Friday, January 31
Houston First Celebrates Black History Month
February Films Celebrating Black History
Houston First invites the public to join us for Saturday Night Movies on the Plaza at Avenida Houston (in front of Hall C at the George R. Brown Convention Center). Beginning Saturday, February 8, and continuing through the end of the month, the Plaza at Avenida Houston will present outdoor screenings of movies written, directed or featuring prominent African Americans. Screenings will be followed by a Q&A with Houston creatives and others discussing the relevance of the films to black history and America’s broad cultural heritage.
Lung cancer screening decision aid delivered through tobacco quitlines improves informed decision-making
Tobacco quitlines provide an effective avenue to reach people eligible for lung cancer screening
In the first comparative clinical trial of lung cancer screening decision aid versus standard educational information, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have shown that a decision aid delivered through tobacco quitlines effectively reaches a screening-eligible population and results in informed decisions about lung cancer screening.
Houston Tops New National List for Traffic Accidents in 2019
Go Safe Labs Study Ranks America’s Top Ten Least Safe Cities to Drive
A new comprehensive national traffic safety study from Go Safe Labs shows that Houston led the nation in traffic accidents in 2019, topping the non-profit group’s list of America’s top ten least safe cities to drive.
Be Heart Smart: Science-Based Information To Help Lower The Risk Of Heart Disease
Not all signs of an impending heart attack are obvious and the subtle signs that go unnoticed can still result in a deadly outcome, adding to the tragic statistic that makes Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) the leading cause of death for men and women in America. Cardiologist Waqar Khan’s new book is a practical guide that covers everything from de-bunking common myths about the causes of heart attacks to advice on heart-healthy meals to live a healthier life.
TxDot Urges Football Fans to Plan Ahead for a Sober Ride
‘Plan While You Can’ campaign aims to reverse trend in alcohol-related crashes during Super Bowl weekend
While you are making big plans for the upcoming Super Bowl weekend, the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding football fans to “Plan While You Can” for a sober ride before enjoying game day watch parties and other activities that may include alcohol.
Coming Out of the Shadows of Human Trafficking
Human trafficking affects the most vulnerable among us. Potential victims could be the waitress who serves you at your favorite restaurant, the nurse who drew your blood at the doctor, or even your daughter’s friend on the cheerleading team. Traffickers exert such control and psychological manipulation that victims think they are nothing without their abuser. However, with the right help, victims can emerge from the shadows and reclaim their life and worth.
“By and By: Charles Albert Tindley, the Father of Gospel Music” by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Bryan Collier
Every Sunday morning, you get to do your favorite thing. You get to sing.
Better Balance for Every Day
Resolve to make nutritious eating a priority
Discovering a better version of yourself is all about striking balance. That’s especially true when it comes to making smarter food choices that you can maintain over time.
Let Us Not Censor Dr. King's Life Even As We Glorify Him
As another year passes with celebrations marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, I worry about the dangers of neutering Dr. King's life, turning him into a "dreamer" who became a martyr. We shouldn't forget that Dr. King was a leader, a man of conscience and of action. He sought to transform America, that forced him to be a disrupter -- and to bear the wounds of being unpopular in a just cause.
Houston Teen Lives Out Her Dreams With Lizzo at the Grammy’s
What were you doing at 17? Certainly not dancing on the stage at the Grammy’s for one of today’s hottest stars. That was the reality for a Sugar Land teen this past Sunday at the 62nd Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, CA. Now she is trying to climb down from the cloud she has been floating on ever since her big moment. One day she is an average teen chasing her dreams and the next she is living them.
The 5 Stages of Grief: How to Get Through It
Death has a bad name in our culture, and it is all too often that a grieving person is told to “get over it”, “carry on”, or “be strong” in the midst of their grief.
How U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Houston Landed in the Middle of Impeachment
The chosen seven strode across the U.S. Capitol rotunda before the eyes of history and a live television audience. It was late in the afternoon on Wednesday, January 15. On their way to the Senate to formally deliver impeachment charges against Donald Trump, six of the impeachment managers appointed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi walked in pairs. The seventh followed by herself.
Weekend Repairs Prompt Bus Shuttles Along Red Line
METRORail service will be interrupted along a section of the Red Line for maintenance work on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 and Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020.
Let’s Talk with Tayla Parx
Tayla Parx is a dynamic force in the music industry who has had her share of success on many billboard albums. She’s worked with Ariana Grande, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Fifth Harmony, The Internet, Jennifer Lopez, Janelle Monáe and so many more. In fact, if you are a fan of music, she’s likely had her creative juices flow onto your favorite song. A native of Dallas, Texas, she got her start in the entertainment industry working with nonother than Debbie Allen who inspired her to pursue acting.
Kobe Bryant: Bigger Than Basketball
On a foggy Sunday morning in the hills of one of the most beautiful suburbs in LA three families were taking their daughters to play in a basketball game. Along for the ride were an assistant basketball coach and the pilot. For reasons we don’t yet know the plane crashed and everyone on board died. An entire community devastated for what was supposed to be just another afternoon ride like they have done time and time before.
Wednesday, January 29
Roddy Ricch "The Anti Social Tour" Recap
Roddy Ricch "The Anti Social Tour" at Warehouse Live, Houston.
NXT Worlds Collide Brought An All-Star Game Of Wrestling To Houston
On the eve of Royal Rumble, WWE NXT will battled NXT UK to see who would win title of brand supremacy.
Tuesday, January 28
Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons and Justine Simmons Open Up About Their Marriage
In a time when life feels fragile and love can seem fleeting, there are signposts reminding us that life holds immeasurable meaning and love can last a lifetime if we have vision and faith and accrue the tools to sustain what we hold dear. Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons is a living example of iconic musical accomplishment and steady business acumen, but more importantly, as he sees it, he is living example of how to live one's life in faith and love.
Over The Edge: Reliving Houston's Dance With The 2020 Royal Rumble
Minute Maid Park hosted the WWE Royal Rumble for the first time ever on January 26, 2020.
Monday, January 27
How to be the Wireless MVP on Super Bowl Sunday
For many sports fans, February means one thing: the Super Bowl. It's the biggest sporting holiday and the most-watched TV event almost every single year. In fact, last year's game drew more than 100 million viewers across TV and streaming services combined. With the Super Bowl less than a week away, football fans across the country are making plans for where and how they’ll watch it.
Mamba Out
NBA Icon Kobe Bryant and eight other passengers pass away in early morning helicopter crash in California.
I remember it like it was yesterday. June 25, 2009, I was standing in the checkout line at the Shopette in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In my basket were candy, chips, and other products I had been tasked to get for the rest of the soldiers that were in basic training with me. Was I supposed to be there? No. But we can talk about that at a later date. As I stood in line trying not to be seen by the drill sergeants, my eyes happened to catch a glance at what was being shown on the television. Pop Icon and music legend, Michael Jackson, had passed away due to health complications.
Experience the pain and emotions of losing one’s child and healing found through God in new book
Sandra Bearor discusses the loss of her newborn in ‘When Jesus Carried Me’
Needing an outlet to express her grief and heart-wrenching pain after the death of her infant daughter, Sandra Bearor began writing to process and cope with her mourning and find a way to tolerate her day-to-day responsibilities with her five children. Her new book, “When Jesus Carried Me: Victoria’s Footprints” (published by WestBow Press), shares her family’s story of grief and loss and love and grace as they learned and grew in their faith after the death of their baby girl.
The Latest Release of Ez1095 2019 Software Offers White Paper Printing For Ease Of Use
ez1095 software has been updated to print on plain white paper for Human Resources satisfaction. Test drive the 30 day no cost or obligation trial at halfpricesoft.com.
The Affordable Care Act is one of the most-talked-about HR and healthcare topics for several years running. Halfpricesoft.com has developed ez1095 to help meet these requirements, confidently and quickly. The software will allow for white paper printing for ease of use to all employers and Human Resource staffing. The 1095C, 1094C, 1095B and 1094B forms for the upcoming tax season have been implemented and approved by the SSA to print on plain white paper.
Author Travels His Father’s Life-Changing Road Trip 80 Years Later, Chronicled in Riveting Adventures
“Walt: A Story of Fathers, Sons and Road Trips,” by Charlie Seymour, intertwines both father's and son’s real-life travel diaries, ultimately revealing their enduring love for one another and remindi
After retiring in 2005, author Charlie Seymour went on a six-month, mind-expanding road trip, on motorcycle, to Mexico. One of the few personal items he brought with him was his father Walt Seymour’s pocket diary, which he had kept when he took his own life-changing road trip at the age of 17, back in 1926.
