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Federal Court Blocks South Carolina Witness Requirement That Would Put Voters at Risk During COVID-19 Pandemic
ACLU and LDF Lawsuit Challenged the Provision
A federal court today blocked a South Carolina requirement that forced people who vote absentee to obtain a witness signature. The ruling, which applies to the June primary, makes it safer for South Carolinians to vote during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Black Millennial Launches Virtual Solution for Faith-Based Communities (Prioritizing Safety of Worshipers)
Day Edwards is no stranger to finding innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s churches. In 2019, the Houston-based entrepreneur and CEO made a name for herself when she founded a first-of-its- kind, digital platform for churches called Church Space. Known as “the Airbnb for churches,” Church Space is an online marketplace that helps churches earn income by renting out space for weekly worship services in addition to a variety of one-time events and gatherings.
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Southwest Houston Church Offers Bags of Hope
With the U.S. unemployment rate at one of the highest in the nation’s history, more families are seeking help to meet those basic needs. Riceville Mount Olive Baptist Church (located at 11539 S. Gessner in Southwest Houston) will partner with State Representative Alma Allen (D131) and other local officials to provide over 600 boxes and bags of food for area residents on Saturday May 30th. Families will be able to drive through the Church’s parking lot to receive a “Bag of Hope” beginning at 10AM.
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$3 Trillion HEROES Act promises more COVID-19 relief for consumers and businesses Will the U.S. Senate act swiftly on the new legislative plan?
Exclusive events include a one-on-one interview with best-selling author Julissa Arce; a panel on art and activism with Grace Parra, Patrisse Cullors, Kristen Gunn, and Paola Mendoza; and an interview with celebrity stylist and activist Karla WelchAs the nation’s Center for Disease Control (CDC) tracks the spread of COVID-19, by mid-May, at least 1.6 million infections and over 92,000 deaths occurred. This data includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S Virgin Islands.
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Governor's Committee On People With Disabilities Announces 2020 Barbara Jordan Media Award Winners
The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) today announced the winners of the 2020 Barbara Jordan Media Awards for media content created in 2019. Established in 1982, the Barbara Jordan Media Awards recognize the respectful, accurate portrayal of people with disabilities by media professionals and students. In response to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, GCPD and their partners at the Texas A&M University Department of Communication, Journalism Studies created a virtual awards program honoring the winners and highlighting their outstanding work.
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Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit to Stop Spread of COVID-19 in Dallas Jails
As Dallas jails continue to be an epicenter for the spread of novel coronavirus causing COVID-19, a new class action lawsuit was filed today against Sheriff Marian Brown in her capacity as the keeper of the Dallas County Jail. The suit - Daniels v. Brown - asks that the Dallas County Jail begin following social distancing guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the people inside the jail.
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HISD to award 10 students with Superintendent Scholars Award
Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan to surprise seniors with at-home visits
Houston Independent School District Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan will surprise 10 high school seniors with 2019-2020 HISD Superintendent Scholars Awards during surprise visits to their homes.
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Woodland Ridge Lift Station Force Main Replacement Project
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to make Kingwood area residents aware Houston Public Works is conducting a Force Main Renewal and Replacement Project for the Woodland Ridge Lift Station that began Monday, May 11.
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New Virtual Programs Created for Black Men to Share Openly about Trauma, Healing and Confronting Bias
On May 28th at 6:00 p.m. cst, The Black Man Project will host an Instagram Live event announcing their first virtual dinner and global research project to capture the the black male experience in contemporary society.
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KIPP Northeast College Preparatory Celebrates the Class of 2020
Seniors and families drove through the parking lot as faculty and staff cheer. There were drive-through stations where students picked up their caps and gowns, sweet treats, and graduation yard signs.
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Free Online Resources Can Help Older Adults Stay Healthy and Safe During the Pandemic
In Texas, in the past three years, physical inactivity increased 11% for adults ages 65+
Sticking to a workout routine is hard enough under normal circumstances. With stay-at-home orders and social distancing requirements thrown into the mix, finding new ways to exercise and stay healthy has become more challenging than ever. This is especially true for older adults.
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Blood flow recovers faster than brain in micro strokes
Rice University neuroengineers develop tech to measure blood flow and neuronal recovery simultaneously
Increased blood flow to the brain after a microscopic stroke doesn’t mean that part of the brain has recovered. At least not yet.
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Multiple Senate Bills Introduced to Support Small Business, but need to move faster
We will need all these fixes and other programs to fill gaps to support the economy
Multiple Senate Bills Introduced to Support Small Business, but need to move faster We will need all these fixes and other programs to fill gaps to support the economy
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Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Suspending In-Person Visitations In County And Municipal Jails
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order suspending in-person visitations in all county and municipal jails in the state of Texas. This restriction does not apply to visitation by an attorney meeting with a client or a religious leader or member of the clergy.
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Beyond the Rhetoric 867: The Attempt to Destroy our Religion
Throughout the history of the world there have been attempts to destroy, alter or maim a group’s belief in God. That is One God or monotheism. It was over 4,000 years ago when Pharaoh decided he would destroy the Hebrew’s belief in One God. You can take history from there and bring up to 1776 – the founding of the United States of America. Religion is so important that our forefathers made it Number 1 on the listing of our Bill of Rights.
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Solid Waste Management Department Collection and Facility Schedule for Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2020 (Memorial Day) CITY HOLIDAY: NO COLLECTION SERVICES. All Facilities and services closed.
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Congress Plans to Steal the Coronavirus Vaccine
Lawmakers in Washington want to confiscate the patents on coronavirus treatments and vaccines -- before biotech companies even finish developing them.
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Free COVID-19 testing in Kingwood
The City of Houston's Health Department and Office of Emergency Management has partnered with the Texas Division of Emergency Management to provide Free COVID-19 testing. Appointments are required.
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Federal Court Rules Florida Law That Undermined Voting Rights Restoration Is Unconstitutional
A federal court today ruled that a Florida law that created wealth-based hurdles to voting is unconstitutional. The decision restores voting rights to hundreds of thousands of people with past felony convictions.
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National Urban League 2020 Conference Pivots To A ‘Virtual’ Event In August
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today announced that the League’s anticipated 2020 Conference, slated for August in Houston, will not take place due to the current international health crisis.
