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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls for Federal Investigation Into The Recent Hangings In The Harris County/Houston Area

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committee on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget released the following statement on the recent hangings in her Congressional district:

The Roots Picnic 2020 Partners With Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote For Virtual Festival Experience

This year, in partnership with Michelle Obama’s national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization, When We All Vote, The Roots are launching the 13th Annual Roots Picnic as a virtual broadcast experience on Saturday, June 27th, exclusively on YouTube. The event is Executive Produced by Shawn Gee (Live Nation Urban), Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tarik Trotter (Two One Five Entertainment) and Dan Parise (DPS).

Expand Access to Voting as COVID-19 Cases Rise in Texas, Advocacy Groups Urge Government Officials

The ACLU of Texas along with 14 other civil rights organizations highlighted measures that should be put into place to protect the health and safety of Texans as they exercise their right to vote. The organizations ask that state and local elections officials take urgent steps to ensure safety and accessibility in the July and November elections, in a letter sent to Governor Abbott, Secretary of State Hughs, and all 254 County Clerks.

Texas Legislative Black Caucus Virtual Town Hall Meeting

June 18, 7PM-8:30PM Register Here: BIT.LY/TLBCHC

Rev. Barber and Steyer Oped for NBC News: Republican vote suppression is a 2020 scandal. Georgia's primary proved it.

Last week, as historic protests for racial justice grabbed the nation's attention, voters in some of Georgia's predominantly Black and poor precincts reported chaos, long lines and faulty machines at their polling places. While state officials blamed local poll workers, voting rights advocates saw a continued pattern of voter suppression by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. It is a pattern Republicans seem determined to reproduce.

Houston-Based Film/ TV Production Company Will Host A Black Ride In Honor Of Juneteenth!

Local production company, KVK Productions is responsible for several notable reality shows on various networks, but their efforts to contribute to the celebration of the freedom of African-Americans is the reality they want to encourage others to be a part of.

METRO Bus Operator, a Records Clerk and a Credit Union Employee Test Positive for COVID-19

METRO has received confirmation a bus operator, a records clerk and an employee with Met Tran Federal Credit Union, which is housed at METRO Headquarters, have tested positive for COVID-19.

'Listening' to Blacks Shouldn't Be Conditional

Too many whites on the right and left only want to listen to Blacks who agree with them on everything.

ABC13/KTRK-TV Houston to Host Virtual Town Hall to Discuss Race Relations and Our Faith Communities

Virtual Town Hall is TODAY, June 15 (7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CDT)

ABC13, Houston’s most-watched television station, presents an exclusive stream-only one-hour virtual town hall TODAY, JUNE 15 (7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CDT), highlighting the role of our communities of faith in the conversation on racism, social justice and police brutality. Exclusive streaming on ABC13’s Facebook Live, YouTube, ABC13's app, and ABC13’s connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV and Roku.

Port Houston, Griffin & Strong, P.C. invite local business owners to virtual public hearing for 2020 Disparity Study

In an effort to assist local commerce and promote economic development and job creation, the Port of Houston Authority (Port Houston) has commissioned a disparity study to assess equal opportunity and fairness in its procurement and contracting process.

COVID-19 Driving Sustainability and Innovation Across the New Sphere of the Virtual Workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic has without a doubt had an indelible impact on the workplace, both on the environment and the routines that underpin daily lives globally. Organisations have had to adapt both rapidly and radically to survive, deploying digital technology and platforms to keep business moving, as the definition of normal continues to be redefined.

TLRPAC Endorses Cody Vasut for Election in HD 25

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Cody Vasut for election in House District 25, which covers Matagorda County and part of Brazoria County.

Congress Is Urged to Send Juneteenth Legislation to President Trump for Signature

A press conference is scheduled for June 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Sterling, 21449 Potomac View Road, Sterling, VA 20165 by the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) to urge Congress to send President Donald Trump legislation amending SJR 45 2012 , Chapter 1, Part A, Subtitle I, Title 36 of U. S. Code 36, to include Juneteenth as a National Day of Observance.

100 BLACK MEN SHARE THEIR STORIES: Literary Initiative Gives Black Voices A Platform to Speak

Literary Initiative Gives Black Voices A Platform to Speak

For the past two weeks, stories of discrimination, police brutality, and race-based scapegoating have consumed the news. Millions of people across the world have taken to the streets to combat systemic racism and bring equality to all people.

Mercury Insurance Lists 10 Safety Tips for Drivers Returning to the Roadways

Mercury advises drivers to be prepared, alert and obey traffic laws when behind the wheel as stay-at-home orders lift

As businesses reopen, commutes resume and more cars get back on the road, Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) advises drivers to take extra precautions to keep themselves and others safe behind the wheel.

National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum to Host Conversation on Jail Diversion Project

Conversations: The Definition of Insanity, an exploration of the Jail Diversion Project, a novel solution to the criminal mental health crisis.

On Wednesday, June 24 at 2pm (EDT), The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will host a panel discussion featuring some of the cast of the PBS documentary, The Definition of Insanity. The film chronicles the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project, one judge’s novel approach to solving the mental health crisis that could be the model to tackle the much larger epidemic in the law enforcement system throughout America.

42 student startups to compete for over $1 million in first virtual Rice Business Plan Competition

Public is invited to watch events online

In its 20th year, the Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) — the world's largest and richest student startup competition — is going virtual.

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Continues Online Virtual Presentations and Launches Spanish Language Virtual Presentation Series

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, announced additional online programing through the summer and that the organization is launching Spanish virtual presentations on the first Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Mustang Mach 1 Returning for 2021, Bringing New Level of Pony Car Performance to Mustang Drivers Worldwide

Limited-edition 2021 Mustang Mach 1 – powered by a specially calibrated 5.0-liter V8 engine – will be the highest-performing global Mustang built on the current Gen 6 platform; performance improvements over Mustang GT include more precise steering, improved ride and handling, and three new heat exchangers that provide cooling for better track performance

Real Men Cook® Launches Historic Fourth Decade of Celebrating Black Men And Families

In the Wake of George Floyd's Tragic Death, Father's Day Creates Opportunity

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