Introducing The 19th: A Nonprofit, Nonpartisan Newsroom To Inform, Engage And Empower America's Women
Veteran Women Journalists Launch National News Outlet To Cover Gender, Politics and Policy
A cross-country team of veteran women journalists announced today the launch of The 19th, www.19thnews.org, a new nonprofit, nonpartisan national newsroom that will deeply cover the intersection of gender, politics and policy. Its mission is to empower women — particularly those underserved by and underrepresented in American media — with the information, community and tools they need to be equal participants in our democracy.
Hungry Howie's Pizza Opens Development Throughout Michigan
Top Pizza Franchise Announces New Store Development and Resale Opportunities in Home State
Hungry Howie's Pizza, the originator of the Flavored Crust Pizza®, has announced development plans in its home state of Michigan. For the first time in 10 years, there are franchising opportunities available statewide for new-store development, as well as the resale of established locations. Reopening this market to expansion has been long-awaited by many savvy entrepreneurs in the Mitten State looking to deliver a high-demand product with brand recognition by way of a franchise model.
New State Rankings Report Compares Charter School Laws State by State
Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released its annual ranking of state charter school laws, Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws, Eleventh Edition in conjunction with National School Choice Week. For more than a decade, this report has analyzed how well each state aligns its charter school law to the "gold standard" model law, A Model Law for Supporting the Growth of High-Quality Charter Schools: Second Edition. States are ranked by their composite score, which is based on 21 critical benchmarks like accountability, authorization, flexibility, performance-based contracts, and funding equity.
Leaders in Breast Cancer Research and Life-Saving Efforts join together to host the 2nd South Central Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference
Susan G. Komen® Houston, in conjunction with Theresa’s Research Foundation, will host the 2nd South Central Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference: A Conference for Those Living with Advanced Breast Cancer, on Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8, 2020. The conference is designed by patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), for patients with MBC and aims to inform conference participants about scientific breakthroughs and emerging treatment options, how to improve quality of life for MBC patients and how to create a support system.
AboutThatCar.com 2019 Lexus GX
There is no way around it. The Lexus GX 460 is a throwback to the time when big, powerful, body on frame sport utilities were aspirational vehicles. During that era, it seems like the clarion call was the bigger the better.
BLK Capital Management, 100% Black-Owned, Student Run Hedge Fund & Non-Profit Hosts 2020 National Winter Conference
Conference to Culminate in Stock-Pitch Competition That Will Guide BLK Capital Management’s investing Strategy This Year
BLK Capital Management, the non-profit organization that exposes young African Americans to the field of active investment, will host its 2020 National Conference on Friday, February 28th at the JP Morgan Headquarters (270 Park Ave., New York City) and Saturday, February 29th at the JP Morgan Brooklyn Office (1 MetroTech Center #1, Brooklyn, New York), from 9 AM to 5 PM daily.
Detroit-Hamtramck to be GM’s First Assembly Plant 100 Percent Devoted to Electric Vehicles
$2.2 billion investment will support 2,200 good-paying manufacturing jobs
General Motors’ (NYSE: GM) vision of an all-electric future is coming into clearer focus and gaining momentum with a $2.2 billion investment at its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to produce a variety of all-electric trucks and SUVs. GM’s first all-electric truck will be a pickup with production scheduled to begin in late 2021. This will be followed soon after by the Cruise Origin, a shared, electric, self-driving vehicle unveiled by Cruise in San Francisco last week. Detroit-Hamtramck will be GM’s first fully-dedicated electric vehicle assembly plant.
New trade agreement good for US digital products, says Baker Institute expert
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) sends a clear and welcome message acknowledging the enormous importance of digital products produced in the U.S. for sale around the world, according to a report from the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Afro-Latin Artist, Ibraim Nascimento, brings his Mixed Media and Installations exhibit to Winston Contemporary Art for Black History Month
'ALIGNMENT' A Series by Artist Ibraim Nascimento
Brazilian Artist, Ibraim Nascimento brings his mixed media and installation works to Winston Contemporary Art in a fresh, colorful, and cultural exhibit entitled Alignment. Born in Bahia, Brazil Nascimento sees Alignment as some of his best works to date.
Are Growing Pains Afflicting Your Business? How To Successfully Scale Your Company
Ambitious entrepreneurs often are determined to grow their businesses by expanding into new areas, adding new products, and increasing the size of their workforce.
Teriyaki Madness Kicks Off Miami Expansion Efforts With a Series of Openings in 2020
With One Shop Already In Operation, Two More Arriving Soon and Another Nine In Development, the Fast Casual Teriyaki Shop Concept is Bringing the Party to the City Where the Heat is On.
Wait, so you're telling us that one of the spiciest cities on earth is about to get even spicier? That's madness… Teriyaki Madness, that is. See what we did there?
Slim Chickens Launches Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwich on January 27
The "Better Chicken" Franchise Continues to Satisfy its Loyal Following of "Slimthusiasts" With A New Premium Chicken Sandwich Offering
Slim Chickens, a leader in the "better chicken" segment of fast-casual restaurants, will roll out its latest limited-time menu item, the Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwich, on Monday, January 27. The 100% all-natural, southern-fried chicken sandwich features the brand's beloved hand-breaded chicken breast along with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes and creamy ranch sauce on a garlic-toasted bun. The sandwich will be available at all Slim Chickens locations until March 29th.
Spec's Now Open in Porter
Grand Opening Kickoff Saturday, February 1
Texas family-owned Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods is proud to announce the grand opening of a brand new Spec’s in Porter, located at 23611 US Highway 59. To commemorate this occasion, Spec’s is inviting everyone in the area to our Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, February 1 from 11am–5pm.
Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising Benefits Companies, but Patients Even More
Analysts at the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office recently scored Speaker Nancy Pelosi's drug pricing bill, H.R. 3.
Houston Ballet Announces Its 2020-2021 Season
Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch AM, announces the company’s lively 2020-2021 season. Houston Ballet, continuing to paint the town gold this season, will embrace the next chapter and decade in vivid color this fall.
Rice lab turns trash into valuable graphene in a flash
‘Green’ process promises pristine graphene in bulk using waste food, plastic and other materials
That banana peel, turned into graphene, can help facilitate a massive reduction of the environmental impact of concrete and other building materials. While you're at it, toss in those plastic empties.
Veteran and military spouses given new opportunities
Rice’s Glasscock School partners with Schlumberger to award scholarships
A dozen spouses of veterans and active duty military personnel will be awarded scholarships to train for careers in human resources thanks to a partnership between Schlumberger and Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
Celebrating its 35th Anniversary, Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple, Which Introduced Moviegoers to Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, Returns to Cinemas for One Day Only This February
In honor of the film’s 35th anniversary, The Color Purple returns to movie theaters nationwide during Black History Month, its first nationwide release in more than three decades. Prior to and after the film, TCM Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz will provide new commentary and insight into the making and legacy of this unforgettable movie.
Today At Apple Kicks Off New Music Lab: Remix With Khalid At Apple Stores Around The World
Learn how to create your own remix of Khalid X Disclosure "Know Your Worth" using only your iPhone and GarageBand
Khalid and Apple today officially announced Music Lab: Remix Khalid where fans around the world are invited to visit their local Apple Store and learn how to create their own unique remix of Khalid X Disclosure "Know Your Worth." Khalid announced the surprise new single over the weekend and it will be available worldwide on Apple Music beginning February 4.
Governor Abbott Appoints Scher To Texas Public Finance Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brendan Scher to the Texas Public Finance Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The authority issues and sells bonds for designated state agencies in order to finance the acquisition or construction of buildings.
Sunday, January 26
Kobe Bryant, fiery NBA superstar and future Hall of Famer, is dead at 41
It's hard to believe NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, whose prodigious talent and fiery, win-at-all-costs spirit made him one of the most famous and decorated athletes in history, is gone.
Hustle Hard
Rockets get back to the basics during their current winning streak.
“We haven’t played well in a couple of weeks,” said Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers last Saturday. “The only way you can get out of it is to play hard, put your head down and go forward. We can get out of this.”
Friday, January 24
Top 5 Signs You Need a Personal Renewal
Welp. The scale is not a liar. When did your clothes stop fitting? Where did that extra weight come from? Why won’t it just go away? Stress eating, binge eating, pot luck eating, snack eating, fancy eating, just eating up any and everything. You’re not even hungry. You’re just eating to be eating. You need a new start.
Socioeconomic Factors Increasing Cervical Cancer Rates for Some in the U.S. Despite Downward Nationwide Trends
AmeriHealth Caritas Shares Advice to Help Women Prevent Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease, yet a large number of Americans are still dying from it--especially black and Hispanic women. While deaths are decreasing as more women have been vaccinated against HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer, there are still an estimated 11,900 new cases of cervical cancer being diagnosed in the U.S. each year. To prevent these results, it is crucial that women keep themselves informed as recent cervical cancer testing recommendations and HPV vaccination age limit have changed.
