Herschel Walker launches Senate campaign in Georgia
Herschel Walker, the former football star, announced his campaign for US Senate in Georgia on Wednesday, after months of speculation marked by both former President Donald Trump's public encouragement and some Republicans' rising concerns about the political newcomer's ability to win a crucial seat.
House approves $3.5 trillion budget plan in key step for Democrats to pass legislation expanding social safety net
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a budget framework that will pave the way for Democrats to spend up to $3.5 trillion on a sweeping economic package to expand the social safety net that President Joe Biden has made a signature agenda item.
La Vie Style House to Open Second Store in Houston
La Vie Style House is continuing their growth with a second store, set to open in Houston’s River Oaks District. The store – located at F130 River Oaks District – boasts 1,300 square-feet in varying shades of the brand’s signature pink. The new store, which is a natural extension and next step for La Vie Style House, is poised to open on Friday, October 15, 2021.
New Luxury Spa Coming To Houston Heights This Fall
Thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of Houston’s newest hotspot: E L L E É salon + spa —a luxury salon + spa founded by Lesha Wincher, Miss Houston USA 2018 & former NFL cheerleader. Opening its doors in mid-September, E L L E É was designed as an oasis to escape everyday life.
Biden's Policies Fail Minorities, Healthcare Inequities on the Ris
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order focused on advancing racial equity and supporting underserved communities.(1) But so far, efforts have fallen short when it comes to health equity.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical Hires Chloe Beck as Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Producers Carmen Pavlovic and Bill Damaschke are pleased to announce Chloe Beck has joined the Moulin Rouge! The Musical company as Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. She officially began in the newly created role on July 12th following ten years in higher education, most recently at New York University. Her work will focus on the Broadway production, the forthcoming US National Tour and the show’s productions opening internationally.
Drive-through voting is a hit with Harris County voters, according to newly released Rice U. survey
Report also reveals deep partisan divide over trust in 2020 election results
As Texas legislators continue fighting over election reform, a new survey from researchers at Rice University finds that drive-through voting is a big hit with Harris County voters who chose to cast their 2020 general election ballots in their cars – even among Republicans
Baby Dove Announces the Creation of the Black Birth Equity Fund, Sets Out to Close the Black Maternal Care Gap
Today, Baby Dove announces the creation of the Black Birth Equity Fund to provide Black expecting mothers with immediate financial access to doula services. The new fund is part of Baby Dove's long-term commitments to advance superior care, with and for, Black moms in partnership with leading advocacy groups like Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA).
Harmony School of Innovation – Katy High School Holds Ground Breaking
Harmony Public Schools broke ground Monday, August 23 on its newest campus in the Katy area. The high school is located at 21650 Bellaire Blvd Richmond, TX 77407 making it the sixth Harmony Public School campus in Fort Bend County.
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5 Ingredient Cereal Bars are great with any of your favorite cereals, but our current obsession is to use a mixture of cereals!
Ready, Set, Go: Thousands of HISD students begin the 2021-2022 school year
Tens of thousands of Houston Independent School District students returned to classrooms today with an unparalleled amount of support during historically challenging times.
Legacy Community Health Announces New CEO – Dr. Robert “Bobby” Hilliard, Jr.
After a nationwide search, the Legacy Community Health (“Legacy”) Board of Directors announces the hiring of Dr. Robert “Bobby” Hilliard, Jr. as their new Chief Executive Officer. He will replace Katy Caldwell who is retiring after successfully leading Legacy for over 25 years. Dr. Hilliard’s appointment marks the first time Legacy has been led by a physician.
Houston Officials Partner with Walmart to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations For Children Returning to School
Houston County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Independent School District and Dept. of Health and Human Services are participating in Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Super Saturday initiative
As part of a major back-to-school initiative, Walmart today announced that it is partnering with several Houston organizations to offer COVID-19 vaccinations, flu shots, routine children’s vaccinations and screenings as part of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Super Saturday initiative.
5 things to know for August 24: Covid-19, Afghanistan, Cuomo, voting rights, shipping
The CNN Business Fear & Greed Index, with seven gauges of investor sentiment, is showing signs of fear in the market. But one thing the business world isn't too worried about? The Delta variant causing a repeat of the 2020 shutdown.
Why Are a Few Democrats Blocking Biden's Bold Recovery Agenda?
This is the week that will tell whether Washington will act to address the growing crises that threaten our democracy.
Writer Nikki Giovanni named PVAMU’s 2021-2022 Toni Morrison Writer-in-Residence
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced today that Nikki Giovanni has been named the 2021-2022 Writer-in-Residence in the Toni Morrison Writing Program. The appointment will officially begin with a virtual series taking place September 27 – 29.
Digital Healthcare Platform HUED Lands $1.6M in Funding from Serena Williams and Others
The digital health start-up HUED, founded in 2018 by Kimberly Wilson with the aim of connecting patients with Black and Latinx healthcare providers, recently raised $1.6 million in seed funding led by women venture capitalists.
REVIEW: “Respect” Offers Moving Insight and Homage to Aretha Franklin’s Faith, Artistry and Legacy
Well, Aretha stans, the movie moment we’ve long been waiting for is finally –FINALLY– here. Today, just three days shy of the third anniversary of her passing, the MGM feature film about the one and only Queen of Soul, Respect, hits theaters nationwide.
Clinton College, a South Carolina HBCU, Offers Full-Time Students Free Tuition
Clinton College, a small historically Black college (HBCU) located in Rock Hill, South Carolina is offering all full-time students free tuition for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year reported Good Black News.
Right-wing media pushed a deworming drug to treat Covid-19 that the FDA says is unsafe for humans
Public health officials are aggressively dispelling claims by right-wing media personalities who have been promoting an anti-parasitic drug used for livestock as a potential Covid-19 treatment.
