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National Bar Association Swears in Tricia “CK” Hoffler as its 78 th President
The NBA Executes a Nationwide Plan with its Coalition Partners to Battle COVID-19, Police Brutality, and Voter Suppression
The National Bar Association (NBA) swore in Tricia “CK” Hoffler as its 78th President on July 29, 2020. As the nation's oldest and largest national network of predominantly African-American attorneys and judges, the NBA represents the interests of approximately 65,000 lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students. The president is elected by the membership to be the voice of the collective concerns of the African American legal community and spearheads initiatives reflective of the collective conscience of the organization. “I am so honored to take on this position and to lead this magnificent organization at this tumultuous time in our country.
Texas Tech Graduate Named Inaugural Cargill Endowed Professor in Meat Science
Dale R. Woerner, who earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas Tech, will begin the new position in meat science sustainability this fall.
Texas Tech University’s continued partnership with Cargill, one of the nation’s leaders in developing and providing food and agricultural products for the public, has resulted in a new position in the College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources (CASNR).
Endoscopic technique allows removal of thyroid and parathyroid with no visible scar
A new procedure that allows surgeons to access and remove the thyroid and parathyroid glands through small incisions on the inside of the mouth provides successful results with no visible scarring on the neck. Dr. Raymon Grogan, associate professor in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, describes how the procedure works and outlines its benefits.
Combination therapy results in 98% response rate for some newly diagnosed leukemia patients
Lower-dose chemotherapy plus monoclonal antibodies highly effective for older patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia
A study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that treatment combining lower doses of chemotherapy with the monoclonal antibody inotuzumab ozogamicin (INO), with or without the drug blinatumomab, is safe and effective in patients over 60 years of age who were newly diagnosed with a high-risk form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) known as Philadelphia chromosome-negative ALL.
Catching Up On Sleep Over the Weekend May Not Help the Heart
Using the weekend to catch up on sleep may not be good for heart health, a new study suggests.
California Utility Expands Use of Texas A&M Wildfire Prevention System
PG&E engineers call outage prediction tool ‘fundamental’ to reducing risk
The threat of catastrophic wildfires has led California investor-owned utility Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to significantly expand its use of a tool developed at Texas A&M University that helps stop fires before they start.
Propel Center launches three-part Junior Music Executive Accelerator series to inspire HBCU students to become future music industry executives
Propel Center, in commemoration of Black Music Month, joined with five of Propel's institutional partners to successfully launch the first of the three-part C3 Series, an executive music industry pipeline program to promote music entrepreneurship in tech.
Propel Center launches three-part Junior Music Executive Accelerator series to inspire HBCU students to become future music industry executives
Propel Center, in commemoration of Black Music Month, joined with five of Propel's institutional partners to successfully launch the first of the three-part C3 Series, an executive music industry pipeline program to promote music entrepreneurship in tech.
Dare to Scale Offers Strategies for Growing a Business Gracefully and with Confidence
Start-ups start out with big dreams: The entrepreneur has a great product or service that can deliver something of value. Eager to share this vision with the world, he or she launches the business and quickly becomes consumed by the day-to-day stresses of putting out fires, overseeing tasks and managing people. The dream has become a nightmare. What went wrong?
Biden Administration Announces Executive Order To Close Educational Gap And Bring Equity For Black Americans
President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on Tuesday (Oct. 19) that seeks to begin the necessary work to address and eliminate the racial disparities in U.S. education and, as a result, provide economic opportunity. The administration has directed a working group made up of senior officers across government agencies to study and to implement best practices that will improve education and ultimately financial outcomes for Black Americans.
NAACP Congratulates George Springer III, Houston Astros MVP and Grandson of late NAACP Branch President
The NAACP congratulates George Springer III, World Series Champion, Most Valuable Player, and grandson of celebrated NAACP branch leader, George Springer Sr. Springer III recently tied the World Series record for home runs while securing the league victory for the Houston Astros.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Commends Mayor Sylvester Turner on the Introduction of the Houston Peace Plan for Youth
Jackson Lee: “Mayor Turner’s initiative is a compelling endeavor that protects against violence, promotes good health for youth and provides opportunities for youth.”
Music Hitmaker for Tina Turner, Pat Benatar, Rod Stewart and More Releases Tell-All
"The Best." “Love Is a Battlefield.” “Invincible.” “The Warrior.” “Better Be Good to Me.” If you were young and living from “heartache to heartache” during the ’80s — or even if you weren’t born until decades later — chances are you know the words to every song written by the inimitable Holly Knight.
Extreme Heat Kills: Record Temps Leave Us All Vulnerable
If you clicked on any major news site this week, there was one consistent headline that would be difficult to miss, let alone ignore: “Hottest Day Ever Recorded on Earth.”
Senate Lawmakers Seek to Gut Fair Housing Civil Rights Guarantees Proposed to Be Weakened
In just a few weeks, civil rights and housing advocates will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Just four days following the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Congress passed the law on April 10, 1968.
New Texas A&M AgriLife Report Provides Details On Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Much-needed aid announced for agricultural producers greatly affected by COVID-19
The Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University in College Station has released a new report providing details and insights into the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
HISD Superintendent Urges Business Community, State Lawmakers to Invest in Every Child
Speaking before a sold-out crowd, HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza and HISD Board of Education President Wanda Adams urged business professionals and state lawmakers to see public education as an investment to ensure the future success of every student that walks through a school’s doors.
City of Houston Delegation Strengthens Bilateral Relationships and Business Opportunities During Trade Mission to West Africa
A high-profile delegation from the City of Houston, led by Mayor Sylvester Turner, recently completed a week-long trade and investment mission visiting Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana.
Integrating Faith And Business: How Company Leaders Can Have it All
The United States has a history that involves both capitalism and religion, yet many people of faith struggle with how to reconcile their spiritual beliefs with career and financial pursuits.
9 Black Women Share Their Painful Divorce Experiences in New Book, “How Divorce Became My Deliverance”
Because researchers estimate that marriages have a 50% chance of survival, these women have come together to share how they moved past the pain of divorce. While some chose to leave and others were left, they all walked the path to self-discovery and empowerment. This collection of stories is not a tale of woe; they are stories of encouragement for any woman coping with the stigma, heartbreak and hardship of divorce.