A Classic, Slow-Cooked Meal
Whether you’re looking for a family meal or a dish to feed a different type of crowd, taking advantage of kitchen tools like your slow cooker can help take the effort out of preparation. Flavored using cranberries and oranges, this Cranberry-Orange Pork Loin is a classic dish that’s perfect for entertaining any type of group.
Inspiring Millions Giving Voice to the Diversity of Opera
A party is always better when surrounded by friends. American born tenor Lawrence Brownlee returned to Houston to share his talent along with a few of his friends. International stars J’Nai Bridges, Nicole Heaston, Reginald Smith Jr., Russell Thomas, Nicholas Newton and Kevin Miller (piano) joined Brownlee on the Wortham Theater stage for Giving Voice: Lawrence Brownlee and Friends Sing Opera, Gospel, and Standards showcased the power of voice and song.
The Stars At Night Are Big And Bright
Houston Athletes shine at the third annual Houston Sports Awards
On a cold and breezy night, some of Houston’s elite came out to heat up the red carpet as the third annual Houston Sports Awards were held in downtown Houston. Many great athletes such as Oilers legend Warren Moon, Olympic Gold medalist Simone Biles, University of Texas legend Vince Young and many others were in attendance. Also attending the event were Houston’s rap royalty Bun-B, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall.
Deval Patrick Raises $2.2 Million in Six Weeks As He Mounts Uphill Presidential Campaign
Deval Patrick raised $2.2 million in the final six weeks of the fourth quarter, his campaign tells CNN, as the former Massachusetts governor mounts a longshot presidential campaign.
T-Boz On TLC's Legacy, Touring with Chilli and Beating the Odds
TLC's Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins' life is one filled with overcoming insurmountable odds and finding blessings in unexpected places. Watkins was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the age of seven and spend much of her childhood in and out of hospitals due to episodes with the potentially fatal condition. She was told she wouldn't make it past early adulthood.
Thursday, January 23
Dr. King Called On Us to Express the Better Angels of Our Souls
Schools across the country celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day today. At every level, students learn about King, the movement he helped lead and the teachings and legacy he left behind. There are dramatic readings of his words. Many schools show his historic "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial, a speech given before hundreds of thousands.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Supports the Withdrawal of the Air Quality Standard Permit Application of the Soto Ready Mix Plant
Ending Their Quest to Expand Their Concrete Batch Plant in the Acres Home Community
Jackson Lee: “This is a win for the residents of the 18th Congressional District. My constituents voiced their concerns; we fought to bring attention to the harmful potential this plant posed to the Acres Home community and now we have success.”
Wednesday, January 22
National Museum of Funeral History reveals new exhibit, George H.W. Bush Memorial Exhibit on President’s Day 2020
Connect with key moments in U.S. history. The highly anticipated George H.W. Bush Memorial Exhibit, Honoring the 41st President of the United States, will be revealed on President’s Day, Monday, February 17, 2020.
Holland America Line Group Cruise Program Helps Historically Black Colleges and Universities Raise Up to a Million Dollars for Charity
Qualified organizations receive donations up to $100 per stateroom with group bookings
Holland America Line’s Charity Group Cruise Program is aiming to help historically black colleges and universities raise one million dollars. For every group booking made by organizations that support HBCUs, Holland America Line will donate $50 per stateroom on seven- to 11-day cruises and $100 per stateroom on cruises 12 days or longer after the first five staterooms.
Clueless Joe
Black folk have a real dilemma building up over the 2020 elections like thunderclouds over the Midwestern plains.
Beyond the Rhetoric: This Time We are Going to Costa Rica
In our quest to unite Black entrepreneurs throughout the world we have found many surprises. We, descendants of Africa, are in every corner of this earth. One of our first excursions was the gigantic nation of Brazil. That was the “jackpot” on the first try. Brazil is over 53% Black and only Nigeria has a greater Black population than this nation.
Top Energy/Tech CEO and Private Equity Investor, Solomon Ali, Launches the MBA: Minority Business Access Podcast
Tech and Energy CEO, and Private Equity Investor, Mr. Solomon Ali, launches his podcast to educate and empower people of color, and women, in business.
Get ready to earn your "M.B.A." with Tech & Energy CEO and Private Equity Investor, Solomon Ali. Mr. Ali's new podcast, MBA: Minority Business Access walks minority business owners and entrepreneurs through tested methods of circumventing what he calls "a slanted financial system towards people of color and other minorities," to successfully raise funding and scale their businesses.
Brentwood School is pleased to present "It's Our Turn: Young Women's Conference at Brentwood School"
Created by Brentwood Girls for Young Women Everywhere Featuring Lisa Ling, Tanika Ray, Iskra, Gabi Fresh, Susan Feniger, Jess Weiner, Amani al-Khatahtbeh, Gloria Rico Hann, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Monique Lhuillier, Deja Foxx, Syncopated Ladies
McDonald's Launches App to Help Restaurant Employees Explore Careers that Match Their Skills and Interests
McDonald's today announced the launch of a new career exploration mobile application called Archways to Careers that will help restaurant employees nationwide maximize education benefits and take the next step in their professional journey– whether at McDonald's or elsewhere. Built with long-standing partner, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), and with support from InsideTrack, a national success coaching organization, McDonald's will now be able to offer all restaurant employees a real-time career advising tool that connects them to InsideTrack's professional and credentialed advisors to support, coach and help them chart a path to achieve the future job or career they desire.
Black Activists Push for School Choice at Supreme Court
Project 21 Decries Blaine Amendments as Bigoted for Denying Families Best Educational Options
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today about whether parents should be empowered with the ability to use government-assisted scholarships to enroll their children in religious schools. Members of the Project 21 black leadership network have joined a legal brief advising the justices that current laws blocking parents from doing so prevent them from making the best choices for their children's education.
5 Signs That You’re Entering Menopause
Menopause is a natural part of aging for women, but there is no predictable pattern or timeline for the symptoms, doctors say.
Halsey & Kelsea Ballerini Perform "Graveyard" on CMT Crossroads
Global superstars Halsey & Kelsea Ballerini team up for the newest installment of the critically-acclaimed series, “CMT Crossroads,” premiering Wednesday, March 25 at 10PM ET/PT on CMT. The 70th episode taping was filmed recently during a special public outdoor taping at the Ascend Amphitheatre in downtown Nashville.
Rickey Smiley to Host 21st Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Airing on BET
Returning to BET Networks for the seventh consecutive year on Saturday, February 1, 2020, the 21st Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will be hosted by national radio and TV personality Rickey Smiley. The annual NFL-Sanctioned event will film in front of a live audience during Super Bowl LIV week on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the James L. Knight Center and premiere exclusively on BET Networks on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 8:00 PM ET/PT.
AFT and Student Defense Sue DeVos for Breaking Federal Law to Help Predatory For-Profit Colleges
Student Defense filed a landmark federal lawsuit today, on behalf the American Federation of Teachers, the California Federation of Teachers and individual members, targeting the Trump administration’s illegal repeal of protections for students at for-profit and career college programs.
Pelosi's drug scheme robs patients of tomorrows new medicines
The House of Representatives passed Speaker Nancy Pelosi's unprecedented crackdown on the pharmaceutical industry. Her bill, "H.R.3," would allow the government to dictate prices on a broad array of drugs, with the promise of bringing domestic prices closer to those in foreign countries with government-run healthcare systems.
To Boost the Economy, Fight Chronic Disease
To understand the health of an economy, look at the health of those who participate in it. About six in 10 U.S. adults have at least one chronic disease, such as diabetes, cancer, or heart disease. These conditions, also called noncommunicable diseases, are expected to collectively cost the country $95 trillion by 2050.
Main Street Theater, Stages Repertory Theatre, and Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company Present Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Elliot Trilogy in February/March 2020
Main Street Theater, Stages Repertory Theatre, and Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company, in connection with Sin Muros: A Latinx Theater Festival at Stages, present Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Elliot Trilogy. While all are stand-alone plays, they follow the story of Elliot and his mother across the wars in which they served and through their lives as they strive for peace and connection.
Katy Prairie Conservancy offers Stewardship Saturdays each month for groups and individuals to help keep the Katy Prairie healthy
The Katy Prairie Conservancy invites the public to participate in Stewardship Saturdays, in which corporate groups, service organizations, and individuals can come out to the Indiangrass Preserve on the Katy Prairie and help maintain the health of this vital natural resource. Stewardship Saturdays, held on the first Saturday of each month, guide volunteers through several restoration tasks each week that keep the land healthy, including managing invasive species, clearing fences of vegetation, and planting native plants.
Monday, January 20
When Adversity Hits
Rockets look for ways to improve after losing 4 out of 5 games.
Sometimes in the midst of trying to find yourself and come to a point of peace and tranquility, you lose yourself to adversity. There will be some trials and tribulations that will come before you can finally reach that place in your life where no problem is worth stressing over.
NFL Championship Weekend
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness,” excerpt from a Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.
