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Call to Action for Thursday - Stop Work and Reflect

8 Minutes, 46 Seconds —Stop Work THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020 - 12 NOON - Black Lives Matter

As trade unionists and as Americans, we were all outraged by the vicious murder of George Floyd. We are heartened by the uprising of hundreds of thousands of Americans, Black, Brown and white, demanding an end to racism and declaring: “Black Lives Matter.” Because of Covid-19, it has been difficult for many of us to show our solidarity with this movement.

Open Invitation for a Conversation

To all who have expressed outrage, disgust, anxiety, empathy, or bewilderment at how this crisis in social justice can be our reality in 2020, I ask you to take some time and call a friend, colleague, a mixed race relative-someone who is Black or looks Black-and have a real conversation with them.

Urban South - HTX Joins More Than 300 Breweries In “Black is Beautiful” Beer Initiative

Houston brewery participates in global beer collaboration to bring awareness to injustices faced by people of color

Urban South - HTX, Urban South Brewery’s new Houston location, is honored to participate in the “Black is Beautiful” initiative, a global beer collaboration created to bring awareness to the injustices that many people of color face daily. Urban South’s “Black is Beautiful” creation will be released to the public in early July, and the brewery will donate 100% of the proceeds from beer sales to Black Lives Matter: Houston.

Congressmen Gomez and Ruiz Lead Effort for Additional Community Health Centers Funding

Today, Congressmen Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) called on House and Senate Leadership to protect and expand funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs), which play a vital role in treating patients, working with local health departments, and fighting the spread of the coronavirus. In a letter led by Congressmen Gomez and Ruiz, 40 California members of Congress urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Mitch McConnell to protect the $7.6 billion in funding set aside for CHCs in the Heroes Act and to include an additional $1 billion for telehealth infrastructure projects and $1 billion in emergency workforce funding.

Six Simple Ways to Bring Calm into Your Home

(When the World Is Full of Chaos)

When we get intentional about creating a calm home environment, we can better cope with the upheaval going on in the world. Karen McGregor says it requires only a few simple changes.

Greenspoint Area Non-Profit Launches Beyond The Lunch Box Summer Food Program For Families In Need

Beyond Fostering, Inc. of North Houston-Greenspoint kicked off their 2nd Anniversary Car Parade and Beyond The Lunch Box Summer Food Program in partnership with Collaborative Voices and The Houston Food Bank.

Juneteenth Celebration: Emancipation Park Conservancy Hosting Two Weeks of Virtual Programming to Mark 148th Anniversary

Global community invited to participate in online programming that celebrates the legacy of African-Americans and history of the park

Emancipation Park Conservancy will host virtual programming and interactive activities beginning on June 8, 2020, and culminating on June 19, 2020, the Juneteenth Holiday. A blending of the words June and nineteenth, Juneteenth is the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery and commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that slaves were emancipated in Texas.

Black America Is Burning With Pain

Before any fire can start, there must first be a stimulant. A fire is the result of a chemical reaction after carbon dioxide, water vapor, oxygen and nitrogen come together in a process called combustion. When a fire roars our bodies feel an intense burn from the heat it gives off. Our eyes are mesmerized by the orange and yellow colors that are reflected by a fire’s sparks and flames.

June Is Recognized As Men’s Health Month

Awareness period is key to fighting the spread of COVID-19

June 1 kicks off the 2020 Men’s Health Month (www.MensHealthMonth.org), an annual awareness period solely dedicated to education and activities on the health and wellness of men and boys. Communities around the nation are recognizing Men’s Health Month and Men’s Health Week (www.MensHealthWeek.org), a special awareness period recognized by Congress.

Essential Pantry Staples to Have on Hand

Keeping a well-stocked pantry ensures you can pull together a quality meal on a moment's notice or when unexpected circumstances keep you from making it to the store. In many homes, the pantry is filled with mismatched odds and ends that may not fit together, but you can shop smart to gather basic ingredients you need for a wide range of recipes.

Texas Giants ‘Lil Keke & Paul Wall Do It For the Culture

What do you do when you’ve done it all? From sold-out shows, a Grammy nomination and even a Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama, Texas legends Paul Wall and original Screwed Up Click (SUC) member, ‘Lil Keke, have truly done it all.

Hidalgo And Turner Urge Local Judges To Halt Evictions Until August 24th, Postponing All Evictions Filed After March 27

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner are asking Harris County’s Justices of the Peace to postpone eviction proceedings until August 24, according to a letter shared with Houston Public Media.

Police Chief To Trump: Please, Keep Your Mouth Shut – If You Can't Be Constructive

BELOVED Houston police chief – Art Acevedo responds to President Trump !telling governors to “dominate” protesters.

A Special Message From Houston ISD Interim Superintendent – Grenita F. Lathan, PhD

We have officially reached the end of the 2019-2020 school year!

Houston Native Serves aboard USS Harry S. Truman

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Nyanna Edwards, from Houston, positions simulated aircraft on the ouija board in the flight deck control office aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean June 2, 2020.

AmeriHealth Caritas: Seeing COVID-19 Through the Eyes of a Child

Challenges facing children in already vulnerable communities compounded during pandemic

All of the information, fears, and personal challenges of adjusting to life in the wake of COVID-19 can be daunting for adults. So it’s fairly easy to envision the anxiety our new reality may be causing children — which can be compounded for children already dealing with social and environmental factors that affect their health and well-being. Learning how best to speak to children about this pandemic can help reduce their chances of ongoing emotional difficulties.[i]

Houston artists create mural as tribute to 2020 high school seniors

New mural unveiled at upcoming celebration

A new mural celebrating the Houston area class of 2020 has been added to the iconic collection of murals in Graffiti Park, 2102 Leeland St. in East Downtown (EaDo). Internationally recognized Houston artist, Gonzo247 collaborated with artists Nicky Davis, JoJo, Sy and Carolyn Figueroa to create a vibrant, colorful piece filled with uplifting messages to inspire members of this year’s graduating class who have endured a difficult year, missing many traditional memories because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As MLK asked in 1967, Where Do We Go from Here: Community or Chaos?

The nationwide protests against the heinous killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis policeman, is reminiscent of the 1960s era of turmoil and voices that fervently called for social and economic justice. Today’s turbulent times seem that history is repeating itself.

MCTX CDBG Applications Now Available for: Scholarships ǀ Housing Rehabilitation Projects & Public Service Agency Grants; Deadline is July 3

Missouri City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Post- Secondary Educational & Vocational Scholarship Applications are now available.

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