Escape to Charleston's Wild Dunes Resort for an Unforgettable Spring Break
Wild Dunes Resort’s Spring Break packages and programming offer families and groups chance to connect with the Lowcountry.
Lovell's Food For Thought - Cultural Differences Need To Be Factored Into Scientific Health Discovery
Racial & Cultural Differences Matter
The more things change the more they remain the same. Who you are and the experiences you have determine the solutions you develop to address the problems you face." Give the lack of researchers of color, you should be able to see what the problem is. Although the numbers have increased, the percentage have remained the same. Therefore you have insight to both the problem and the solution to the problem. Unfortunately, we have continued to fail at solving this problem and therefore we continue to fail in making any significant reduction in health inequities.
“Brown White Black: An American Family at the Intersection of Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Religion” by Nishta Mehra
Column A or Column B? Truth is, you don’t fit in either. You’re unique, from your toes to your hair, inside and out. People can try to categorize you, but it just won’t work. As you’ll see in the new book “Brown White Black” by Nishta J. Mehra, there’s a lot to learn.
Fulfill Your Family’s Nutrition Mission
Eating healthy as a family starts with a plan involving nutritious ingredients, and one of the easiest ways to incorporate them is through meal prepping. By organizing recipes and the ingredients you’ll need to make them ahead of time, you’re saving time in the kitchen and helping ensure your family members won’t go off-course.
Oscars Finally Getting It Right
Stand up and give the Oscars a round of applause. Kudos to the Oscars first off for one of if not the shortest show with no hosts. It was time out for all the not so funny, unnecessary bits and outfit changes that drugged out shows in the past.
Judge Lina Hidalgo Commits to Harris County
Lina Hidalgo’s strikingly small figure and bright-eyed Latina looks caused political handicappers to dismiss her at 27-years-old for most of 2018. However, that happens no more around Harris County, where in her second month as the top elected official in America’s third largest county, Harris County Judge Hidalgo oversees a $4.1 billion budget that employs more than 17,000 people.
Not Every Soul Mate Is A Lover
What do you, we, as human beings need more than anything? We need to feel loved. We need to feel the warmth of knowing someone cares whether or not we make it home from work if it’s raining too hard. We want to be able to share our day with someone just to breathe better before we go to sleep. Whether you’re a Christian or a non-believer it’s hard to imagine a life in which love isn’t a pivotal part of what you believe in.
Democrats divided on new Medicare for all bill
Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood was a kid in a swimming class when her heart began to race. She was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, which has since shaped her life in every way, from her preference for caffeine-free diet Coke to her career starting out as a registered nurse.
A New Place Of Worship In Humble, TX Hosts A 3-Day Mega Celebration With Major Giveaways & More
Kingdom Builders Ministries Worldwide in Humble, TX is kicking off the weekend with a community 'Resource & Job Fair' from 10:00am-2:00pm. All events March 1st-3rd are FREE and open to the general public.
Commissioners Court Appoints Genesis E. Draper to County Criminal Court at Law No. 12 Judge
Based on the motion from Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Commissioners Court on Tuesday appointed Genesis E. Draper – an assistant public defender in the Harris County Public Defender’s Office – to fill the judicial vacancy at Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 12.
Our Democracy Depends On a Free and Fair Vote
In North Carolina, the State Board of Elections has thrown out the election results in its 9th congressional district for fraudulent activity -- probably the first time in U.S. history this has happened. The fraud was committed by a campaign, not by voters, and by a Republican, not a Democrat. For years, Republicans have campaigned for voting restrictions claiming, as Donald Trump has repeatedly, that voter fraud is widespread. In fact, it's not ineligible voters distorted election results, but rather the fraudulent efforts of an embattled Republican Party to rig the rules that has led to election irregularities.
Houston Homeownership to Get $6.1 Million Boost
Wells Fargo & Company, NeighborWorks® America and its local network members today announced the NeighborhoodLIFT® program will expand for Houston with a $6.1 million commitment by Wells Fargo to boost local homeownership. NeighborWorks America network members Avenue, Fifth Ward CRC and Tejano Center will administer the $15,000 down payment assistance grants, determine eligibility and provide homebuyer education.
Cohen Testifies to Trump's Involvement in Hush-money Payments in Fiery Hearing
Donald Trump's former attorney and fixer Michael Cohen testified in detail Wednesday about the President's involvement in hush-money payments to women and his knowledge of longtime confidant Roger Stone's efforts to contact WikiLeaks, while Trump's Republican defenders aggressively worked to undermine Cohen's credibility.
It Had to End One Day
James Harden’s historic scoring streak comes to an end against the Hawks
“You can’t guard James Harden one-on-one,” says Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce. “He’s an elite talent with elite skills and it’s more about the work, make him work,” he says in his post-game press conference.
UPS Honors Texas Drivers for 25 Years of Safe Driving
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced that 55 elite drivers from Texas are among 1,436 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving.
Fund Commits $50 Million for Down Payment Assistance
National Association of Real Estate Brokers Sign Agreement with Minority-Owned Mortgage Company to Boost Black Home Ownership
Lois Johnson, ceo and founder of of Salt Lake City, Utah-based United Security Financial (USF) and NAREB president Jeffrey Hicks(Front) sign the landmark $50 million agreement making down payment assistance funds available to expand homeownership opportunities for low and moderate-income Black American home purchasers.
'Astronaut maker' George Abbey in spotlight at Rice event
As one of the most influential figures in NASA’s history, former Johnson Space Center director George Abbey served a key role in shaping the Apollo moon missions and the space shuttle program.
Image Elevators Welcomes Blended Designs to Client Roster
Blended Designs, a 100% Black-owned family business of premium backpacks and travel bags, has selected Image Elevators as their PR Agency of record. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Blended Designs is the recipient of the 2018 FedEx Small Business Grant, and is quickly becoming a go-to brand for the African American community as their unique and creative designs are helping to shape a new image of Black fashion brands in a culturally relevant and pivotal way!
Houston Premium Outlets Sparkles with New Helzberg Diamonds & Colorful Kate Spade New York Expands, Relocates
Spring retail enhancements and relocations include Aeropostale, Reebok & True Religion
Simon, a leading global retail real estate company, is pleased to announce several exciting retailer renovations and relocations coming to Houston Premium Outlets this spring, enhancing the one-of-a-kind shopping experience the center provides area residents and visitors.
Town Hall with Councilman Dwight Boykins
The time is here! This week, get the latest updates on important progress being made in District D.
