Astros Put A “Stain” On The Mariners Record Behind Pitching Performance Of Javier
Houston defeated the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night by a score of 2-0 behind a brilliant pitching performance from starting pitcher Cristian Javier (3-0) who threw a career-high seven scoreless innings in the victory.
Biden picks Texas sheriff who criticized Trump-era policies for ICE director
President Joe Biden will nominate Harris County, Texas, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a critic of former President Donald Trump's immigration policies, to serve as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the White House announced Tuesday.
Beyond the Rhetoric : The Night I Met Fred Hampton
It was a typical Monday afternoon during my senior year at the University of Wisconsin when my fellow linebacker, John Borders, prompt down next to my seat. John informed me that he had made another deal with Professor Rosenstein.
ANDRA DAY IN OVER $2 MILLION WORTH OF TIFFANY & CO. DIAMONDS AT THE 2021 ACADEMY AWARDS
Andra Day, nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for The United States vs. Billie Holiday, dazzled in Tiffany & Co. diamonds at the 93rd Academy Awards tonight.
Study says inflammation seen in earliest stages of Parkinson’s disease, and it is different between men and women
New research shows evidence of inflammation in the blood of Parkinson’s disease patients during the earliest stages of the disease, lending support to theories that inflammation is a major driver of PD. The findings, from researchers at the Alabama Udall Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, were published April 13 in npj Parkinson’s Disease, part of the Nature Partner Journal series in partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation.
NAACP CRISIS MAGAZINE: NATIONAL RECKONING ON RACE CHANGING CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL ATTITUDES TOWARDS IMPLICIT BIAS IN AMERICA
Dr. Bryant T. Marks Writes that Whites are More Open to Discussing Race Issues
Bryant T. Marks, Ph.D., one of the nation’s leading implicit bias counselors, writes in the NAACP Crisis Magazine that the nation is opening to more frank, truthful conversations about race and topics like unconscious bias. He also notes that corporate America is demonstrating a new sensitivity towards these issues, including a willingness to relinquish profits for opportunities to improve racial equity and inclusion.
New Study: Texas has No. 19 Lowest Rate of Homelessness
A new study shows Texas has the No. 19 lowest rate of homelessness, while the nation saw an increase in homelessness for the fourth consecutive year.
Kellogg’s Black History Every Month: A Call for Food Justice
Kellogg Company is continuing to celebrate the launch of its campaign, “Kellogg’s Black History Every Month: A Call for Food Justice.”
Houston Museum of African American Culture Events
The Houston Museum of African American Culture is kicking off its outdoor movie series, HMAAC Movies at Sunset, with the Houston premiere and advance screening of IN OUR MOTHERS' GARDENS.
Serving America: In What Context?
In 1735 when the French colonists of Louisiana pursued the Natchez War against Native Americans, they mustered free and enslaved African Americans into two military companies that came to be known as the Corps D'Afrique.
Biden Administration Puts a Stop to Trump-Era Transgender Housing Discrimination
Combatting Gender Inequality in Housing is Critical to Uphold Civil Rights for All
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge withdrew a Trump-era rule that would allow federally funded single-sex shelters to discriminate against tenants based on gender identity.
AboutThatCar.com: 2021 Cadillac XT4 AWD Sport
We first the test drove the Cadillac XT4 when it debuted in Seattle. The point is that the test drive was structured and on unfamiliar pavement.
Houston and Sugar Land Mayors Unite to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman will be joined by Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Congressman Al Green and other invited elected officials and community leaders to encourage members of the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and help the Greater Houston area achieve herd immunity.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Secures $900,000 Settlement from ITC Due to an Explosion at Its Deer Park Facility
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee settled a lawsuit with Intercontinental Terminals Company (ITC) for $900,000 in connection with the 2019 Deer Park fire. Two years ago, a fire erupted at ITC’s bulk liquid terminal when a tank containing a flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture caught fire, eventually spreading to additional tanks. The fire created a plume over the entirety of the City of Houston before the fire was extinguished days later. The fire made national news and closed local schools and businesses.
Mostyn Law to Award $5,000 On Mother's Day to a Deserving Houston Mom
The “5K for Mother’s Day Giveaway” Now Underway with Majic 102.1
Mostyn Law and 1-800-TruckWreck will honor one Houston-area mother with a $5,000 cash gift through an online contest, staged in conjunction with Majic 102.1 (KMJQ-FM/Houston). Houston-area residents are being asked to nominate moms who have exhibited strength, commitment and love for their family throughout the ups and downs experienced in the last year and to describe how this money would positively impact these moms and their families.
HoustonISD Statement About Playgrounds
Effective immediately, all HISD school playgrounds are open, and recess permitted. Masks must be worn while playing on the equipment and during recess to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Civil Rights and Grassroots Groups Take Action to Halt Mass Displacement in Norfolk
Housing Advocates Aim to Stop Unlawful Evictions and Demolition of Public Housing Community
The city of Norfolk and the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) are perpetuating residential racial segregation by implementing their unlawful redevelopment plan for public housing in the St. Paul’s Quadrant, according to a motion filed Thursday by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, and global law firm Hogan Lovells.
Lone Star College and Partners Receive $651,516 Job-Training Grant
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded Lone Star College in partnership with 801 Ventures-Twelve Stone Transport, BL Technology Inc., BLTI Services, Farouk, McCarthy Holdings Inc., Methodist Hospital Willowbrook, Motiva, Precision Medical Billing, and Watco Companies a $651,516 Skills Development Fund grant. The grant will benefit workers in the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast area.
How to practice socialization after thriving in isolation
As the vaccination rate rises and COVID-19 restrictions begin to decrease, everyday activities are slowly becoming normal. But for those who have thrived during isolation, the idea of participating in social activities again may be daunting.
Houston Health Department urges action as fetal deaths linked to congenital syphilis surge in Houston-area
The Houston Health Department urges expectant mothers to act now as fetal deaths linked to congenital syphilis surge in the Houston-area.
