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Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business launches The Index podcast

Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business, one of the country's top-ranked business schools, has launched a new podcast, The Index, which examines the science behind scandals, epiphanies, live performance and other aspects of our lives.

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The Impact of Domestic Violence on Youth Explored at AVDA’s End Abuse 2019 Awareness Breakfast

Dr. Jeff Temple delivers keynote address

More than 300 guests attended AVDA’s (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) End Abuse 2019 Awareness Breakfast on April 17, at the Junior League. Now in its third year, the Awareness Breakfast has become so popular that it was at capacity well in advance of the event.

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Mayor Turner Appoints New Director in the Mayor's Office of Education

Mayor Turner announced Wednesday the appointment of Olivera Jankovska as new Director of the Mayor's Office of Education.

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Beyoncé Partners with Google.org for Homecoming Scholars Award Program

Google.org matches her original $100,000 grant; BeyGOOD urges other businesses to do the same

Beyoncé, through her BeyGOOD initiative, announces a partnership with Google.org, the charitable arm of tech giant Google, to award four new scholarships as part of her Homecoming Scholars Award Program. The iconic performer also issues a challenge to other businesses to join Google.org in investing in excellence through education.

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AHF To Commemorate MLK Holiday at Parades and Through Free HIV Testing Events Across The Country

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is proud to commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday observed on January 15 by participating in MLK parades and hosting free HIV awareness and testing events in more than a dozen U.S. cities across the country, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC; Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Baton Rouge, LA; Dayton and Cleveland, OH; Biloxi and Jackson, MS; Greensboro and Winston-Salem, NC; New York, NY; Columbia and Holly Hill, SC; and Dallas and Ft. Worth, TX.

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity & American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner to Fight Suicide

With a keen emphasis on collectively addressing suicide prevention and the mental health challenges that are a contributing factor, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) have entered into a two-year partnership. The formal signing and announcement of the partnership took place at the Dr. Moses C. Norman, Sr. Leadership Conference, which convened at Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas, on July 13, 2023, at Noon EST.

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Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Will Join Art Community and Downtown Houston Officials in Unveiling Murals

New Murals Bring Total to More than 2 Dozen Pieces of Art on Downtown Buildings that are Part of Big Art. Bigger Change

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Central Houston Inc., Houston Downtown Management District and Street Art for Mankind officials will unveil more murals added to Big Art. Bigger Change., the downtown outdoor art exhibition spanning more than a mile from the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel to the Historic District and another mile from the banks of Buffalo Bayou to south downtown.

Download "Juneteenth Celebration" Sounds of Blackness

Fresh from their NAACP Image Award Nomination for the Anthemic Single “Time For Reparations”, The 3X Grammy Award-WinningSounds of Blackness is back with a brand new Juneteenth Anthem - “JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION”!

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Rethinking Antibiotic Use in Early Pregnancy: Some Linked to Miscarriage

When used in early pregnancy, many classes of common antibiotics are associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, according to a study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Founder of #BlackPantherChallenge Raises $160,000 To Help Twitter and Instagram with #RentRelief During COVID19

New York author and creator of the #BlackPantherChallenge, Frederick Joseph, has raised over $160,000 on GoFundMe to help his followers who find themselves in a difficult moment paying bills during COVID19. Frederick began the #RentRelief effort on Friday, March 27th and has donated over $40,000 to date and plans to give $10,000 daily on Twitter and Instagram.

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Bernie Sanders to Address NAACP National Convention

Sen. Bernie Sanders will address the Republican agenda, specifically GOP plans for health care, in a speech at the NAACP national convention in Baltimore on Monday.

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Castex-Tatum Wins Two Major Endorsements

Martha Castex-Tatum secured the endorsement of two important groups in the Houston community this week for her campaign for Houston City Council, District K. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus and the Houston Contractors Association:

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Mayor Turner Kicks Off 26th Annual City of Houston Holiday Tree Recycling Program

Mayor Sylvester Turner, the City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD); the Houston Parks and Recreation Department; Reliant, an NRG Company, and Living Earth will participate in a press conference to commemorate the cutting down and mulching of the City of Houston Holiday Tree.

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City of Houston Statement Regarding the Kingwood Central Wastewater Treatment Plant

The City of Houston Public Works Department is working with the Houston Police Department to investigate an incident related to the Kingwood Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. In January, Houston Public Works received odor complaints related to the Plant, which is operated by a third-party company, Inframark.

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Houston Habitat is Building a Lasting Testament to Super Bowl LI!

#SuperBUILD51

In February 2017, Houston will show Texas-sized hospitality to the world as they host Super Bowl LI. Houston Habitat for Humanity is partnering with the National Football League, the Houston Super Bowl LI Host Committee, the City of Houston, and other sponsors and friends to present a blitz build, SuperBUILD LI, to commemorate Super Bowl LI.

Macy's Partners with Dress For Success Houston for In-Store Shopping Experience

Macy’s donated $5,000 to support professional attire essentials for job-ready women

Macy’s Galleria Houston, in partnership with Dress for Success Houston, will host an in-store styling experience for 25 graduates from Dress for Success Houston’s financial literacy program on Thursday, November 21. As part of the $5,000 donated by Macy’s, each of the 25 graduates will receive a $150 Macy’s gift card and will enjoy an in-store shopping experience with a Macy’s Personal Stylist fashion expert who will assist each woman as they build their professional wardrobe with the latest wear-to-work trends. The women will also be given a complimentary beauty consultation in the cosmetic department.

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Midtown Houston Commits to Mobility by Expanding Houston BCycle’s Network

New Bike Share Station at Midtown Park is Eighth in the District and 89th Across Houston

Midtown Houston has just added a 13-dock Houston BCycle station to the Northeast corner of Midtown Park. Already the most walkable neighborhood in Houston according to Walk Score, Midtown’s addition of an eighth Houston BCycle station represents its continued commitment to mobility for residents and visitors alike. (See full map of stations here).

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Houston-Based Mattress Firm Launches Exclusive Houston Texans Mattress Line

The Houston Texans and Mattress Firm are thrilled to announce a new product line dedicated to Texans fans. Fans can purchase the exclusive Houston Texans product line from all 106 Mattress Firm stores in Greater Houston. In partnership with the Mattress Firm, the Houston Texans are working to make sure super fans are getting the best night sleep for an unbeatable value.

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Houston Astros and Raising Cane’s Team Up for World Series Trophy Tour and Ticket Giveaway at Restaurants Across Houston August 10-31

Houston Astros 2022 World Series Trophy, Shooting Stars and Orbit to make stops at Cane’s across Houston metroplex, give away game tickets throughout August

Raising Cane’s and the Houston Astros are teaming up to provide Houstonian Caniacs and Astros fans the chance to see the home team’s 2022 World Series trophy up-close, as the trophy makes three stops at Raising Cane’s Restaurants across Houston throughout the month of August.

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Houston Educator Named Finalist for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes

On Monday, a Houston teacher was named the first Houston-area finalist for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting him among the best educators in Texas.