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Humanity Health and MedTech Color partner to expand career advancement for their member communities
Humanity Health, the premier career acceleration and talent sourcing platform for underrepresented leaders in healthcare and life sciences, is delighted to announce a pioneering partnership with MedTech Color. Through this partnership, MedTech Color, a community of leaders of color in the medical device industry, and Humanity Health will coordinate efforts to provide senior leaders in the industry with expert community, executive development and career accelerating opportunities.
Homelessness Declined By More Than 20% During Pandemic
Innovative Houston & Harris County Partnership Leads To Historic Decrease
A joint city of Houston and Harris County program has made significant progress in addressing homelessness during the pandemic. Independent data recently released by the Coalition for the Homeless (.pdf) showed a 21 percent decrease in homelessness from January 2020 to January 2022.
U.S. Department of Education Solicits Public Comments on the Project Prevent Grant Program
The Department issues notice of proposed priorities to direct funds toward local educational agencies to implement community- and school-based strategies to help prevent and mitigate gun crime and other forms of community violence
Velvet Taco Announces Hidden Menu with Thanx
Guests Can Now Order Off-Menu (aka Secret Menu) Items Exclusively from loyalty app, “The Velvet Room®”
Velvet Taco, the Dallas-based fast-casual restaurant serving inventive and globally inspired tacos, collaborated with Thanx, a leading provider of guest engagement technology, on a vision to offer non-traditional discounts while keeping guests engaged and rewarded for their loyalty. Velvet Taco adds six “secret” menu items to their loyalty app, The Velvet Room, hosted by Thanx. The menu, aptly named The Backdoor “Secret” Menu, features tacos like Nashville Hot Chicken and the Hangover Burger.
White Rage
LBJ was right, but wrong. When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, he said of the Democratic Party, “We have lost the South for a generation.” However, President Johnson’s estimate of the damage done to his party in the eyes of white America was too optimistic. No Democratic candidate for president of the United States has won a majority of the white vote in the North or the South since 1964.
Muslims Make Wu Tang Movie in China to Get the World’s Attention
Widely known as “Chinese Tupac” or “The One Man BET in China” actor, screenplay writer and director Tsalta Baptiste has released another timeless movie trailer that Chinese audiences can expect the rest of the world to talk about yet once again. In 2016, Baptiste was covered in 60+ publications from 11 different countries including Rolling Stones Italy, Maxim Magazine and NY Times. His 2016 film Until the End of Time showcased global uniqueness from a young Black American male’s perspective while living abroad, a glimpse into a world that many were not prepared for and it soon became a viral sensation.
Are Growing Pains Afflicting Your Business? How To Successfully Scale Your Company
Ambitious entrepreneurs often are determined to grow their businesses by expanding into new areas, adding new products, and increasing the size of their workforce.
100 Years of WOW! Miller Outdoor Theatre Announces Season Opener
As the curtain rises on the 100th Anniversary performance season at Miller Outdoor Theatre (MOT), The Miller Theatre Advisory Board has announced that Houstonians and visitors alike can expect eight months of exceptional cultural arts programming plus four stellar 100th celebratory events, all free of charge to the public. The 100th season kicks off March 17 when Irish eyes will smile when The Trinity Irish Dance Company brings their progressive Irish Dance to Houston for St. Patrick’s Day. The following evening transports all to 1923, the “birth” of Miller Outdoor Theatre, complete with a celebratory roaring 20s themed extravaganza with Vaudeville performers, swing dance lessons, photo opportunities and more. Additionally, the Board has launched a $12.5 million dollar capital campaign to raise necessary funds to improve the visitor experience at the theatre. Renovations and improvements will be made to the theatre’s fixed and hillside seating. Also, the creation of a signature entryway to the theatre will both welcome guests and facilitate smooth access in and out of the facility. As always, admission to MOT remains free to all. Everyone is encouraged to make Miller memories during the 100th anniversary season.
In Response to Lawsuit Filed By Minority Voters and Voting Rights Advocates, Secretary of the Commonwealth Begins Mailing Ballot Applications
Following an emergency petition filed in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) by seven Black, Latinx, and Asian-American voters, Common Cause Massachusetts, and MassVOTE, the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Galvin has started sending mail-in ballot applications to voters.
Targeting of Journalists by Police Threatens Freedom of the Press in America
Shot with rubber bullets, targeted with stun grenades, tear gassed, physically attacked, pepper sprayed and arrested. Cleveland even tried to ban the press from the city. This is journalism in America right now as reporters cover the unrest across the country following the murder of George Floyd. As journalists risk their safety and health to inform us all on the truth of what is going on in America’s cities, they are simultaneously being deliberately targeted by police.