Friday, January 17
“Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick” by Zora Neale Hurston, edited with an introduction by Genevieve West, foreword by Tayari Jones
Everybody has that place. You know, that place where everyone knows you, they know what you want, and they get it for you before your coat’s half off. It’s where you can catch up on gossip and good news, where you take shelter and get sympathy. In “Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick” by Zora Neale Hurston, you also get a front seat.
The Comeback 2
Houston brings back old memories for Oiler fans after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Game 51-31
In 1996, Bud Adams decided that his time was up here in Houston and moved the team to Tennessee. He had been battling the city for a new stadium and when he didn’t get it, he loaded the U-Haul truck and headed to Nashville. In that truck was all the team history that had accumulated over the years since the team became a charter member in the American Football League in the 1960s.
Loving Your Enemies
Sermon by Martin Luther King Jr. Delivered at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, on 17 November 1957
I am forced to preach under something of a handicap this morning. In fact, I had the doctor before coming to church. And he said that it would be best for me to stay in the bed this morning. And I insisted that I would have to come to preach. So he allowed me to come out with one stipulation, and that is that I would not come in the pulpit until time to preach, and that after, that I would immediately go back home and get in the bed. So I’m going to try to follow his instructions from that point on.
6 Ways Your Smile Can Light Up The New Decade
The dawning of a new decade prompts some people to self-reflect and set goals that go beyond New Year’s resolutions.
“Delivered by Midwives: African American Midwifery in the Twentieth-Century South” by Jenny M. Luke c.2018, University Press of Mississippi $30.00 / higher in Canada 193 pages
The mailman’s come and gone for today. He never brings you much anymore anyhow, just a few bills and a card sometimes; now and then, you might get a box of something you purchased and that’s always fun. You know, though, that the mailman doesn’t always bring you what you ordered. As in “Delivered by Midwives” by Jenny M. Luke, someone else brings a different kind of package.
Refresh Your Child’s Diet with Low-Sugar Options
Many families look to the new year as a time to reset their eating habits and focus on making healthier choices. However, adults aren’t the only ones who could use a menu refresh as children may also need to focus on healthier food choices.
He’s Out: Cory Booker Ends Presidential Bid
Democrat Cory Booker dropped out of the presidential race Monday, ending a campaign whose message of unity and love failed to resonate in a political era marked by chaos and anxiety.
Top 5 Signs You’re Overwhelmed as a Principal
You don’t walk the halls anymore. You know that you should be visible, but if you leave the fire you are currently putting out, the building may burn down. Not just one room in the building, the entire building! The minute you put that fire out, you discover the embers from that fire started another one that is blazing right behind you. Sign number one that you are overwhelmed as a principal is that you are always in crisis mode and not in creation mode. No one can thrive in a building that is constantly in crisis, day after day; year after year and fire after fire.
New Hope for Pembroke Township
Across America, there are pockets of poverty, communities that have been left behind or deprived of the basics needed to develop, like Pembroke Township, a small community south of Chicago along the Indiana border. In this community, one-third of the families live below the poverty line. It is one of the poorest communities in the country, with a median income that is among the lowest.
Stop the Spread of Hate to Honor a King
Love has many definitions. The Holy Bible describes it as patient, kind, protecting, trusting, hopeful, preserving, and without the capability of failing. Webster’s Dictionary also has several meanings of love. It is defined as something that commands admiration, passionate affection for someone, friendship, courtship, reverence to God, and gratitude. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” Love, ultimately, is powerful when people take action to utilize its energy.
Thursday, January 16
Macy's Donates $5,000 to Creative Vida
Provides Professional Attire to First Gen College Students
Macy’s to present $250 gift cards to 20 students during in-store shopping experience as part of Creative Vida’s 1STGEN professional development program
Free Admission and Daylong Activities at the National Civil Rights Museum's King Holiday Celebration
The Museum emphasizes voting, the U.S. Census and service during the national holiday.
On the national holiday, January 20, the National Civil Rights Museum will remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special celebration. The museum is open extended hours and King Day admission will be free for all guests, thanks to the support of FedEx.
Houston Grand Opera’s 2020–21 Season Features Incredible Lineup of Seven Productions, Including Opera Favorites and Company Premieres
The company presents the world premiere, The Snowy Day; two HGO premieres, Breaking the Waves and The Sound of Music; Werther, for the first time in over 40 years; the return of Parsifal; and two opera favorites, Carmen and Cinderella
Stafford MSD Receives Approval to Offer Free Dinner for Students
Stafford Municipal School District received approval, from the Texas Department of Agriculture, to offer dinner (free of charge) to all Pre-K through 12th Grade students, from 3:45-5:45 p.m. on school days in the Stafford Elementary Cafeteria.
A Message from Harris County District Attorney's Office on Bellaire High School Shooting
"The evidence shows that the act that the juvenile committed was not intentional, but it was reckless. So, this is not an accident, because pulling a trigger on a gun whether you know if it’s loaded or not is an intentional act, but he did not, based on the evidence we have right now, intend to kill his friend. Yet he did," said Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes To Launch New Vegan Burger in January 2020
To Align With Changing Customer Preferences, Better Burger Franchise Expands Its Lifestyle Lineup With a Vegan Option
For more than 12 years, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast casual, "better burger" franchise has built a loyal following by offering delicious, customizable food that meets just about any consumer taste. Now, as consumers are looking for a wide variety of dietary options and more people are becoming flexitarians, MOOYAH will add "The Vegan" burger to its Lifestyle Burger lineup this January. The Vegan features a Dr. Praeger's Black Bean burger topped with avocado, grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato and BBQ sauce on a non-GMO potato bun.
MLK's Mission Praised by Black Conservatives
Left-Wing Activists Criticized for Misinterpreting Teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In observance of the upcoming holiday devoted to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., members of the Project 21 black leadership network are available for interviews regarding Dr. King, how his teachings have shaped the nation and how people have acted ? positively and negatively - in his name.
Harris County Public Library Announces Record Two Million Ebook and Audiobook Checkouts in 2019
Top 15 public library system worldwide in total digital circulation
Harris County Public Library today announced that they achieved a record-breaking two million digital book checkouts in 2019. This accomplishment illustrates the continued growth and importance of library lending of ebooks and audiobooks along with the creative ways the library has served its community with digital services. Harris County Public Library is one of 73 systems around the world – including standalone libraries and consortia – that surpassed one million checkouts through Rakuten OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform and its award-winning app Libby (complete list here).
Fried Chicken & Bubbles, Tacos & Tequila, and the Joy of Cooking
NOWFE Announces robust line-up of Labs and Experiences for 2020 event
The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience presents its lineup of Labs and Experiences as part of the 28th annual event which takes place March 18 - 22. Throughout the 5-day event, NOWFE will present more than a dozen wine and food labs and unique, hands-on experiences. In addition to the labs and experiences, NOWFE will also host its Wine Dinners, Royal Street Stroll, Vinola, Grand Tastings, After Party, Tournament of Rosés and Burlesque Brunch.
Tom Steyer Introduces Working Families Tax Cut
10% tax cut would benefit 95% of Americans, paid for by closing the capital gains and dividend loopholes and instituting a wealth tax
Today, presidential candidate Tom Steyer released a proposal that would provide working families with a 10% tax cut that benefits 95% of all Americans. To rebalance the economy and help out the millions of families that need help with the basic necessities, the plan calls for an expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and a $2 trillion infrastructure plan to provide good-paying long-term jobs.
Eight Things Leaders Can Do to Cut Out "Noise" at Work (and Why We Must)
nformation overload and endless digital disruptions are crippling your employees and harming your business. Joe McCormack shares strategies to help employees manage the "noise" so they can stay focu
Remember when we thought "more" was better? In a more innocent time, leaders really believed the more information people had, the smarter they'd be, the better decisions they'd make, and the greater success they'd have. Now we know how wrong we were: Nonstop e-mails, endless meetings, and 24-7 connectedness are crippling employees' ability to think, focus, solve problems, and do the deep work a company needs to stay competitive. And here's the real question: What are we going to do about it?
Study finds billions of quantum entangled electrons in 'strange metal'
Physicists provide direct evidence of entanglement's role in quantum criticality
In a new study, U.S. and Austrian physicists have observed quantum entanglement among "billions of billions" of flowing electrons in a quantum critical material.
Be Your Own Valentine: Seven Ways to Tap into Your "Love-Power" and Change Your Life
Romantic love is great and all, but "love-power" is far more potent—and it's something we all possess, regardless of our relationship status. Karen McGregor teaches you how to give yourself the best Valentine Day's present ever: a path to unlocking pure love-power.
