Oceania Pioneers Eco-Sustainable Shoes
OCEANIA, presents ECO – their most recent footwear collection dedicated to environmental sustainability. Inspired by Puerto Rico's culture, its' lush evergreen sceneries, and the exceptional blues of the Caribbean, Oceania has brought style into sustainability. ECO stems from company's mission to pledge green in the footwear industry by repurposing.
Power Home Remodeling Enacts Annual Juneteenth Initiative for Employees
Nation's leading home remodeler recognizes holiday through national celebration, education, and community give-back — not just a day off
Power Home Remodeling ("Power"), the nation's leading exterior home remodeler and nationally-recognized top workplace, will kick off their inaugural Juneteenth Initiative this year by hosting a three-day celebration in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on education, community service, and celebrating Black history, flying in employees from all across the U.S.
One Concern Partners with WTW to Bring Climate Resilience Scores to the U.S. Insurance Market
Today, One Concern, a climate analytics company, announced a strategic alliance with WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. The two companies are providing the U.S. insurance market with One Concern Resilience ScoreTM (1CRX™) to facilitate a better understanding of dependency risk and accelerate the adoption of parametric insurance.
Road Closures in Third Ward This Weekend
STREET CLOSURE Plan
New Community-Owned Marketplace Bringing the Real-World to the Metaverse
ClubRare is making a huge splash in the NFT world by bringing it to the mainstream. The NFTs aren't just digital goods, but represent ownership of a real-world authenticated collectible. These NFTs are traded in the ClubRare collector-focused economy, and brought to life in the Metaverse.
East End District Steps Up Efforts to Identify Mobility and Safety Challenges Generated by Railroad Operations
The East End District is a unique business and residential community that offers significant throughput corridors accommodating freight rail movement and commercial and general motorist traffic. Four railroads converge as part of a complex commodity flow that also creates mobility challenges for those that live, work or travel through the area.
Juneteenth Content - "Juneteenth Celebration" Sounds of Blackness
Fresh from their NAACP Image Award Nomination for the Anthemic Single “Time For Reparations”, The 3X Grammy Award-Winning Sounds of Blackness is back with a brand new Juneteenth Anthem - “JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION”!
Celebrate Juneteenth With Captain Zero: Into the Abyss An Animated Action Film
Virtual Film Screen Raises Awareness About Mental Illness in Black Community
Captain Zero: Into The Abyss is a coming of age film that explores the psyche of Xerxes Hughes, a teenager whose double life as a superhero and struggles with depression are causing him to experience blackouts. Lamard Cher-Aime, a finalist winner in the 2021 Ida B. Wells Fund competition, will debut his virtual animated action film on Juneteenth (June 19) from 7:30 p.m EST/4:30 pm PST. Admission is free.
JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Million to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Students
Commitment will expand career pathways, student development programming and promote financial education resources on campuses
JPMorgan Chase announced an expanded five-year, $30 million commitment to the financial and career success of students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This commitment expands on the firm’s Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) initiative which launched in 2019 to chart clearer pathways toward economic success and empowerment within the Black community.
'State Of Black Music' Podcast Debuts On The Mocha Podcast Network In Celebration of NMAAM Juneteenth Black Music Month Summit
New podcast hosted by music vets Phil Thornton, award- winning producers Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, and Tamone Bacon - and features Tamar Braxton and Tevin Campbell
30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards honoring Black excellence to world premiere on Juneteenth at 7pm ET
Bounce, the nation's popular entertainment television network serving African Americans, will present the 30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards -- a night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African American achievements and contributions on Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19 at 7 p.m. ET.
ALEX THE ASTRONAUT Shares New Video Celebrating Friendship Through Post-Traumatic Growth - WATCH NOW!
‘HOW TO GROW A SUNFLOWER UNDERWATER’ - NEW ALBUM OUT JULY 22 LATEST ALBUM IS AN INTIMATE EXPLORATION OF POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH
Out Magazine, “Out 100” Artist: “Alex the Astronaut’s music doesn’t fit into a specific genre as much as it creates vivid worlds for the listener to live in… an angsty yet jubilant exploration of identity and self”
TSU faculty, staff and students celebrate Juneteenth
Members of the Texas Southern University community are honoring Juneteenth at a variety of events – both on- and off-campus, as well as virtually, over the next two weeks.
Two Astros Pitchers Make History With Immaculate Innings Against The Rangers
“To be a part of that and know that you made history, that’s something that any player is proud of,” said catcher Martín Maldonado. “I’m glad I was the catcher in that situation.”
The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight
The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Connecting with information that empowers us to make positive change.
Herschel Walker's campaign confirms he has a second child
The campaign of Herschel Walker publicly acknowledged this week that the Republican Senate candidate has a second son with a woman who was not his wife.
Father charged with drowning three children in Round Lake Beach
A Round Lake Beach man has been charged with three counts of murder, after police say he confessed to drowning his three children on Monday.
Bradley Cooper shares how Will Arnett helped him get sober
Bradley Cooper is opening up about his past drug and alcohol abuse and shared who helped him through some tough times.
Fauci tests positive for Covid-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Biden's chief medical adviser, has tested positive for Covid-19, the institute said Wednesday.
Mayra Flores will win Texas special election, helping Republicans flip Democratic House seat, CNN projects
Republican Mayra Flores will win the special election for Texas' 34th Congressional District, CNN projects, giving Republicans an additional seat in the House.
