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ACLU Files Court Brief to Address Prolonged Immigration Detention and Lack of Access to Counsel at the Border
The ACLU of Texas and the ACLU National Prison Project filed a legal brief requesting that a federal court order U.S. Customs and Border Protection to stop its practice of detaining migrants in deplorable conditions without access to an attorney. The friend of the court brief was filed in support of a class-action lawsuit challenging the conditions of those detained by CBP in south Texas.
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First of five Texas restaurants as part of 2019 expansion throughout the U.S.
Atlanta-based Tin Drum Asian Kitchen, a Pan Asian restaurant that transports its guests to a street side café in Asia, complete with hawker style cuisine and atmosphere, will open the first of five restaurants in Houston this year. Tin Drum has tapped experienced Houston restaurateurs Shairoz Lakhani, Avez Maredia and Faizan Momin to own and operate the five units in the Houston area. They are currently identifying potential locations and plan to open by the end of the year.
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Big Sean Is Set to Perform at the 2019 MTV VMAS
Fans can vote for the “Best New Artist” award, presented by Taco Bell®, by visiting vma.mtv.com leading up to the VMA broadcast. Fans on Twitter and Facebook Messenger can also slide into VMAs’ DMs to cast an additional vote for “Video of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” and more. Fans will also be able to ask Alexa to “vote for the VMAs” for “Artist of the Year” within the MTV skill on Alexa-enabled devices.
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Planned Parenthood Chooses Abortion Over Women’s Health
Today, Jessica Anderson, Vice President of Heritage Action, issued the following statement in response to Planned Parenthood's decision to officially withdraw from the Title X Family Planning program instead of complying with the Trump administration's Protect Life rule:
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Mahendra Kumar Trivedi's book hits No. 1 International Best Seller list on Amazon for 45-Minute Science and Math Short Reads
Author Mahendra Kumar Trivedi has authored hundreds of science-related books and papers. Recently "Thermal and Physical Properties of Biofield Treated Bile Salt and Protesose Peptone" became a No. 1 International Best Seller on Amazon for 45-Minute Science and Math Short Reads, and eight additional categories including Nosology, Biophysics, Preventive Medicine, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Pathophysiology, Molecular Biology, Science Reference, and Preventative Medicine.
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Blue Star Contemporary Looks Back in Time with New Program: If Walls Could Talk
Artist Ethel Shipton and actor, writer, stand-up comic Sarah Fisch discuss the importance of artist communities and the history of San Antonio’s Blue Star Arts Complex
To complement her installation You Just Have to Hear It, which highlights the importance of artist communities, Fünf exhibiting artist Ethel Shipton and actor, writer, stand-up comic Sarah Fisch host an evening of conversations with artists and community members who have been integral to the past and present of the Blue Star Arts Complex.
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Representative Garnet F. Coleman Announces Bid for Re-Election
Today, August 20th, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-147) released the following statement:
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Urban Harvest and Clear Channel Outdoors Launch Public Service Campaign to Promote Farmers Markets that Bring Local Produce to Houston’s Food Deserts
Initiative Includes Double Up Houston Program that Allows SNAP Recipients to Purchase $40 of Produce for $20
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Clear Channel Outdoor and Urban Harvest on Saturday, Aug. 17 launched a public service campaign, including 13 donated billboards, to promote the Double Up Houston program that allows families to use their SNAP benefits to bring home double the amount of fresh locally grown food from participating farmers markets.
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Her “Why:” Local Woman Addressing the Issues of the Community With Non-profit K.Y.C.E.P.
Chasta Winslow is a woman on a mission and passion for helping others - founding Kudos Youth & Community Enrichment Program (K.Y.C.E.P) to bridge the deficit found within Title I schools that serve low-income communities in 2016.
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Houston Based Mother and Sons Company Wins Grand Prize in H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best
Browsing the shelves of H-E-B is a real treat for the eyes and especially for the stomach. One never knows what they might see. Red velvet pancakes, green chile mac n cheese, a variety of afia falafel, shopping at H-E-B is never boring as their products are uniquely authentic. Thanks in part to one of their annual competitions that puts out the call for new products from across the state from budding entrepreneurs.
