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CUNY’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice Debuts Online Archive on Slavery in New York
The John Jay College of Criminal Justice, part of the City University of New York, has announced the establishment of the New York Slavery Records Index, an online archive of slavery records from 1525 until the end of the Civil War.
Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. Sales for September, First Nine Months of 2017
•TMNA, Toyota and Lexus divisions set new September record for total volume •TMNA, Toyota and Lexus divisions set September light truck sales record •Toyota RAV4, Highlander post ninth consecutive monthly sales records •Lexus NX, GX, and RX post best-ever September
Cuba Officially Announces Two Black Women as New Vice-presidents
Cuba is being hailed as becoming more progressive as the country takes leaps toward diversity and moves away from its white dominated legacy. Cuba now has more Black leadership with two Black women vice-presidents in Inés María Chapman and Beatriz Jhonson.
Sande to Increase Educator Diversity in Texas with $300K Award from Texas Tech -TEA and US Prep
Latest grant for PVAMU focuses on increasing educator diversity in Texas
The teacher population in Texas does not reflect its student population. Beverly Sande, Ph.D., plans to change that statistic with $300,000 in funding from Texas Tech University–Texas Education Agency in collaboration with the University-School Partnerships for the Renewal of Educator Preparation (US PREP) National Center. The award will position Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) to lead innovative efforts to increase diversity among the number of teachers.
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Remembers Congressman John Lewis with Special Programming
In memory of Congressman John Lewis, OWN will present a special re-airing of “Oprah’s Master Class” from 2018 to air this Sunday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. ET/PT and “Oprah Winfrey Presents: Legends Who Paved The Way” from 2015 to air on Sunday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. ET/PT. Episodes will also live stream on OWN’s Facebook page and will be available for free on the Watch OWN app.
New Benefits and Insurance Options You Can Expect in 2018
Ever wondered whether your insurance policy was actually working for you? You may be in luck, as your insurance plan may start to follow the same trends being adopted in other industries: simpler, more convenient and personalized products – all supported by the latest mobile technology.
2U, Inc. Announces $3 Million Scholarship Fund to Expand Access to Tech Boot Camps at 30 Top Universities Nationwide
Scholarships will increase affordability of training programs for historically underrepresented communities in the tech economy experiencing recent job loss or financial hardship
Visit Lake Charles Receives Shining Example Award for Best Niche Marketing Campaign
The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) awarded Visit Lake Charles (VLC) the Shining Example Award for Best Niche Marketing campaign during the organization’s annual Shining Example Awards Dinner during last week’s STS Connections Conference in Jackson, Mississippi.
Andre's Orozco-Estrada Conducts World Premiere of Houston Symphony Commission: Jimmy Lo'pez Bellido's Symphony No. 2 "Ad Astra," and Gil Shaham Plays Brahms
Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada and the Houston Symphony present the much-anticipated world premiere of Composer-in-Residence Jimmy López Bellido’s Symphony No. 2, Ad Astra, at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 7, and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Saturday night attendees are invited to stay late and enjoy a complimentary after-party featuring music, specialty cocktails, and mingling with musicians as part of the evening’s post-concert activities.
“No Trafficking Zones have expanded across Texas! The fight to protect children and students f
Today, September 1, 2023, all students in Texas colleges and children in shelters, treatment centers, group homes and on all college campuses are safer. That’s due to two new Texas laws, HB 3553 and 3554. Thanks to anti-trafficking leader Jacquelyn Aluotto, founder of NTZ Inc, The Survivor Leaders who fought for this, Representative Shawn Thierry who sponsored the bills, Senator John Whitmire who carried the bills in the Texas Senate, all bipartisan supporters who voted “Yes!” Ultimately, Governor Abbott believed and signed the bills into law.
Ray J's 'Emerald City' EP w/ Brandy, K. Michelle, Truth & Knotch Available Now
New EP Features Collaborations with Brandy, K. Michelle, Truth & Knotch
Triple-threat entertainer, tech-entrepreneur Ray J Norwood’s new EP titled, Emerald City is available now on all major digital retail and steaming services. The EP features collaborations with Brandy, K. Michelle, Knotch and Truth!
