Why Black Wealth Matters in White America
The general population, otherwise known as the 99%, have a love/hate relationship with wealth. They resent those who have it, but spend their lives attempting to get it for themselves, all the while self-sabotaging that effort in ways that are …
New Study Finds Twice as Many Activists Worldwide Think Breaking the Law is Justified
Most people only see more socio-political gridlock ahead, with an increasing number seeing revolutions on the horizon. Change through the system is just not happening, and things are bound to get worse. Impact investing and ESG are popular, but have …
NALEO Educational Fund Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on DACA Program
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund released a statement from CEO Arturo Vargas on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to prevent the Trump Administration from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program …
Class of 2020 Survey: Half of Graduating Seniors Change Plans for After High School Due to COVID-19
Roughly half (49%) of Class of 2020 graduating seniors say their plans for after high school have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) and the PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF). …
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Supreme Court’s Ruling to Uphold DACA Program
I am heartened that the Supreme Court has decided to uphold the DACA program today. The over 30,000-plus DACA beneficiaries in Harris County are a vital part of our community, and this decision ensures that they can remain where they …
Social Security Unveils Redesigned Retirement Benefits Portal at socialsecurity.gov
The Social Security Administration announced the first of several steps the agency is taking to improve the public’s experience on its website. The newly redesigned retirement benefits portal, at www.socialsecurity.gov/benefits/retirement, will help millions of people prepare for and apply for …
Rebuilding Your Team? Why Recruiting A Diverse Workforce Is Just The Beginning
As businesses reopen after the COVID-19 shutdown, some managers may have trouble reassembling the same team of employees.
Court TV Announces Original News Special Exploring the Relationship Between the Criminal Justice System and African Americans
Court TV, the multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation's most important and compelling trials, announced today an original news special that will take a deep dive into the criminal justice …
RCI Oilfield Services 2nd Annual SCOOTERS FROM SCOOTER Continues Commitment to Raise Funds For Challenged Children to Receive Adaptive Sports Wheelchairs
On the heels of another successful Charity Jackpot at the Tejas Rodeo Company, Tyler Pearson and Kyle Irwin, along with RCI Oilfield Services, are again supporting Watering Seeds Organization (WSO) with the Scooters From Scooter campaign. With this partnership, Watering …
We Stand Together: Finding a Better Way to End Racial Inequity Starts Today
In the midst of protests across the country driven by the death of unarmed Black Americans George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others, K12 Inc.—the nation’s leading provider of online and blended education—is committing to a series of initiatives that …
Immediate challenges shouldn’t stop Texas from planning for the future
Texas wouldn’t trade places with any other state. That’s important to remember during a historic pandemic and downturn in oil prices. Even in the face of these challenges, Texas has the people, resources and drive to bounce back and ensure …
What Kind of Principal Turns Around A Failing School? A Visionary Change-Maker/Activist From Houston
Heroes live among us but are so busy “saving the world” that they often exist under the radar and go unrecognized. Luckily for us, legendary educator/activist and author, Dr. Bertie Simmons wrote it all down in a memoir that spans …
Rebuilding Together, Wells Fargo Launch Efforts to Rebuild Homes for Neighbors in Need Across the Country
Rebuilding Together, a leading national non-profit organization that provides critical home repairs to individuals in need at no cost to them and revitalizes communities throughout the country, announced today a national collaboration with Wells Fargo. Through grants provided by Wells …
New COVID-19 business grading system could help economy reopen more safely
Restaurants have long been subject to health department inspections evaluating their cleanliness and safety. Researchers at Rice University’s Texas Policy Lab (TPL) propose creating a similar system for grading businesses on COVID-19 safety, which they hope will help consumers make …
New Virtual Event Service Helps Couples Create Memorable and Professional Live-Streamed Weddings
A new virtual event service launches just in time for Summer weddings. Our Virtual Event (www.OurVirtualEvent.com), the brainchild of two wedding industry veterans, provides couples with a professional service to host their special event online during social distancing. The service …
