COVID- 19 and the HMAAC Community Houston Museum of African American Culture
There is no higher priority to our entire HMAAC Family then the safety of our guests and employees. We are in close communication with medical professionals, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), government agencies, and the internal teams to stay on top of this evolving situation.
Texas Holocaust And Genocide Commission Seeks Applications For Inaugural Berkowitz Institute
The Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission (THGC) is now accepting applications for the inaugural Peter N. Berkowitz Institute. The seminar will provide advanced training in Holocaust and genocide education to a select group of Texas educators including teachers, curriculum specialists, and librarians who serve grades 6-12 in any subject where Holocaust and/or genocides are studied. Applicants who are selected for the seminar will have demonstrated commitment, proficiency, and effectiveness in teaching about the Holocaust and/or genocides.
Logan’s Roadhouse Celebrates National Peanut Lover’s Day with a Search for the Golden Peanut
Three lucky fans will win Free Logan’s for a Year on March 15
The search for the Golden Peanut is on at Logan’s Roadhouse!
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo declare public health emergency due to COVID-19
Local Health authorities say the action will help save lives and contain spread of the disease.
Mayor Sylvester Turner today signed a proclamation declaring a Local State of Disaster Due to a Public Health Emergency to help contain and mitigate COVID-19 from spreading. As a result of the emergency order, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo will close down immediately and city-sponsored, produced and permitted events will be postponed or cancelled through the end of March.
Miller Outdoor Theatre Postpones March Performances
“Out of an abundance of caution and to do our part to help contain the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, March performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre will be postponed to later dates during the 2020 season,” said Cissy Segall Davis, Managing Director of the Miller Theatre Advisory Board.
Avenida Houston "Party on the Plaza" cancelled for March 26
Houston First Corporation is cancelling its “Party on the Plaza” concert scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Fights for Additional Funding for the Coronavirus Pandemic
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Homeland Security Committee, a Member of the Budget Committee, and Chair of the Congressional Coronavirus Task Force made several proposals to fight the rising crisis of the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Is Your Business A Revolving Door? 10 Ways To Keep Your Best Employees
Employee retention and turnover are important terms to every business owner and leader. But sometimes the driving factors behind why employees leave aren’t fully grasped or addressed by leadership, and if that disconnect persists, the business suffers while some of the best employees beat a path to the door.
Never Too Late: 5 Tips For Starting A Business In Midlife
Starting a business is risky, and the conventional wisdom is that it’s riskier for someone in their 40s, 50s or 60s than for a younger person. After all, older people are closer to retirement and typically have more to lose financially if a venture goes south.
Texas author and attorney Clayton Rawlings releases book entitled ‘Bitcoin For Beginners’
Texas author Clayton Rawlings announces the release of his book “Bitcoin For Beginners,” a book explaining the origin and evolution of digital currency. This is the fourth book the personal injury attorney releases and other titles include “Pardon the Disruption”, “Mediation in a Personal Injury Case” and “Personal Injury Lawsuits” and it’s available now on Amazon.
Superb Spring Cocktails
Warmer weather is almost here and William Grant & Sons, a family-owned distillery with a vast portfolio of award-winning, super-premium spirits, is toasting to the start of spring (March 19) with these five cocktails.
The Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival Is Cancelled
The Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival, scheduled for Sunday, March 29, has been canceled.
More Adults Are Getting Braces; Here’s The Clear Way To Your Best Smile
About 4 million Americans wear braces, but braces aren’t just for kids anymore. Adults account for over 1 million orthodontic patients in the U.S., according to the American Association of Orthodontics.
NAACP To Host Emergency Tele Town Hall Ahead of Coronavirus' Likely Impact On Communities of Color
On Sunday, March 15, at 8 pm ET, the NAACP will host an Emergency Tele Town Hall about Coronavirus: COVID-19 and its potential impact on communities of color.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities are an American Asset
Vice President Mike Pence's recent visit to Hampton University's Proton Therapy Institute drew virtually no national media attention, but it should have.
School Violence Would Decrease And Students Excel Once They Learn How To Identify And Manage Their Feelings
Learning emotional intelligence is the key to stopping school violence and a far better alternative than arming teachers. Dr. Adam Sáenz and his team are applying the same skillset used on athletes and business leaders to empower parents, students and educators – and it's having a positive impact on school violence in our nation.
Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend with David Nail at The Rustic
Live performance by popular country artist set for May 22
The Rustic is giving Houstonians a special way to celebrate the holiday weekend with a live performance by innovative country music artist David Nail.
'Smart' wound-healing patch: DARPA awards $22 million grant
Team combining AI, bioelectronics, regenerative medicine to regrow muscle tissue
Rice University neuroengineers and bioengineers are part of a national team that's developing "smart" technology that combines artificial intelligence, bioelectronics and regenerative medicine to regrow muscle tissue for wounded soldiers.
The Coalition of Black Democrats President, Carroll Robinson, Letter to The Honorable Tom Perez, Chairman of DNC
I am writing to request your assistance and that of the DNC. As I am sure you are aware, there were major problems in Texas on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 during the Democratic Primary election, in particular the long lines in Harris County. Some voters had to stand in line for hours into the early morning hours of March 4th to vote.
A New SpaceX Rocket Exhibit Opens at Space Center Houston
The Falcon has landed. A flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exhibit is open at Space Center Houston. The flown Falcon 9 first stage booster set outside Space Center Houston offers an intimate look at a reusable rocket used to further space exploration and America’s commercial space industry. Its next mission is underway to provide an immersive learning experience as a commercial space exhibit at Space Center Houston.
