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Statewide Black Chamber Launched During Black History Month

Black chambers across Florida gathered for joint advocacy effort at Florida’s Capitol

Florida now has a chamber focused on uplifting and helping black businesses around the state. On February 1st, 2022, to kick off Black History Month, the Florida Association of Black Chambers of Commerce hosted its first Black Chamber Day at the Capitol to advocate for resources for black chambers and black businesses.

Red Cross honors community heroes during annual Red Cross Month celebration in March

Celebrate by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 23; giving blood; or volunteering

“Communities are at their best when there are people helping people,” said American Red Cross volunteer David Guth. “Throughout the year the Red Cross provides people an opportunity to make a difference- whether that be in responding to a disaster, donating blood or providing a financial donation- we can make a difference in our local communities by being a part.”

Harris Health System Names New Chief Financial Officer

Harris Health System has named Victoria Nikitin its new executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) effective March 1. Nikitin has been with Harris Health for 18 years.

CO-OP Program Awards More Than $2 Million in Grants to Texas Communities

Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Diversifies Audiences Engaged with the Outdoors

Communities in Texas will have more opportunities to explore their natural surroundings thanks to grants awarded through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP). These 41 grant partnerships, totaling $2,048,678, will support community-based conservation and outdoor recreation activities throughout the state and build on $22 million already awarded by TPWD over the past 25 years.

Meijer and Huggies® Partner to Donate Up to 400,000 Diapers to the National Diaper Bank Network

During the month of March, for each pack of Huggies purchased at Meijer, Huggies will donate a day's worth of diapers to the national nonprofit, National Diaper Bank Network, up to 400,000 diapers total

Aquatic foods offer a sea of opportunities to combat climate change

Transitioning to aquatic food-based diets offers a huge opportunity for putting our food systems on a low emissions pathway.

WorldFish’s research and innovation in climate-resilient and sustainably managed aquatic food systems present a unique opportunity for the production of nutritious and diverse foods that are healthy for people and planet. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, released yesterday, emphasized the need for taking action now to secure the future of millions who are at the frontline of increasing climate risks.

Superintendent Millard House joins Mayor Sylvester Turner to read to students

400 volunteers read to students for Second Annual Houston Reads Day

Superintendent Millard House, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Texans players, and Houston Texans cheerleaders will join more than 400 volunteers across Houston for Literacy Now’s Houston Reads Day, a day dedicated to reading to 14,000 Pre-K-3rd grade students at 31 schools in Houston ISD and Aldine ISD.

NAREB Launches Campaign to Change Policies and Regulations Limiting Gains in Black Homeownership

Oldest Minority Real Estate Trade Association Urges Policymakers to Address Down Payment Assistance, Loan Level Price Adjustments, Student Loan Debt and Appraisal Bias

With the gap in homeownership between Black and White families wider today than when housing discrimination was rampant decades ago, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is launching a “Revive the American Dream of Homeownership” campaign to change public policies that limit the ability of minority and low-to-moderate income families to purchase homes.

ACLU’s Smart Justice Campaign Receives New Major Funding for Criminal Justice Reform

The Just Trust for Action announced today that the American Civil Liberties Union Campaign for Smart Justice will be part of its inaugural grants to support the movement for criminal justice reform. The Just Trust and The Just Trust for Action committed $36.3 million to organizations that are leading integrated advocacy efforts in the criminal justice field. In response, the ACLU issued the following statement:

Excitement Builds In Texas For First Varsity High School Water Polo Season

Water polo is about to get much bigger in the state of Texas. After decades of play as a high school club sport, water polo will make its debut as an official varsity high school sport in the Lone Star State in the fall of 2022 after receiving approval from the University Interscholastic League (UIL) back in October 2019.

In April 2022 Scribner Will Reissue for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange With New Introductions By Jesmyn Ward

and Tony Nominee Camille A. Brown, Director/Choreographer of the upcoming Broadway Revival Returning to the Broadway’s Booth Theatre April 1

Scribner is delighted to announce the April 2022 reissue of the award-winning play for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange, in celebration of its upcoming Broadway revival helmed by Tony-nominated choreographer and director, Camille A. Brown.

'Where Do We GO From Here?' Social Justice Panel Tackles Redistricting, Voting Rights, and Affirmative Action During Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 91st Southern Regional Convention

Since 2016, the former U.S. President’s “Make America Great Again” campaign and political platform has unearthed many of the demons of racial division, acrimony, and the public pronouncement of white supremacy that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has always fought against. Now, in the wake of the January 6th Capitol Insurrection, voter suppression legislation in many states, blatant redistricting attempts to dilute minority voting strength, as well as the distractive arguments of Critical Race Theory to inflame centrists and the political right wing, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in a higher education affirmative action case.

Demand for Covid-19 testing is falling, but experts caution it's as important as ever

As the United States emerges from the Omicron wave, Covid-19 testing has slowed to a fraction of what it was at the beginning of the year.

SAG Awards attendees stand with Ukraine

Attendees to the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night showed up for Ukraine in ways big and small.

'The Batman' flies high with its dark and serious Dark Knight, but hangs around too long

"The Batman" presents a muscular vision of the Dark Knight that hardcore fans have long desired, a dark and serious epic that's somewhat offset by two disclaimers: At nearly three hours, the movie hangs around too long, really feeling it down the stretch; and despite its origins, this detective-driven take owes more to movies like "Seven" and "L.A. Confidential" than other superhero fare.

Former Delaware police officer charged in two excessive force cases after surveillance video went viral

A former Delaware officer seen on surveillance footage appearing to slam a suspect's head against plexiglass has been indicted on multiple charges, including two felonies, officials announced Monday.

A father killed 3 of his kids and an adult before killing himself at a church near Sacramento, authorities say

A father walked into a church Monday near Sacramento, California, and fatally shot three of his children -- all under 15 -- and someone who appeared to have been supervising the family visit before killing himself, authorities said.

All bets are off if Putin slashes the West's oil supplies

Russia faces the specter of a full-blown financial meltdown. Punishing sanctions leveled by the West have sent the ruble crashing to record lows, shuttered Moscow's stock market and made Russian assets toxic on the world stage.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Joins Heritage Society to Announce UNESCO’s “Slave Route Project” Designation of Historic Houses as “Sites of Memory”

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined the Heritage Society and descendants of Reverend Jack Yates to make a memorable and significant announcement about three historic house sites located in Sam Houston Park.

Ukraine presents Republican leaders with a crucial choice

The horrifying invasion of Ukraine by Russian armed forces has united much of the world in opposition to Ru

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