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Thanks to His New Lungs, a Pennsylvania Pharmacist is Back in the Pharmacy and Able to Celebrate National Pharmacists Day 2022
Each year, January 12th is designated as National Pharmacists Day. Transplant families throughout the nation rely on the expertise and guidance of their trusted pharmacists. One pharmacist in Pennsylvania is an incredible resource to transplant families now that he is on the other side of his life-saving double lung transplant.
Hot Spot at Hawaii? Not So Fast
Rice University scientists' model shows global mantle plumes don't move as quickly as thought
Through analysis of volcanic tracks, Rice University geophysicists have concluded that hot spots like those that formed the Hawaiian Islands aren't moving as fast as recently thought.
Family in New Jersey Wins $429 Million Lottery, Uses Money to Fight Poverty
Last year, the Smith family in Trenton, New Jersey, won the $429 million Powerball lottery, and they planned to use all that money to help fight poverty. Pearlie Mae Smith and her seven children meant what they said at a press conference when they promised to give that money back to their community.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Supreme Court Ending the Use of Race in College Admissions
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision that effectively ends the use of race as a factor in university admissions. The court issued the decision in Students for Fair Admission, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, ruling that Harvard’s and UNC’s admissions programs violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Launches Night Train to Nashville online exhibit, highlighting Nashville's Pioneering and Influential R&B History
The multimedia exhibit is now accessible for free on the museum’s website.
Museum to host a related conversation and performance on Jan. 25 in partnership with the National Museum of African American Music.
Grammy ® Nominee Sings About The Importance Of Good Mental Health
Tracy Randall, As He Continues to Battle Terminal Cancer but boldly speaks about his mental state throughout the process is Set to Release New Single Entitled ''Be Free'
On Monday, July 17, 2017, Grammy nominated songwriter and singer Tracy Randall, in addition to battling cancer for the second time openly speaks about his everyday struggle with bi-polar disorder, will release, 'Be Free-Official Video', the third single from his third studio album, 'No Judgment', to impact radio. The Lavish Records recording artist Tracy Randall isn't supposed to be here. In 2006, he was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia, underwent aggressive rounds of chemo and radiation therapy, and his doctors gave up.
Hitchcock Native trains Hospital Corps on front lines of Navy's fight against Coronavirus
Petty Officer 2nd Class Clyde Scott, II, a native of Hitchcock, Texas, is playing a critical role in training the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps in the ongoing fight against a worldwide pandemic.
U.S. Senators and Key State Officials Praise Biden’s Build Back Better Plan
Even before COVID-19, Donald Trump and his administration continuously failed the American people and turned their backs on workers. The national pandemic shed a harsh light on Republicans’ priorities — putting wealth over hard work. Today, Joe Biden released his “Build Back Better” plan, which will create jobs, invest in a comprehensive manufacturing and innovation strategy, and protect the rights of workers.
Teriyaki Madness to Celebrate Opening in The Woodlands, Texas on September 23
Houston-area resident Kevin Jennings is growing the presence of the Seattle-style teriyaki restaurant with a new location in The Woodlands.
Governor Ron DeSantis Officially Requests Replacement of Florida Statue in National Statuary Hall on 144th Anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s statue will represent the first African American to have a state-commissioned statue in National Statuary Hall
“Florida is proud to commemorate the 144th anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s birthday by sending our state’s formal request to place her statue in National Statuary Hall, making her the first African American to have a state-commissioned statue,” said Governor DeSantis. “Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was an influential educator, leader and civil rights activist who became one of Florida’s and our nation’s most influential leaders. Dr. McLeod Bethune’s statue will represent the best of who we are as Floridians to visitors from around the world in our nation’s capitol. Her legacy endures and will continue to inspire future generations.”
Houston native serves aboard Navy warship
A native of Houston, Texas, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile cruiser, USS Cowpens. Fireman Albert Abrego, a 2020 North Shore Senior High School graduate, joined the Navy two years ago.
Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me A Soprano
Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Soprano
Ken Ludwig, America’s preeminent comic playwright and author of recent Alley hits The Three Musketeers and Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, debuts his latest play, Lend Me A Soprano, to kick off the season.
Memorial Park Sets New Date for Land Bridge and Prairie Grand Opening
Free, family-friendly event invites Houstonians to explore, learn and celebrate transformational project
Memorial Park Conservancy along with partners the City of Houston, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Kinder Foundation and Uptown Houston invite Houstonians for a FREE event celebrating the official grand opening of Memorial Park’s transformational Land Bridge and Prairie project. The Biggest Picnic in Texas, presented by Kinder Foundation and Tellepsen, welcomes the community to experience this new 100-acre space.
Rookie Football Star Missing NFL Season Due to Leukemia Diagnosis
Some young men spend most of their childhood dreaming of playing in the NFL. Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III had similar dreams, but had those dreams sidelined due to an unseen illness. Metchie has been diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia — a rare form of the disease — and will not play the 2022 season, he announced Sunday. The Texans have officially placed him on the active/non-football illness list.
Issa Rae, Tabitha Brown, Mayor Latoya Cantrell, Kym Whitley, Marc Morial, Mickey Guyton and More to Be Honored at the 2nd Annual "Crown Awards" During National Crown Day Weekend in New Orleans
Today, Dove announced the talent line-up for National CROWN Day's weekend celebration. Since 2018, Dove along with the CROWN Coalition have championed the CROWN Act; a tremendous and active movement, resulting in 17 states officially enacting the CROWN Act legislation into law, U.S. (United States) Virgin Islands, first U.S. territory to make hair discrimination illegal; grown the CROWN Coalition from 4 members to 90+ and secured over 400K petition signatures. Now, it's time to celebrate Black Hair Independence!
Opinion: The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season is predicted to be near-normal, but here is why that is not entirely good news.
Every year, the Northern Hemisphere region of the Atlantic Ocean embraces the annual hurricane season that officially starts on June 1 and ends on November 30. This period has been adopted by convention; it’s when most tropical cyclogenesis occurs in the Atlantic. Though the formation of subtropical or tropical cyclones is possible at any time of the year, as was the case this past mid-January, we witnessed the formation of an unnamed subtropical storm, marking the earliest start of an Atlantic hurricane season since Hurricane Alex in 2016.
New degree takes root in PVAMU’s newly renamed College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
For Prairie View A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, the fall semester brings a new degree program and a new name. The Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) has enrolled its first students, and starting Sept. 1, the CAHS will be officially named the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR). The new name and degree program clearly align with the future and trajectory of the College.
Buzzing Bronx Phenom Sha GZ Unveils Debut Mixtape Ruthless GZ Out Today
Leveling up once again with an uncompromising vision after generating over 100 million streams, 18-year-old buzzing drill phenomenon Sha Gz unleashes his anxiously awaited debut mixtape, Ruthless Gz, out today via Signal Records/Columbia Records. It stands out as the Bronx native’s first proper body of work. Listen to the mixtape HERE. To celebrate the project’s arrival, he will also share the music video to single “We Do A Lot” [feat. DThang] coming soon. Stay tuned to Sha’s socials for the official release date.
Four More Houston Harmony Public Schools Get Added to the List of State Schools of Character
Four more schools from Harmony Public Schools Houston Districts have been named official Texas “State School(s) of Character” this week for its/their outstanding efforts in promoting cultures of character on campus and in the community.
Houston native serves aboard Naval Station Mayport
By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach MAYPORT, Fla. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Navie Morris, a native of Houston, Texas, serves aboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Mayport in Mayport, Florida.
