Ayanna Pressley files impeachment resolution against Brett Kavanaugh
The move is the first step in launching an impeachment inquiry and comes after a bombshell exposé revealed previously unheard sexual misconduct allegations against the now-seated Supreme Court Justice
Rep. Ayanna Pressley is rolling up her sleeves in an effort to spark impeachment proceedings against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh after a bombshell exposé revealed previously unheard sexual misconduct allegations.
Houston Texans OLB Whitney Mercilus AFC Defensive Player of the Week
The NFL has named Houston Texans OLB Whitney Mercilus the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in the team’s 13-12 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2. This marks his second career Player of the Week award and first since Week 1 of the 2016 season.
Why Athletes and Entertainers Like Jay-Z Can’t Solve Our Problems
The big controversy about Jay Z and the NFL is a perfect example of why we can’t rely on our athletes and entertainers to solve the major problems in our community. Athletes and entertainers are just that, athletes and entertainers. They’ve spent their productive lives perfecting their skills, in order to be the best at what they do. They’re not as conscious as we think. We expect them to come together and pool their resources together, in order to create opportunities for our community.
Black Couple Wins $11 Million Discrimination Lawsuit Against the State of Michigan
Lisa and Cedric Griffey, who sued their former employer Michigan Department of Corrections for alleged racial discrimination, recently won the lawsuit. The jury ruled in favor of the Griffins and awarded them $11.3 million.
The Health Museum to Provide Free Admission on Saturday September 21 for National Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
On Saturday, September 21, 2019, The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science – Houston’s first Smithsonian Affiliate museum – will provide free admission to Houstonians who present a Museum Day ticket. Museum Day is an annual celebration of curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine where more than 1,500 museums open their doors for free.
LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson Becomes the First African American Elected as President of the Board for Certification of Genealogists
The Board for Certification of Genealogists is a nonprofit organization founded in 1964 as a professional credentialing body for genealogists. LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson is the first African American elected to lead the organization.
Buffalo Bayou Partnership to Unveil Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan
Plan Focuses on Area from US 59 to Port of Houston Turning Basin
Buffalo Bayou Partnership will be celebrating the culmination of a multi-year planning process for Buffalo Bayou’s East Sector – from US 59 to the Port of Houston Turning Basin. The event will feature live music, presentation of the master plan, and the opportunity to tour a new site overlooking Buffalo Bayou. There also will be neighborhood vendors, St. Arnold Brewing Company, face painting, piñata making, slabs and low riders.
14-Year Old Student Starts Freshman Year at George Washington University
At only 14-years old, Curtis Lawrence has just started his freshman year not as a high school student, but as a freshman college student at the prestigious George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Deep dive for dark matter may aid all of data science
National Science Foundation backs Rice-led effort to create science-aware artificial intelligence
A Rice University scientist and his colleagues are booting their search for dark matter into a study they hope will enhance all of data science.
The Astros Foundation & AT&T Sportsnet Raise $500,000 During Annual Charity Game
This year’s event raised double the amount of funds from last year
The Astros Foundation and AT&T SportsNet raised $500,000 during the fourth-annual Astros Foundation Charity Game and live broadcast, doubling last year’s efforts! This year’s Charity Game at Minute Maid Park occurred on September 6, during a game against the Mariners. Fans at the game and tuning in at home were able to support the initiative by purchasing special bags, which included tickets to a 2020 Astros game, autographed merchandise and more.
Downtown District presents Movies at Market Square Park
The Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) presents another season of Movies at Market Square Park. This popular outdoor film series features free screenings on the first Wednesday of each month this fall and winter.
Governor Abbott Welcomes Major Toyota Investment In San Antonio
Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at a Toyota economic development announcement in San Antonio. Toyota Motors and Aisin AW announced a combined nearly $800 million economic development package, with Toyota investing $391 million at its San Antonio truck assembly plant and Aisin investing $400 million toward a future facility that will bring 900 jobs to the city of Cibolo.
Woman's Activists, Celebrated Pastor and Television Personality Sabrina McKenzie Announces New Show, "In A Man's World" Set To Premiere On Bravo TV
Celebrated Pastor, Business Woman, and Television Personality, Sabrina McKenzie, officially announces her newest role as the star of the highly anticipated BRAVO television show "In A Man's World." Produced by two time Grammy Award Winning Actress and Producer, Viola Davis, the show is set to premiere October 1st, 2019.
Discovery Green announces lineup for Full Moon Fridays Concert Series
Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, announces the lineup for its new monthly concert series, Full Moon Fridays. These free, family-friendly concerts showcase some of the best music of the Gulf Coast.
Astros Announce 2019 Minor League Players of the Year
The Houston Astros player development department has named IF Abraham Toro the 2019 Astros Minor League Player of the Year, and RHP Cristian Javier the 2019 Astros Minor League Pitcher of the Year.
WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie to Be Honored with Statue Outside Staples Center in Los Angeles
WNBA superstar and Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie will be the first female athlete honored with a statue outside of Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA, according to the Los Angeles Times.
NBA Legend Michael Jordan Donates $1 million to Hurricane Relief in the Bahamas
NBA Legend and former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan announced on Tuesday he will donate $1 million to relief efforts in the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, CBS News reported. “I am devastated to see the destruction that Hurricane Dorian has brought to the Bahamas, where I own property and visit frequently,” Jordan said in a statement, shared on Twitter by his spokeswoman and manager, Estee Portnoy. “My heart goes out to everyone who is suffering and those who have lost loved ones.”
EPA Awards over $1.3 million to Texas Universities to Research Potential Environmental Impacts in Waste Streams
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced approximately $1.3 million to fund research by two academic institutions in Texas. Texas A&M AgriLife and Texas Tech University will work to expand the understanding of the environmental risks posed by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in waste streams. They will also work to identify practical approaches to manage the potential impacts as PFAS enters the environment.
Change Happens in Collaboration with Jason T. Hyman and Third Ward Super Neighborhood Hosts State of Third Ward Address for $750,000 Implementation Plan
Change Happens is hosting an open house to present its State of Third Ward address. In collaboration with urban planning specialist Jason T. Hyman, the organization is bringing together members of the Third Ward, real estate, private, public and nonprofit communities for a collaborative discussion. This discussion on the current state of housing and economic development in the area will serve as a catalyst for collaboration among local housing and development stakeholders for current and future development of affordable homes and economic standards in the area.
HMAAC Deborah Colton Gallery Bert Long Exhibit
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) and Deborah Colton Gallery are pleased to present Riding the Tiger: The Art of Bert Long, Jr., an exhibition of the late Houston’s artist work October 24-November 9, 2019. The museum, which dedicated its Bert Long, Jr. Gallery to show emerging local artists five years ago, and the Gallery, which represents the Bert Long, Jr. Estate, began planning this exhibition over a year ago.
