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FDA advisers vote in support of RSV vaccine to protect newborns
The US Food and Drug Administration’s independent vaccine advisers voted Thursday in favor of recommending approval of a new vaccine to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.
Landmark Exhibition William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows Travels to the MFAH, Surveying the Celebrated South African Artist’s Work
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will host the acclaimed exhibition William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows, from June 25 to September 10, 2023. Organized in cooperation with The Broad, Los Angeles, where it opened in November 2022, the exhibition surveys 35 years of the celebrated South African artist’s career, and features more than 80 works touching on every aspect of Kentridge’s wide-ranging investigations in the visual arts, film, and theater.
Fort Bend County Honors COVID-19 Frontline Workers and Pandemic Partners as Global Health Emergency Ends
Fort Bend County Judge KP George and the Fort Bend County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) held a ceremony at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse to recognize nearly 50 individuals, institutions of learning, organizations, county departments, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and medical facilities for their outstanding contributions to the fight against COVID-19.
Florida rejects social studies textbooks
taking a knee and other content of 'concern'
Florida rejected nearly 35% of social studies textbooks submitted by publishers for approval, including those that referenced social justice and "other information that was not aligned with Florida Law," the state's Department of Education announced Tuesday.
98-year-old woman and her daughter among 3 victims killed by New Mexico student who fired randomly, hitting cars and homes
A 98-year-old woman and her 73-year-old daughter were among the three people killed by an 18-year-old high school student who roamed through his neighborhood Monday firing indiscriminately at homes and passersby in their vehicles, according to authorities in the northwestern New Mexico town of Farmington.
8-Year Old Girl Dies in US Customs and Border Protection custody
An 8-year-old girl died while in US Customs and Border Protection custody in Harlingen, Texas, the agency said Wednesday.
Texas sends ban on gender-affirming care for minors to governor’s desk
The Texas legislature Wednesday night voted to ban gender-affirming care for most minors, sending a bill to the governor’s desk that, if enacted, would put critical health care out of reach for transgender youth in America’s second-most-populous state.
Pollard Proves That Race Doesn’t Matter
Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard, 38, represents District J, the southwest Houston areas of Galleria, Gulfton, Sharpstown, Braeburn, and Alief. Each of these areas are completely different with a wide range of different ethnicities and political ideology.
The Toasted Yolk Café to Open Newest Restaurant in Magnolia, Texas
Breakfast and Brunch Concept to Open Fifth New Location This Year
The Toasted Yolk, a full-service eatery featuring breakfast, lunch and brunch favorites, will open its newest restaurant on Monday, May 22 in Magnolia, Texas.
Texas Bar Foundation grants Communities In Schools of Houston $10,560 for Summer Legal Internship Program
Grant to support 2023 summer program students
The Texas Bar Foundation, based in Austin, has awarded Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) a grant of $10,560 for the Summer Legal Internship program for three Houston-area students in CIS schools. Since 2009, CIS has partnered with the Houston Bar Association (HBA) to provide the HBA/CIS Summer Legal Internship Program.
Texas Black Expo Announces NBA Legend and Entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson as the Featured Guest of its Corporate Luncheon
The 2023 season marks the organization’s 20th anniversary of serving the small business community throughout the state of Texas.
The Texas Black Expo is honored to announce Earvin “Magic” Johnson as the featured guest of its Corporate Awards Luncheon, taking place during the annual Summer Celebration, May 18 - 21, 2023, with the theme of BOOM: Building Our Own Marketplace. The Corporate Luncheon will be Friday, May 19, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, located at 1777 Walker St., at 12 noon.
What happens if America can no longer pay its bills?
Treasury Secretary warns the nation is running out of credit and cash
For much of Black America, having adequate cash to cover monthly bills or small business overhead has historically been an ongoing challenge. But over the coming days, the nation’s coffers could also lack adequate cash and credit to cover its bills.
Congressman Al Green Together with Texas Children’s Hospital Met to Discuss Emergency Life and Death Issue Related to Hernandez Family
On Monday, May 15, 2023, at 3:00 PM CT, Congressman Al Green and Texas Children's Hospital hosted the Hernandez Family to discuss the life and death issues surrounding Eduardo Hernandez, an undocumented 14-year-old immigrant, who was brought here by his mother at the age of 3 years and has recently received a 14-day deportation order.
Commissioner Lesley Briones Appoints Dr. Cody Pyke to Harris Health System Board of Trustees
Dr. Pyke becomes the first openly transgender and nonbinary individual in the board’s history
In a unanimous vote, Harris County Commissioners Court made history as it approved Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones’ nominee, Dr. Cody Pyke (she/they), to the Harris Health System Board of Trustees. Dr. Pyke is the first openly transgender and nonbinary individual to serve on the nine-member board, which oversees a $2.3 billion, fully integrated healthcare system that includes community health centers, same-day clinics, multi-specialty clinic locations, a dental center and dialysis center, mobile health units and two full-service hospitals in Harris County.
Commissioner Ellis Applauds Expansion of Holistic Assistance Response Team, a Behavioral Health First Responder Program that Exceeded Year 1 Goals and Freed Up Over 1,500 Deputy Hours
Harris County Commissioners Court on Tuesday voted to expand the Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART), a program that was piloted last year by Harris County Public Health in collaboration with the Harris County Sherriff’s Office (HCSO).
Houston Woman Who Killed 5-Year-Old Boy Sentenced to 52 Years in Prison
The Houston woman who killed 5-year-old Samuel Olson in 2021 was sentenced Wednesday to 52 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection Welcomes Culinary Icons to Aspen for the Third Annual Epicurean Passport Weekend
Aspen’s Landmark Property to Host Exclusive Lounges, Intimate Dinners and Culinary Experiences with World-Renowned Vintners, Mixologists and Chefs
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection, the region’s most storied property, established as the social hub of Aspen since its opening in 1889, will once again host gastronomic events and partnerships for its third annual Epicurean Passport Weekend.
'Queen Cleopatra' actress Adele James talks 'blackwashing'
Adele James is addressing a colorism controversy over a Netflix docuseries in which she stars as Cleopatra. "Queen Cleopatra," which is executive produced and narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith, portrays the ruler of Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt as a woman of color.
SUPERCHARGED History Is Made As Two New Dormitories Are Named After Black & Latino Donors For The First Time in Princeton University's 275-Year History.
The Two New Dormitories were Named After Kwanza Jones, Princeton '93, Artist And CEO of SUPERCHARGED, and José E. Feliciano, Princeton '94, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Clearlake Capital.
Top Female Motivational Speaker Gaby Natale Delivered Commencement Keynote for 7,500 Graduates
Triple Emmy Award-winning journalist, leadership speaker and bestselling author Gaby Natale delivered a rousing keynote address in Tampa, Florida during UMA's commencement ceremony. Natale's empowering message instilled students launching a new career to focus on the opportunity to break barriers and redefine what is possible.
