The Texas Democratic Party on Texas Republicans Holding an In-Person Convention in the Biggest Coronavirus Hotspot in the Country
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement:
Biden for President Announces Latino Leadership Committee Co-Chaired by Former Secretaries Ken Salazar and Hilda L. Solis
Today, Biden for President announced its Latino Leadership Committee, which includes a core group of Latino leaders who will work closely with campaign leadership to engage Latino voters and communicate how Joe Biden will fight for Latino families. The Committee …
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Donates $50,000 to National Urban League
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. will donate $50,000 to the National Urban League to aid the civil rights organization's youth programming, the fraternity announced today.
Rep. Coleman Calls on Governor Abbott to Prohibit Dining in Restaurants Until COVID-19 Surge is Ended
Today, State Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) called on Governor Abbott to issue an order to prohibit on-premises dining until the spike in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and positivity rate has been reversed.
Frederick Joseph Raises over One Million Dollars To Help Twitter and Instagram Followers with #RentRelief During COVID19
New York author and creator of the #BlackPantherChallenge, Frederick Joseph, raised over $1,000,000 through his #RentRelief campaign on GoFundMe to help families who find themselves in a difficult moment paying bills during COVID19. Frederick began the #RentRelief effort on Friday, …
Jesse Jackson: College Athletes Should Decide Whether to Take the Risk
The NCAA has just ruled that mandatory football practices can begin in July, anticipating a full season of college football. This is nuts. The pandemic isn't going away; it's surging in more than 29 states, with seven reporting new records …
Why You Should Want to Vote
George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain, Sandra Bland, Trayvon Martin, just the mention of their names alone ought to be enough to make you want to vote. When there are areas of town populated by Black and Brown …
Mayor Sylvester Turner Has Issued COVID-19 Safety Recommendations for the Next 3 Weeks
Mayor Sylvester Turner has made new recommendations for #Houstonians to follow over the next 3 weeks to blunt the progression
Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirement, Issues Proclamation To Limit Gatherings
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions. The Governor also issued …
The Largest Dating App for Black Singles - Features "Educate An Ally"
BLK, the largest dating app for Black singles, launched a new in-app engagement entitled #BLKVoices to create a space for users to sound-off and express their views on timely social and cultural topics. In support of and inspired by the …
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $182 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of July as the state continues to respond to …
JOIN US ON JULY 3RD for our VIRTUAL BBQ
On a day meant to celebrate America, in a time most aren’t feeling most patriotic, FIRE FROM THE GODS is proud to present the JULY 4TH VIRTUAL BBQ as a reminder that United We Stand and Divided we will fall. …
The Alliance for Aviation Across America Welcomes Priorities for Rural America in Recent Legislation
Today, the Alliance for Aviation Across America welcomed passage of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. Specifically, the organization recognized the inclusion of $30 million through 2025 for the development of sustainable fuel and technologies, as well as $4 billion …
REP. JOAQUIN CASTRO ENDORSES ROYCE WEST FOR U.S. SENATE
Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) on Thursday announced he was throwing his support behind Sen. Royce West in the July 14 Democratic Primary Runoff for U.S. Senate.
National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Announces May 2020 Officers of The Month
The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum is pleased to announce its May 2020 Officers of the Month. Massachusetts State Police Troopers Andrew Zeller and Michael Lane have been named May Officers of the Month.
