Congressman Al Green Joined Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Health Department, Texas Department of Emergency Management for Announcement of New Coronavirus Testing Site in Sunnyside
On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Congressman Al Green joined Mayor Sylvester Turner as well as representatives from the Houston Health Department and Texas Department of Emergency Management to announce a new coronavirus testing site in Sunnyside, located in the Ninth …
Governor Abbott Temporarily Allows For Appearance Before Notary Public Via Videoconference For Real-Estate Instruments
Governor Greg Abbott has suspended a statute concerning appearance before a notary public to acknowledge real-estate instruments such as mortgages. This suspension temporarily allows for appearance before a notary public via videoconference when executing such documents, avoiding the need for …
Can the Black Press Survive COVID-19?
Tune in today, as we begin a series in which we hope all of our publishers will come on and talk about the struggle to stay afloat during the pandemic and beyond! The Struggle of the Black Press and Why …
PVAMU joins forces with H-E-B, Maestro Entrepreneur Center to offer free small business development seminars
For the next five weeks, the Small Business Development Center (SBCC) at Prairie View A&M University is offering free professional advice and resources to small business owners across Texas.
Black Fret donates $25,000 to HAAM + accelerates release of $250,000 in grants in response to COVID-19
Austin-based music nonprofit pays Austin and Seattle bands $24,000 for performances the week of March 15 and accelerates the release of $250,000 in grants
Crisis Management: How Business Leaders Lead During COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed, at least temporarily, the world of work for many people as employees hunkered down at home instead of commuting to an office.
AFL-CIO President Calls on DOL to Do Its Job and Protect Workers
Today, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka sent a letter to the Department of Labor (DOL) calling on the agency to do its job and take immediate action to protect the safety and health of workers from exposure to COVID-19 on the …
Texas Has 4th Highest Identity Theft Rate in the U.S.
Coronavirus-related scams have proliferated in recent weeks. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), some businesses have already been reprimanded for misleading claims around coronavirus treatments and cures. But not all scams are related to false advertising.
Emergency Needs for Medical Deserts During COVID Pandemic
According to the American Hospital Association Annual Survey, over 1,000 hospitals in our country have closed since 1975. As a result, communities from coast to coast have populations in which residents must drive more than 60 minutes to reach an …
New Poll: Nearly a Third are Delaying or Avoiding Medical Care Due to COVID-19 Concerns
With some waiting rooms nearly empty, emergency physicians are seeing a worrisome trend play out across the country. Nearly a third of American adults (29 percent) say that they have delayed or avoided medical care because they are concerned about …
PVAMU to Hold Virtual Graduation Celebration
Mark your calendars for May 9, 2020! On that Saturday, at 10 a.m., Prairie View A&M University will hold a virtual celebration for the Class of Spring 2020. In light of the coronavirus crisis, the university commencement committee has created …
R. A. Martin has spent all his life working for contract mining and owner-operated mining businesses around the world. He has gained a wealth of skills and a broad knowledge base from every new job t
With coronavirus lockdown rules in place and millions of Americans advised to stay at home, online engagement in the United States has increased dramatically in March. One of the most common at-home media activities in the United States last month …
Governor Abbott Announces Phase One to Open Texas, Establishes Statewide Minimum Standard Health Protocols
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first phase of the State of Texas' ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase I, certain services and activities are allowed to open with limited …
The Long No
An acquaintance in the entertainment industry once explained to me why a project we were working on was stalled. He said we were getting “The Long No.”
NAACP Houston Condemns CM Kubosh Reference of Rosa Parks
Recent statements by Houston City Councilmember Michael Kubosh have deeply grieved the hearts and offended many African Americans. Others who are sensitive to the history of African Americans in this country are also disturbed. Even though 1619 is often given …
