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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Announces Commitment to Improve Infant, Maternal Health
The levels of maternal and infant mortality persist at an unacceptably elevated rate across the entire country, and the availability of healthcare services for new mothers is still lacking.
From Interviewing to Interning: How to Land Your Dream Internship in Ten Simple Steps
In today's competitive job market, internships matter more than ever. Entertainment industry leader Emily White offers the step-by-step guide to getting hired for an internship you love.
If you're a college student, you probably already understand the extreme importance of internships. They are crucial for cultivating industry relationships, gaining on-the-job experience, and getting a real-life sense of what it's like to work in your desired field. But the question is: How do you actually get an internship? CEO and entrepreneur Emily White has the answer.
President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles:
‘I can’t breathe - The murder of George Floyd was a lynching in broad daylight.’
The signs say Black Lives Matter. Yet the very people who are supposed to protect us too often, in too many places, don’t seem to agree.
Three police officers stood and watched as a fourth, Derek Chauvin, knelt on Floyd’s neck. They watched for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, with Floyd unresponsive for 2 minutes and 53 seconds of that, according to the criminal complaint against Chauvin.
Empowering Futures: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Welcomes Three Dynamic Leaders to Board in Exciting Election Announcement
BGCGH welcomes three new Board members, carefully chosen by the Governance Committee from diverse professional backgrounds in Assurance, Consulting, Energy, and Investments, poised to make significant contributions to our youth development initiatives
Regina Belle Featured on TV One's "UNSUNG" Sunday, June 10 at 9/8c
Regina Belle was a college kid out of New Jersey when she burst on the R&B scene as a vocalist with the Manhattans on the hit "Where Did We Go Wrong." She was eventually signed by Columbia Records and skyrocketed to fame with number one singles, including "Make It Like It Was" and "Baby Come to Me.
Amazon’s Voice-Activated Assistant Will Begin Delivering CPR Instructions
The American Heart Association’s International Stroke Conference has provided numerous research and consumer items for the general public. From items regarding African-American women at risk of heart disease facing far more loneliness than their white counterparts to Amazon’s Echo device being able to give users instructions for CPR, heart attack & stroke warning signs, researchers have covered plenty of bases.
'Put the Panic in Hispanic" Sign at Robertsdale Pep Rally a 'teachable moment'
The 16-year-old Robertsdale High School student caught in the middle of an online firestorm over a racially insensitive sign at a pep rally on Friday is apologizing for her role in it.
Texas Teen’s Wing Sauce Business Is Hot Stuff
Tyla-Simone Crayton isn't your typical 15-year-old. She may be in tenth grade, but when she isn't at school, she runs her own company. After her favorite chicken wing spot closed, the Ridge Point High School student tried to replicate the recipe for the wing sauce at home.
Procter & Gamble Releases Powerful Video “The Talk” to Increase Awareness Around Bias as Part of “My Black is Beautiful” Campaign
A new video released Monday titled “The Talk” compellingly tackles the impact of racial bias through the lens of black parents in America. The video ― which was released by My Black Is Beautiful, a beauty brand owned by Procter & Gamble ― is a powerful two-minute clip that explores racial bias by depicting some of the burdens placed on parents of black children, who are challenged with having necessary but difficult discussions with their children about their survival and self-esteem.
Eric Garner’s Death Avenged in New Comic Book Series
Nubian Man Avenges Deaths of the Nubian People
Created by Jersey-born writer, Zinc Nguvu, and illustrator Terry Brown of Lexington, Kentucky in response to the unjust killings of African-Americans by police and racists across the country, the Nubian Man series (www.TheNubianMan.com) promises to take the comic book universe by storm but online first.
Sober Summer: The Risks of Binge Drinking
The summer season provides numerous opportunities to consume alcohol at a rate that can quickly lead to binge drinking.
TurfMutt Celebrates Fellow Mutts on National Mixed Breed Dog Day
Lucky the TurfMutt is shining a spotlight on mixed breed shelter dogs during National Mixed Breed Dog Day, which honors mutts like TurfMutt twice a year – on December 2 and July 31.
Alley Theatre Cancels Remaining Performances of Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps
The Alley Theatre has been severely impacted by Tropical Storm Harvey. In order to keep our patrons, staff, and artists safe, the Alley has cancelled all remaining performances of Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps. All electricity, email servers, and phone lines remain offline. Patrons may exchange their existing tickets for a future Hubbard Theatre production at no additional charge, request a refund, or donate the value of the tickets to the Theatre
Hundreds of Houston Community Members Will Support Annual Shrimp Boil to Raise Funds for Women Battling Breast Cancer
The Rose will host hundreds of Texans at their annual Shrimp Boil event. This celebration will focus on the women who have received life-saving care from The Rose and those who are currently battling breast cancer. Key sponsors will be in attendance, including volunteers from MD Anderson and American Credit Union.
New Bill Preventing Firing Employees For Political Expression
A bill proposed in the Texas Legislature on Friday would prevent employers from firing off-the-clock employees who express their political views.
Beyoncé Fulfills Last Wish Of Teen Battling Rare Cancer
Beyoncé granted a life changing moment for a young teen battling stage four cancer on Wednesday.
Top Ten Finalists Named for H-E-B Primo Picks Video Showdown
Voting opens today and runs through April 9
The top ten finalists for the H-E-B Primo Picks Video Showdown are now live at heb.com/video. Beginning today, March 28, through April 9, fans can visit heb.com/video and vote on their favorite entries.
Texas Poised to Send Its First Two Latinas to Congress
The state of Texas is all but certain to break a major glass ceiling and send at least one, and likely two, Hispanic women to Congress next year. In El Paso, former El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar declared victory Tuesday night in her race to replace Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, who is running for the U.S. Senate.
Rapid Changes in Health Care Markets Are Topic at Rice’s Baker Institute Oct. 20
Leading health economics and policy scholars will gather at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Oct. 20 to discuss the rapid changes that are unfolding in health care markets -- some of which will help patients and others that will harm them, according to event organizers.
