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AHF Mourns Passing of ‘Good Friend’ Congressman John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon
Global AIDS organization salutes Georgia congressman, a leader and icon in the civil rights movement and one who also pushed for funding for global access to HIV/AIDS care and treatment
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today sadly mourns the death of United States Representative John Lewis (D-GA), an icon in the civil rights movement. His family announced his passing in a statement Friday evening, noting Congressman Lewis was “…honored and respected as the conscience of the US Congress and an icon of American history, … a stalwart champion in the on-going struggle to demand respect for the dignity and worth of every human being.
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How COVID-19 is Changing Elder Care, Senior Housing and In-Home Caregiving in Houston
The threat of COVID-19 in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is changing the way seniors, and their families, approach where and how they receive care.
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Losing A Legend
Astros manager Dusty Baker shares his sentiments on the passing of Congressman John Lewis
As the United States mourns over the passing of Georgia congressman and civil rights legend John Lewis, Astros manager Dusty Baker who is African American and grew up during a time of segregation had some great words to share with the media as the Astros concluded their work out on Saturday.
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Civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis dead at 80
John Robert Lewis, the son of sharecroppers who survived a brutal beating by police during a landmark 1965 march in Selma, Alabama, to become a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a longtime US congressman, has died after a six-month battle with cancer. He was 80.
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The US loses two icons of the civil rights movement in one day
Two towering figures of the American civil rights movement died Friday, a major loss for a nation still grappling with protests and demands for racial equality decades later.
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'He is free at last.' Activists and politicians honor John Lewis
As news of Rep. John Lewis' death rocked the nation, tributes to the civil rights leader and longtime Georgia politician poured in from activists and politicians alike.
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New Book Proposes Universal Principles From the Bible for Solutions to America's Social and Financial Problems
On July 2, 2020 the book entitled, From Church House to Main Street, by Edward Wayne Kimbrough, involving ten years of research, was completed by the publisher. The book is based on a scientific analysis of the Holy Bible to develop Universal Principles that can bring unity to the American people and the world community.
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Houston Educators, School Personnel and Community Groups Issue Recommendations for Safe Reopening of Houston Schools
Key Recommendation: Open School Year with Virtual Learning if Number of Cases of COVID-19 Has Not Declined for 14 Consecutive Days
Houston educators and community groups released comprehensive recommendations today for reopening Houston public schools in the absence of adequate guidelines from the state or the Houston Independent School District, saying they won’t sacrifice the health and safety of any student or school employee just for the sake of reopening school buildings.
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David Weekley Homes Celebrates 100,000 Closing
David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately-held home builders, has achieved another incredible milestone in the company’s history with its 100,000th home closing since the company’s inception in 1976.
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Joya T. Hayes Installed as the South Central Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
In the wake of COVID-19, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, along with many other organizations across the globe, pivoted to virtual platforms to meet the needs of its members. On June 3, 2020, for the first time in the organization's 112-year history, a virtual election was held in which Joya T. Hayes prevailed as the South Central Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston provides guidance for emotional health of children and teens during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The physical and emotional well-being of children and teens involved with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) is of paramount importance. The nonprofit continues to serve as a community resource to provide guidance for parents and children who may be struggling with a higher degree of stress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which can affect a person’s emotional and mental health.
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In dealing with the stress related to the Covid-19 pandemic, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston continues to employ Social and Emotional Learning during …
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Kroger Houston Kicks Off Annual Backpack Boosters School Supply Drive
Customers can donate a school supply kit at any Houston Kroger location
Thousands of students will receive free school supplies as part of Kroger’s annual Backpack Boosters school supply drive.
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T.E.A. Issues Comprehensive Guidelines For 2020 Safe Return To On-Campus Instructions
The Texas Education Agency to- day announced comprehensive guidelines for students to return to school, prioritizing their health and safety while ensuring that students receive quality instruction, whether they choose to learn in a safe on-campus environment or remotely.
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SPLC Action Fund Calls for Immediate Removal of Mississippi Confederate Monument
On Monday, July 20, the Black Empowerment Organization (BEO) and community members will call on the Neshoba County Board of Supervisors to eliminate symbols of the Confederacy in public spaces by removing the Confederate monument located in front of the courthouse.
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Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen, Senate Finance, House Appropriations Committee Chairs Announce eLearning Funding For Texas Students
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Senate Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson, Vice Chair Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, and House Appropriations Committee Chair Giovanni Capriglione and Vice Chair Oscar Longoria today announced that the State of Texas will allocate $200 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the purchase of eLearning devices and home internet solutions to enable remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic for Texas students that lack connectivity.
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Texas Southern University's KTSU 90.9 FM Debuts #OneVoice
The new show will blend generational voice as they tackle contemporary issues facing the urban community
With the recent racial unrest in our country, now more than ever before, our voices are needed to highlight the social ills plaguing the Black community. That’s why Texas Southern University’s community radio station KTSU, The Choice 90.9 is proud to debut #ONEVOICE, a new talk radio show that is designed to educate, empower and engage the Black community and its allies.
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New rule will put more African-Americans and Hispanics at risk for COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging the nation and taking a disproportionate toll on African American and Hispanic communities. Yet the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services just moved ahead with a rule that will make it more difficult for vulnerable Americans to access the medicines they need.
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Society for the Performing Arts Launches Commissioning Project for Houston Artists
Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) announces a new commissioning project for Houston artists, SPA Houston Artist Commissioning Project (HACP). SPA's goal is to promote and sustain Houston’s working artists and artist communities by supporting the creation of new works across all performing arts disciplines. In this pilot year, the project will progress through two phases: an initial period of virtual commissions, followed by larger-scale live performance commissions presented in Jones Hall for the Performing Arts.
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Prairie View A&M University's Joins Forces with Apple to Bring Coding and App Development to the Community
Today, Prairie View A&M University announced it will become a regional hub for Coding and Creativity as part of Apple’s Community Education Initiative and Tennessee State University’s HBCU C2 initiative designed to bring coding and creativity experiences to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their communities.
