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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
