The Father of Juneteenth, Al Edwards, Has Died at 83
Mayor Sylvester announced earlier today that former state rep. Al Edwards died at the age of 83.
Be A Neighbor Campaign Sounds the Alarm on 6.5M Weekly Volunteer Shortage
Today Be A Neighbor Campaign released new data showing a nationwide shortage of 6.5 million volunteers and issued an urgent call-to-action to close the #VolunteerGap.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Supports Sarah’s House Donation to Aid Area Women, Children
The Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter (BAHA) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently donated $1,000 to Sarah's House to further the organization's mission to provide safe harbor to women and children who are in immediate need of food, clothing, …
Welcome Nominated For Best Student Video by the 24th Annual Webby Awards
Serena Dykman and Dynamant Pictures announced today that short drama WELCOME has been nominated for Best Student Video in the 24th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by …
SBA determined to get money to smallest of local small businesses
SBA is determined to get critical funds to the smallest of small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program. The Agency began accepting applications for the newest round of funding on Monday, April 27. In 24 hours, SBA approved 475,000 loans …
Congressman Al Green Joined Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Health Department, Texas Department of Emergency Management for Announcement of New Coronavirus Testing Site in Sunnyside
On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Congressman Al Green joined Mayor Sylvester Turner as well as representatives from the Houston Health Department and Texas Department of Emergency Management to announce a new coronavirus testing site in Sunnyside, located in the Ninth …
Governor Abbott Temporarily Allows For Appearance Before Notary Public Via Videoconference For Real-Estate Instruments
Governor Greg Abbott has suspended a statute concerning appearance before a notary public to acknowledge real-estate instruments such as mortgages. This suspension temporarily allows for appearance before a notary public via videoconference when executing such documents, avoiding the need for …
Can the Black Press Survive COVID-19?
Tune in today, as we begin a series in which we hope all of our publishers will come on and talk about the struggle to stay afloat during the pandemic and beyond! The Struggle of the Black Press and Why …
PVAMU joins forces with H-E-B, Maestro Entrepreneur Center to offer free small business development seminars
For the next five weeks, the Small Business Development Center (SBCC) at Prairie View A&M University is offering free professional advice and resources to small business owners across Texas.
Black Fret donates $25,000 to HAAM + accelerates release of $250,000 in grants in response to COVID-19
Austin-based music nonprofit pays Austin and Seattle bands $24,000 for performances the week of March 15 and accelerates the release of $250,000 in grants
Crisis Management: How Business Leaders Lead During COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed, at least temporarily, the world of work for many people as employees hunkered down at home instead of commuting to an office.
AFL-CIO President Calls on DOL to Do Its Job and Protect Workers
Today, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka sent a letter to the Department of Labor (DOL) calling on the agency to do its job and take immediate action to protect the safety and health of workers from exposure to COVID-19 on the …
Texas Has 4th Highest Identity Theft Rate in the U.S.
Coronavirus-related scams have proliferated in recent weeks. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), some businesses have already been reprimanded for misleading claims around coronavirus treatments and cures. But not all scams are related to false advertising.
Emergency Needs for Medical Deserts During COVID Pandemic
According to the American Hospital Association Annual Survey, over 1,000 hospitals in our country have closed since 1975. As a result, communities from coast to coast have populations in which residents must drive more than 60 minutes to reach an …
New Poll: Nearly a Third are Delaying or Avoiding Medical Care Due to COVID-19 Concerns
With some waiting rooms nearly empty, emergency physicians are seeing a worrisome trend play out across the country. Nearly a third of American adults (29 percent) say that they have delayed or avoided medical care because they are concerned about …
