More than 1,000 students, teachers & staff walkout of Parkway Central HS after racist messages
A St. Louis County school is investigating after racist messages were written all over a bathroom’s walls. The graffiti was found inside a boys bathroom at Parkway Central High School Wednesday afternoon around 1:30 p.m.
Democratic leaders tout 'framework' to pay for Biden plan, but lack of details makes clear more work is needed
House and Senate Democratic leaders say they've reached a deal with the Biden administration on options for paying for the Democrats' massive plan to expand the social safety net. But it quickly became clear that the deal lacked many specifics, needed to be sold to Congress and required ample negotiating to get broad consensus within their party.
These families of missing Black people are frustrated with the lack of response to their cases
David Robinson has been in Arizona for the last three months searching for his 24-year-old son, Daniel Robinson, who went missing after leaving a work site in the desert in his Jeep Renegade on June 23.
Real Estate "Doctor” Nazla Johnson Celebrates 20 Years in the Industry and Achieves Success Despite the Odds
Nazla Johnson is an author and seasoned multimillion-dollar producing Real Estate Powerhouse who is celebrating 20 years in the industry which was momentously marked on December 31, 2020.
Soleo Health Selected by Houston Methodist as Exclusive In-Home Provider of Infused Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of COVID-19
Soleo Health Selected by Houston Methodist as Exclusive In-Home Provider of Infused Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of COVID-19
Soleo Health, an innovative leader and national provider of complex specialty pharmacy services, announced today it was selected by Houston Methodist to provide monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) to COVID-19 patients in their homes.
Kinder HSPVA 50th Anniversary Alumni Exhibition
OCTOBER 28 – NOVEMBER 27, 2021 Opening Reception: Thursday, October 28, 6 – 8 pm DiverseWorks Gallery @MATCH 3400 Main Street Houston, TX 77002
Rice News Release: Grant backs effort to build useful bacterial colonies
NIH award to Rice, UH will advance science of synthesizing microbial structures
The award to principal investigators Bennett and Krešimir Josić, a professor of mathematics at the University of Houston, and co-principal investigator Oleg Igoshin, a professor of bioengineering and biosciences at Rice, will enable the development of technologies like synthetic “tissues” that enhance soils or gut microbiomes, or self-healing coatings that continuously synthesize protective molecules.
Cindy Shaoul’s Paintings Are The Cool Celebrity Collectible
New York-based painter Cindy Shaoul is quickly becoming the cool celebrities’ collectable - with fans such as Emma Roberts, Catherine Deneuve, and John Malkovich. Ashley Park just gifted her bestie (and Emily in Paris co-star) Lily Collins Shaoul’s romantic custom painting “Lily and Charlie in Paris” as a wedding gift.
California Utility Expands Use of Texas A&M Wildfire Prevention System
PG&E engineers call outage prediction tool ‘fundamental’ to reducing risk
The threat of catastrophic wildfires has led California investor-owned utility Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to significantly expand its use of a tool developed at Texas A&M University that helps stop fires before they start.
Houston native serves aboard USS Tripoli
Operations Specialist Seaman Monika Riggins, left, from Houston, and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Daquan Vereen, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, prepare food in the galley aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley)
TMCF President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams on the current HBCU Infrastructure Proposal in the Reconciliation Bill
Thurgood Marshall College Fund President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has issued the following statement on the current HBCU infrastructure proposal in the reconciliation bill.
New Podcast Explores Work and Faith in the Marketplace
WorkFaith today announced their new podcast titled The WorkFaith Podcast. Hosted by WorkFaith CEO Anthony Flynn, the podcast focuses on thought leadership conversations with distinguished professionals who have mastered the art of both Work + Faith in their daily lives. Podcast guest speakers will expand on the principles and values of the WorkFaith Career Playbook that will lead to living a successful and fulfilling life combined with work and faith.
NALEO Educational Fund Taps Mario J. Beovides to Lead Policy and Legislative Affairs in Nation’s Capital
Beovides promoted as organization doubles down on voting rights, naturalization, and census work
The National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund announced today the promotion of Mario J. Beovides to Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs. Mario will serve as NALEO Educational Fund’s primary representative and chief advocate for the organization’s top policy priorities from Washington, D.C., including the census, naturalization, election administration, voting rights, and Latino representation in top federal appointed positions and the congressional workforce.
Kolache Factory is Speaking Your Love Language with FREE Coffee
Celebrate National Coffee Day with a free cup of joe at your local Kolache Factory
If coffee is your love language, then make a date with Kolache Factory on Wednesday, September 29! Join us to usher in the fall season with a FREE cup of joe to celebrate National Coffee Day.
Acclaimed STEM Educator Links Marvel's Black Captain America to the Power of STEM Education
STEM Global Action Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie Sees STEM as a powerful ‘Superhero Force’ Creating Quality Jobs and Careers for the Next Generation
Dr. Calvin Mackie is the founder of STEM Global Action (SGA), a campaign and network of affiliates that bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to children and teenagers in New Orleans, and other parts of the country. As a veteran STEM professional, he sees a strong bond between Marvel’s fictional cinematic universe and the vital role that STEM education plays in propelling children from under-resourced and underrepresented communities into high-paying and sustainable careers.
The Shade Room's Faith Based-Series 'The Same Room' Returns for Season Three On Wednesday, September 22
The Shade Room announced today the third season of it’s hit faith based series “The Same Room” premiering on Wednesday, September 22 on the show’s social pages, including YouTube and Instagram.
Texas Cyberattack Victims Lost No. 11 Most Money in Nation
A new study finds Texas cyberattack victims lost the No. 11 most money in the nation with an average of $8,115 per victim. A record $4.2 billion was lost to cybercriminals in 2020, up from $3.5 billion the year prior.
ATU: Improved pay and benefits critical to addressing school bus worker shortage
Private contractors have failed to invest in school bus workers
As schools and students return to in-person learning this fall, the school bus driver shortage has turned into a serious issue, and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), the largest transit union in North America, says improved pay and benefits are critical to addressing this continuing problem.
Lack of Diversity in Lifesaving Clinical Trials Improved by Decentralization
Among its many other effects, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic seriously disrupted new drug testing, treatments, and in-person healthcare services. As medical centers were forced to focus on COVID-related care, and optional travel was curtailed by the need for physical distancing, patients’ access to clinical trial sites was reduced by some 80%.(1)
Teach For America Receives AmeriCorps Grant from OneStar Foundation
Grant Will Help Recruit and Develop Leaders Working for Educational Equity throughout Texas
OneStar Foundation recently announced that it has awarded $650,000 in funding to support Teach For America’s programs in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio for the 2021-2022 school year. This grant is part of $21.6 million that Texas received in federal AmeriCorps funding from AmeriCorps, formerly known as the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