Recuerdo Mezcal With and Without Gusano Comes to The US Alongside UFC "BMF" Titleholder and Partner Jorge 'Gamebred' Masvidal
Recuerdo Mezcal today announced they will be introducing their flagship Mezcals with and without Gusano to the US market, having developed a cult following amongst consumers as the top-selling Mezcal available in duty-free airport stores and one of the leading Mezcals in Mexico.
ISRAEL UPDATE: Governor Abbott Visits U.S. Embassy, Western Wall In Jerusalem
Governor Greg Abbott continued his first day in Israel by visiting the United States Embassy in Jerusalem, where he met with Ambassador David Friedman. The two leaders discussed the enduring friendship between Israel and Texas, and the Governor reaffirmed the Lone Star State's unwavering support for the Israeli people. The discussion concluded with an update on Texas' cornerstone plaque, made for display in the U.S. Embassy, that was unveiled in 2018. Complete with the Texas seal, the plaque reiterates the Texas-Israel connection and serves as another reminder of this historic relationship.
Wednesday, January 15
H-E-B and Black Professional Cowboys and Cowgirls Association Host 21st Annual "Heritage Day" Experience
Texas Tradition Raises Funds for BPCCA Scholarship, Features Houston’s Largest Black Rodeo
Black Professional Cowboys & Cowgirls Association (BPCCA) will host the 21st annual “Heritage Day” Experience on Saturday, March 14 from noon – 10 PM at the Humble Civic Center. This family-friendly event celebrates the rich culture and traditions of African American families with Houston’s largest black rodeo, LIVE entertainment and delicious Southern cuisine. Proceeds will benefit the BPCCA Scholarship Fund.
Reggae Artist Taj Weekes named Goodwill and Brand Ambassador for St. Lucia
The Government of Saint Lucia has announced Reggae artist Taj Weekes is among the names of twelve Saint Lucians appointed as Goodwill Ambassadors and one of nine as Brand Ambassadors. “The Saint Lucia Goodwill Ambassadors programme is proposed as a tool to actualize the national cultural policy in a number of key areas,” Minister Fortuna Belrose stated.
Bounce to Present World Television Premiere of New Original Movie The Nomads On MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
Inspiring Tale of Overcoming the Odds Based-on-Real-Life Events, Tika Sumpter (Mixed-ish) & Tate Donovan (The Man in the High Castle) Star
Bounce will present the world television premiere of The Nomads -- based-on-a-true story about a female African-American teacher who joins forces with a male Caucasian colleague to develop a men's rugby team in an inner-city school in North Philadelphia -- on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Watch the promo here.
Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award Winner Audra McDonald Will Headline the Theatre Under the Stars Gala in March
Emmy, Grammy, and six-time-Tony-Award-winning Broadway star, Audra McDonald, will headline the Theatre Under The Stars Gala 2020 at The Omni Houston Hotel on Saturday, March 28 at 6:30pm.
Women Anxious About Money Should Make These 4 Resolutions
Women more than men doubt their abilities to make financial decisions, and as a result women often let their husbands, partners, or significant others handle planning for retirement or investing in the stock market, studies show.
Yvonne Orji: Laughter Leads the Way
Known for her role as Molly on HBO's Insecure, Yvonne Orji continues to display her versatility with her upcoming comedy tour Lagos to Laurel.
Tuesday, January 14
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Centennial
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED CENTENNIAL WEEK ACTIVITIES JANUARY 12 - 18, 2020
METRO will operate normal weekday service for METRORail, local, and commuter buses on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Monday, January 13
‘Stay Close’: PBS Film Highlights Olympian Keeth Smart’s Rare Success as Black Man in Sport of Fencing
Keeth Smart became the first American to reach No. 1 in the world in saber fencing and later won a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics. That he was black made it all the more compelling.
Prince to Receive All-Star Grammy Tribute Starring Alicia Keys, Beck, Foo Fighters, Sheila E.
Prince will receive an all-star Grammy tribute featuring Alicia Keys, Beck and H.E.R. along with Sheila E., The Time and The Revolution.
Spotlight on New HCDE Trustee Andrea Duhon, Position 4, Precinct 3
Newly appointed board member Andrea Duhon was sworn into office Dec. 18 to represent Position 4, Precinct 3 within the Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees.
AboutThatCar.com 2020 Mazda CX-30
The short story is as the automobile market continues to shift towards crossovers and sport utilities, Mazda created the CX-30 to meet a need. That’s what they told us. But the small crossover also fills out the automaker’s crossover lineup, giving it a full-size, mid-size and now small crossover.
Kings Of Bachata Aventura Return To New York For First Time In Four Years For Special Hometown Show
Today award-winning bachata superstars Aventura announced an intimate concert in their hometown of New York City to take place on Monday, March 16th at Radio City Music Hall. The show will mark the group’s first performance in the city in four years.
Kick Off 2020 with Corner Bakery’s New Nourishing Menu Items
Power Breakfast Egg Bowl, Breakfast Wraps, Power Greens & Grains Salad and more available starting Jan. 14
Corner Bakery is helping guests start their year with thoughtful and wholesome ingredients filled with fresh flav
Tomar and the FCs announce 'Rise Above' album release show featuring a Stax Records tribute, Feb. 1
Austin-based soul band Tomar and the FCs are thrilled to announce the details of their “Rise Above” official album release show, taking place Saturday, Feb. 1 at Antone’s Nightclub, located at 305 E. Fifth St, Austin, Texas 78701. The release show, presented by KUTX, will open with a tribute to Stax Records featuring performances by Kevin Russell (Shinyribs), The Watters, Sheree Smith, Soul Man Sam and Courtney Santana. Doors are at 9 p.m. The Stax Records Tribute will take place 10 - 11:15 p.m. and Tomar and the FCs will play from 11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance here.
Governor Abbott Presents Governor's Medal Of Courage To West Freeway Church Of Christ Hero Jack Wilson
Governor Greg Abbott today presented the Governor's Medal of Courage to West Freeway Church of Christ hero Jack Wilson at the Governor's Mansion. The Governor thanked Jack for his willingness to risk his own life to protect others in the congregation, and expressed the state of Texas' enduring gratitude for Jack's heroic actions.
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Five To Red River Boundary Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed William “Bill” Douglass and appointed Reginald B. “Reggie” Smith, Jr., David Bristol, Anthony Ricciardelli, and William “Willie” Steele to the Red River Boundary Commission for terms at the pleasure of the governor. Additionally, the Governor named Reginald B. “Reggie” Smith, Jr. chair of the commission. The Red River Boundary Commission is established to oversee the redrawing of the boundary between Texas and the State of Oklahoma in the Texoma area. The Commission shall confer and act jointly with representatives appointed on behalf of the State of Oklahoma.
FOX Business Network Features B-CU President Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite on Making Money with Charles Payne
FOX News Contributor, Television Personality, and Author Charles Payne will host B-CU President Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite on Making Money with Charles Payne airing Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 2 p.m. EST.
Wall Street Journal The Émigré Who Knew Everyone
Salka Viertel, the screenwriter and stage actor who came to Los Angeles in 1928, surrounded herself with European exiles ranging from Bertolt Brecht to Albert Einstein; now her compelling autobiography is being reissued.
Tim McGraw Announces Headline 2020 Here On Earth Tour
Tim McGraw started the year off right with a headline show at the College Football Playoff Game, performing his new song “Way Down” from a forthcoming album later this year & his Nielsen BDS certified ‘Most Played Radio Song of the Decade’ hit “Something Like That,” and simultaneously announced the major HERE ON EARTH TOUR for 2020. McGraw will join forces with reigning CMA Vocalist of the Year Luke Combs for two can’t-miss summer stadium shows in Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan Appoints Former City Council Member Mike Laster as an Assistant County Attorney
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan announces the appointment of Mike Laster, to serve as an Assistant County Attorney with the General Counsel practice group where he will be handling housing and community development issues.
This New Year, See What You Can Do Online at socialsecurity.gov
Are you looking for new ways to save time this new year? Social Security offers many of its services online by signing up for a secure my Social Security account.
What the Heart Has to Do with the Head
If you want to protect your brain, get busy protecting your heart. Lifestyle behaviors that boost cardiovascular health, such as physical activity and quitting smoking, also contribute to good cognitive health.
Dr. LaKesha Legree of Elev8 MD Wellness Center Launches Mental Health Awareness Campaign featuring William Bryant, Jr. of OWN’s Queen Sugar to Mark Its First Anniversary
Celebrating its first successful year in treating patients, Elev8 MD Wellness Center, Charlotte’s leading ketamine clinic, has launched a high-profile marketing campaign to raise awareness about mental illness and the possible treatments for patients. The ads feature actor William Bryant, Jr. of the Oprah Winfrey Network’s “Queen Sugar.”
Governor Abbott Appoints Meyer And Keller To Education Commission Of The States
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Representative Morgan Meyer and Higher Education Commissioner Harrison Keller to the Education Commission of the States for terms at the pleasure of the Governor. Additionally, Senator Larry Taylor, Senator Pete Flores, Representative Dan Huberty, and Commissioner of Education Mike Morath will continue to serve on the Commission.
