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Houston Educators, School Personnel and Community Groups Issue Recommendations for Safe Reopening of Houston Schools
Key Recommendation: Open School Year with Virtual Learning if Number of Cases of COVID-19 Has Not Declined for 14 Consecutive Days
Houston educators and community groups released comprehensive recommendations today for reopening Houston public schools in the absence of adequate guidelines from the state or the Houston Independent School District, saying they won’t sacrifice the health and safety of any student or school employee just for the sake of reopening school buildings.
Houston Endowment Awards $20 Million to Local Organizations Working to Achieve Racial Equity and Social Justice
Houston Endowment has awarded $20 million to 55 local organizations working to achieve racial equity and social justice in Houston.
Joe Biden’s long-standing support for Hunter Biden on display following plea deal
For months, as the Justice Department’s investigation into Hunter Biden intensified, his father made little attempt to distance himself from his son.
T.E.A. Delays Health Guidelines For Reopening Schools
Draft Documents Show Few Mandatory Safety Measures
Texas public schools will be required to provide in-person instruction for students this fall, but state education officials have delayed releasing final public health guidelines for keeping them safe on campuses during the pandemic.
An Unchecked Presidency Is a Danger to the Republic
On Saturday, Oct. 20, 1973, President Richard Nixon fired Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox because he refused to back down from his pursuit of the Watergate tapes. Nearly a half century later, President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey because of, in the president’s own words, “this Russia thing with Trump and Russia.” And Wednesday, the president complained about Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision to recuse himself from the Russia investigation; Mr. Trump said he “would have picked someone else” to run the Department of Justice has he known that was coming.
Coronavirus Shines Spotlight on Healthcare Disparities
The emergence of the devastating Covid-19 crisis has forced every nation and people everywhere to recognize our interconnectedness. This Coronavirus pandemic has shifted the way we live, communicate and do business. It has cost many people their livelihoods and, as of May 28, 2020, infected almost 6 million people globally. Still growing, the heart-breaking number of deaths is more than 350,000, to date. Indeed, all of us are left with an indelible mark and forced to actively adjust financially, psychologically, and emotionally.
Despite years of payments, Black student loan balances go up – not down
Over half of federal loan debt held by borrowers with a net worth less than $6,370
With every passing day, urgency grows to cancel the nation’s $1.7 trillion student loan debt. The current federal pause on payments and interest rates will expire on August 31. If no federal action is taken before that date, 15 million borrowers already struggling with the unfortunate combination of unsustainable debt and little or no wealth will face a daunting challenge with no financial relief in sight.
USDA Announces $400 Million in Funding Available to Create USDA Regional Food Business Centers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the availability of approximately $400 million to provide essential local and regional food systems coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building services through USDA’s new Regional Food Business Centers.
The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola® Celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary with Partners AT&T®, Disney, L’Oréal and Target
It's about to go down at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of CultureTM presented by Coca-Cola®. This year's four-day event will celebrate Hip-Hop's undeniable legacy with new and returning experiences from long-standing presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola®, and major partners AT&T®, Disney, L’Oréal and Target.
Chance The Rapper Will Join Diana Ross, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Solange and Many More on the ESSENCE Festival Mainstage!
Chance The Rapper's Essence Festival® debut will round out the full performance lineup for the festival concert series of more than 40 acts, including new additions: Mystikal, Mia X, Silkk the Shocker, BJ the Chicago Kid, Daley, Elle Varner, Emily Estefan, Gallant, Kelly Price, Leela James and Rhonda Ross. The full weekend concert lineup is as follows:
Give the Gift of Good Taste
World-renowned industrial designer Marc Newson has created a limited edition bottle of Hennessy X.O to celebrate the modernity of the world’s original “Extra Old” Cognac. Inspired by the iconic Hennessy X.O bottle, Newson transformed the original grape vines design into striations as a modern interpretation to amplify the historic blend inside.
Ava DuVernay to Direct DC's Superhero Epic 'New Gods'
Ava DuVernay is stepping into the superhero universe. The filmmaker has come on board to direct “New Gods” at Warner Bros. as part of the studio’s DC Extended Universe. “New Gods,” based on the DC Comics series of the same name, is aimed at creating a new universe of properties for the studio. Created and designed by Jack Kirby, the comic was first released in 1971.
Medicare price controls would harm patients and workers
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar just released a sweeping proposal that would drastically change how Medicare pays for advanced cancer therapies and other potent medicines. The plan relies on foreign price controls to reduce drug spending by $17 billion over five years.
Houston Area Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Partner to Paint the Town RED
In a Delta Day of Service Joint Founders Day
Houston, TX- On the shoulders of twenty-two collegiate women who, on the campus of Howard University, dared to live beyond limits, eight local chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will commemorate their legacy on January 13, 2018. It’s a rich history that continues to honor a commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, and service.
An equal chance at a digital future
Public-private partnerships reach more “offline” low-income families
In a humble southwest Houston apartment, a mother of two was focused on her morning routine — settling down her school-aged children so that she could clear the breakfast table. These days, Saturday morning cartoons worked like magic, and so did her cell phone — but only when it was in the right spot for a strong signal. The connection was hit or miss, but there was no other option.
Under H.R. 3, pharmacists like me would not be able to fill every prescription
As a pharmacist and pharmacy researcher, I watch cutting-edge medicines save and improve patients' lives every day.
Trayvon Martin Awarded Posthumous Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation from Florida Memorial University
Trayvon Martin’s parents were the recipients of a major honor on behalf of their late son. Florida Memorial University awarded the slain teen with a posthumous Bachelor’s Degree during the school’s annual commencement ceremony last Saturday (May 13).
HERO: Flight Attendant Sheila Fedrick Saves Young Girl from Sex Trafficking
Sheila Fedrick by all accounts should be considered a hero. Fedrick, 49, a flight attendant working for Alaska Airlines, said she noticed a disheveled girl who looked to be 14-15 years old, with a well-dressed man, and something told her the scenario was wrong. So she jumped to action. Fedrick said she tried to talk to them, but the man became angry and rude.
Tom Brady's Missing Super Bowl LI Jersey Valued At $500,000
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s missing Super Bowl jersey is valued $500,000 and police are investigating its disappearance as a first-degree felony theft, according to a document made public on Tuesday.
Black Wealth Coach Shares 31 Days of Money, Wealth and Abundance Affirmations in Her New Book “Attracting the Best”
“Attracting the Best” by Dr. Cozette M. White gives readers positive affirmations for reprogramming the mind.
Dr. Cozette M. White, announced today that she is holding a Virtual Book Launch for her new book, Attracting The Best. The event will be held on Facebook, Wednesday, March 15, 2017, from 7pm to 9pm EST.
