Starbucks ordered to pay $25.6 million to a manager who says she was fired for being White
A jury on Monday found in favor of former Starbucks regional director Shannon Phillips, who sued the company for wrongfully firing her, claiming she was terminated for being White.
Bud Light loses its title as America’s top-selling beer
America’s top-selling beer is no longer American. Modelo Especial, the Mexican lager brewed near Mexico City by Constellation Brands, became the top-selling beer in May, overthrowing Bud Light from the top spot it has held for more than two decades. …
Humanitarian Spotlight: Local Houston Couple, "The Shelton's" Make History Providing Affordable Luxury Housing In Overlooked Communities
The Shelton’s are the first traditional home builder to launch a Start Engine Campaign expanding the company’s operations to provide more families the American Dream.
Target is being held hostage by an anti-LGBTQ campaign
During every Pride Month in June for the past decade, Target has sold merchandise for LGBTQ customers, employees and allies. But this year, Target faced an anti-LGBTQ campaign that went viral on social media.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $150 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today announced a $150-million investment into the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) that will help the laboratory keep America on the cutting edge of clean-energy technology and lead the world …
Mayor of Houston Sylvestor Turner joins SHEIN to celebrate AAPI month at the SHEIN x Art Discovery Project Block Party
This past weekend on Saturday, May 13th, global fashion and lifestyle retailer SHEIN hosted a block party with the Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, to celebrate AAPI Month with local artists and designers to support the brand’s ongoing program - …
Making Better Communities Globally: Teen Founder, Madison Durio Launches Not for Profit, Myndz, Inc. with Sunday Funday in the Park, a free to all family event
Making Better Communities Globally: Teen Founder, Madison Durio Launches Not for Profit, Myndz, Inc. with Sunday Funday in the Park, a free to all family event. Madison’s mission is to shatter the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health.
Hire Houston Youth Job and Resource Fairs Return
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s annual Hire Houston Youth (HHY) city-wide hiring initiative returns this year featuring an online job board and a series of hiring events to provide 20,000 summer jobs and internships for local youth ages 16 to 24. Positions …
Bea's Bayou's Products at Macy's
Bea's Bayou's products are now available on macys.com! Shop the pop-up during the month of May! I'm so excited and grateful for this opportunity! Please include us in your cart as you get ready for Mother's Day and shop your …
Houston Equity Fund offering $8 million in grant funding for minority-owned small businesses
Minority-owned small businesses and nonprofits in the Houston area can apply for up to $100,000 in grant funding later this month. A total of $8 million is available this year during the second phase of the "Open for Business" grant …
The US economy grew at a much slower pace in the first quarter
US economic growth slowed to an annualized and seasonally adjusted rate of 1.1% in the first quarter of this year, as businesses rebalanced their inventories and pulled back on spending amid punishing rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Collaborates with Cyversity to Offer Cybersecurity Mentorship and Training Opportunities for Next Generation of Diverse Leaders
Today, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) announces its collaboration with Cyversity, a nonprofit association dedicated to the academic and professional success of minority cybersecurity students and professionals, to create a mentorship and training program designed to sponsor the …
Join the Dance for a Cause: Sipping PositiviTea's Online Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer affects millions of women every year and has a devastating impact on families and communities. In honor of International Women’s Month & National Hope Month, Sipping PositiviTea is hosting an online fundraiser to provide hope to breast cancer …
US Department of Labor Houston Car Wash Chain Denied Overtime Wages
US Department of Labor recovers $114K for 92 workers after investigation finds Houston car wash chain denied overtime wages.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $750 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies
Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Advance Electrolysis Technology, Reduce the Cost of Clean Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, and Provide Long-term Support for Hydrogen Hubs