GONZO247 to Create Live Mural at the Closing of “The Art of Awareness: A Community’s Self-Portrait of Immunization Health” Art Exhibit
Winners of the People’s Choice Award will also be announced
GONZO will headline the closing of “The Art of Awareness: A Community’s Self-Portrait of Immunization Health” art exhibit, curated by The Immunization Partnership. Known for painting walls to break down barriers, he will create a live mural based on attendees’ response to "What got you through it (the COVID-19 pandemic)?" and "What do you value more in your life, now that we are on this side of the pandemic?"
4 Lessons the NFL Could Learn from ABC
Following Roseanne Barr’s obscenely offensive comments about former Obama Senior Advisor, Valerie Jarrett, ABC took immediate and decisive action to demonstrate that her words describing an accomplished Black woman as an ape did not reflect the networks values. The network’s cancellation of its highest rate show - a move that prioritized integrity and a commitment to decency over money, ratings, and even political expediency - surprised many. The NFL, as it faces continual media and public scrutiny, could stand to take a knee and learn a lesson from ABC.
R.I.P. Della Reese, 86, Singer and ‘Touched by an Angel’ Star
Della Reese, the husky-voiced singer and actress who spent almost a decade playing a down-to-earth heavenly messenger on the CBS series “Touched by an Angel” and became an ordained minister in real life, died on Sunday night at her home in Encino, Calif. She was 86.
International Philanthropist & Disabilities Advocate Lisa A. Thomas Featured in Photo Memoir By Celebrity Photographer Bruce Bell
Bell Releases “In Search of the Authentic Lisa A. Thomas” Photo Book
World renown philanthropist Lisa A. Thomas is the featured subject of celebrity photojournalist Bruce Bell’s new photographic timeline, In Search of the Authentic Lisa A. Thomas. Bruce Bell of Bruce Bell Media (BBM) has been in the photography business since 2002. His work is a favorite in the Houston African community.
Randy Spelling Talks Aaron Spelling, Sister Tori, Addiction, Religion
Randy Spelling grew up in a 56,000 square foot Holmby Hills mansion dubbed “Spelling Manor,” and listed at the time as the largest home of record in Los Angeles County. The son of Hollywood royalty, the late mega-television producer Aaron Spelling and his wife Candy, and younger brother of 1990s 90210 television star, Tori Spelling, Randy struggled to find his own identity within a matrix of excess.
'Ladies Who List' Star, Tiffani Hawes, ESQ., Selects CNBetter Media as Public Relations Agency of Record
Popular reality star, Tiffani Hawes, ESQ., is ready to discuss life after “Ladies Who List,” her legal superpower as #EveryonesFavoriteClosingAttorney as well as new life pursuits in marriage, family
Reality star, Tiffani Hawes, ESQ., has selected CNBetter Media as “Agency of Record” for public relations. Best known as a cast member of the popular reality show, Ladies Who List on the Oprah Winfrey Network, Tiffani is also known as #EveryonesFavoriteClosingAttorney and the successful owner of The Hawes Law Firm, a multi-million dollar legal practice that specializes in residential real estate closings, including home loan closings, refinance closings, real estate contract review and title insurance matters. CNBetter Media will be responsible for managing Tiffani's media relations, securing personal brand partnerships and collaborations, and executing strategic PR campaigns to increase Tiffani's influence, visibility and reach.
Seven Texas Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
Mayor Turner Announces Details of FY 2024 Fiscally Sound, Balanced Budget
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced details of the proposed FY '24 budget today, describing it as a fiscally sound spending plan that provides a strong fund balance reserve and prepares Houston for the future.
HISD Expands Participation in Verizon Innovative Learning
The partnership will bring free tech education to more local Title I schools
On Thursday, August 18, eight HISD middle schools will kick off their participation in Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon’s award-winning education initiative, which addresses barriers to digital inclusion and helps drive equity within education for some of the most vulnerable populations across the country. In partnership with Digital Promise, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program provides free technology devices, internet access and innovative STEM learning programs to teachers and students to help give under-resourced students the technology, education, and opportunity they deserve. Being part of the program will keep students connected, helping to facilitate learning wherever it is taking place.
