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).
Apply to Participate in EY Entrepreneurs Access Network, A Business Accelerator Program for Black and Latino Entrepreneurs
Imagine what the world would look like if the number of Black- and Latino-owned businesses and their employee bases nationwide was proportionate to the US population. There would be far-ranging economic and societal impacts, with an estimated more than 19 million new jobs created and an increased economic output of $4.9 trillion, according to a December 2020 report from the Brookings Institution.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Victoria
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will launch a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Victoria. The infusion center will begin accepting patients tomorrow and has been provided with monoclonal antibodies to treat outpatient cases of COVID-19 who have a referral from a doctor. This treatment is available at no cost to the patient. Local partners include Victoria County, the Victoria Office of Emergency Management, Victoria ISD, and the Golden Crescent Regional Advisory Council.
A Noise Within Announces The second production of 30th Anniversary Season: Seven Guitars By August Wilson
Directed by Gregg T. Daniel Oct. 17–Nov. 14, 2021
A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, announces its second entry in August Wilson’s American Century Cycle, Seven Guitars, directed by Gregg T. Daniel (he/him/his).
Bayou Preservation Association presents 18th Annual Symposium Oct. 6-7
“Green, in a Word, Is Good” is a virtual event featuring experts and thought leaders
The Bayou Preservation Association presents its 18th Annual Symposium Wednesday, Oct. 6 and Thursday, Oct. 7 as a virtual event with the theme Green, in a Word, Is Good. The Symposium, from 8 a.m. – noon over two days, will focus on green infrastructure as our path to a sustainable and resilient future.
Cirque du Soleil kicks off relaunch of global touring operations in Houston
Alegría, an all-time classic reimagined in a new light, opens under the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park on November 13
Following the successful reopening of four of its Las Vegas resident productions, Cirque du Soleil has chosen Houston to relaunch its first touring touring production. Alegría, which had to pause performances at Sam Houston Race Park in March 2020 due to the global pandemic, is bringing its Big Top back to Houston for an extended series of performances starting November 13.
Bravo's Top Chef Selects Houston for Season 19
Houston’s Status As A Global Culinary Destination Cemented By The Emmy Award-Winning TV Series HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2021 — With a focus on celebrating culture and diversity, the Emmy and James Beard
With a focus on celebrating culture and diversity, the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning culinary competition Top Chef selects Houston (ranked the nation’s most diverse city) for its series’ 19th season. The series, produced by Magical Elves, will premiere on Bravo in 2022. A new batch of talented chefs will be challenged all over the city, and host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio, and judge Gail Simmons will all be back to crown the next Top Chef.
Twenty-six Texas Schools Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including 26 schools in Texas. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Secretary Cardona made the announcement during his Return to School Road Trip, while visiting an awardee school, Walter R. Sundling Jr. High School, in Palatine, Illinois.
New Civic Art Program comes to life in 5 Corners District
For decades, the Five Corners area in southwest Houston was in need of a boost. In 2015 the late great Council Member Larry Green pioneered a public art program, which is now expanding dynamically in a part of town that many might not think of first as a haven for public art.
The Street Meets the Stadium with the Launch of Disruptive Sports Apparel Brand, The Wild Collective
Female-owned sports and lifestyle brand brings a fresh eye to licensed fan merchandise with debut collection partnering with MLB, NHL, NBA, WNBA and multiple college teams
Dune Jewelry & Co. (www.dunejewelry.com), the one and only Experiential Jewelry company famous for incorporating sand and earth elements from thousands of memorable and iconic locations around the world, will launch two new collections on September 19th. The company specializes in creating tangible and eternal reminders of life's most precious moments.
Dune Jewelry & Co. Launches New Collaboration With Noted Fashion Stylist
Dune Jewelry & Co. (www.dunejewelry.com), the one and only Experiential Jewelry company famous for incorporating sand and earth elements from thousands of memorable and iconic locations around the world, will launch two new collections on September 19th. The company specializes in creating tangible and eternal reminders of life's most precious moments.
