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Governor Ron DeSantis Officially Requests Replacement of Florida Statue in National Statuary Hall on 144th Anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s statue will represent the first African American to have a state-commissioned statue in National Statuary Hall
“Florida is proud to commemorate the 144th anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s birthday by sending our state’s formal request to place her statue in National Statuary Hall, making her the first African American to have a state-commissioned statue,” said Governor DeSantis. “Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was an influential educator, leader and civil rights activist who became one of Florida’s and our nation’s most influential leaders. Dr. McLeod Bethune’s statue will represent the best of who we are as Floridians to visitors from around the world in our nation’s capitol. Her legacy endures and will continue to inspire future generations.”
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Four To Parks And Wildlife Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Abell, Jeff Hildebrand, and Bobby Patton to the Parks and Wildlife Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. Additionally, the Governor reappointed Anna Benavides Galo for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021, and named Reed Morian chair of the commission.
Electronic bouncers at bars, clubs set to keep troublemakers out
About five bars and clubs in the Milwaukee area use an ID scanning technology called “PatronScan.”
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Rehabilitation Council Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Lonny Matthew “Matt” Berend, JoAnne Fluke, Paul Hunt, and Crystal Stark to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for terms set to expire on October 29, 2021, and Cheryl Fuller for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. Additionally, he appointed Colton J. Read, Lisa Cowart, and Joseph “Joe” Powell for terms set to expire on October 29, 2021. The council works with the Texas Workforce Commission to advocate for people with disabilities in the vocational rehabilitation process.
EPA Honors Houston Teacher and Students from Kingsville and Dallas, Texas, at Presidential Environmental Youth Awards Ceremony
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and White House Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chairman Mary Neumayr recently announced the 2019 awardees of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) and the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) during an awards ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.
Like Trump, Buzbee Doubles Down with a Racist Tweet
Now he’s gone too far. Take a look at this vile, racist cartoon being circulated by mayoral candidate Tony Buzbee. What do you see?
Macy's Surpasses Its 200th Backstage Store Opening At Macy's Baybrook Mall
Macy’s Backstage opens in 23 new locations on August 10, including Macy’s Baybrook Mall in Friendswood
Macy’s will open Macy’s Backstage within its location at Macy’s Baybrook Mall on August 10. This location is the fourth Backstage to open in the Houston area, joining Macy’s Backstage at Macy’s Willowbrook Mall, Macy’s Pearland Town Center as well as Macy’s Post Oak Mall in College Station, TX. Macy’s off-price business commitment has successfully expanded Backstage to more than 200 Macy’s stores, allowing customers to shop both merchandise offerings in one shopping trip.
Black Wealth 2020 Adds HBCUs to Its Economic Empowerment Agenda
The catalyst for Black wealth also applauds Robert Smith's gift to Morehouse Graduates
The short-term economic impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is $15 billion - rivaling corporations such as Bank of America in its more than 177,000 employees.
JaeRene Shoots for the Stars with Budding Music Career
Go ahead, ask any of the younger kids in this generation what they want to be when they grow up, and you’re likely going to get a high response of those stating they strive to be a “star.” However, what most of them do not realize, is the hard work, mental strength, and dedication it takes to be just that - a star! One particular musician on the rise, JaeRene, sat down with me and shared some insight on her journey to stardom, along with what it takes to pursue a career in the music industry. But I have to tell you now, if it were easy, we would all be stars.
Don't be surprised when 'Big Little Lies' isn't nominated for any Emmys this year
The second season of HBO's miniseries "Big Little Lies" has been showered with praise by critics and viewers alike, whether it be an appreciation for the grief-stricken, cathartic scream from new cast member Meryl Streep's meddling Mary Louise to its discussion of money and power as Laura Dern's Renata Klein is faced with losing both thanks to her husband.
A $15 minimum wage started as a slogan. This week, it's set to pass the House
Nearly seven years ago, a week after Black Friday, a few dozen workers walked off their New York City fast food jobs to demonstrate for higher pay. The median wage for fast food workers was $9 an hour, CNN reported at the time. The demand that would soon emerge as the movement's rallying cry — $15 and a union — seemed hopelessly ambitious, like a wild-eyed opening bid.
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) To Host Convention in Atlanta Later This Month Focusing Unapologetically on Poor People and Poverty
SCLC President Charles Steele, Jr. Says the Organization’s Poor People’s Campaign Is About Eliminating Poverty
In America, the wealthiest nation on earth, it appears very few people are comfortable fighting for poor people and talking about poverty, says Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the organization co-founded and first led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Music Spotlight: Up Close and Personal With Soul Superstar Erin Stevenson
Stevenson Talks About Performing With Janet Jackson And Her Hot New Single/Visual ‘Make It Last Forever’
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® – Xi Alpha Omega Chapter Celebrates 47 New Members
The Xi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA) hosted a New Member Celebration on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Hilton Americas-Houston, where forty-seven (47) professional women were introduced to nearly 800 Houston community members, family, and friends. Very special guests in attendance included Dr. Mattelia B. Grays, AKA 18th International President, Ms. Faye B. Bryant, AKA 21st International President, Dr. Polly Sparks-Turner, 20th AKA South Central Regional Director, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Brinkley, 23rd AKA South Central Regional Director. Several AKA Houston Metropolitan Area Chapter Presidents and Leadership also attended the celebration, along with several elected officials, including the Honorable Angela Graves-Harrington, Judge, Harris County 246th Family District Court and the Honorable Toria J. Finch, Judge, Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. 9, who are both members of Xi Alpha Omega. Former Xi Alpha Omega Chapter President, Ms. Pamela McGee, served as Chairman of the New Member Celebration Luncheon Committee.
Climate change threatens nearly 40% of the world's primates, study says
As cyclones and droughts are expected to grow in frequency and intensity while global temperatures rise, humankind's closest relatives will become increasingly vulnerable to extinction, scientists say.
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium Receives EPA Grant for Water Quality Monitoring, Education and Outreach in Bayou Lafourche
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium and Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) a grant in the amount of $695,614 to help monitor water quality before and after the repair of selected individual home sewage systems in the Bayou Lafourche Watershed of the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary System.
Celebrating the power of connection at Sims Bayou Greenway Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
On Saturday, Houston Parks Board, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, and CenterPoint Energy celebrated the newest segment of Sims Bayou Greenway and recreational trail along CenterPoint Energy easement in Houston.
Lisa Marie Presley writes about her opioid addiction
Lisa Marie Presley is "grateful to be alive today." The daughter of Elvis Presley has written a foreword for the new book "The United States of Opioids: A Prescription for Liberating a Nation in Pain" by Harry Nelson.
'Big Little Lies' receives big boost from Meryl Streep
"Big Little Lies" wasn't crying out for another season, and frankly has to overcome some skepticism about doing one. Casting Meryl Streep has gone a long way in that regard -- making "Big's" list of big names even bigger -- while creating a cat-and-mice game that's again considerable fun, if unlikely to quite match the original's beguiling mix of soapiness, humor and mystery.
'Tales of the City' Netflix revival misses some tales worth telling
"Tales of the City" was groundbreaking when Armistead Maupin began writing it in the 1970s, and still felt very much that way when it became a PBS miniseries in 1993. After two follow-ups, the show makes a much-belated return, this time as a woefully uneven Netflix version that makes "Tales" look stale, proving even with the near-mystical 28 Barbary Lane, you can't always go home again.