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Loretta Devine at 70: On A Divine Assignment
Many associate Loretta Devine, with her many memorable performances on both the big and small screen, including the hit movies Waiting to Exhale and Jumping The Broom, as well as her Emmy-winning performance on Grey’s Anatomy, her scene-stealing role on Being Mary Jane, her starring role on the breakout hit, The Carmichael Show or her voice on the hugely popular, Doc McStuffins.
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The Hungry Free Summer
School bells ringing are a bigger relief for some families than just getting children out of the house. It means that their children will have two well-balanced meals a day at school. One in six children across America doesn’t know where their next meal will come from. Texas is a distant 43rd for children’s overall well-being with a devastating 25% of the children living in poverty. Houston ranks second in the nation for children living with food insecurity. Harris County has the second highest rate of child food insecurity in the nation. A hungry free summer seems unobtainable but in summer 2019 it was made possible.
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Hunger Free Summer Initiative Dishes Out 400K Meals
Growing children need the basics – food, shelter, and water. Simple yet complicated at the same time. Simple as these are common that many have access to but not all can obtain due to life circumstances. This setup is not good for any human being but it is especially detrimental to children in their early years of life.
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Houston Native Turns Over Command of Naval Support Activity Sarasota Springs
Cmdr. Christopher J. Tejada, a native of Houston, recently turned over command of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Saratoga Springs, New York, to Cmdr. Phillip Boice at a change of command ceremony held at the Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus organization.
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Take an inner transformational journey and free yourself from limiting, negative thoughts
Flavia Mosci, M.S., releases ‘I Flow: 738+ Words Toward Awareness and Mental Freedom’
In her debut book release, author Flavia Mosci, M.S., teaches readers how to break free from negative patterns of thinking and attain freedom through an inner transformational journey.
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Artists, Activists, Labor & Civil Rights Leaders Pen Letter of Support To Latino Community After El Paso Shooting and ICE Raids
America Ferrera, Eva Longoria, Diane Guerrero, Alex Martinez Kondracke, Mónica Ramírez, and Olga Segura, Along With Jennifer Lopez, Gina Rodriguez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Carmen Perez, Anthony D. Romero, Wilmer Valderrama, Zoe Saldana, Salma Hayek Pinault, Ricky Martin, Rosario Dawson, Diego Luna, Dolores Huerta, Sandra Cisneros and More Sign Letter Published in the New York Times, El Nuevo Herald, La Opinión, and El Diario
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Pediatricians Say Racism is Devastating to Black Children- Let's Get to the Root Cause
It's amazing how often the news media give big play to an academic report that tells us something Black mothers already knew. Another example of the old wisdom nothing is real until White people discover or acknowledge it. Does that seem harsh? Consider the splashy coverage given to a recent policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics entitled The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health.
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How Early Orthodontic Evaluation Can Save Your Child A Mouthful Of Problems
Oral diseases affect almost half the global population, and recent research indicates they persist because oral health has not been prioritized as much as traditional healthcare.
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Business Betrayals: Protecting Yourself From Workplace Treachery
Betrayal in business can come in many forms. A supervisor who gives specific directions for a project, then lays the blame squarely on you when things go awry. An employee who fails to inform you of a high-end client’s unhappiness, leaving you blindsided and feeling the CEO’s wrath when the client cancels a contract.
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Arts District Houston Launches with New Mural Project Paying Homage to Neighborhood's Rich History
Arts District Houston (the Arts District), a state-appointed Arts and Cultural District, will reveal its first major mural project since Art Alley at Sawyer Yards, with a new, interactive series that will reflect the rich history of Houston’s historic First and Sixth Wards. With five projects in the works, the murals will engage multiple artists across various mediums to reflect what is unique about the neighborhoods that make up the Arts District and culminate with an “Arts District Houston” mural in October during Arts District Month. A ribbon-cutting and unveiling event will formally introduce the Arts District, previously known as Washington Avenue Arts District, and the on-going mural project on August 30 at Henderson and Kane General Store from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
