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LULAC is the Lead Plantiff in the Lawsuit Against Texas Redistricting Maps
Nation’s Largest and Oldest Latino Civil Rights Organization and Coalition Stand Up to Governor Abbott
The state’s Latino civil and voting rights organizations have filed a lawsuit challenging Texas on its four new redistricting maps: Congressional, State Senate, House, and State Board of Education. The coalition seeks to prevent the use of the maps because they dilute Latino voting strength in violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) and the U.S. Constitution.
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Why Aren’t More CEOs Women?
4 Ways Corporations Can Clear The Path
While more women are rising to the top of the corporate ladder, a question persists: Why do female CEOs still comprise a small percentage of the highest leadership positions?
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DOJ Announces Takedown of Dark Web Market AlphaBay
The Department of Justice and its international partners announced Thursday a takedown of a massive Dark Web marketplace that was allegedly one of the world's biggest sources for the sale of drugs and illicit materials, striking a blow to the cybercriminal underground.
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“Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring” by Enigma Alberti & Tony Cliff
You’ve seen a lot of things you weren’t supposed to see. Some might call you “snoopy.” Others might say you’re “nosy,” but you understand that keeping your eyes open, finding information, and knowing what you’re not supposed to know can sometimes be a good thing. And in the new book “Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring” by Enigma Alberti & Tony Cliff, sleuthing and snooping can change history.
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"Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story" by Shana Keller, illustrated by Kayla Stark
It's that time of day and your stomach's growling. That's what happens when you're hungry and you need to eat: your body reminds you that a growing kid like you needs good food. Feeding your belly makes you stronger, and in the new book "Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story" by Shana Keller, illustrated by Kayla Stark, a young boy finds something to feed his soul.
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Illinois bar opening event linked to 46 Covid-19 cases, a school closure and hospitalization, CDC report says
A rural Illinois bar opening event in February was linked to a Covid-19 outbreak of at least 46 cases, a school closure and the hospitalization of a long-term care facility resident, according to a United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.
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Body 11-year-old Texas girl who disappeared on way to school has been found in river, sheriff says
The family’s home is near Lake Livingston – “one of the largest reservoirs in the state, with 83,000 surface acres,” according to Texas Parks & Wildlife.
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COVID-19 a Double Disaster for Attorneys Hit with a $250,000 Judgment for Challenging Fort Bend ISD’s Illegal Truancy Court
Can the public trust Fort Bend ISD after it criminalized poor and black students for absences in an illegal truancy court and then ruthlessly pursued a $250,000 judgment against attorneys who exposed them?
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Multi-Childcare Center Owner & Special Needs Advocate, Patrice McDonald, Teaches Us How to Engage Our Children At Home
Patrice McDonald specializes in working with children with special needs. During these times were schools are closed and children have to stay home Patrice can provide ways to keep your child engaged and active at home.
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World Children’s Day – Houston
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
World Children’s Day is an annual global moment ‘for children, by children’ — to advocate and raise funds and awareness on the most pressing issues facing children. The world will come together on November 20 to help build a world where every child is in school, safe from harm and can fulfill their potential.
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HISD board approves administration’s request to restore COVID-related paid leave for staff
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education voted unanimously 9-0 Thursday to approve HISD administration’s request to extend paid leave to employees who are required to quarantine due to a COVID-19 diagnosis or close contact with an infected individual.
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Thanks to His New Lungs, a Pennsylvania Pharmacist is Back in the Pharmacy and Able to Celebrate National Pharmacists Day 2022
Each year, January 12th is designated as National Pharmacists Day. Transplant families throughout the nation rely on the expertise and guidance of their trusted pharmacists. One pharmacist in Pennsylvania is an incredible resource to transplant families now that he is on the other side of his life-saving double lung transplant.
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Commissioner Goodell Statement on Detroit Lions
Martha Ford has led the Lions with skill and grace for the past six seasons. I have appreciated her business insights, her love of the game, her deep commitment to the NFL, and her personal kindness.
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Houston Mayor Turner Endorsed by Fort Bend Elected Officials
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George, Fort Bend Democratic Party Chair Cynthia Ginyard and other elected officials from the county will be announcing their endorsement of Houston Mayor Turner for re-election on November 5th.
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Elder Peter G. Brown's Funeral
Photography by Vicky Pink - The sunset has set on the life of Elder Peter …
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Larry Green's Birthday Reception
Photography by Vicky Pink - It was a celebration of the arts for Larry Green’s …
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Rice 360˚ Neonatal Technology Meets Development Grand Challenge
NEST 360˚ jaundice diagnostic device wins grant for continued development
NEST 360˚, a Rice University-affiliated international team working to end preventable newborn deaths in Africa, got a boost when one of its life-saving neonatal technologies won funding support.
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This hospital chaplain has counseled thousands of dying patients. Here’s what he’s learned
Joon Park still thinks about his patients long after they’re gone.
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Jamaica's high court ruled a school was legally right in banning a child with dreadlocks
A school that said a student couldn't attend classes if she didn't cut her dreadlocks did not infringe on the child's constitutional rights, the Supreme Court of Jamaica ruled Friday.
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Kids in Immigration Court: A Maze with Life and Death Consequences
"Your honor, meet the respondent," immigration attorney Lenni Benson said as she introduced the crying toddler in her arms to the judge that would be hearing the child's case. Benson remembers the incident well. The child was at court with her grandmother, and Benson tried to comfort the crying girl to help the court. "The judge was so frazzled by the crying and said, 'Can someone please take this kid out of my court?'" at which point Benson informed the judge that the child was actually one of her cases.
