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Elon Musk says he's cut about 80% of Twitter's staff
Elon Musk has laid off more than 6,000 people at Twitter since taking over the company, he told the BBC in a rare interview late Tuesday.
2 Felony Charges For White Man Who Shot Black Teen For Ringing His Doorbell
Everyone should have the right to feel safe within their homes. However, the line between self defense and self incrimination can get a little blurry when the situation becomes race-related.
Macy's Launches, 'And Now This' for the Fashion-Forward, Contemporary Shopper
‘And Now This’ spotlights ready-to-wear and men’s styles that inspire confidence, personal style and trend-based dressing
Today, Macy’s introduced a new private brand, And Now This. The line launching in ready-to-wear and men’s categories for the fashion-forward, contemporary dresser, features effortlessly wearable elevated basics and sophisticated pieces. Made for every moment of the day and every wherever-life-takes-you decision, the brand inspires shoppers to showcase their most authentic self and celebrate unique and evolving style, through trend-forward pieces at affordable price points. Available now at macys.com and select stores, And Now This opens up a world of endless possibilities for customers’ amazing, ready-for-anything life.
Dare to Scale Offers Strategies for Growing a Business Gracefully and with Confidence
Start-ups start out with big dreams: The entrepreneur has a great product or service that can deliver something of value. Eager to share this vision with the world, he or she launches the business and quickly becomes consumed by the day-to-day stresses of putting out fires, overseeing tasks and managing people. The dream has become a nightmare. What went wrong?
Couples Say I Do to a $250 Valentine's Day Special
Couples say I do to tradition and a romantic union in historic Sam Houston Park’s St. John Church
District Attorney Ogg requests more prosecutors to combat county-wide violent crime
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg appeared before county commissioners Tuesday to request additional funding for 82 new prosecutors in 2022. Ogg seeks additional staffing to address three “crime drivers” spiking Harris County’s homicide and criminal victimization rates: repeat violent offenders, domestic violence and gang crime.
Vice President Harris Announces Historic Funding to Bolster Equitable Health Care During Pandemic, and Beyond
$1.5 Billion Investment in National Health Service Corps and Nurse Corps Will Expand and Diversify the Health Workforce and Improve Critical Clinical Care in Underserved Communities
Black Women for Positive Change Announces 2021 Elizabeth Keckley Honorees
Black Women for Positive Change is pleased to announce the Honorees of the 2021 Elizabeth Keckley Awards, an event that honors individuals who have demonstrated lives of public service and dedication to building and expanding the American Black Middle/Working Class. The Keckley Awards are part of the Tenth Annual Month of Families, Non-Violence and Opportunities, October 1-31, 2021. “We are honored to highlight the accomplishments of this year’s honorees. We believe it is important to provide youth and adults with role models in different industries, that they can emulate, as they develop their personal walks of life,” said Honorable Jan Perry, Social Action Chair and Attorney Carthenia Jefferson, Committee Co-Chairs of the Keckley Awards, organized by Black Women for Positive Change.
Biden says the US and its allies had nothing to do with Wagner Group’s rebellion against Russia
President Joe Biden on Monday sought to distance the United States from the weekend rebellion in Russia, insisting in his first public remarks since the episode that the West had nothing to do with the mutiny.
Houston Texans Announce Dates and Times for 2023 Training Camp Presented by Xfinity
Team to host eight practices free and open to all fans, including Back Together Weekend
Houston Texans Training Camp presented by Xfinity will begin on Wednesday, July 26, as the Texans take the field in preparation for the 2023 Season. Eight training camp practices will be free and open to all fans: Friday, July 28; Sunday, July 30; Friday, August 4; Saturday, August 5; Tuesday, August 8; Sunday, August 13; Wednesday, August 16; and Thursday, August 17.
Civic Heart Community Services Relocates to One Emancipation Center
New office provides collaborative space, synergy with like-minded non-profit organizations to create a thriving Third Ward community
Civic Heart Community Services (Civic Heart) relocated its headquarters to One Emancipation Center at 3131 Emancipation Avenue in Houston’s Third Ward in June 2023. The 34-year-old organization, the largest black-founded non-profit organization in the Gulf coast region, formerly known as Change Happens!, recently announced its name change to Civic Heart Community Services.