Tim Tebow Foundtion Prom for People with Special Needs Sees Continued Growth
6th Annual Night To Shine to be hosted by more than 720 Churches
With the 2020 Night to Shine just four weeks away, the number of churches across the globe hosting the unforgettable prom night experience, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is at its highest total since the event first began in 2015. Eclipsing last year’s final count of 655 hosts, over 720 churches have committed to honoring and celebrating people with special needs at this special evening on Friday, February 7, around the world.
Planning Grants Offered by New Tech Network Pave Way for Education Innovation In Texas Schools
Education Nonprofit Provides Resources for School Design with Second Round Application Window Open Now Through February 7th
New Tech Network (NTN), a leading design partner for comprehensive K – 12 school change, has officially opened the application for a second round of competitive Planning Grants offered to up to ten Texas schools or districts interested in implementing NTN’s innovative school model.
Actor and Comedian Doug E. Doug Releases First Novel Inspired by the Unique Experiences of the Hip-Hop Generation, The Fall of 1987
Based on his viewpoint that the historic contributions of the Hip-Hop generation has largely been ignored by popular culture, actor and Comedian Doug E. Doug has released his first novel titled, “The Fall of 1987,” which tells dramatic story of a young Black man investigating the mysterious death of his brother during the rise of the Hip-Hop genre.
Governor Abbott Designates Soward To Texas Violent Gang Task Force
Governor Greg Abbott has designated David Soward to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. The task force forms strategic partnerships among local, state, and federal criminal justice, juvenile justice, and correctional agencies to better enable those agencies to take a proactive stance towards tracking gang activity and the growth and spread of gangs statewide.
Windsor Castle Ensemble Provides Grand Finale for Houston Early Music Season
The Queen’s Six will entertain Houston audience with music fit for royalty
The Queen’s Six makes its Houston Early Music debut with a trilingual presentation of The Origins of Baroque Vocal Music at Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002, on Friday, April 14, 2020, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 10
Census Studied Citizenship Question Even After Losing in Supreme Court
Even as it was losing the fight to put a citizenship question on the 2020 Census, the bureau was running tests last summer that it now claims show the question would not have affected response rates.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Remains Quiet On Whether The State Will Opt Out Of Refugee Program
A large majority of the country’s governors have told the Trump administration that their states will continue accepting refugees, but with less than three weeks left to make up his mind, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hasn’t made clear if he’ll add his name to that list. Governors, mayors, county judges and other elected officials have until Jan. 21 to notify the U.S. State Department if they will continue participating in the refugee resettlement program.
“Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America” by Candacy Taylor
Your tickets have been purchased. Reservations were made in your name and all that’s left is packing. Yep, you’re heading out for the weekend, a week, a month, gone on the trip of a lifetime and as you’ll see in “Overground Railroad” by Candacy Taylor, it’s a trip your grandparents might’ve been denied.
Patricia Cardoso Is the First Latina Director In the National Film Registry
The award-winning filmmaker Patricia Cardoso is the first Latina director to be included in the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress after her groundbreaking film "Real Women Have Curves" was added to the registry.
IRS Joins List of Those With Questions for VisitDallas
The Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau failed to properly report its income to the IRS, resulting in an investigation and fines from the Internal Revenue Service in October, emails obtained by The Texas Monitor show.
Houston Ranks 32 in 100 Best Cities in the World
“Smart, skilled and soulful, Houston is the American city of the future.” That is the description of Houston by Resonance Consultancy, a strategic business marketing, development and research company, which recently released its 2020 World’s Best Cities Ranking. Houston is ranked number 32 out of 100 cities around the world and is the highest ranking Texas city on the list.
Resolve to Make Real Nutrition a New Year Priority
A new year signals a chance to renew your commitment to healthier eating, but many of the most popular diets, like the keto diet and paleo diet, eliminate entire food groups, which can cause you to fall short on nutrients you need.
The Ensemble Theatre Presents Regional Premiere “The Green Book”
The Ensemble Theatre presents the regional premiere of The Green Book, written by award-winning author Calvin Alexander Ramsey and directed by award-winning director Shirley Jo Finney.
Federal Judge Dismisses Claim Against Harris County DA in Wrongful Conviction Case
Federal Judge Lee Rosenthal dismissed a claim against Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg brought by a former death row inmate who was wrongfully convicted.
Go On a Culinary Adventure in Your Own City
A new decade deserves a break from your old routine. Don’t start 2020 by continuing to go to the same few restaurants because they are your favs, close by, or fit in your budget. Expand your horizon and your entire palette by exploring other culinary delights. Houston has some of the best cuisines in the US. I, along with our resident foodie TotallyRandie, was fortunate to sample a few extraordinary entrees on a Houston staycation where we explored some of our city's best treasures. Join us on a culinary tour of Houston's downtown.
How to Re-Watch Hollywood History
Streaming media is transforming TV and movie watching, but the convenience and ability to binge watch favorite shows aren’t the only benefits. Super-fans of a specific actor or genre can geek out like never before thanks to unprecedented access to libraries filled with beloved stars and film categories.
Teaching “Those Kids”
3 Easy Signs to Identify “Those Kids” in a Deficit Mindset Culture
Who are “those kids”? They are the love interest of a deficit mindset culture. They are the kids that never seem to “fit in”. They are group of kids that schools get frustrated with the most in every kind of imaginable way and the data reflects that frustration. When you see a child and you are only able to see the negative attributes about them, or you are unable to see them beyond typical stereotypes or biases.
African-American or Other? Selecting Your Race and Ethnicity on the US 2020 Census Form
Kim Kardashian West will likely check “Black or African American” on the US 2020 Census form when marking the race of her children.
Significant Change
Houston heads back to Kansas City looking for the same results from Week 6
Most people can look back at any point in time and remember a significant event that has changed their lives. Whether it be the birth of a child or being the first in the family to graduate college. Events like that are what you look back on as you succeed in life.
Trump’s Nominee to Lead SBA Commits to Expand Resources to Black Businesses
As a new year begins, obtaining financing remains among the largest obstacles blocking many black-owned businesses from growing and reaching new heights.
Noose Photo Stirring Up Controversy in Harris County
A photo of Harris County Constable candidate Ken Jones has resurfaced on the Internet causes a lot of controversy.
Trump Committed to War Without End?
It has come to this. An impeached president -- still pending trial in the Senate -- orders the assassination of one of Iran's leading generals across the world where he is meeting with the leader of Iraq, a supposed ally. He does so without consultation, much less approval, of the Congress. Besieged at home, he lashes out abroad.
Thursday, January 9
One-on-One With Queen of the South Star Hemky Madera
Without a doubt, Hemky Madera is a rising star. Every role he has been casted for, his stand out performances measure up to and often supersede the leading actor/actress. From theatre to television, Madera is unstoppable.
Tips for a Stress-Free Tax Season
Taxes are an unavoidable fact of life. Unfortunately, they can be somewhat overwhelming, which can cause people to put the task off and miss the deadline. Use these tips for a stress-free tax season:
Yates HS earns status as International Baccalaureate World School
Houston Independent School District leaders on Thursday announced Yates High School’s new status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, becoming the district’s fifth high school campus to receive official authorization to offer the Diploma Programme.
Tuesday, January 7
U.S. Indian Groups Call for Sanctions on Home Minister of India Over New Anti-Muslim Citizenship Law, Human Rights Abuses
A coalition of Indian-American and American civil society, civil and human rights organizations today held a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., calling for U.S. sanctions on Home Minister of India in response to that country adopting the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) – a law that discriminates against India’s religious minorities and could categorize India’s 200 million Muslims and others as non-citizens as illegal aliens.
West Reminds African American Community Cornyn Let TOXNET Disappear
Sen. Royce West on Tuesday reminded African American voters in Texas that U.S. Senator John Cornyn was asleep at the switch while the Trump Administration quietly killed the National Library of Medicine’s TOXNET database--a key tool for minority communities to help understand pollution and environmental hazards around them--late last month.
Houston Ranks 32 in 100 Best Cities in the World
“Smart, skilled and soulful, Houston is the American city of the future.” That is the description of Houston by Resonance Consultancy, a strategic business marketing, development and research company, which recently released its 2020 World’s Best Cities Ranking. Houston is ranked number 32 out of 100 cities around the world and is the highest ranking Texas city on the list.
Wanda Sykes Hosts 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards World Premiering Sunday, Jan. 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET on Bounce
The 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting and inspirational night recognizing African-American achievements and contributions, world premieres Sunday, January 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET on Bounce.
