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Bank of Texas Execs Deliver $7,020 Check, Books to Support Literacy Across HCDE Head Start Centers
Bank of Texas delivered approximately 150 children’s books to Harris County Department of Education Head Start centers along with a $7,020 check as continued support for the HCDE Head Start “Read-Excel-Achieve-Lead" (REAL) SuperMENtors literacy program.
AT&T and Brotherhood Crusade Launch BELIEVE Los Angeles to Increase Number of Diverse Filmmakers
AT&T recently announced it is deepening its commitment to Brotherhood Crusade in Los Angeles – a 50-year old grassroots organization with a vision of improving quality of life and meeting the unmet needs of low-income, underserved, under-represented and disenfranchised individuals in South LA – through a $150,000 contribution to the organization’s new Media Collective.
Here's What Really Cuts Black Lives Short!
The American Heart Association just released new information that explains why black people do not live as long as white people. Their life expectancy is 3 years shorter than for white people. Why? A recent study showed that higher rates of heart disease and stroke may be a major reason why.
The Legendary El Mocambo Appoints Ticketmaster Canada as its Ticketing Agent
Michael Wekerle and his team at the El Mocambo are pleased to announce they have appointed Ticketmaster Canada to handle ticketing services once the legendary music venue reopens in the spring of 2018. The deal was inked at a signing celebration at the El Mocambo Productions’ office in midtown Toronto.
GivingTuesday ALERT! · 1000 Book Holiday Challenge (on Facebook) 1000 Books for 1000 S.F. Bay Area Children
In the San Francisco Bay Area, African American and Latino students are the poorest academic performing subgroup. Research indicates trauma, caregiver literacy levels, socioeconomic status, non-access to high-quality reading materials and non-existent cultural and ancestral connections are many of the root level causes.
Astros win their third straight game behind masterful pitching performance
With one week left before Opening Day, the Houston Astros are getting themselves into regular season form. On Thursday night they won their third consecutive game defeating the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 3-0 at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.
Teneshia Hudspeth Becomes First African- American Female Elected To Harris County Clerk
Teneshia Hudspeth makes history as the first African-American woman to be elected Harris County Clerk. Hudspeth received 833,345 votes defeating Republican candidate Stan Stanart in the November 3rd General Election.
Mom faces judge in connection with daughter's death
A mother in Plymouth accused of killing one of her children and hurting another faced a judge for the first time on Monday.
John Travolta on how he talked to their young son about Kelly Preston's death
John Travolta has been candid concerning how he talked to his young son about his wife Kelly Preston's death.
Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Announces Moratorium Of Heavy Trash
Heavy Trash Code Enforcement Suspended Thru March 12th
Due to the continued inclement winter weather conditions in the City of Houston, and to ensure department employee safety, starting on Wednesday February 17, 2021 the operations at the Neighborhood Depository/ Recycling Centers, Westpark Recycling Center, Environmental Service Center, Reuse Warehouse will be closed. During this time, all recycling, yard waste and junk waste collection services will be suspended as well.
Travis Scott will return to the stage for first major public performance since Astroworld tragedy
Travis Scott is scheduled to perform at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, marking his first major public performance since a crowd surge killed ten people and injured thousands at his Astroworld Festival in Houston last November.
Poliovirus detected in wastewater samples in New York City, health officials say
Poliovirus has been detected in wastewater samples in New York City, suggesting likely local circulation of the virus, according to state and local health officials.
Young child in critical condition after fall from window of Boston apartment building
A young child remains in critical condition after he fell from a window at an apartment building in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Miola Donahue Laws 103rd Birthday Car Parade Celebration
Miola Donahue Laws, a native Houstonian, where she has spent her 103 years up to date. She attended Blackshear Elementary (one of only three black elementary schools at the time) and graduated from Jack Yates High School, where she was recently honored as one of the matriarchs of her class of 1937. She married Hubert Laws, Sr., and together they had eight children: Blanche Laws-McConnell (former church minister of music and general manager of Angelus Funeral Home in Los Angeles, California), Hubert Laws, Jr. (international classical and jazz musician/flutist), Johnny Laws (veteran, retired postal worker, and vocalist), Eloise Laws Ivie (vocalis
Jill Biden tests negative for Covid-19 and will return to Washington on Tuesday
First lady Jill Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 after a rebound case and will return to the Washington, DC, area on Tuesday, communications director Elizabeth Alexander said in a statement Monday.
New York governor declares state disaster emergency amid circulating poliovirus evidence, samples found in 5 counties
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency amid evidence of circulating poliovirus, a move that will increase the availability of resources including expanding the network of polio vaccine administrators, state health officials said.
Keanu Reeves honors Lance Reddick at 'John Wick: Chapter 4' premiere
Keanu Reeves had his late co-star Lance Reddick on his mind and on his jacket lapel at Monday night's premiere of "John Wick: Chapter 4."
Astros Sends Early Message To American League Champions
The Astros got a small piece of revenge on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Although it was just a regular season game, Houston may have still had the feelings they felt the last time the two teams met in Game 7 of the 2020 American League Championship Series.
Kanye West drops out of Coachella
Kanye West has backed out of headlining Coachella, a source close to the artist confirmed to CNN Monday.
Surprise spring snowstorm extends ski season
A surprise spring snowstorm is underway in the Sierra, extending ski season for some.
