling through TikTok one night when she came across a video about a forgotten secret tongue.
Why Aren't The Williams Sisters at the US Open
Tennis superstars Serena and Venus Williams both announced Wednesday that they are withdrawing from the upcoming U.S. Open due to injuries. Serena said she has a torn hamstring, and Venus said she's suffering from a leg injury.
Black Woman Succeeds in Getting 94% of Alabama Town Vaccinated
Dorothy Oliver, a Black woman from Panola, Alabama, is getting national attention and receiving high praises for her dedication to helping almost everyone in her small town to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Justice Sotomayor wrote a blistering dissent on the US supreme court failing to block an extreme Texas abortion law. We are republishing it here.
The court’s order is stunning. Presented with an application to enjoin a flagrantly unconstitutional law engineered to prohibit women from exercising their constitutional rights and evade judicial scrutiny, a majority of justices have opted to bury their heads in the sand.
The Real On Real Estate with Your Unyielding REALtor - Faith or Fear - Where Is Your Heart When It Comes to Buying a New Home?
We are living in unprecedented times, and many are fearful of making the leap into home ownership. Psalms 56:3 says, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” In these times, it is important to seek wisdom and gain knowledge from professionals in the industry. Seeking guidance and understanding of the real estate market helps to build trust in the process. One of the most important aspects of making the leap into home ownership is having faith in God, which will lead to faith and trust in the process.
March On Washington 2021 Focuses on Voting Rights
“Fifty-eight years after the #MarchOnWashington, Americans are marching again today for our democracy. With state laws disenfranchising voters and making it harder to vote, we need the Senate to pass the For the People Act and the House-passed John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!” wrote House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on social media.
Contracts, Grants and Those Intended to Be Served
It has come to our attention that a number of organizations have received contracts and grants to serve intended communities, often without verification of communities intended to be served. Some of this happens without ever providing notice that contracts or grants are available. For the benefit of both grantors and grantees, it should be stated as a reminder that public policy requires a notice of the availability of such funds and the right for those interested or affected parties to have an opportunity to apply for such funds. This is done by issuing a “RFP” (Request for Proposals) or a “RFQ” (Request for Quotes) on a proposed project. Due Process under Federal Statutes (Title 5 USC Sec 554 and 555) sets out this process.
Comerica Bank Selected as a 2021 Leaders in Financial Education Award Winner by the Texas Bankers Foundation
Comerica Bank has been selected as one of four Leaders in Financial Education Award (LiFE) winners by the Texas Bankers Foundation. The bank was recently honored at the Texas Bankers Association’s 136th Annual Convention in Austin during a special awards luncheon on August 26.
Houston Ballet Joins New York City Center's 2021 Fall for Dance Festival Lineup
Houston Ballet announces it will perform during New York City Center’s Fall for Dance Festival this October. Houston Ballet principal dancers Karina González and Connor Walsh will perform excerpts from Stanton Welch AM’s iconic work Sons de L'âme. Originally premiering in Paris in October 2013 and performed globally since, this will be the first time this work graces the stage in New York. The work will be presented in Fall for Dance’s Program 2 on Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16 at 8 p.m.
Hosea Helps Disaster Relief Donation Drive
Providing Support to Those Impacted by Hurricane Ida
Hosea Helps, Inc. announces its hurricane relief donation drive to provide food and supplies to those impacted by Hurricane Ida. Beginning on Thursday, Sept. 2 and running thru Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, Hosea Helps will be accepting donation of food and supplies at it headquarters located at 2545 Forrest Hills Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30315 between the hours of 10:00 a.m and 7:00 p.m. Hosea Helps will deliver hurricane relief supplies to New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comcast Announce Exclusive Premiere of Founding in Color - A Docuseries About Black and Latino Founders - On Xfinity's Black Experience Channel and Latino Destination On X1
Nine Founders Get Candid about Race, Identity, Personal Struggles, a Global Pandemic, and What It Takes to Succeed as a Black and Latino Entrepreneur in America Today
Comcast is excited to announce the exclusive premiere of the docuseries, Founding in Color, arriving Thursday, September 9, 2021, on its Black Experience on Xfinity (Channel 1622), also available on X1 on demand, Flex, and on-the-go with the Xfinity Stream app.
Multi-Faceted Entertainer Vanessa Williams Spotlights New American Founding Figure Slave Heroine with Foreword in Creative Nonfiction Release, “Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True St
Multi-award-winning entertainer Vanessa Williams has penned a moving book foreword that shines the spotlight on an amazing tale of spying and slavery during the Revolutionary War while unveiling an unlikely heroine. “Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth” by Claire Bellerjeau and Tiffany Yecke Brooks, published by Lyons Press, is a fascinating historical narrative that takes place in the North during the 18th century and details the intertwining of two lives, a Revolutionary War spy, Robert Townsend and an enslaved woman, known only as Elizabeth or Liss.
The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Grants $100,000 to Support Hurricane Ida Hunger Relief
The grant will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation announced a donation of $100,000 to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, to help rapidly deploy hunger relief efforts to those impacted by Hurricane Ida. The grant will help the food bank provide critical needs in the areas devastated by the storm.
Houston Instagram model ‘Miss Mercedes’ Janae Gagnier ‘killed in murder-suicide’
A popular Instagram model found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Richmond was strangled and suffered a traumatic concussion, the Fort Bend County Medical Examiner told ABC13 Tuesday.
Macy's Donates $50,000 to Cajun Navy Ground Force and Announces Round-Up Campaign to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Texas
Customers and colleagues are invited to round up in-store purchases to benefit Cajun Navy’s Hurricane Ida relief efforts
Lake Tahoe resort city faces critical hours as the Caldor Fire closes in, threatening 34,000 structures
The Caldor Fire, which has forced the evacuation of thousands of people from a popular California tourist town, is now threatening more than 34,000 structures after already destroying hundreds of homes, officials said.
As the Paralympics Continue, Members of USA’s Sitting Volleyball Team Partner with FCA and Give Glory to God
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Praises Paralympians as They Focus on Christ on The Biggest Athletic Stage in the World
Now that the Olympics are finished, people around the world are tuning in to watch the Paralympics, which began earlier this week. Paralympians across the globe are competing to represent their home country and display their talents on one of the biggest international athletic stages. For some players, however, the attention of the world is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase the real reason they have come this far in their athletic careers: Jesus Christ.
Make a Late Summer Splash with the Utopia Collection by Léa the Label
Check out some favorite pieces from Léa the Label’s latest Utopia collection – including a variety of colors and styles made from 100% Eco-friendly Italian fabrics.
Midway Breaks Ground on East River, Announcing First Tenants in the 150-Acre Mixed-Use Development
Houston-based Midway, the privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, broke ground today on its 150-acre East River development, one of the most impactful urban revitalizations for a generation in Houston’s urban core. Designed to grow and evolve through multiple phases across a decades-long development horizon, East River will transform the city’s waterfront east of Downtown into a new economic center. Alongside commemorating this significant milestone, Midway is pleased to announce two office tenants—Method Architecture and TEAL—as well as a new event venue and rooftop bar from the owners of The Astorian will join the development’s first phase, slated for completion in 2023.