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Illinois outlaws book bans in public libraries

Illinois became the first state in the nation to prohibit book bans Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced, as states across the country continue to challenge and axe literature from public schools and libraries.

Everything you need to know about Biden’s student loan forgiveness program

The fate of President Joe Biden’s federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, lies with the Supreme Court.

First on CNN: New bipartisan bill in Senate could address TikTok security concerns without a ban

Five US senators are set to reintroduce legislation Wednesday that would block companies including TikTok from transferring Americans’ personal data to countries such as China, as part of a proposed broadening of US export controls.

DEI programs in universities are being cut across the country. What does this mean for higher education?

Yoleidy Rosario-Hernandez was just seven months into a job as chief diversity officer at the New College of Florida when the news came: The board of trustees announced it was dissolving the diversity, equity and inclusion office.

Bud Light loses its title as America’s top-selling beer

America’s top-selling beer is no longer American. Modelo Especial, the Mexican lager brewed near Mexico City by Constellation Brands, became the top-selling beer in May, overthrowing Bud Light from the top spot it has held for more than two decades. The fall from the top further highlighted how much trouble the Anheuser-Busch brand is in following transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney’s Instagram post showing off a customized Bud Light can.

The University of Houston-Downtown Receives $2.588 Million Title V Grant for Pathways to Teaching Program

Project Promises Significant Impact on Local Economy for Decades

As part of a continued effort to serve both students and critical community needs, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) was recently awarded a U.S. Department of Education Title V Grant for $2,588,121 over five years, allowing UHD to continue its Pathways to Teaching in Critical Areas of Need (PTCAN) Program as part of the College of Public Service’s Urban Education department. The program is designed to produce educators in key and underserved areas in the Houston area, in such areas as bilingual education. The program will continue to improve the Houston workforce and economy for generations to come.

Engaged Media Studios announces slate of new partnerships, projects and progress as the company looks ahead to a successful 2023

Ably led by founder, president and CEO Jacqueline Shorter-Beauchamp, fast-moving enterprise charts a steady course through the cloudy tech haze

As the tech industry nationwide scrambles to navigate challenges and recalibrate amid the latest headlines, one company, Engaged Media Studios, Inc. (EMS) is trending upward. EMS is on the rise and continuing to progress toward its goal of leading in its space, and making modern Black history and Women’s history an everyday occurrence.

Festive and Fun Happening at Finn Hall

Juneteenth, Pride Month, Live Music, New Extended Hours and More!

Finn Hall, Downtown Houston’s premiere food hall, is celebrating the summer with new extended hours and hosting festive happenings for Juneteenth and Houston’s Pride weekend. Discover new food options until 10 p.m. and drinks from Swallow’s Nest until 11 p.m. every Thursday through Saturday and a range of festive and fun events planned for the month of June.

Small Businesses Applaud Governor Abbott’s Signature of Texas Regulatory Consistency Act Into Law

Law will ensure greater certainty across the regulatory landscape

Small business owners in Texas are grateful Governor Greg Abbott has signed the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act (HB 2127) into law. Championed by Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) and Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), the law clarifies that business and labor standards are maintained under state and federal law, while more narrowly focused law on health, safety, and permitting of businesses will still fall under local authority. This clarification will help small business owners better comply with regulations, rather than being burdened by the complexity of multiple jurisdictions of law over their business practices.

Fort Bend County to Hold Press Conference to Announce Community Economic Development Agreement with Area Nonprofits

Aims to Address County’s Homelessness Population

Fort Bend County Judge KP George along with Fort Bend Area nonprofit organizations, will hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center, 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469, to announce the Community and Economic Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and Attack Poverty.

Melissa Aytenfisu: Solo Art Show Opening June 22nd

Through a series of lithography prints, letterpress prints, mixed media pieces, paintings, and an installation, this exhibition explores ways in which Covid 19 has exposed social and economic inequities, and profiled systemic racism in Houston.

U-Haul Opens at Former Space City Self Storage in Houston

U-Haul® has purchased the former Space City Self Storage facility at 13123 Hiram Clarke Road to better serve its customers in the Houston community. The property was acquired on May 25.

Curative Expands No Copay, No Deductible Health Insurance Plan to Houston Metro Area

First-of-its-Kind, High-Quality Health Plan Expands Offering in Houston, Where Residents Express Great Concern Over The Cost of Care, According to New Survey Data

Curative Insurance Company, provider of a cutting-edge, no copay, no deductible health plan*, is now expanding its fully insured benefit offering to the Houston metro area to serve employers in all of Harris County as well as any of their employees nationwide. Curative plans to expand the fully-insured option statewide in the near future and then to other states later this year. Curative now has one of the largest provider networks in the Houston area as well as a broad nationwide network of providers to support its unique solution.

Hometown NFL Star, Michael Brockers and Houston Legend, Scarface, Host Celebrity Golf Tournament Benefiting Third Ward Students

Celebs Partner with Almeda Emancipation Corridor Alliance to Kick Off Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration & Golf Benefit

The Almeda Emancipation Corridor Alliance (T.A.E.C.A.) will kick off their first-ever Juneteenth Celebration this Thursday, June 15, 2023, with some notable names at an inaugural “Celebrity June Tee Off Golf Tournament” to benefit inner-city students, at the prestigious Wildcat Golf Club (12000 Almeda Road) in Houston, Texas!

Texas Southern University to Lead the Way for Juneteenth Commemorations

Members of the Texas Southern University community will honor Juneteenth at several events throughout the month on campus and in the Houston region.

Immigrants without documentation face mental health trauma even after arriving in US

New research from Rice University recommends open paths for authorized migration

Immigrants migrating to the U.S. face all kinds of hurdles, but after arriving stateside, the hardships continue, which can result in additional psychological distress, according to new research from Rice University.

Communities In Schools of Houston announces Society of Petroleum Engineering scholarship recipients

Communities In Schools of Houston, an educational nonprofit, announces recipients of the Society of Petroleum Engineering (Guff Coast Section) scholarships for students starting the 2023-24 academic year. The scholarships will provide $12,000 to each recipient, renewable for eight college semesters ($1,500 per semester) to help fund their higher education in an energy-related field.

Houston Housing Authority (HHA) Unveils State-of-the-Art Training Center, Revolutionizing Affordable Housing Education and Management

The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) is proud to announce the unveiling of their new, first-of-its-kind Training Center, representing a major milestone in advancing the affordable housing industry. In partnership with Nan McKay (NMA), a leading organization known for delivering innovative solutions for communities nationwide, HHA will provide comprehensive training courses for housing authorities, property management companies, and municipalities here locally and across the country.

‘Eat, Pray, Love’ author Elizabeth Gilbert halts new book release after backlash over Russian setting

Elizabeth Gilbert has announced that she will halt the release of her next book after facing backlash because the story is set in Russia.

Biden postpones Monday events, including meeting with NATO chief, for unplanned root canal

President Joe Biden was forced to cancel his schedule Monday – including talks with NATO’s outgoing secretary general – because of an unplanned root canal.

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