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Lack of Diversity in Lifesaving Clinical Trials Improved by Decentralization
Among its many other effects, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic seriously disrupted new drug testing, treatments, and in-person healthcare services. As medical centers were forced to focus on COVID-related care, and optional travel was curtailed by the need for physical distancing, patients’ access to clinical trial sites was reduced by some 80%.(1)
Facebook Unveils #BuyBlackSummit to Help Promote Black Entrpreneurs
Facebook announced the Facebook Elevate #BuyBlack Summit—a one day virtual event designed to accelerate and equip Black business owners with the tools needed to thrive in an economy that has been dramatically shaken by the Covid-19 pandemic, while also celebrating and spotlighting Black creators.
Amane Advisors Merges with A. Vaccani & Partners AG, Combining Leading Expert Advisors in Water, Resource Recovery and the Circular Exonomy
Amane Advisors, the premier global strategic advisory firm focused on the water industry, has announced that it has merged with A. Vaccani & Partners AG (AVP), a leading consultancy firm providing expertise and dedicated research in the areas of sustainability and resource & energy recovery. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, AVP has specialized in providing services in strategy consulting, M&A advisory, strategic partnering, and industry research to a range of clients across the cleantech, environmental and energy sectors since 1992, with a focus on Europe, Asia and North America.
League of Women Voters of Texas Announces 2022–2024 Board of Directors
The League of Women Voters of Texas (LWVTX) today announced who will serve on its 2022–2024 Board of Directors. Representing counties across the state, the slate was approved by members at the recent LWVTX Annual State Convention.
District Names Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services
Aldine ISD named Diaka R. Melendez Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services. Melendez is returning home, having started her career in education at Nimitz Ninth Grade School as a teacher and softball coach.
Watch Trailer for New Movie - TILL starring Danielle Deadwyler, Directed by Chinonye Chukwu
See the new trailer a for Till starring Danielle Deadwyler and directed by Chinonye Chukwu. The movie was written by Michael Reilly & Keith Beauchamp and Chinonye Chukwu.
Spirit Award Dinner Highlights Family Legacy and Community Spirit by Raising $375,000 in Honor of Houston Hospice
Musical tunes provided by The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University greeted more than 320 guests who gathered at River Oaks Country Club, on October 20 to support Houston Hospice generously.
Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) Presents Negative Women: Four Photographers Questioning Boundaries November 4 - January 27 Curated by Christopher Blay
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is proud to present NEGATIVE WOMEN: FOUR PHOTOGRAPHERS QUESTIONING BOUNDARIES, curated by Christopher Blay, HMAAC’s Chief Curator. The exhibition opens for a preview on November 4, from 7 - 9PM with refreshments. There will be an artist’s conversation on Saturday, November 5, at 2PM. The exhibition will be on view through January 27, 2023.
Stages Theater 2022 Holiday Season
Join Stages as they welcome DeQuina Moore, one of Houston’s most talented souls, home for the holidays in this Christmas cabaret. In addition to a flurry of holiday hits, DeQuina will share personal stories, from growing up in Houston to backstage on Broadway.
FIFTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS PUTS AN END TO TEXAS FEDERAL BAIL LITIGATION
Court Makes Clear Controversial Harris County Case Should Never Have Been Brought to Federal Court
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down an opinion in the high-profile case of Daves v. Dallas County.
FIFTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS PUTS AN END TO TEXAS FEDERAL BAIL LITIGATION
Court Makes Clear Controversial Harris County Case Should Never Have Been Brought to Federal Court
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down an opinion in the high-profile case of Daves v. Dallas County.
Join the Dance for a Cause: Sipping PositiviTea's Online Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer affects millions of women every year and has a devastating impact on families and communities. In honor of International Women’s Month & National Hope Month, Sipping PositiviTea is hosting an online fundraiser to provide hope to breast cancer patients and care givers during the month of April. Sipping PositiviTea's 30 Days of Hope Campaign Empowers Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors.
Study says inflammation seen in earliest stages of Parkinson’s disease, and it is different between men and women
New research shows evidence of inflammation in the blood of Parkinson’s disease patients during the earliest stages of the disease, lending support to theories that inflammation is a major driver of PD. The findings, from researchers at the Alabama Udall Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, were published April 13 in npj Parkinson’s Disease, part of the Nature Partner Journal series in partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Noted actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to keynote JSU’s annual Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon
American actress, singer, author, and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph will deliver the keynote when Jackson State University hosts its annual Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson.
McDonald's USA® Partners with Keke Palmer to Surprise "Future 22" Change Leaders With $220,000 to Continue Positively Impacting Communities Nationwide
The Award-Winning Actress, Singer and Entertainer Helped Announce These Grants at a Special Event During Essence Fest
From a STEM educator who is leveling the playing field for Black and brown children in computer science to a financial literacy champion who is bridging the financial gap in inner cities, these visionaries are shattering ceilings and breaking barriers to create meaningful change in communities across the country. Since February, their stories have been told through an integrated marketing campaign that includes videos on Instagram at @wearegolden and McDonald's YouTube channel, as well as TV and radio spots voiced over by Keke, and more.
ALEX THE ASTRONAUT Shares New Video Celebrating Friendship Through Post-Traumatic Growth - WATCH NOW!
‘HOW TO GROW A SUNFLOWER UNDERWATER’ - NEW ALBUM OUT JULY 22 LATEST ALBUM IS AN INTIMATE EXPLORATION OF POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH
Out Magazine, “Out 100” Artist: “Alex the Astronaut’s music doesn’t fit into a specific genre as much as it creates vivid worlds for the listener to live in… an angsty yet jubilant exploration of identity and self”
Grxwn Fxlks’ Debut Delivers A Dosage Of Dope That Adults Dig
The debut album from Grxwn Fxlks is the result of the group’s relentless and independent pursuit of perfection. The Pittsburgh-based emcee/producer super-duo (Masai Turner & Akil Esoon) set up shop in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta to collaborate with the greats, utilize world-renowned facilities, and build strong business partnerships while producing the album. Their mission was to make music that creates a lasting bond with Hip-Hop’s most disenfranchised demographic – adults.
Right Wing Judges Put Millions’ Rights and Access to Health Care at Risk
The political and legal movement to criminalize abortion in the U.S. is on the brink of its biggest victory in 50 years. Most at risk are those who are already among the most vulnerable in our country: Black and brown women and LGBTQ people who will be denied access to potentially lifesaving health care.
Right Wing Judges Put Millions’ Rights and Access to Health Care at Risk
The political and legal movement to criminalize abortion in the U.S. is on the brink of its biggest victory in 50 years. Most at risk are those who are already among the most vulnerable in our country: Black and brown women and LGBTQ people who will be denied access to potentially lifesaving health care.
Houston Ballet Returns to Live Performances at Its Home Theater with the Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance
Houston Ballet prepares to take the stage at its home theater, Wortham Theater Center, for the first time in 18 months. The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance opens Houston Ballet’s 2021-2022 season and marks the return to in-person performances on September 30.