Target flashes a recession warning: Shoppers are buying fewer clothes and more necessities
Shoppers are pulling back at Target, Home Depot and other major chains as they face pressure from higher prices and borrowing costs.
Comcast Awards $1 Million in Grants to Ten Emerging Black Filmmakers in Celebration of Its Two-Year Anniversary
In celebration of its two year anniversary and its commitment to support authentic Black content and creators, Comcast NBCUniversal’s Black Experience on Xfinity today announced the winners of its $1 million in Emerging Black Filmaker grants. Winners were selected for their ability to tell engaging and culturally relevant stories about the African, African American, or other Afro subcultural experiences or perspectives through a feature film, documentary, or web series, and were selected by an esteemed panel of diverse, entertainment-industry executives and thought leaders, including Gil Robertson, President of AAFCA; filmmaker, producer and author, Lyn Sisson-Talbert; and Yvette Milley, Executive Vice President, NBCU News Group and NBCU Academy. Winning submissions feature unique perspectives on the largest HBCU in America, the impact of Hip Hop legend, Kangol, and his group U.T.F.O., and a four-part series about how barbershops connect with Black culture.
Founder of Top Black-Owned Watch Brand Announces First Public Raise of $1M
Marcel Benson, founder of The Benson Watch Company and an alum of Workshop At Macy’s, expands his brand.
The Benson Watch Company has announced its first public raise of $1,070,000 on Republic’s private investment platform, which allows community investors to get involved at the ground level. Just a few short years ago, founder and CEO Marcel Benson was sitting in a consulting job that he did not love; he was beginning to lose sight of his purpose in life.
Long-Awaited New Release in Dystopian EMP Series Now Available
“Five Years After is a veritable guidebook for surviving the apocalypse — and better yet, how to avoid it.” — Ward Larsen, bestselling author of Deep Fake
Urban Outfitters Celebrates Black Influence, History, and Culture with Exclusive Collections and Initiatives in Honor of Black History Month
On February 23rd, Urban Outfitters’ will release a commemorative collegiate merch collection in collaboration with Cheyney University, the first Historically Black University, and sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness, with proceeds from the sales of the collection being donated to the university, continuing UO’s support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The collections and initiatives launching in February speak to Urban Outfitters’ ongoing commitment to nurturing long-term connections within our community by celebrating diverse talent and inspiring the next generations of creative youth.
Applications Open for Nonprofit Partners, Volunteers, Food Vendors and Live Entertainment for Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park
Friday-Sunday, March 24-26, 2023
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., has opened the applications for nonprofit partners, volunteers, food vendors, and live entertainment for the Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park on Friday-Sunday, March 24-26, 2023.
The 2023 Pink Awards Celebrates a Night of Excellence and Welcomes Hosts Carl Payne and Malik Yoba
Prestigious Honorees Announced for the Annual Ceremony
Hailed as one of Atlanta’s premier breast cancer awareness events, The Pink Awards is set for Saturday, February 25, 2023, inside Southwest Atlanta’s Riverside EpiCenter. This year’s awards will be co-hosted by “Martin” alum and celebrated actor Carl Anthony Payne II and 3x NAACP Image Award Winner and “NY Undercover Actor” Malik Yoba.
The League of Women Voters Fighting for Voting Rights and Democracy for 103 Years
For over 100 years, the League of Women Voters (LWV) has been working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in the American democratic system. On February 14th, 2023, the League of Women Voters of the United States turns 103 years old.
Washington Ho & Tony Buzbee launch HoBuzz, “Texas Sober” Delta-8 THC seltzer
Houston heavyweights partner to create low-calorie, non-alcoholic beverages
Washington Ho – Houston real estate executive and star of “House of Ho” on Max – and Tony Buzbee – prominent national trial attorney and U.S. Marine Corps recon veteran – have joined forces to launch HoBuzz, a non-alcoholic, Delta-8 THC infused seltzer. The “Texas Sober” seltzer is now available by the 6-pack at hobuzzco.com, with shipping nationwide, and will debut in Houston at the 8th Wonder Brewery taproom (2022 Dallas St.) and other select locations beginning Monday, Sept. 4.