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Texas A&M System Regents to Consider Creating $100 Million Scholarship Fund
The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents will consider creating a $100 million scholarship fund during a special telephonic meeting on Monday.
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Local Arts Organization Pioneers Virtual Programming for the Remainder of the Year
The pandemic forced many organizations to start adopting online tools and platforms to continue functioning, but few groups have pioneered such a wealth of quality programming in such a short amount of time as proficient as Fresh Arts. Immediately responding to news that Houston would be following work from home guidelines, on March 17, Fresh Arts launched the first of what has become many virtual program offerings aimed at amplifying efforts by and supporting members of the creative community. The ongoing interviews, workshops and conversations provide connectivity, skill-building, promotion and resiliency to local artists and arts organizations.
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Rushion McDonald Spotlights Van Jones, Attorney Ben Crump, Reginald Hudlin, Bubba Wallace and more in A New Round of Honorees for Café Mocha Radio ‘SWAG Award’ Feature, Celebrating Black Men Who Empow
Since Father’s Day is coming up June 21st, Money Making Conversations creator Rushion McDonald announces a new round of SWAG Award honorees on Miles Ahead Broadcasting’s nationally-syndicated Café Mocha Radio Show, featuring Black men who are an inspiration and vital contributors to their industries, empowering their communities and future generations. Honoring Black excellence and the men whose service and leadership are exemplars of SWAG, representing Strength, Wisdom, Assertiveness, and Genuineness in their spirit, this latest round of honorees spotlight 12 men.
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New PBS NewsHour Weekend Special on Racial Justice, Policing and Violence, America in Black and Blue 2020, Premieres Tonight at 9 P.M. on PBS
Hosted by Alison Stewart, features interviews with author Roxane Gay, Florida Congresswoman Val Demings, Minnesota reform advocate Nekima Levy Armstrong and more
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Mayor Turner announces plans to relocate two confederate statues. New locations will provide better context, prevent vandalism.
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the City of Houston plans to relocate the Dowling and Spirit of Confederacy statues, which are currently both located in two City of Houston parks.
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Dr. Thomas F. Freedom Celebration of Life Service
Texas Southern University will host a public visitation for Dr. Thomas F. Freeman on Tuesday, June 16, from 10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., with a memorial service to follow, in the Health & Physical Education (H&PE) Arena (3010 Wheeler Avenue, Houston, TX 77004).
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CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE ANNOUNCES THAT BELOVED HOUSTONIAN GEORGE FLOYD WILL HAVE HIS NAME PLACED ON THE JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT OF 2020
“Congresswoman Jackson Lee secured an amendment for the renaming and now that amendment included to name the bill after George Floyd”
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Archway Gallery presents Roots to Revolution
Featuring New Paintings by Mohammad Ali Bhatti
The gallery is open Friday through Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m., and Monday through Thursday by appointment. To see the exhibition by appointment, please contact the gallery in advance to arrange a private tour. Out of an abundance of caution, only groups of 10 or less will be allowed in the gallery for these tours. Email the gallery at info@archwaygallery.com for details.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee - Press Statement - George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
“Congresswoman Jackson Lee secured an amendment for the renaming and now that amendment included to name the bill after George Floyd”
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Ana María Martínez to join Rice Shepherd School as professor of voice
Grammy Award-winning soprano Ana María Martínez will join Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music beginning July 1, 2021, as a professor in the Department of Voice.
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Excitons form superfluid in certain 2D combos
Rice University researchers find ‘paradox’ in ground-state bilayers
Mixing and matching computational models of 2D materials led scientists at Rice University to the realization that excitons -- quasiparticles that exist when electrons and holes briefly bind -- can be manipulated in new and useful ways.
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Cool Off with The Rustic’s Refreshing New Beverage Menu
Restaurant and live entertainment venue debuts streamlined menu with Rustic Waters, frozen cocktails and more
Houstonians can raise a glass to summer patio weather with the launch of The Rustic's new beverage menu!
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How Business Leaders Can Bring Stability And Hope In A Time Of Uncertainty
Many business leaders face extreme challenges during their career, but the coronavirus pandemic is uncharted waters for all.
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Wrongful Conviction Podcasts Presents: Power to the People
In the wake of the recent protests, justice advocate and philanthropist Jason Flom has been flooded with questions from people who are looking for advice on how to use their time, energy and money to make the biggest impact in the fight for equality in our criminal legal system.
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Stress-management strategies can boost health care teams during pandemic
Celebrating successes, admitting mistakes and encouraging honest communication among employees are some of the steps health care leaders should take to improve teamwork during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new paper from researchers at Rice University.
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UH College of Medicine Selects Inaugural Class
First Cohort of 30 Medical Students Starts July 20, Construction on New Medical School Building Underway
Maya Fontenot was gifted with a natural aptitude for science and math, but her passion for medicine and activism started as a child in southwest Houston. Though she grew up middle class, Fontenot recalls frequent visits to the county hospital with aunts and uncles who struggled with poverty… and their health. Those eye-opening and alarming experiences gave her a glimpse into the challenges “a poor person seeking medical care” can face.
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Texas A&M System Regents Create $100 Million Scholarship Fund
New Fund’s Goal: ‘Make the A&M System Look Like Texas’
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents created a special $100 million scholarship fund with the goal of making the A&M System’s 11 universities better reflect the state’s demographics.
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Texas A&M System Regents to Consider Creating $100 Million Scholarship Fund
The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents will consider creating a $100 million scholarship fund during a special telephonic meeting on Monday.
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Mark Cuban Supports NABJ's COVID-19 Relief Efforts
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the NABJ Sports Task Force is pleased to announce that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has contributed $100,000 toward the NABJ COVID-19 Relief Fund to assist both sports and non-sports journalists whose jobs have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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3 Powerful Ways Women Can Help Other Women In The Post Pandemic World
As COVID-19 forces changes to the economy and American lifestyles, businesses that hope to survive and thrive will need creative ways to deal with these new challenges.
