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Fashion Group International Releases Exclusive FGI Communiqué Fashion Report naming Top 10 Trends from New York’s Fall / Winter 2023 Runways
Non-profit organization and fashion career incubator Fashion Group International has released its semi-annual FGI COMMUNIQUÉ report following the end of the New York Fashion Week. FGI taps key industry experts to chronicle the latest trends from New York’s Fall / Winter 2023 runway shows, connecting the dots with a look at overarching themes and influences. Sponsored by Hilldun Corporation, the FGI COMMUNIQUÉ serves as an extension of FGI’s legacy established in 1930 - to serve as an indispensable industry resource for the fashion industry and related sectors.
Houston To Host The Inaugural Girl Boss Awards During Labor Day Weekend!
Houston has swiftly grown to one of the largest cities for women entrepreneurs. Some of the top small businesses are owned by “Girl Bosses”. The owners of Girl Boss Suites Co-working space are hosting the inaugural Girl Boss Awards to celebrate some of Houston’s most elite and hard working women in business. Since the top of the summer, Houstonians have submitted their choice of women that should be honored during the first Girls Boss Awards. Voting ends early August and the official selections will be announced Mid-August. Those that are selected will have the opportunity to be honored on September 2nd during the event at The Post Oak Hilton during a red carpet affair.
This family of four are driving around Asia in a bus
Packing their lives up and heading off on a lengthy road trip was something Nina and Kai Schakat, both from Germany, had envisioned doing together during their retirement.
Houston Sailor serves in South Pacific aboard USS Ronald Reagan
Seaman Natalie Herrera, from Houston, stands the fantail lookout watch aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
Black Lives Matter March Draws More Than 100 to Downtown Houston
Shouts of “Black Lives Matter!” echoed down Houston streets during a spirited solidarity march ending outside City Hall.
GM Announces 900 New or Retained Jobs in Michigan During the Next 12 Months
General Motors today announced it will add or retain approximately 900 jobs across three Michigan facilities during the next 12 months.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Does It Again and Raises $1 Million in Support of HBCUs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® isproud to announce that for the third consecutive year, the sorority has successfully raised $1 million in 24 hours for the benefit of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The sorority's annual HBCU Impact Day on September 21 exceeded its $1 million goal in online donations alone from local AKA chapters, private donors and corporate matching dollars from across the globe.
Fair Housing Act: A Milestone on the Journey to Equality
A half-century ago, the Fair Housing Act was enacted to prohibit discrimination in housing based on race, color, creed and national origin. The law also supported NAREB's efforts toincrease Black homeownership which we believe serves to increase wealth and other economic outcomes for Black Americans.
Texas Has the 9th Fewest Healthcare Workers Per Capita
The coronavirus outbreak has called into question the nation’s preparedness to respond to and mitigate health crises. As the number of presumptive and confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to increase, hospitals across the country face shortages of equipment, personnel, and beds. While the pandemic is highlighting shortcomings of the U.S. healthcare system overall, it is also evident that some parts of the country are better staffed with healthcare workers than others.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Fights for Additional Funding for the Coronavirus Pandemic
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Homeland Security Committee, a Member of the Budget Committee, and Chair of the Congressional Coronavirus Task Force made several proposals to fight the rising crisis of the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Joins Fight to Stop Flooding in Houston and Harris County
Jackson Lee—“The federal government has a major role in stopping flooding in Houston and the greater Harris County Area. Working alongside the State of Texas after the devastating singular weather event of Hurricane Harvey—which generated 51 trillion gallons of water—we must work to secure local matching funds for continued federal funding to fix our flood-weary areas.”
68th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade to Be Led By Native Houstonian and Grey's Anatomy Star Chandra Wilson
Thursday, November 23rd at 9 a.m.
Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with grand marshal Grey’s Anatomy star Chandra Wilson, will jump-start the 2017 holiday season with the 68th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday, November 23rd at 9 a.m. Wilson is a native Houstonian and graduate of Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. She is a strong supporter of HSPVA, through her scholarship program, and an advocate for the City of Houston.
Beto Flip-Flops On Support For LNG
“Credibility-challenged Beto O’Rourke, who has made flip-flopping a central theme of his campaign, doesn’t seem to know where he stands when it comes to supporting Texas LNG. It’s clear Beto doesn’t c
BETO NOW IN PORT ARTHUR: O’Rourke Touts The Fact Texas Can Export LNG To Europe To Counter Russia. O’ROURKE: “And I love the idea that we might even be able to export LNG to those countries in Europe who shouldn’t have to depend on Russia going forward, given what they are doing in Ukraine right now.” (Beto O’Rourke, Remarks, Port Arthur, TX, 3/9/22)
Houston Native Serves at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Petty Officer 1st Class Kendrick Pope, a native of Houston, Texas, is serving with the U.S. Navy’s cutting-edge maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft squadron in Oak Harbor, Washington.
Houston native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego
Petty Officer 1st Class Dontravion McAdams, a native of Houston, Texas, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California.
Lack of Trust, Poor Communication Slow CKD Screening Among Blacks
Low trust in doctors and the healthcare system, as well as poor communication from clinicians, were some of the barriers to kidney disease screening among black Americans, according to a focus group-based study.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Applauds the Opening of the Independence Heights Apartments and Commends All Stakeholders for helping Houstonians Attain Affordable Housing
Jackson Lee—“Hurricane Harvey is the largest housing disaster to strike the U.S. in our nation’s history. The storm and resulting flooding damaged 203,000 homes, of which 12,700 were destroyed, and many more were condemned by the State of Texas in Harvey’s aftermath. Clearly, this impacted the needs of and demands on families trying to raise their children, and seniors in need of public housing. The building we celebrate today is not only a compliment to the leadership of the Independence Heights Apartments and its neighbors, but also a compliment to Mayor Turner and to the Houston Housing Authority’s commitment to fight against elimination of housing units for hardworking families and seniors.”
How To Take Fear Out Of The Workplace
Fear. Uncertainty. A growing sense of panic every time the president delivers a national address about the far-reaching effects of the coronavirus.
METRO Continues to Add Safety Measures to Protect Against COVID-19
Service Update for Week of June 1
METRO continues to implement additional safety precautions to protect the traveling public and operators against the spread of COVID-19. In addition to social distancing measures, encouraging the use of face coverings and increased cleaning, the Authority is installing plastic enclosures for operators on vehicles which serve METROLift customers. The enclosures still allow operators to assist passengers. Click here or the image above to learn more. METRO continues to encourage riders to use public transit for only essential trips.
Beyond the Rhetoric 867: The Attempt to Destroy our Religion
Throughout the history of the world there have been attempts to destroy, alter or maim a group’s belief in God. That is One God or monotheism. It was over 4,000 years ago when Pharaoh decided he would destroy the Hebrew’s belief in One God. You can take history from there and bring up to 1776 – the founding of the United States of America. Religion is so important that our forefathers made it Number 1 on the listing of our Bill of Rights.
