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Atlanta-Based Black-Owned Sneaker Company Launches New Program To Help Other Black Entrepeneurs
Atlanta has become the epicenter of the new African American business trend, with its’ vibrant black middle class and countless black owned businesses starting up every day. The city is famous for being the home to countless R&B and rap music stars, a growing Black film industry, and innovative Black-owned companies like Tag Team Marketing, Buy Black 365, SneakersCustom.com, and many more.
Opioid Resources Unveiled for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women, Health Providers
Following White House Proclamation, MotherToBaby Offers One-Stop for Latest Information about Opioid Effects on Developing Babies
A series of new opioid-specific fact sheets, blogs and a recent webinar are just some of the pregnancy and breastfeeding-related resources unveiled by MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), in response to the alarming toll opioid addiction is taking on communities from coast to coast. The new resources come as the U.S. recognizes National Recovery Month and the White House proclaims September 16 22, 2018 Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week.
Imaginations Rum Wild at RHUMBAR at The Mirage
Reimagined lounge brings new flavors to cocktail destination
The music is on, the cocktails are flowing and the party is just getting started at RHUMBAR at The Mirage. The newly re-opened venue welcomes a refreshed bar program, cigar menu, snack selection and entertainment line-up - ready to host guests at any stage of their Las Vegas experience.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Kicks-Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Unveiling Signature Mobile Mammography Coach
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated International President Glenda Glover says the service organization will be a formidable opponent in the fight against breast cancer with the organization's signature mobile mammography unit. President Glover was joined by more than 200 sororitymembers and other dignitaries, including U.S. Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee of Texas, for the celebrated unveiling of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Mobile Mammography Coach on the campus of Texas Southern University on Monday. AKA provided free mammograms to uninsured women in addition to scheduled mammograms for insured patients.
Newest ezPaycheck Payroll Software 2020 Released With Final 2020 Tax Tables By IRS
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- Halfpricesoft.com states that the IRS has just confirmed the final 2020 withholding instructions. The 2020 year version of ezPaycheck payroll software was updated and released on December 26th to reflect these changes. See links below for Tax table changes:
Want Fries And A Senior Discount With That? As You Age, Opportunities To Save Abound
As people reach or near their retirement years, getting the most out of every dollar becomes more critical than ever. If they aren’t careful, the savings that took decades to accumulate can quickly evaporate.
Governor Abbott Requests Major Disaster Declaration from White House
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Trump requesting a presidential declaration of a major disaster in Texas based on the continued impact of COVID-19. This action follows on the heels of a series of proactive measures, including declaring a state of disaster for all 254 Texas counties on March 13, 2020.
Curbing U.S. population growth would fight climate change
Millions of young Americans want to shrink their carbon footprints.
2019 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl to be Called By ESPN's Kevin Brown, Andre Ware and Alyssa Lang
The matchup between No. 25 ranked Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M University will kick off Friday, Dec. 27 at 5:45 p.m. at NRG Stadium and broadcast nationally on ESPN.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces $5.7 Million to Support Railroad Infrastructure in Texas
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the recipients of $248.5 million in grant funds under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, for a wide variety of state and local railroad infrastructure projects. The grants will fund 32 projects in 27 states, and will be administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Houston Symphony Extends Cancelations
In response to recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations, the Houston Symphony announced that it is extending its concert cancelations, canceling all remaining concerts and community activities through May 10, 2020 in order to protect the health of audiences, orchestra and chorus members, and staff.
Ralph Cooper Recognized at Harris County Commissioner Court for Being Inducted into Texas Radio Hall of Fame
To recognize a media legend who has kept Houston-area residents informed about sports and news for more than a half century, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis congratulated Ralph Cooper at Commissioners Court on Tuesday for his induction into Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
Rice professor attracts grant to study magnetism
DOE Early Career award to physicist Ming Yi backs experiments on 2D materials
The Department of Energy’s Office of Basic Energy Sciences has awarded Rice University experimental physicist Ming Yi a five-year grant to explore the details of magnetism in two-dimensional materials.
Atlanta Public Schools Partners with I’m a Father F1rst to Deliver Free “Meals of Love” to Families in Need During COVID-19 Pandemic
Even though school is not in session, the lessons and love continue with an impactful collaboration between the Atlanta Public Schools and local nonprofit I’m a Father F1rst: The organizations are partnering to ensure families have access to nutritious chef-prepared meals. More than 500 students and family members in the Douglass and Washington High School districts have enjoyed food delivery since schools closed due to the pandemic in March.
TWEF Launches “Seniors Disaster Preparedness Workshop” for Houston Communities Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation’s (TWEF) has launched a Seniors Disaster Preparedness Workshop entitled “I Survived Harvey” to support Houstonians impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The workshop is being led by TWEF Ambassador Dr. Sherry Blake, a nationally renowned licensed clinical psychologist and advice columnist for Essence Magazine. The first Workshop will be held on June 12, 2018, in Kemah, Texas, reaching communities in need at schools, churches and community centers.
Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers Kick Off the Preseason in the State of Football Game
The Houston Texans will play the San Francisco 49ers this Saturday, Aug. 18 in the State of Football/NFL Play Football Game presented by Verizon. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium.
Super Bowl Champ Expands Post-football Dedication to Children with Two Additional Metro Houston Kiddie Academies®
Former Super Bowl Champion James Ihedigbo and his wife, Brittany, are expanding their post-football family business to include two additional Kiddie Academies in League City, Texas.
Combination therapy more effective than chemotherapy alone for many newly diagnosed leukemia patients
Enasidenib plus azaticidine significantly improves complete remission and overall response for patients with acute myeloid leukemia tied to IDH2 mutations
A multi-institutional, Phase II study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that pairing standard chemotherapy azacitidine (AZA) with a drug called enasidenib (ENA) measurably boosts complete remission in patients newly diagnosed with a specific form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
200 Houston children to celebrate the holidays at the 4rd Annual Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party
Some 200 children from Houston’s Third Ward and surrounding areas will enjoy holiday fun on ice for the 4nd annual Year Of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party at the ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. The event is being held in partnership with Discovery Green and will include students from Peck, Lockhart and Blackshear Elementary Schools, Hype Freedom School powered by My Brother’s Keeper Houston, Southside Community Center and Madison High School.
Houston Style Icons Selling their Personal Closets for a Cause at Conscious Couture’s Fourth Annual “Fashion Fights Trafficking” Luxury Resale Event
All-Day Event Features Luxury Resale and Designer Sample Shopping, Runway Shows, Lifestyle Seminars and Demonstrations to Benefit Local Anti-trafficking Efforts
On October 19, 2019, Houston will get a rare opportunity to shop high-fashion pieces from New York Fashion Week designers and the personal closets of some of the city’s biggest style influencers for a fraction of the cost to help fight human trafficking at Conscious Couture’s Fourth Annual Fashion Fights Trafficking event at CITYCENTRE Houston!
