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Apple sets date for first product launch of the year

Apple is gearing up for its first big product event of the year.

Senate passes major cybersecurity legislation to force reporting of cyberattacks and ransomware

The Senate on Tuesday passed major cybersecurity legation, moving one step closer toward forcing critical infrastructure companies to report cyberattacks and ransomware payments.

Ukraine wants Russia to be severed from the global internet. Experts say it's a risky idea

Over the past week, Ukraine's government has pressured major tech platforms to rethink how they operate with Russia, and it has been pretty successful. Social media companies have reduced the reach of Russian state-backed media outlets, for example, and Apple has stopped selling its products and limited some services in Russia.

Black and brown communities had highest increases in drug overdose death rates during pandemic, study says

Drug overdose death rates in the United States soared during the Covid-19 pandemic, and a new study suggests that Black and brown communities were hit hardest.

Confirmation hearings set for Ketanji Brown Jackson as Supreme Court nominee meets with senators

Confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will start on Monday, March 21, the Senate Judiciary Committee announced Wednesday.

Ken Paxton and George P. Bush will advance to May runoff in Texas attorney general primary, CNN projects

Texas Republicans will need a May runoff to decide their nominee for state attorney general after incumbent Ken Paxton fell short of clinching a majority in Tuesday's primary, setting up a showdown with Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush in May, CNN projects.

The Breakfast Klub Replaces George Floyd Mural with “Black Mount Rushmore”

Popular Texas restaurant, The Breakfast Klub, has replaced a mural of George Floyd on the side of its building with a new painting dubbed the “Black Mount Rushmore.” The mural includes images of Black luminaries who have had significant influence in the advancement of Black people in America and throughout the world. The artwork features Marcus Garvey, Carter G. Woodson, Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois.

Black History Month is Black Love

Local marketing agency, Grace Marketing, was tasked by the CEO of I Luv Curls, Joy Truth McGowan to craft compelling messaging for Valentine's Day and Black History Month. The agency enlisted the CEO's husband, Neil McGowan, to get a man's point of view of natural hair and its appeal. The result is a poetic mosaic of love for his wife and encouragement for both black men and women to lean into our culture - a tour de force of Black love.

Teach For America Houston Provides Tips for How Students Can Relax and Recharge During Spring Break

In just a few days, kids from all over the Greater Houston area will receive a reprieve from the classroom and head into Spring Break. This is the ideal time for students to exhale and recharge before finishing out the school year.

Thirteen Restaurant Celebrates One-Year Anniversary by Giving Back

Restaurant to Donate $1 from Every Item Sold on March 4 to HISD Food Programs

Thirteen, NBA All-Star James Harden’s signature fine dining restaurant in Houston, will celebrate its One-Year Anniversary this Friday, March 4, 2022, by giving back to Houston Independent School District students!

Corey Stapleton Releases Debut Album “Sea Change” Montana Politician and Veteran Adds Country Music Artist to His Resume

Monatanan, veteran, and former Secretary of State and Senator, Corey Stapleton announces the release of his debut album, Sea Change. Out on digital platforms today, his first full release as a country artist showcases twelve songs solely written by Stapleton, featuring themes of love, perseverance, and his thoughts on the state of the country. Stapleton also picks up a co-producer credit along with Josh Emmons, diving into the recording process head first.

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.”

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.

SoLa Impact's "Black Impact Fund" anchored by $50M Commitment from CalSTRS

SoLa Impact has raised over $250 million in its fourth fund and aims to scale up affordable and workforce housing development in California's Black and brown communities. CalSTRS' commitment through

SoLa Impact, a leading minority-led real estate fund focused on affordable and workforce housing in California's Black and brown communities, today announced that the California State Teachers' Retirement System ("CalSTRS"), the world's largest educator-only pension fund, via their joint venture with Belay Investment Group, has anchored SoLa's second close with a $50 million equity commitment into its "Black Impact Fund."

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.

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