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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Following Today’s Hearings of the House Judiciary Committee in the Impeachment Investigation of the President of the United States
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following today’s hearing where the Judiciary Committee received evidence in the impeachment investigation of the President of the United States:
Apple reveals Apple Watch Series 8 and the new Apple Watch SE
The redesigned Apple Watch SE delivers the core Apple Watch experience at a new starting price
Apple Watch Series 8 delivers best-in-class health features, including an innovative temperature sensor that enables advanced features for women’s health, and Crash Detection for severe car crashes
Immigrants Fear Deportation Amid ICE Raid Rumors
Many people in Houston’s immigrant community are on edge following arrests last week in Austin and elsewhere.
Trendsetting Mobile Game for Fashionistas Reveal Extraordinary Women Interest in Style with 8M Downloads in 5 Months
Every week, nearly half a million new players join Pocket Styler – a new fashion game for mobile devices that focuses on dressing up the avatar for different occasions, where created looks are being rated by the community of users. The creators attribute the cause of the growing popularity of the game to its’ non-urgent nature, where a player can relax and simply enjoy the process, enabling the focus on creativity – over 147 million different outfit looks have already been created by the game users.
Recording Academy Announces Partnership With GLAAD To Foster LGBTQ+ Inclusion In The Music Community
With the Partnership, the Recording Academy Donates $150,000 to GLAAD to Advance LGBTQ+ Representation in Music
The world's leading society of music creators, the Recording Academy®, has donated $150,000 to GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) media advocacy organization, to support its work to diversify the music industry and champion musicians in the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to the donation, the Recording Academy and GLAAD announced a partnership for 2022 to further promote inclusion in this space through various initiatives, including:
See New Clips of The EMOJI Movie
The Emoji Movie unlocks the never-before-seen secret world inside your smartphone. Hidden within the messaging app is Textopolis, a bustling city where all your favorite emojis live, hoping to be selected by the phone's user. In this world, each emoji has only one facial expression - except for Gene (T.J. Miller), an exuberant emoji who was born without a filter and is bursting with multiple expressions.
Fort Bend County Prepares Residents for Freezing Temperature
Today, in preparation for an impending hard freeze, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, in collaboration with emergency response department leaders and community partner Attack Poverty, held a press conference.
TSU announces new Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Texas Southern University has named Tracy Clemons as its new Associate Vice President for marketing and communications. In this role, Clemons will manage and direct media, external communications, and branding working directly with the Vice President for communications and advancement. In addition, he’ll be a member of the president’s extended cabinet.
Project Documents African American-Friendly Businesses During Jim Crow Era
In the days before Yelp and the Internet, there was The Negro Motorist Green Book, or Green Book for short.
Harris Health Targets Homeless for COVID-19 Testing and Care
Homeless individuals are now being tested for the COVID-19 virus by Harris Health System through its Health Care for the Homeless Program thanks to nearly $1.3 million in federal grants awarded to Harris Health. In all, the program has already tested 125 people with the aim of testing and caring for up to 1,000 homeless individuals.
Gospel Rap Artist Von Won Collaborates with Motivational Speaker Dr. Eric Thomas on Empowering New Single
The Extended Follow Up Of Her 2022 Album Of The Same Name Features Three New Singles Produced By Shaggy: Bruk Out, Feelin’ Good, and Good Taste
No Active COVID-19 Cases in New Zealand
Almost all coronavirus restrictions in New Zealand will be lifted tomorrow, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced, after the country reported no active cases. Schools and workplaces will be able to open under the new “level 1” rules, with no limitations on gatherings or domestic travel.
Preventing Cancer In Houston's Food Deserts
Cancer is a killer in African American communities. The death rate is highest among Blacks, according to the American Cancer Society.
Terrence J Signs First Look Deal With MTV/VH1
TV personality Terrence Jenkins (aka Terrence J) has signed a first-look production and talent deal with MTV and VH1, reports Deadline.
JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Million to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Students
Commitment will expand career pathways, student development programming and promote financial education resources on campuses
JPMorgan Chase announced an expanded five-year, $30 million commitment to the financial and career success of students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This commitment expands on the firm’s Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) initiative which launched in 2019 to chart clearer pathways toward economic success and empowerment within the Black community.
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.
World-Renowned Jazz Pianist Who Composed Music for Selma Film to Be Georgetown Distinguished Artist in Residence
Jason Moran, the internationally acclaimed pianist who wrote music for the film Selma and who serves as artistic director for jazz at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, has joined Georgetown as Distinguished Artist in Residence.
Former NAACP Leader Who Lied About Her Race Says in New Book, “I was ‘Too Black’ for My Husband”
Rachel Dolezal, the former NAACP leader from Spokane, Washington who pretended to be Black although she is really white, says in her new book that her first marriage to an African American man ended because she was “too black” for him. Her new book is entitled In Full Color: Finding My Place in a Black and White World, and it discusses how she always wanted to be black – even when she was just a kid.
Women of Color in Pharma Creates "We Are Pharma!™" Initiative to address COVID-19 Vaccination Concerns in Minority Communities
In response to the increasing mistrust of the COVID vaccine in communities of color, Women of Color in Pharma (WOCIP) has created an initiative that focuses on community education and increasing COVID-19 vaccine confidence. Additionally, it focuses on bridging the gap between the pharma industry and the communities it serves. A three-pronged framework is being utilized to create an accelerated and sustainable information exchange and informed decision making.
Jimmy Kimmel doesn’t expect an apology from Aaron Rodgers and his ‘Thanksgiving Day parade-sized ego’
Jimmy Kimmel used his late show monologue Monday to address an unfounded allegation recently lodged against him by NFL star Aaron Rodgers.