The 34th Annual Houston – Texas Home & Garden Show Comes to NRG Center February 14-16, 2020
The 34th Annual Texas Home & Garden Show, the premier destination for the home and garden needs of all Houstonians will return to NRG Center from February 14-16, 2020. The Texas Home & Garden Show is the best resource for expert advice, money saving tips, remodeling ideas, landscape features and everything needed for home and garden projects.
Houston Grand Opera Announces Cast Substitution
Soprano Melody Moore, in her role debut, replaces Michaela Martens as Amneris in Aida on 1/31, 2/2, 2/8 Mezzo-soprano Catherine Martin sings the role on 2/11, 2/14, 2/16
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) announces that mezzo-soprano Michaela Martens, scheduled to sing the role of Amneris in Verdi’s Aida, recently withdrew from the production due to personal reasons. Renowned soprano Melody Moore, making her role debut as Amneris, sings the first three performances, while HGO Studio Alumna and mezzo-soprano Catherine Martin sings the final three performances. The production runs from Jan. 31 – Feb. 16, 2020 at the Wortham Theater Center.
Congressman Al Green’s Statement on Iran and Impeachment
On Monday, January 6, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement regarding impeachment and the killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani:
Mouth Bar Removal Starting This Week
Mayor Pro Tem Martin would like to make District E residents aware the City of Houston has issued a Notice To Proceed (NTP) for debris removal services, specifically large silt deposits at the confluence of the West Fork of the San Jacinto River and Lake Houston, commonly referred to as the "mouth bar".
Rod Stewart Announces North American Summer 2020 Tour With Special Guest Cheap Trick
Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, January 10 At 10am At LiveNation.com
Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer/songwriter today announced details for his highly anticipated 2020 summer tour with special guests Cheap Trick. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city summer tour promises an unprecedented night of iconic hits songs from some of the most scenic venues across North America, kicking off July 21 in Cleveland, OH and wrapping in Chicago, IL on September 5.
Joe Biden Picks Up Texas Endorsements
Most Previously Endorsed Secretary Julian Castro
Today, Biden for President is announcing support from 11 elected officials in Texas, broadening the list of influential national and local leaders supporting Biden in a critical Super Tuesday state. Nine of the 11 endorsements come from leaders who had previously endorsed Secretary Julian Castro for president.
Former Russian foreign minister Kozyrev to speak at Rice's Baker Institute
Andrei Kozyrev, who served as foreign minister of Russia from 1991 to 1996, will discuss his book, "The Firebird: The Elusive Fate of Russian Democracy," and current developments in Russia at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Jan. 14.
House drug bill dooms medical research
House lawmakers recently voted to pass the "Lower Drug Costs Now Act," which would enable government officials to set the price of lifesaving medicines. The bill would reduce pharmaceutical companies' revenues by a staggering $1 trillion over the coming decade.
Houston-based Transgender Minor Sues NY State Over Birth Certificate Corrections
Today Lambda Legal filed a federal lawsuit challenging New York State’s policy categorically prohibiting transgender minors from correcting the sex designation on their birth certificates – a critically important document for transgender people seeking to navigate through life with accurate government documents.
The UP Companies Teams UP with Hip Hop Recording Artist Chingy to Produce “Old Construction Road” Song, Music Video
“Old Town Road” parody song highlights UPCO brand, promotes careers in construction
While the construction industry may be booming and the need for new buildings and structures has increased, the workforce needed to complete those projects has decreased considerably. In fact, workforce shortages remain one of the single most significant threats to the construction industry today.
Nick Cannon Presents MTV Wild 'N Out Live to Make Highly Anticipated Return to the Road in 2020
Tickets On Sale to General Public Starting Friday, January 10 at LiveNation.com
Multi-hyphenate entertainer Nick Cannon announced his wildly popular MTV Wild ‘N Out Live tour will return with dates all over the U.S. kicking off this March. Fans can expect stand up routines by their favorite Wild ‘N Out cast members including DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller, Emmanuel Hudson, Justina Valentine, Hit Man, Conceited, DJ D-Wreck and Pretty Vee (lineup varies by city), as well as live music performances from some of today’s hottest artists including platinum “My Type” and “Icy Grl” entertainer Saweetie.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Announces Centennial Week Activities January 12 - 18, 2020
The esteemed African American women's service organization will mark its Centennial with notable guest speakers, performers, a fashion show, and a "Finer Womanhood Empowerment Summit" addressing issue
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, one the country's largest African-American women's service organizations, will mark its 100th year of service with Centennial Week activities Jan. 12-18, 2020 in Washington, D.C.
An Evening in Spain
Lake Charles Symphony 2nd Annual Valentine’s Concert
Join the Lake Charles Symphony on Friday, Feb. 14, at the Historic Calcasieu Marine National Bank for an evening filled with the beautiful music of Spain. The program, under the direction of guest conductor Mr. Michael J. Costello, will feature the waltzes of Johann Strauss and works by Tchaikovsky and Dvorak. Enjoy a great evening with friends, or that special someone, along with a plated dinner & beverages.
Black History Month Literary Weekend returns to New Orleans
Twenty-time bestselling author Brian W. Smith leads all-star lineup
Twenty-time national bestselling author and New Orleans native Brian W. Smith is set to return to New Orleans for the 4th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend Feb. 28-29 for two days of workshops, booksignings, and music.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Year 2020 – The Beginning of a Great Decade
The state of Black Business is challenging. The political environment, international challenges and malcontent is making “Peace in the Valley” an escaping concept. Black entrepreneurship began to evolve at a noticeable pace during the 1960’s. From a few seats on the local city councils to the Oval Office in the White House and practically all board rooms in between.
Monday, January 6
Rex, King of Carnival and the New Orleans Tourism Industry Issue Official Invitation to Mardi Gras
To alert the world that Mardi Gras and the carnival season are upon us, Rex, King of Carnival issues his proclamation via the New Orleans tourism industry to the world.
Surviving R. Kelly Part II Leads to 40% Increase In Calls To National Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN released the following statement today after the airing of Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning, which featured RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline Number (800.656.4673) as well as RAINN’s Wait PSA:
Man Charged With Death of His Fiancée After Marriage Proposal
Kendrick Atkins proposed to his fiancée on New Year's Eve and days later he shot and killed her. That what authorities are saying about Atkins, 39, who was charged with the murder of Dominic Jefferson, 33.
Islamic Religious Leader Arrested for Sex Crimes Against Children in Fort Bend County
Mohamed Omar Ali, an Islamic religious leader, has been charged with alleged sex crimes against four children.
Houston Dash acquire DF Katie Naughton and 2020 NWSL Draft pick from Chicago Red Stars in trade
The Houston Dash acquired defender Katie Naughton and the 18th overall selection in the 2020 NWSL College Draft through a trade with Chicago Red Stars, the club announced today. The Dash traded forward Kealia Ohai to Chicago in return.
Harris County Attorney Ryan sues cement plant for spewing dust and dumping waste into storm drains
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed a lawsuit against an east Harris County cement plant on Monday, accusing it of spreading cement dust onto the East Belt feeder and allowing cement waste to flow into storm drains.
Big Pharma doesn't deserve all the hate
Americans loathe the pharmaceutical industry. It ranks dead last in a recent Gallup poll that tracks the public's opinion of 25 different sectors.
Houston Ballet Extends the Season of Giving With Annual Graceful Givings Event
Houston Ballet hosts its 12th annual Graceful Givings event at the Center for Dance this week. Since beginning in 2008, this annual dancewear giveaway has grown to benefit more than 60 Houston-area schools with dance and theater programs.
AboutThatCar.com: 2020 Lexus NX 300h
This review of the 2020 Lexus NX 300h started in Houston. We landed and picked up the luxury crossover at airport parking and headed here, no stops, no visiting friends, no nothing. We got on state highway 59 South headed for I-610 East that would take us to I-10 East.
Don't Expect Fair Elections in 2020
The African American journey through American history can be summed up in two words – UNJUST and UNFAIR.
From the moment we first set foot on the North American continent, we have been subjected to atrocities both great and small. Armed with a culture of white supremacy bolstered by their religion and world view, Europeans seeking to create empires spanning the globe built their dream with the lives and labor stolen from Africans and other peoples from around the world.
Seasons Last College Bowl Game Offers First National Sponsorship Opportunity For SwampButt Underwear
SwampButt Underwear™ will be one of the sponsors of the ‘2020 LendingTree Bowl Radio Network’ when the last college bowl game of the season kicks off in Mobile, AL Monday January 6, 2020 at 7:00 pm ET. This is the first national sponsorship of any type for SwampButt Underwear. The game features the winner of the Mid-America Conference championship Miami RedHawks (8-5) and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, champions of the Sun Belt Conference. Announcers for the game are Mike Grace and Cole Cubelic.
