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Black Mothers in Texas Will Suffer Due to Republican Civil War
Today, the singular bill in the Texas House addressing the alarming mortality rate of Black women giving birth was prevented from being voted on due to a tactical maneuver used by a conservative wing of the Republican Party. HB 2403, authored by Representative Shawn Thierry (D-Houston) would have investigated the causes of why African American women in Texas are dying at three times the rate of other women during or shortly after childbirth.
Mayor Turner Welcomes New Chief of Staff
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced today that he has selected Marvalette Hunter to be his new chief of staff. Hunter has more than 20 years of experience in public policy, project management, real estate development and finance. She is an architect and city planner with extensive knowledge of federal, state and local programs regarding housing, economic development, transportation and public infrastructure.
Historic Healing America Tour Rolls Into Houston
Healing America is the brainchild of Nelson Campbell, the founder of PlantPure Nation. He and his father, famed author and researcher Dr. T. Colin Campbell considered by many to be the “Science Father” of plant-based nutrition and health, are bringing their historic and grassroots movement to communities all over America.
At Just 15-Years Old, These Two Fun-Loving Entrepreneurs Have Proven That You Can Run a Successful Business… and Still Be a Kid!
15-year old entrepreneurs, Essynce Moore and Moziah Bridges, are disrupting the entrepreneur industry, leading by example after having started a business at a young age. Essynce started her business at the age of 10 and is owner of Essynce Couture, LLC based in Hillside, NJ. She’s an entrepreneur, actress, motivational speaker, fashion designer/stylist and author.
Carol Burnett: An Evening of Laughter and Reflection Where the Audience Asks Questions
Carol Burnett, award-winning actress and best-selling author, is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her work on stage and screen, most notably The Carol Burnett Show. Named in 2007 by TIME magazine as one of "100 Best Television Shows of All Time," The Carol Burnett Show ran for 11 years, averaged 30 million viewers per week, and received 25 Emmy Awards, making it one of the most honored shows in television history.
Fifth Circuit allows Texas to once again enforce ban on elective procedures against chemical abortions
As part of an ongoing legal battle, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has once again rebuked a lower federal district court, allowing Texas to enforce a ban on elective medical procedures against chemical abortions as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. This ruling effectively prohibits 98.5% of elective abortions in Texas until further notice in an effort to conserve personal protective equipment (PPE) and hospital capacity to respond to the coronavirus.
RNC Announces Charlotte as Host City for 2020 Convention
Today, the Republican National Committee (RNC) officially selected Charlotte, North Carolina as host of the 2020 Republican National Convention. RNC committee members voted unanimously to select Charlotte as the 2020 host city.
Progressive Forum Presents Karen Armstrong in Houston September 12, 7:30 p.m. CT
Acclaimed religious historian Karen Armstrong is returning to The Progressive Forum for the American launch event of her upcoming book, Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World, on Monday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. CT.
Marcus Lyon: Filed Of Vision
On View Friday, August 26th and Sat., August 27th – Curated By Steven Evans
Fields of Vision is an immersive sound and light show featuring the oral recordings, ancestral DNA maps, and portraits of a group of inspirational change-makers from across the globe – who focus on the themes of Freedom, Service, and Community.
Court TV renews ‘Someone They Knew With Tamron Hall,’ Adds True-Crime Series to Primetime
Court TV has renewed the original true-crime series “Someone They Knew With Tamron Hall” for a second season and has added it to its primetime schedule on weeknights at 7 p.m. ET. The show now serves as a lead-in for the network’s flagship program, “Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan” (8-10 p.m. ET).
Rice's OpenStax helps nation's colleges and universities provide free online instruction during coronavirus outbreak
The Rice University-based nonprofit OpenStax is responding to COVID-19 by helping students nationwide navigate their online courses and supporting faculty as they quickly transition to online course delivery.
The Astros Foundation & AT&T Sportsnet Raise $500,000 During Annual Charity Game
This year’s event raised double the amount of funds from last year
The Astros Foundation and AT&T SportsNet raised $500,000 during the fourth-annual Astros Foundation Charity Game and live broadcast, doubling last year’s efforts! This year’s Charity Game at Minute Maid Park occurred on September 6, during a game against the Mariners. Fans at the game and tuning in at home were able to support the initiative by purchasing special bags, which included tickets to a 2020 Astros game, autographed merchandise and more.
Harmony Public Schools, Texas State University System announce new partnership
The Texas State University System (TSUS) and Harmony Public Schools (HPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish and expand collaborative efforts aimed at supporting HPS graduates as they apply to, advance in, and graduate from a TSUS member institution.
Rodeo Awards $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Awards Houston-Area Technical Schools with $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials awarded several Houston-area community colleges and technical institutions with $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Houston Mayoral Candidate Amanda K. Edwards Continues Solid Fundraising and Shows
Strong Cash On Hand Numbers
Today, candidate for Houston Mayor, Amanda K. Edwards, announced that her campaign raised over $567,000 for the reporting period starting July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. The campaign also ended its December 31st financial reporting period with over $1 million in cash-on-hand. Edwards’ breadth of support from across Houston demonstrates her ability to engage with voters on their shared values and common goal to live in the city that they deserve.
U.S. Department of Education Awards Texas Southern University Nearly $5 Million to Advance Research and Innovation
Texas Southern University (TSU) was awarded nearly $5 million by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to support advances in research and innovation.
How Virtual Reality Is Changing Cardiovascular Care
Virtual reality has been a staple of science fiction ever since Stanley G. Weinbaum wrote about high-tech goggles in 1935’s Pygmalion’s Spectacles. Now that virtual reality has become actual reality, it’s slowly but surely revolutionizing the treatment of heart disease and stroke.
Timeless Elegance: Homage to Oscar de la Renta Exhibit Opening and Panel Discussion at the Houston Public Library
Fashion enthusiasts are invited to view the fashion exhibit, Timeless Elegance: Homage to Oscar de la Renta, which showcases winning creations from Fashion Fusion, an annual competition presented by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) and Houston Community College (HCC), Fashion and Costume Design Department. The panel discussion, which will be moderated by HCC’s Fashion Design Professor Alex Chapman, will be held at Central Library 1st Floor Art Gallery on Sunday, August 19 at 2 PM. Panelists will include special guest, Houston designer David Peck, as well as some of the designers highlighted in the exhibit: Jing Cao, Inge Duran, David Julian Valdez, Shanda Phillips, Teresa Rangel, Ebonie Sophus, and Maria Hammond.
2017 Global Citizen Festival Headlined by Stevie Wonder, Green Day, The Killers, The Lumineers and Featuring The Chainsmokers
International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced that headliners Stevie Wonder, Green Day, The Killers, The Lumineers and featuring The Chainsmokers will perform at the 2017 Global Citizen Festival, the annual free-ticketed event on the Great Lawn in Central Park, New York City on Saturday, September 23, 2017.
University of Houston-Clear Lake and the University of Houston-Downtown Receive Major Grant Awards from U.S. Department of Education
Funds to aid Houston-Area students with basic needs hardships
Houston-area college graduation rates and workforce development are about to get a boost thanks to major grants from the U.S. Department of Education. Combined, University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) and the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) will receive almost $2M for their Basic Needs Program-Supporting Student Success Programs.
