Pandemic causes shortage of major appliances
Have you tried buying a major appliance recently? Due to the pandemic, there’s a shortage and backlog on getting parts for repairs of major appliances such as freezer, refrigerators, and washing machines.
US imposes new restrictions on Chinese diplomats
US-based senior Chinese diplomats will be required to seek US government permission to engage in a number of routine activities, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday -- the latest escalation amid worsening tensions between Washington and Beijing.
While Covid-19 cases spike among children, Fauci says colleges shouldn't send infected students home
New Covid-19 hot spots keep popping up across the US, with worrying trends in the Midwest and at colleges nationwide.
First Book Offers 'Practitioner-Centered' Back-To-School Resources To Meet The Needs Of Kids And Educators Wherever School Happens
With the school year upon us, educators serving children in need are facing their greatest challenge yet, as the pandemic exacerbates existing barriers to education and the national conversation on racial inequities has taken center stage. First Book, a non-profit …
ongressman Al Green Ho sts “For the Children Day of Action” Free Drive-Thru School Supply and Mask Distributi on at Westbury High School, All Students Welcome
On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Congressman Al Green hosted a free, drive-thru school supply and mask distribution at Westbury High School for local students of all grade levels. Congressman Green released the following statement:
ACLU of Texas Urges School Districts to Remove Discriminatory Dress Code Requirements
The ACLU of Texas today sent a letter to hundreds of school districts throughout Texas demanding that they reexamine dress and grooming code policies that are unconstitutional and discriminatory. “While school districts throughout the county have removed policies that were …
Voter Engagement Campaign Seeks to Encourage Black Student Voter Turnout and Mobilize Campuses
Yesterday, the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law launched the HBCU’s Vote campaign, which will provide financial, educational, and organizing support to student leaders at historically black colleges and universities in an effort to increase student voter participation in …
It’s the Final Mural and Final Chance to Take the Census
The deadline to respond to the Census 2020 is less than a month away. Now more than ever it is important for Houstonians to unite for the good of their community. The census-dedicated Second Ward mural depicts the historic cultural …
Kroger Providing Much Needed Services to Louisiana Communities and First Responders
Kroger providing laundry facilities to Louisiana communities and Ssowers for first responder teams Affected by hurricane
GirlTrek is Relaunching #BlackGirlJusticeLeague, the Largest GOTV Effort Led by Black Women
In light of one of the most pivotal presidential elections of this generation, GirlTrek, the largest public health movement and nonprofit for Black women and girls in the United States, is reactivating its #BlackGirlJusticeLeague this September through Election Day 2020.
A "Santizing Butler" is the latest luxury amenity for safely reopening a residential resort
Continuum, South Florida’s premier resort-style oceanfront condominium residences, is setting the industry standard for a phased reopening of luxury residential amenities with the help of today’s state-of-the-art building technology that harnesses local health and safety guidelines and enables residents to …
The Pavilion Lights Up Red to Support Live Event Industry
On the evening of Tuesday, September 1, 2020, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion lit up red in support of the performing arts industry as part of the nationwide #RedAlertRESTART campaign. The call to action aims to raise awareness of the …
East End Houston to House Largest Maker Hub in Texas
East End Houston is set to become the home of the largest maker hub facility in Texas and one of the most robust economic development ecosystems in the country. The goal of the new 300,000 Sq. Ft. building is to …
The HBCU Community Must Stand With Billionaire Philanthropist Robert Smith
I have admired Black billionaire Robert Smith since I first discovered him years ago, long before he transformed the lives of an entire graduating class from Morehouse College, the only all male historically Black college. I thought highly of Smith …
Congressman Al Green – Along With Congressional Leaders Sheila Jackson Lee, Steven Horsford, Marc Veasey – Calls On Senate to Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Representatives Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Al Green (TX-09), Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) held a call with regional reporters calling on the Senate to take up the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which passed the House in …