The Ensemble Theatre Presents Regional Premiere “The Green Book”
A Story Inspired by Victor Green’s The Negro Motorist Green Book
The Ensemble Theatre presents the regional premiere of The Green Book, written by award-winning author Calvin Alexander Ramsey and directed by award-winning director Shirley Jo Finney with Opening Night and Media Reception Thursday, November 14, 2019, 6:30 p.m. 3535 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002.
Wine & Spirits Magazine Hosts Inaugural Top 100 Symposium in New York
The Top 100 Wineries of 2019 come to New York in a benefit for NY/NJ Baykeeper.
After 16 years hosting the Top 100 Tasting in San Francisco, Wine & Spirits Magazine now brings the best of the best to New York City. On January 14th, 2020, the Top 100 Symposium invites the New York wine community to meet the winemakers and to taste the top-scoring wines from the Top 100 Wineries of 2019.
Dreading A Dental Visit? 5 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of It
Many people would just as soon avoid scheduling a dental appointment, unless an unbearable toothache lands them reluctantly in the dentist’s chair.
If The Tax Cuts Don’t Last, Will Your Retirement Funds? 4 Ways To Make Sure
Many taxpayers welcomed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that reduced income taxes through 2025, but now some people worry about the possibility of rates going up after the act expires and how that could affect their retirement.
Animal Lovers Gather for Themed Brunch and Pet Fashion Show
On Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., philanthropic animal lovers will gather at the Hotel Zaza in Houston’s Museum District for the 7th annual Wags and Whiskers, formerly the Best Friends Brunch, benefiting Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Animeals program. The “On Broadway” themed event will feature a pet fashion show, silent auction, and more!
#1 Music Brand For Kids, Kidz Bop, And Live Nation Announce All-New Tour For 2020
KIDZ BOP Kids Recently Named Billboard Magazine’s “#1 Kids’ Artist” for 10 Consecutive Years & #75 Artist of the Decade
KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, announced today their brand-new tour, KIDZ BOP Live 2020. In partnership with Live Nation, KIDZ BOP will bring the highly-anticipated family-friendly live concert experience to 59 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Dominican Republic in 2020. Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, January 10at 10am local time. For tour dates and ticket information, visit KIDZBOP.com and LiveNation.com.
Convenience Store Industry Report: Younger Consumers Ready for C-Store Cannabis and Automation
TrendSource's Convenience Store Industry Report finds that consumers are more receptive to cannabis products and in-store automation than expected, particularly among younger cohorts.
Convenience stores are in a transitional moment and must focus on younger consumers when considering the most important issues of the day. Indeed, according to TrendSource's end-of-year 2019 Convenience Store Industry Report, two of the biggest trends shaping Convenience Stores' current and future landscape--in-store cannabis sales and frictionless checkout technology--will both pivot around generational differences as older consumers prove relatively more resistant than younger ones.
Treat nonviolent drug offenses as public health issue, Baker Institute paper recommends
Drug use among people arrested for nonviolent drug offenses should be treated primarily as a public health issue, according to drug policy experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition.
Friday, January 3
Top 10 Travel Destinations to Start the New Decade
For many, traveling offers an opportunity to disconnect from the everyday and experience new places and cultures. With the beginning of a new decade, it is the perfect time to start deciding your next travel adventures.
Meet The First Latina President Of The Tournament Of Roses
Laura Farber, a native of Buenos Aires, is the newest president of the Tournament of Roses Association, which puts on the nation's most famous New Year's Day parade.
Benny Martinez, Texas Native & Latino Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 85
Benny Martinez, a Mexican-American civil rights leader who helped organize the historic Latino meeting with President John F. Kennedy, died Sunday.
Lifetime Follow-Up R. Kelly Doc Focuses On Victims of Sexual Assault
Few TV documentary series can boast having a more powerful real world impact than “Surviving R. Kelly.”
Nick Gordon, Found Liable in Bobbi Kristina’s Death, Dead of Suspected Overdose
Once Bobbi Kristina Brown’s boyfriend, he was also held liable in her 2015 death in a 2016 civil trial.
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern Dies at 77
David Stern, the NBA commissioner during the most successful period in league history, has died, the league announced Wednesday. He was 77.
Ghost of Playoff Past
Texans look to help some former Oilers fans get over the hurt of the 1993 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs
On Saturday at NRG Stadium, the Houston Texans will do their best to try and bring a small amount of peace to some of the drama lifelong Houston Oilers fans have had to endure since the 1993 NFL Wildcard Playoff weekend. Most of them can tell you where they were and exactly what they were doing on January 3, 1993.
Young Voters Are Going to be Key to Winning 2020
Politics is in realignment. And perhaps the most underappreciated change is this: Based on recent research at Tufts University's Tisch College of Civic Life, young voters, ages 18-29, played a significant role in the 2018 midterms and are poised to shape elections in 2020 and beyond.
6 Ideas for a New You in the New Year
The new year is the perfect time to hit the reset button and get a fresh start. Here are six resolution ideas, plus tools and strategies for accomplishing each:
Civil Rights Icon & Congressman John Lewis Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer
Civil rights icon and US Democratic Rep. John Lewis of Georgia known for fighting for our rights has been diagnosed with the greatest fight of his life, stage 4 pancreatic cancer, his office announced Sunday.
Make Your Weight Loss Goals a Reality
Losing weight is a highly personal journey as a wide range of factors can affect a person’s ability to do so. There’s no one approach to weight loss; rather, the best approach is the one that fits your life and body best.
Julian Castro Drops Out of 2020 Democratic Presidential
Julian Castro is no longer seeking the Democratic 2020 presidential nomination.
COMMENTARY: Hate Crimes Demand More Action
“If this incident was motivated by hate, which news reports indicate, then this is another incident in a long line of violent incidents targeting the Jewish community. This hatred is a disease and right now we are experiencing an epidemic. Leaders must lead and call out hate wherever and whenever it rears its ugly head – regardless of politics. This is about principle.” — Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and National Director, Anti-Defamation League For the third time in just over a year, the nation is reeling in the face of a deadly mass shooting that appears to have been motivated by anti-Semitism.
Trump And Obama Tie For Most Admired Man Of the Decade
Ending out the decade, Gallup Poll released the results of the annual most admired man of the year list, which resulted in an interesting find. Former President Barack Obama and Donald Trump both tied for the top spot, both garnering a total of 18 percent from respondents.
Ballistics Key In Solving Celebratory Shooting Death: Former HPD Officer
As investigators look into whether celebratory gunfire truly led to a family matriarch's death during a New Year's celebration, a former Houston police investigator said the ballistics of the case will be key in looking for the shooter.
Texas Led The Nation In On-Duty Officer Deaths In 2019
A sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed after a traffic stop in East Texas on Tuesday, bringing the total number of on-duty officer fatalities in the state this year to 18.
New Texas Laws That Could Impact Your Life In 2020
A slew of new laws are set to take effect in Texas on Jan. 1, 2020, on myriad issues — from stricter provisions in reporting harassment at colleges and universities to more stringent reporting on data breaches to ending surprise medical fees.
New Fund Offers Opportunity for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
The San Antonio Latino Dream Makers Fund is helping entrepreneurs who have an idea and passion launch small businesses by helping them gain access to capital.
Marriott Slapped with $300G Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Black Woman Over ‘No Party Policy’
A California woman filed a $300,000 lawsuit against Marriott on Monday, claiming she was singled out because of her race when asked to sign a “no party policy” before checking into her Portland hotel room.
“The Broken Road: George Wallace and a Daughter’s Journey to Reconciliation” by Peggy Wallace Kennedy with Justice H. Mark Kennedy
The path your parents first set you on is not the path you ended up taking. Somewhere along the way, you veered to the left or stepped to the right. You found your own groove, made your own decisions and made adjustments while you learned where you were going. And as in the new book “The Broken Road” by Peggy Wallace Kennedy (with Justice H. Mark Kennedy), it was essential to know where you came from.
It Is Time to Renew the Spirit of the Emancipation Proclamation
January 1 begins the new year. It also marks the anniversary of a new America. On January 1, 1863, as the Civil War, the bloodiest of America's wars, approached the end of its second year, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states, "are and henceforward shall be free."
Turner Sworn In for Second Term
Sylvester Turner officially began his second term as mayor for the city of Houston when he, City Controller Chris Brown, and Houston City Council were sworn in on January 2, 2020, before a packed house at the Wortham Theater. Mayor Turner won the honor of continuing to lead Houston after defeating opponent Tony Buzbee in the run-off election.
Chart Your Vision in 2020
Each year is an opportunity to reset your life. Start with examining the past year looking at your accomplishments with the goals you set in correlations with your failures. Asking yourself questions like “Are you happy with the progress or lack thereof that you made?” “How could you have done things differently?” “What do you need to do now?” The last question is most important because that is when the reset starts. That is when you get a new vision and start to make new goals. Once that develops in your mind it is time for them to take form visually on paper with the creation of your vision board for 2020.
