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The Community Artists' Collective: An Updated message regarding COVID-19
We are paying very close attention to the news and announcements surrounding the COVID - 19 outbreak.
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American Federation of Teachers President’s Statement on Senate COVID-19 Stimulus
AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement on the Senate’s latest agreement on a COVID-19 stimulus package:
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COVID-19 Stimulus Bill: Who gets what from $2 trillion coronavirus relief package
Republicans and Democrats say they reached a deal on the stimulus bill that will help Americans as efforts to slow the spread of the virus are choking the economy. The $2 trillion coronavirus relief package is the biggest in American history.
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Houston educators 3D print COVID-19 face shields for health workers
Each masks costs about $1 to manufacture; could help address medical supply shortage
The COVID-19 outbreak has put the heroics of countless educators on display across the country. However, one team of educators in southwest Houston have found a way to use their unique talents and the school’s cutting-edge classroom technology to help address a critical need during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Governor Abbott Requests Release of Federal Unemployment Funds
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his request for access to interest-free federal loans (known as Title XII funds) to pay unemployment claims and the accelerated release of funds from the Texas account of the federal Unemployment Trust Fund. Title XII is a federal process that allows states to receives advances (loans) from the federal government to continue to cover Unemployment Benefit payments without disruption.
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Cleo TV Warms Hearts and Homes This Saturday On Just Eats with Chef JJ
CLEO TV offers comfort for the soul on JUST EATS WITH CHEF JJ this Saturday, March 28 at 12 P.M. ET/11C with southern favorites straight out of his grandmother's kitchen.
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Music Community Launches 'Love Record Stores' Initiative
Campaign to Mobilize Artist Support & Encourage Customers to Shop Online with their Favorite Independent Record Stores.
Today the music community are launching a high-profile, global initiative to help independent record stores during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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How Downtime Forced By Coronavirus Could Be An Entrepreneurial Opportunity
For would-be entrepreneurs who have longed to turn a side hustle into their main hustle, the shutdown created by the coronavirus may have provided that long-awaited opportunity.
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“Kenny Rogers Sang Love Songs & Flipped Mansions”
Kenny Rogers, who died on March 20th, did almost everything well. Singing (sold over 100 million records), acting, song writing, restaurateur (Kenny Rogers Roasters), businessman, author, charities (Kenny Rogers Children's Center), photography and athlete (famous for faking out and then scoring on Michael Jordan in a 1988 charity basketball game), Kenny found early success in the music business as a Houston teen star singing his song “That Crazy Feeling” on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. Later joining the New Christy Minstrels and then the First Edition before going solo with giant hits such as “The Gambler,” “Lady,” and “Islands in the Stream” with Dolly Parton, Kenny's career soared as one of the world’s favorite country-pop singers.
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Houston Mom’s Bilingual Teddy Bears, Video Posts Help Make Learning Fun for Kids During Shutdown
Dr. Tameka Maiden, a single mom and pharmacist from Houston, has found a creative way to keep little ones engaged and learning during the COVID-19 shutdown! The former Houston teacher created a line of cuddly interactive dual-language teddy bears, called “Cubby Love Bears”, that teach children colors, numbers, alphabet and other primary skills in both English and Spanish!
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Keldamuzik scores huge placement deal
Music artist Keldamuzik is happy to announce the placement of her latest song “I Don’t Care” which was featured on Bravo TV’s Real Housewives of Atlanta.
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A Note About the Remainder of the Alley Season
Our theatres were empty this past week along with institutions across the country.
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Governor Abbott Requests Major Disaster Declaration from White House
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Trump requesting a presidential declaration of a major disaster in Texas based on the continued impact of COVID-19. This action follows on the heels of a series of proactive measures, including declaring a state of disaster for all 254 Texas counties on March 13, 2020.
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Studio Movie Grill Announces Temporary Closures Amid COVD-19 Pandemic
Pledges to continue current SMG medical insurance for those employed by SMG
As a deeply conscious business in service to its communities and the safety and wellbeing of all its stakeholders, Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”) felt it was now time to act affirmatively based on current guidelines to safeguard the health and welfare of the entire SMG community. SMG has therefore proactively paused moviegoing in all its theaters nationwide and has made the difficult decision to temporarily close all locations. SMG will refund all tickets pre-purchased and suspend billing customers on all subscription plans. Normal billing cycle will resume when the SMG circuit is fully re-opened.
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Houston Symphony EarShot Readings Postponed
Readings of Works by Composers José G. Martínez R., Patricia Martínez, Marco-Adrián Ramos, and Diana M. Rodriguez Aguilar to be Postponed
EarShot Readings with Houston Symphony scheduled to take place in Houston, TX on May 5-7, 2020 have been postponed in an effort to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19). The Readings, led by conductor Christopher Rountree, were to have featured the following works by four emerging orchestral composers: José G. Martínez R.’s En El Otro Lado/On the Other Side, Patricia Martínez’s PHOSPHORUS, Marco-Adrián Ramos’ Rehén de tus labios, o Escena de telenovela, and Diana M. Rodriguez Aguilar’s Mudai. These four composers were selected from a pool of 137 applicants in an international call for scores, reviewed by a distinguished panel of mentor composers.
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An Apple Original - The Banker
Directed by George Nolfi Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Mackie, and Nia Long
Inspired by true events, “The Banker” centers on revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), who devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racist establishment of the 1960s by helping other African Americans pursue the American dream.
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Lifetime Presents The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel & A Question of Faith Easter Weekend
From executive producers and Grammy Award winners Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige and Missy Elliott, comes the authorized musical tale of the incomparable gospel singers, The Clark Sisters. The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel recounts the inspirational story behind of one of the most successful gospel groups in history and of their trailblazing mother, Mattie Moss Clark (Aunjanue Ellis).
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Analyzing patients shortly after stroke can help link brain regions to speech functions
New research from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine shows analyzing the brains of stroke victims just days after the stroke allows researchers to link various speech functions to different parts of the brain, an important breakthrough that may lead to better treatment and recovery.
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Jeezy Releases Interview with Charlamagne Tha God
On the heels of the highly anticipated TM104, Jeezy takes a retrospective look at his life with Charlamagne Tha God. Jeezy and Charlamagne walk around Hawkinsville, GA discussing major life moments that shaped who he is today.
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Jeezy x Charlamagne Tha God - Twenty/20 Hindsight
On the heels of the highly anticipated TM104, Jeezy takes a retrospective look at his life with Charlamagne Tha God. Jeezy and Charlamagne walk around Hawkinsville, GA discussing major life moments that shaped who he is today. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE NOW! See all of Jeezy's latest exclusive content and videos. Shop Jeezy: http://www.jeezyshop.com FOLLOW JEEZY: https://www.instagram.com/jeezy/ https://twitter.com/Jeezy https://www.facebook.com/Jeezy/ © 2020 YJ Music, Inc., Under Exclusive License to Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