New COVID-19 business grading system could help economy reopen more safely
Restaurants have long been subject to health department inspections evaluating their cleanliness and safety. Researchers at Rice University’s Texas Policy Lab (TPL) propose creating a similar system for grading businesses on COVID-19 safety, which they hope will help consumers make informed decisions amid the pandemic.
Harris County Attorney Ryan Supports County Clerk’s Request for Mail Ballot Funding
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan supports the County Clerk’s request for additional funding for vote by mail efforts, citing a recent court ruling amid public health concerns.
NHMC Mourns Murdered Niños and Teachers After Tragedy Strikes Again in Texas
For Our Children’s Safety Congress Needs to Hear from You Today!
There are no words to describe the heartbreak NHMC feels as we begin to mourn alongside the Uvalde community for the 21 innocent lives lost, the majority of which were Brown children, in yesterday’s senseless and preventable shooting in the predominantly Latino American town in Texas. We cannot continue on with business as usual - or become numb to the fact - that our niños are being murdered, and our government does nothing to stop or prevent it.
It's a Texas Live Competition Showdown: Paul Wall vs Gary Clark, Jr.
TEXAS MUSIC LEGENDS SET FOR LIVE COMPETITION SHOWDOWN AT 713 MUSIC HALL ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10.
Austin area company goes from losing all business to building a new business in 10 days
The office of family owned Game Shows To Go was almost an instant business casualty of the COVID-19 shutdowns. Being in the live event business they lost three months of future bookings in just three days. “We had over $50,000 in bookings cancel on March 12th alone! That’s a lot for a small company like ours”, says C.J. Johnson, co-owner of the company. “We were in tears, I was literally throwing up sick knowing that I was going to have to lay off our 5 employees, who are more like family” he added. “I didn’t even want to answer the phone anymore as every time it rang it was more lost business.”
Beyond the Rhetoric
On behalf of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to request help from you and the Financial Services Committee with the Protecting Consumers from Debt Traps and Unreasonable Rates Act, the Military Veteran and Vulnerable Consumer Usury Protection Act of 2019, and any related legislation, to make sure that potential negative impacts on the African American community and especially on African American entrepreneurs are identified and mitigated well before the legislation is considered. For several reasons, we are especially concerned about the idea of imposing a 36% usury rate cap.
Getty Images, the Getty Family and Stand Together Announce Recipients of Inaugural Grant to Preserve the Visual History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Claflin University, Jackson State, North Carolina Central University, and Prairie View A&M University awarded $500,000 grant to digitize their archival photographic libraries
Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, in partnership with the Getty Family and Stand Together, a philanthropic community tackling some of the biggest challenges of our times, today announced the recipients of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archive Grant for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Federal Grants Expand Civic Heart Community Services’ Programs to Empower Justice-Involved Youth in Houston, Place Them on Path of Success
Two Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention grants, totaling $575,000, will support VOICES and Civic Heart Anti-Gun Violence Arts programs
Last week, Civic Heart Community Services (Civic Heart) received $575,000 in two grants from the US Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to reduce risk for girls in the juvenile justice system and support high-quality arts programs for justice-involved youth.
Houston’s Second Annual Theater Week Returns with More Deals
The annual Houston Theater Week is back for a repeat performance with even more exclusive deals! Houston First Corporation is excited to again spearhead the city’s largest collaboration between local theater and performing arts groups to bring unprecedented access to some of the best ticket prices of the year to consumers. For one week only, August 14-20, 2023, new and established music and theater enthusiasts can take advantage of Buy One, Get One FREE ticket opportunities. The deal covers more than 200 performances of exciting and diverse live shows.
BMW Motorrad crowns its 100th anniversary with the strongest sales result in the company's history
BMW motorcycles and scooters delivered to customers worldwide
In its anniversary year, BMW Motorrad delivered 209,257 motorcycles and scooters to customers, 3.1% more than in the previous year and the highest sales volume in the company's history. The regions of Europe, Asia and Latin America in particular made a significant contribution to BMW Motorrad's record sales volume with record sales figures. Germany and North America also contributed to the record result with strong sales. The convincing product portfolio with successful offerings that characterise their respective segments and the market launch of popular new models such as the high-powered BMW M 1000 R or the touring enduro icon BMW R 1300 GS were strong arguments for the successful performance in 2023.
