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Jesse Jackson: Immigration rules should be clear and the playing field even
In one of the largest, fastest, most abrupt mass expulsions of refugees in modern U.S. history, the United States has begun flying some 12,000 Haitians camped in a Texas border town back to Haiti. Invoking executive authority asserted by Donald Trump, the Biden administration is enforcing the Donald Trump immigration policy when it comes to Haitians.
HBCU Week Foundation Hosts 5th Annual Event Giving High School Students Opportunities for On-the-Spot College Acceptance and Scholarships
HBCU Week to take place in person and virtually Sept. 26 to Oct. 3; Students have opportunity to experience life at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) through week of homecoming-style
This back-to-school season, the HBCU Week Foundation is giving high school students from across the country the chance to experience life at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) during a week-long series of events, mirroring the legendary HBCU Homecoming experience. HBCU Week will take place in Wilmington, Del., and virtually, Sept. 26 to Oct. 3, giving students of color and their families the opportunity to participate in events such as Battle of the Bands, an R&B concert featuring Wale and Queen Naija, and a comedy show hosted by celebrated comedian and HBCU alumna Wanda Sykes.
Palm Beach County school board sides with latest state quarantine policy in tense meeting that separated those without masks
Dozens of police officers were standing by as the Palm Beach County School Board held a meeting Wednesday evening with masked and unmasked spectators watching from separate rooms, as the board said it would abide with the latest state rule that takes a "symptoms-based approach" to quarantining students.
Real Estate "Doctor” Nazla Johnson Celebrates 20 Years in the Industry and Achieves Success Despite the Odds
Nazla Johnson is an author and seasoned multimillion-dollar producing Real Estate Powerhouse who is celebrating 20 years in the industry which was momentously marked on December 31, 2020.
Kinder HSPVA 50th Anniversary Alumni Exhibition
OCTOBER 28 – NOVEMBER 27, 2021 Opening Reception: Thursday, October 28, 6 – 8 pm DiverseWorks Gallery @MATCH 3400 Main Street Houston, TX 77002
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.
New Podcast Explores Work and Faith in the Marketplace
WorkFaith today announced their new podcast titled The WorkFaith Podcast. Hosted by WorkFaith CEO Anthony Flynn, the podcast focuses on thought leadership conversations with distinguished professionals who have mastered the art of both Work + Faith in their daily lives. Podcast guest speakers will expand on the principles and values of the WorkFaith Career Playbook that will lead to living a successful and fulfilling life combined with work and faith.
Texas Cyberattack Victims Lost No. 11 Most Money in Nation
A new study finds Texas cyberattack victims lost the No. 11 most money in the nation with an average of $8,115 per victim. A record $4.2 billion was lost to cybercriminals in 2020, up from $3.5 billion the year prior.
Teach For America Receives AmeriCorps Grant from OneStar Foundation
Grant Will Help Recruit and Develop Leaders Working for Educational Equity throughout Texas
OneStar Foundation recently announced that it has awarded $650,000 in funding to support Teach For America’s programs in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio for the 2021-2022 school year. This grant is part of $21.6 million that Texas received in federal AmeriCorps funding from AmeriCorps, formerly known as the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Apply to Participate in EY Entrepreneurs Access Network, A Business Accelerator Program for Black and Latino Entrepreneurs
Imagine what the world would look like if the number of Black- and Latino-owned businesses and their employee bases nationwide was proportionate to the US population. There would be far-ranging economic and societal impacts, with an estimated more than 19 million new jobs created and an increased economic output of $4.9 trillion, according to a December 2020 report from the Brookings Institution.
A Noise Within Announces The second production of 30th Anniversary Season: Seven Guitars By August Wilson
Directed by Gregg T. Daniel Oct. 17–Nov. 14, 2021
A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, announces its second entry in August Wilson’s American Century Cycle, Seven Guitars, directed by Gregg T. Daniel (he/him/his).
Bravo's Top Chef Selects Houston for Season 19
Houston’s Status As A Global Culinary Destination Cemented By The Emmy Award-Winning TV Series HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2021 — With a focus on celebrating culture and diversity, the Emmy and James Beard
With a focus on celebrating culture and diversity, the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning culinary competition Top Chef selects Houston (ranked the nation’s most diverse city) for its series’ 19th season. The series, produced by Magical Elves, will premiere on Bravo in 2022. A new batch of talented chefs will be challenged all over the city, and host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio, and judge Gail Simmons will all be back to crown the next Top Chef.
Twenty-six Texas Schools Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including 26 schools in Texas. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Secretary Cardona made the announcement during his Return to School Road Trip, while visiting an awardee school, Walter R. Sundling Jr. High School, in Palatine, Illinois.
Congenital Syphilis: L.A. County Repeatedly Fails to Act, says AHF
The Los Angeles Times reports the number of congenital syphilis cases in L.A. skyrocketed to 113 in 2020, which AHF believes may be low after L.A. County moved public health staff to work on COVID-19
For the last decade, AHF aggressively promoted syphilis awareness, prevention and treatment, including ringing the alarm about congenital syphilis as far back as 2017, ‘18 and ’19 with County officials and the public, including a billboard campaign headlined ‘Syphilis Can Be Fatal to Your Baby,’ after cases exploded from 6 in 2012 in L.A. County to 44 cases in 2017
Texas Southern University to Host Homecoming 2021: Experience the Transformation
Texas Southern University will host Homecoming 2021: Experience the Transformation Saturday, September 25th – Sunday, October 3rd. The University will provide TSU alumni, students and community members with both on and off-campus events that encourage camaraderie and fellowship.
Houston Grand Opera Hosts Renowned Tenor Jonas Kaufmann in One Night Only Concert and Gala Event
International Star Jonas Kaufmann Takes the Stage in Texas for the First Time Ever on October 6
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to present An Evening with Jonas Kaufmann, a special, one-night event with international tenor Jonas Kaufmann on October 6, 2021, at the Wortham Theater Center. Kaufmann’s highly anticipated HGO debut, and first-ever Houston performance, is the chance of a lifetime for opera lovers.
Gov. Dolph Briscoe Jr. Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Program graduates 24
The most recent Gov. Dolph Briscoe Jr. Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership graduates are set to tackle some of the most challenging agricultural issues affecting Texas and the nation after completing a two-year program aimed at preparing them for local, state and national service.
USCIRF Releases New Report about Protests in Cuba and Religious Freedom
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following factsheet on the July 11, 2021 (“11J”) protests in Cuba and their impact on freedom of religion or belief in the country:
Macy’s, Inc. to Hire 76,000 Colleagues for the Holiday Season and Beyond
Full- and part-time job opportunities with competitive benefits and bonus programs available to spread holiday cheer through Macy’s, Inc. omnichannel shopping experience for candidates with a variety of skills and interests Macy’s, Inc. national hiring event will be held on Thursday, September 23
Children to receive free books in celebration of National Literacy Month at Children’s Museum Houston
Free Family Night Thursday, Sept. 30 Donated by Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation
Children’s Museum Houston in partnership with Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation will provide free books to children in celebration of September National Literacy Month. Phillips 66 volunteers will hand out the books donated by Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. National Literacy Month encourages young people to pick up a good book and set sail on imaginary adventures.
