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Veteran and military spouses given new opportunities

Rice’s Glasscock School partners with Schlumberger to award scholarships

A dozen spouses of veterans and active duty military personnel will be awarded scholarships to train for careers in human resources thanks to a partnership between Schlumberger and Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.

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Texas A&M Commerce Education Dean – Dr. Kimbery McLeod Named To Leadership Fellowship

Dr. Kimberly McLeod, dean of the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been named an Impact Academy Fellow, joining a cohort of academic leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation.

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Hyundai Motor Launches 'Channel Hyundai' for Smart TVs to Provide Enhanced Digital Customer Experience

The smart TV app features multimedia content and digital interface for new customer experience amid pandemic World premiere of the all-new 2021 Tucson will be broadcast on the app on September 15 The app is available on LG and Samsung smart TVs

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Coping with pet loss during the holidays

It’s never easy to say goodbye to our heart’s companion. How could it be? If we have loved well, then undoubtedly we will need to grieve well.

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It’s Time for A Low-Key Mexican Girls Trip at the Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills Resort & Spa

Eco-friendly resort offers 48% discount on Adult-Only Suites

It's time to shed the winter blues, grab the girls and travel to the Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills Resort & Spa, for the chance to indulge in a relaxing, pamper-filled getaway. The elegant and eco-focused all-inclusive resort is on the Colinas de la Bahia de Banderas hills, near Puerto Vallarta. From now until June 15, 2018, travelers can reserve one of the “Adults Only” Tropical View Junior Suites and take advantage of the resort’s 48% discount, on stays through July 14, 2018.

Planning Grants Offered by New Tech Network Pave Way for Education Innovation In Texas Schools

Education Nonprofit Provides Resources for School Design with Second Round Application Window Open Now Through February 7th

New Tech Network (NTN), a leading design partner for comprehensive K – 12 school change, has officially opened the application for a second round of competitive Planning Grants offered to up to ten Texas schools or districts interested in implementing NTN’s innovative school model.

125,000+ Sign Nurse’s Petition Calling on Trump and Pence to Use Defense Production Act to Provide Urgently Needed Masks and Protective Equipment

With medical professionals at grave risk, petition calls on administration to use its authority to compel industry to rapidly ramp up production and ensure effective distribution of supplies including ventilators, masks, and other personal protective equipment (PPE)

Governor Abbott Announces $14.1 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new round of grants totaling $14.1 million from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program awarded to various military communities across the state. This program assists defense communities that may be positively or negatively impacted by a future Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. The grant money will be invested in infrastructure projects and other initiatives to increase the military value of military installations in Texas and protect jobs.

Texas A&M System Regents Create $100 Million Scholarship Fund

New Fund’s Goal: ‘Make the A&M System Look Like Texas’

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents created a special $100 million scholarship fund with the goal of making the A&M System’s 11 universities better reflect the state’s demographics.

Texas A&M System Regents Create $100 Million Scholarship Fund

New Fund’s Goal: ‘Make the A&M System Look Like Texas’

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents created a special $100 million scholarship fund with the goal of making the A&M System’s 11 universities better reflect the state’s demographics.

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Court TV Announces Original News Special Exploring the Relationship Between the Criminal Justice System and African Americans

Black and Blue – A Court TV Special Premieres Mon. June 22 at 8pm ET, To be Simulcast Across All Katz Networks

Court TV, the multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation's most important and compelling trials, announced today an original news special that will take a deep dive into the criminal justice system's history and relationship with African Americans.

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American Express Makes History: First Black Woman On Its Executive Committee

Having Glenda’s expertise and experience on the Executive Committee will be a huge asset for us,” American Express Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen J. Squeri said in a memo.

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AARP Launches Sisters from AARP Digital Newsletter Celebrating Gen-X and Baby Boomer African American Women

AARP today is launching "Sisters from AARP," a new digital newsletter celebrating Gen-X and Baby Boomer African American women. The weekly newsletter, reaching subscribers every Tuesday, features entertaining, informative and inspirational content created for black women by black women.

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Governor Abbott Announces 2018 Outstanding Women In Texas Government Award Recipients

The State Agency Council to the Governor’s Commission for Women is proud to announce the 2018 Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award recipients. This biennial award honors women in state service who are helping to shape the future of Texas by contributing their notable talents and skills. Candidates were nominated by their respective state agency heads in four categories, and an independent committee selected the women whose contributions best exemplified each category.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to Join VoteRunLead and the Black Millennial Convention for the Washington, DC Premiere of ​“Time for Ilhan”

The premiere will be followed by a Q&A with Congresswoman Omar and Director Norah Shaprio www.timeforilhanfilm.com

​In honor of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, VoteRunLead and Black Millennial Convention (BMC) will be joined by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for the Washington, DC premiere of “Time for Ilhan”, the documentary film about Congresswoman Omar’s first run for elected office. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Congresswoman Omar and “Time for Ilhan” director Norah Shapiro

NTSB Releases Information on New Orleans Fatal Plane Crash Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board released the following factual information Saturday about the agency’s investigation of Friday’s fatal plane crash in New Orleans: An NTSB senior air safety investigator from Denver arrived at the accident site Saturday to begin the on-scene phase of the investigation.

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HOV/HOT Ramps Temporarily Closed at Northwest Transit Center

The State of Qatar, through its $30 million Qatar Harvey Fund, is providing a grant to Harris County for the creation of soccer fields in Precincts 1 and 4. The fields will serve a dual purpose of recreation for area residents and as water retention basins for flood mitigation. The announcement of the new fields will be made by Ambassador Al-Thani, who chairs the Fund.

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NAREB President Sets Agenda Urging Millennials to Build Wealth Through Homeownership

During his speech on August 1st at the conclusion of the 72nd Annual NAREB Convention held in Atlantic City, NJ, Donnell T. Williams, newly installed as the 31st president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) set a bold, yet targeted agenda to increase Black wealth through homeownership with a special focus on reaching the country's millennials.

ICYMI: AFSCME Launches Interactive Seven-Figure Campaign to Engage Young People of Color Ahead of 2020 Election

“I AM – Be the Change” will build on the legacy of Dr. King and the 1,300 Memphis sanitation workers

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) launched “I AM – Be the Change,” a bold effort to engage young African Americans and Latinos to answer the call of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the 1,300 Memphis sanitation workers to be the change in their communities and fight for social and economic justice.

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Reynolds Votes to End the Rape Kit Backlog in Texas

State Representative Reynolds joined Texas House colleagues in unanimously passing House Bill 8, the "Lavinia Masters Act", to eliminate the rape kit backlog in Texas. House Bill 8 -- a priority item for the 86th Texas Legislature -- accomplishes this goal by requiring the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to conduct an audit to determine the amount, location and status of untested rape kits in Texas,