Rep. Coleman on Texas A&M System Researchers Analyzing Racial Profiling Data
Today, State Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) made the following statement in response to the announcement that leading scholars and academics from universities within the Texas A&M System will be analyzing the data reported by law enforcement agencies on racial profiling in accordance with the provisions in the Sandra Bland Act.
Harris County Extends Contract with Houston Food Bank to Provide Meals to Families Struggling Due to COVID-19
The Collaboration Provides 4.3M Pounds of Food each Month to Harris County Residents
Choosing between paying the rent and ensuring there’s food on the table isn’t a choice that Harris County families should have to make. As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the economic fallout, Commissioner Rodney Ellis is committed to helping working families have access to food.
National Bar Association Swears in Tricia “CK” Hoffler as its 78 th President
The NBA Executes a Nationwide Plan with its Coalition Partners to Battle COVID-19, Police Brutality, and Voter Suppression
The National Bar Association (NBA) swore in Tricia “CK” Hoffler as its 78th President on July 29, 2020. As the nation's oldest and largest national network of predominantly African-American attorneys and judges, the NBA represents the interests of approximately 65,000 lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students. The president is elected by the membership to be the voice of the collective concerns of the African American legal community and spearheads initiatives reflective of the collective conscience of the organization. “I am so honored to take on this position and to lead this magnificent organization at this tumultuous time in our country.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Extend Deadline For Pandemic Food Benefits For Families Affected By COVID-19 School Closures
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is extending the application deadline for the federal Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer program (P-EBT) to August 21 to ensure eligible families have more time to apply for this one-time food benefit.
National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum to Host Virtual Panel Discussion on Law Enforcement Anti-Bias Training
Conversations: an in-depth look at anti-bias training in law enforcement — what's working and what's not — on Monday, August 10
The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will host a free virtual panel discussion examining anti-bias training programs in law enforcement communities across the country on Monday, August 10 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm (EDT).
Actor and Vocalist, TC Carson, Releases New Video "Come Together" To Bring Unity After Racial Divisio
Today, actor and singer, TC Carson (affectionately remembered as "Kyle Barker" of Living Single), independently released a new video for his re-released single, "Come Together". This up-tempo multicultural video was birthed in response to the recent protests surrounding the untimely deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain, Ahmaud Arbery and countless other unarmed people of color who have been murdered at the hands of police.
Karen Bass Surges into 4/1 from 20/1 for Vice President
Kamala Harris 11/10 from 11/8
Karen Bass is now a top contender to be the Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee with her odds plummeting on Tuesday morning. Bass, 66, who has represented Los Angeles in the House for five terms, joins a slate of prominent women of colour who are in the mix to stand with Biden on the Democratic ticket.
Astros Place Justin Verlander On the 10-day Injured List
Astros No. 1 starter, Justin Verlander was placed on the 10-day IL list with a right-arm forearm strain according to Houston Astros communication department. Astros manager Dusty Baker said that Verlander will not throw for two weeks and will be reevaluated at that time.
It Had To Happen One Day
Mariners get first victory over Astros after losing 15-straight games
Well you knew it had to happen one day this year in Houston and on Sunday it did. For the first time at Minute Maid Park since September 19, 2018 the Seattle Mariners (1-2) defeated the Houston Astros (2-1) by a score of 7-6.
The National Black MBA Association® Announces Its 2020 NBMBAA® Conference & Career Fair: A Virtual Experience
Events Will Take Place Online SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2020
The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA) is excited to announce it will be hosting its 2020 NBMBAA® Conference & Career Fair: A Virtual Experience, taking place September 23-25, 2020 online. With a conference theme of "Celebrating Visionaries," this historic organization also honors its 50th Anniversary.
Theaters, Hotels, Convention Centers and Other Facilities Nationwide Earn GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation
The Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, today announced a new round of facilities that have achieved GBAC STAR™ facility accreditation. As the industry’s only outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation, GBAC STAR validates a facility’s preparedness for biorisk situations like the novel coronavirus. To date, facilities of all sizes in more than 64 countries are working toward formal accreditation.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Launches Big Yellow Box Catering Options
World’s largest barbecue concept debuts five new self-contained pick-up catering options
This August, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is launching its latest catering innovation with its new Big Yellow Box, designed to conveniently and compactly feed small groups for any occasion.
Election Pollster Terrance Woodbury Weighs In On Kanye West’s 2020 President Election Bid in July 19 Washington Post News Article
Woodbury Says West Probably Won’t Be the Next President, but the Influential Rapper Could Play a Role in Determining Who Is
Terrance Woodbury, a partner at HIT Strategies, a political research firm focused on women, minorities and millennials, recently shared his thoughts with the Washington Post regarding rapper Kanye West’s 2020 Presidential Campaign. Woodbury addressed several issues surrounding the provocative celebrity’s viability as a candidate and the influence the Grammy-winning artist has over a generation of young voters.
Cullen Trust Gift Aids UH Students Struggling with Food Insecurity Amid Pandemic
The University of Houston has received a $100,000 gift from the Cullen Trust for Higher Education to aid University students and members of the community who are in immediate need of food assistance. The gift supports efforts at UH and the Houston Food Bank to raise awareness on the growing issue of food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Relief Program Available for Small Businesses
The PeopleFund is a lender in the new Community Advantage Recovery Loan (CARL) Program launched by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The new program will provide technical and financial assistance to small businesses located in underserved markets. It is intended to help these small businesses revamp their operations for the COVID-19 environment and/or to build financial resiliency against future disruptions.
USA Boxing Olympic Hopeful Darius Fulghum Chosen to Be Giving Games 2020 Athlete Ambassador
The PVAMU Nursing alumnus will represent USA Boxing in the national fundraising campaign
Darius Fulghum, a spring 2019 graduate of Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing, is a boxer on a new mission. The registered nurse-turned boxer has been chosen to represent USA Boxing athletes as a Giving Games 2020 Ambassador.
Tiff Takes Texas Road Trip
Ten Safety Tips for Traveling During the Pandemic
Lifestyle Blogger, Tiffaney Dale Hunter, recently packed up her Mercedes SUV and took to the Texas highways for a spontaneous getaway to sooth her soul, reignite her creativity and cure her shelter-at-home blues.
GetVokl Offers Live Virtual Matchmaking to Help Singles Get Through the Pandemic
GetVokl, a company that allows livestreaming across multiple platforms at one time, gives people a live virtual place to find a match
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are over 110 million adults who are single in the country. Millions of them found out how difficult dating and finding a match is during the pandemic. With typical hot spots closed where singles may meet, many have been left wondering how to find their match. GetVokl is helping to bridge that gap by offering a content block for virtual interactive dating podcasts, called the Connection Zone. One podcast in particular, Love Rants: Meet Your Match, is growing in popularity due to so many singles being stuck at home. Singles can tune in and have live virtual access to matchmaking, as well as be able to discuss relationships.
Pro AV Industry - Market Movements, Emerging Opportunities and the Road to Recovery
There is no doubt that COVID-19 is having a sustained impact on a wide range of markets, from video conferencing and video content production, to installation verticals, touring and rental. Additionally, as the world starts to ease lockdown restrictions, and return to a ‘new normal’, discussions turn to the effects felt by the various industry sectors and focuses in on what the AV industry might look like once the pandemic moves into the rear-view mirror.
Lili Reinhart (of box office hit HUSTLERS) stars in new Amazon
Seventeen-year-old Henry Page (Austin Abrams) has never been in love. He fancies himself a romantic, but the kind of once-in-a-lifetime love he’s been hoping for just hasn’t happened yet.
