DJ Tryfe’s Inaugural VIRIBUS Ball Hopes To Raise Awareness In the Black Community About Mental Illness and Donate Funds to Taraji P. Henson’s Foundation
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 30% of African American adults with mental illness are treated yearly compared to the overall U.S. average of 43%. But there is reason to believe that the numbers are even lower than that. What isn’t debatable is the need for greater awareness and support of mental health wellness in the African American community.
Amy Welch to Host Plexus Worldwide’s “Super Saturday” Training Forum in Houston
Amy Welch, of Spring, Texas is part of the host committee bringing Plexus Worldwide’s “Super Saturday” event to Houston. Plexus’ Super Saturday is a massive training forum held simultaneously in more than 20 cities across the U.S and Canada on Jan. 11, 2020. Welch is a Plexus® Ambassador (independent sales representative), who will welcome hundreds of attendees to the event as they learn how to grow their independent, home-based businesses in an interactive workshop format.
Why Aren’t More CEOs Women?
4 Ways Corporations Can Clear The Path
While more women are rising to the top of the corporate ladder, a question persists: Why do female CEOs still comprise a small percentage of the highest leadership positions?
Business Aviation Community Welcomes Congressional Promotion of Aviation Fuel Sustainability
A group of aviation stakeholders welcomed congressional legislation including provisions aimed squarely at promoting the development and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
Gingerbread House Contest People’s Choice Winner Announced
The annual Gingerbread House Contest People’s Choice winner was announced Thursday, Dec. 26, at the Visit Lake Charles’ Welcome Center, 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive.
Travis Scott Releases Jackboys Short Film and Official Video for "Gang Gang"
To celebrate the release of the debut pack from his Cactus Jack creative collective, JACKBOYS, Travis Scott has released the JACKBOYS short film plus the video for "Gang Gang" featuring Sheck Wes. Both clips were directed by Cactus Jack & White Trash Tyler and features the Tesla Cybertruck. Travis is the first person besides Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, to be seen with the coveted vehicle.
Blue Star Contemporary Celebrates Forthcoming DreamWeek with Joey Fauerso’s Final Teardowns Performance
Blue Star Contemporary celebrates the First Friday in 2020 with a viewing of its latest exhibitions Formal Proof, Healthy Machines, Sea Islands, and Teardowns; and a performance by artist Joey Fauerso. In her exhibition, Teardowns, Fauerso investigates themes of culture, gender, family and humor as response mechanisms to our socio-political climate. Her final performance for the exhibition takes place on Friday, January 3 and is an official program of the forthcoming DreamWeek, taking place in San Antonio January 10 through 26, 2020.
Gourdough's Public House Celebrates Family Friendly NYE Bash & New Year's Day Hangover Brunch in Austin
Buckle up Austinites because Gourdough's Public House is ringing in the New Year twice! First up is the Gourdough's annual Family Friendly NYE Bash, followed by New Year's Day Hangover Brunch.
Donut Worry, Gourdough's Public House has you covered with a fun filled NYE Bash & New Year's Day Hangover Brunch on the Historic San Antonio Riverwalk
Buckle up San Antonio because Gourdough's Public House is ringing in the New Year twice. First up is the Gourdough's NYE Bash on the Riverwalk, followed by New Year's Day Hangover Brunch.
View New Work by Visionary Artist Will Henry
In discussion with writer Garry Reece in his studio
Will Henry is a visionary artist based in Houston. VAA will visit his studio, which is rarely open to the public. He and arts writer Garry Reece will discuss the current works Henry is readying for his next exhibition, at the Galveston Arts Center in May. VAA members and guests will be the first to see these new paintings.
Whitney Mercilus reaches new deal with the Houston Texans
Statement from Whitney Mercilus on signing a new agreement with the Houston Texans
Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting At West Freeway Church Of Christ In White Settlement
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement regarding the shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas.
Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Condemns Attack on Rabbi's Home
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) shares the following statement of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations.
128 Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities Nationwide in 2019
Overall fatalities decreased 18 percent with firearms-related fatalities the leading cause of officer deaths this year
The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in the line of duty in 2019 decreased 18 percent over the previous year according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a nonprofit group that has long tracked officer fatalities.
Newest ezPaycheck Payroll Software 2020 Released With Final 2020 Tax Tables By IRS
Halfpricesoft.com has just released ezPaycheck payroll software with IRS updated final tax tables for year 2020. Test drive at halfpricesoft.com with no cost or obligation.
- Halfpricesoft.com states that the IRS has just confirmed the final 2020 withholding instructions. The 2020 year version of ezPaycheck payroll software was updated and released on December 26th to reflect these changes. See links below for Tax table changes:
Puerto Rican artist Ignacio Peña wraps up 2019 and the decade with a big bang!
Wins the Suncoast Emmy Award for his documentary Ignacio Peña la Historia de Anormal
Puerto Rican musician, composer, and audiovisual producer Ignacio Peña, twice winner of the Emmy Award, wraps up 2019 and the decade, with a big bang by winning his third Suncoast Emmy Award given by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) at its 43rd annual edition, held on Saturday, December 15. His production Ignacio Peña la Historia de Anormal (Ignacio Peña the Story of Abnormal) was the winner in the Best Documentary category.
Equitable Affordability: Citi Community Development, Grounded Solutions Network Announce Community Land Trust Accelerator Fund Recipients
Flagship Capital Grant Program Advances Housing Access for Low-Income, First-Time Homebuyers
Two shared-equity housing programs will receive strategic partnership engagement, technical assistance and financial support to produce affordable housing and mixed-use assets in targeted New York (NY) and San Francisco (CA) neighborhoods, announced today by Citi Community Development and Grounded Solutions Network as part of its $1 million Citi/Grounded Solutions Network Community Land Trust (CLT) Accelerator Fund.
New Year’s resolution statistics
How many Americans are due to achieve their “new year, new me” goals in 2020?
Every New Year’s Eve, millions of people around the globe celebrate with the hope that next year will be better than the last.
The Ensemble Theatre Drives into the New Year with “The Green Book” Inspired by Victor Green’s “The Negro Motorist Green Book”
The Ensemble Theatre drives into the new year with the regional premiere drama The Green Book, Inspired by Victor Green’s “The Negro Motorist Green Book” written by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and directed by Shirley Jo Finney.
