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bp and Uber Announce Houston EV Charging and Planning Program
Mayor Sylvester Turner this week announced an innovative alliance between bp and Uber to explore the planning, development, and deployment of bp’s rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs in Hous- ton to help drivers on Uber’s platform make the transition to electric vehicles. The two companies will also work to- gether to identify potential areas within Houston that could support deployment of bp’s EV charging hubs and create a convenient and equitable network of charging available to the public.
20 Texans Named Quest for Texas Best Finalists
2021 Competition Heads into Final Judging Round
More than 800 Texans threw their hats into the ring submitting more than 1,200 products ready for the 2021 Quest for Texas Best. From books, beignets, and bottled water, to syrups, sausage and seasonings, H-E-B’s Business Development and Sourcing Managers reviewed a host of products for potential placement on H-E-B store shelves.
HARRIS COUNTY Announces $550K In Grants To Combat Food Insecurity
Healthy, fresh food should be affordable and accessible to everyone. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many Harris County residents. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated 738,140 people in Harris County were considered food insecure, and at least 286,000 live in a food desert. As of January 2021, there are 360,000 children in Harris County experiencing food insecurity.
Comcast Announce Exclusive Premiere of Founding in Color - A Docuseries About Black and Latino Founders - On Xfinity's Black Experience Channel and Latino Destination On X1
Nine Founders Get Candid about Race, Identity, Personal Struggles, a Global Pandemic, and What It Takes to Succeed as a Black and Latino Entrepreneur in America Today
Comcast is excited to announce the exclusive premiere of the docuseries, Founding in Color, arriving Thursday, September 9, 2021, on its Black Experience on Xfinity (Channel 1622), also available on X1 on demand, Flex, and on-the-go with the Xfinity Stream app.
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg explores the American judicial system through one of its sharpest legal minds, the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Pig Out at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit for National Pulled Pork Day
Texas-style BBQ restaurant offers half-off Pulled Pork Sandwich on Oct. 12
There’s only one way to spend National Pulled Pork Day… and that’s at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, where pulled pork is a way of life. The Texas style barbecue concept has been smoking up the best pulled pork with their “grab, squish, and tickle” technique since 1941.
‘Lefty’ tightens control of embryonic development
Inhibitor protein shown to regulate Nodal signaling relay during tissue patterning
A protein known as Lefty pumps the brakes as human embryos begin to differentiate into the bones, soft tissues and organs that make us.
Schultz Family Foundation Launches $100 Million Commitment to Unlock Non-Predatory Capital for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
The Entrepreneurs Equity Fund will accelerate the growth of emerging, high-potential, diverse-owned businesses through direct investments and increased access to flexible financing
The Schultz Family Foundation, founded by Sheri Schultz and Starbucks interim ceo Howard Schultz, today announced an initial allocation of $100 million to create the Entrepreneurs Equity Fund (EEF) to invest in diverse businesses as vehicles for fostering a more inclusive economy, creating jobs, and building wealth in historically marginalized communities.
BMe Community Announces $230,000 in Grants for 23 BMe Vanguard Awardees
Nonprofit recognizes unsung black leaders who help others to live, own, vote, and excel
As the Juneteenth holiday celebration of Black culture approaches, nonprofit BMe Community announces awards to 23 remarkable Black leaders whom they call BMe Vanguards. The award is given to Black people whose service and leadership have earned them the respect and trust of their communities. Each awardee is admitted into an advanced leadership program and receives a $10,000 grant to further the work they are doing in their communities.
Announcing Ruth Foundation for the Arts
Inspired by the legacy of the Late Ruth DeYoung Kohler II, Foundation Launches With an Initial $1.25 Million in Grants to Cultural Organizations
Today, the Ruth Foundation for the Arts (Ruth Arts) is pleased to mark its debut in the landscape of arts philanthropy with the announcement of its inaugural grantmaking cycle. The new foundation is supported by a bequest from the late Ruth DeYoung Kohler II, and expects to award grants totaling more than $17 million annually.
Summer Programs Return to the Jackson State University College of Business
The Jackson State University College of Business welcomed high school and middle school students to campus for Uncovering the Possibilities of Accounting Careers (UPAC) and Financial Wellness Center summer programs in the month of June.
Congress trying to stave off partial government shutdown
Congress is trying to avert one crisis while staving off another with the Senate poised to approve legislation that would fund the federal government into early December.
The Extraordinary Muva Taraji P. Henson is Letting it All Out on HelloBeautiful’s Latest Cover
The Award-Winning Actress is representing for all the mothers in our Mother’s Day Cover as she gives us the real in navigating motherhood’s up and down, her role in Abbott Elementary, and putting her
“We need each other. We ain't shit without each other. This world is against us. We are at the bottom of every pay grade, everywhere you go, the Black woman is the last to be thought about. We don't have time to compete with each other, to go against each other, to fight with each other.” Taraji P. Henson
McDonald’s Presents… the As Featured In Meal
The Golden Arches will drop its biggest global meal yet with menu items famously featured in movies, television shows and songs – plus one-of-a-kind experiences for fans throughout the month
Harris County Women’s Commission Presents First Report to Harris County Commissioners
The nine-member commission was created to improve outcomes for women in Harris County
During their July 18 meeting, Harris County commissioners discussed a report from the Harris County Women’s Commission outlining its future goals and issued new directives for the nine-member group.
Successive Waves of Massive Storms Cover Tahoe Ski Resorts in Six Feet of Snow, Forecasts Calling for Additional Accumulations of 3 to 5 Feet
Jubilant Skiers and Snowboarders Rejoice as Resorts 100% Open; Ideal Conditions for January's Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month
Lake Tahoe ski resorts are in the midst of a potentially historic storm cycle with more than six feet of fresh snow already on the ground and forecasters calling for additional accumulations of more than 3 to 5 feet heading into next week. Perfectly timed for January's Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month, Lake Tahoe resorts are making it easy for guests to stick to their New Year's resolution to hit the slopes this season and elevate their riding to the next level.
Your Viewing Guide to Today’s Cinco de Mayo Altísimo Live Music and Pop Culture Web Stream Festival Benefitting Farmworkers’ Pandemic Relief Fund
LO, Eugenio Derbez, Wilmer Valderamma, others will join broadcast to support America’s farmworkers
Panama City Beach: the 18 Best Events to Experience in 2018
With more exciting events planned for 2018 than ever before, Panama City Beach lives up to its reputation as a Real. Fun. Beach. year-round. Offering much more than 27 miles of award-winning beaches, there’s always something for locals and visitors of all ages to see and do at this picturesque coastal community. 2018 will mark the debut of the SandJam Music Festival which will bring a whole new crowd to the beach to experience headline musical acts from the destination’s sugar white, sandy shores. Also, returning for its second year is the award-winning UNwineD festival, bringing some of the South’s best chefs, mixologists and tastemakers to Aaron Bessant Park.
July Program Highlights - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
The new season of “All Rise” picks up six months after the events of the sophomore finale and will bring about new beginnings for these judges, prosecutors and public defenders. We return on election night as Judge Lola Carmichael (Simone Missick) awaits the results of her campaign; Emily (Jessica Camacho) returns from Puerto Rico with renewed drive and purpose about her career and Luke (J. Alex Brinson) continues to shake things up through his work in the public defender’s office.
