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Unprecedented Demand for Mental Health Services in the Local Region Creates Urgent Need for HGI Counseling

After more than two years of the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 44-year-old nonprofit organization HGI Counseling is confronting an unprecedented demand for its mental health services in the Greater Houston region. Since March 2020, HGI Counseling has experienced an increase of 600 percent in the number of therapy sessions it completes on an ongoing basis. This significant increase has caused the nonprofit organization to now need urgent support from the local community to be able to continue supporting the mental health needs of its residents.

Writer Nikki Giovanni named PVAMU’s 2021-2022 Toni Morrison Writer-in-Residence

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced today that Nikki Giovanni has been named the 2021-2022 Writer-in-Residence in the Toni Morrison Writing Program. The appointment will officially begin with a virtual series taking place September 27 – 29.

Steps have dropped since Covid-19 and the trend is worrisome, study says

Americans took fewer steps during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and they still haven't gotten their mojo back, a new study found.

R.I.P. Dr. S. Allen Counter, 63, Noted Neurophysiologist, Ethnographer and Founding Director of Harvard Foundation of Intercultural and Race Relations

S. Allen Counter, the founding director of the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations and a noted neurophysiologist, educator, and ethnographer, died on July 12. According to wikipedia.com, Counter was also known for his achievements as an explorer. In 1971, he located a group of people living in the rain forest in northern Brazil, Surinam and French Guiana; the group was descended from African slaves who had escaped from slave ships.

Lovell's Food For Thought - Is Addressing Health Inequities A Bridge Too Far

Is Addressing Health Inequities in a Holitic Mannner "A Bridge Too Far?"

A question I am asking this year is whether or not addressing health disparities/inequities is "A Bridge Too Far." What I mean is whether or not there is a willing to truly address this issue outside of those of us truly on the battle field. Ate we still in the age of the "Health Disparities Pimps." The other question is how do we make people feel that it is worth their time and/or investment to solve the issue. As one of this year's co-chairs of the 15th Annual Disparities in Health in America: Working Toward Social Justice Workshop said,, "I attended as a student, and it literally changed my life and impacted my career goals and aspirations deeply." The Disparities in America: Working Toward Social Justice Workshop has had such an impact on individuals. But again, I ask is such an effort “A Bridge Too Far.”

Newsone Now Salutes Jackie Robinson on the 70th Anniversary of His Major League Baseball Debut

Roland S. Martin to honor Robinson on NewsOne Now as part of Jackie Robinson Day celebration scheduled Saturday, April 15

On Friday, April 14, NewsOne Now Host and Managing Editor Roland S. Martin will dedicate the programming of the day’s show to honoring Jackie Robinson, the first African American baseball player to play in the major leagues. The show airs on the eve of Jackie Robinson Day, signified by having every major league baseball player wear jerseys with the number 42, Robinson’s number when he played with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Dan Rather Keynote Speaker at Red Cross “Wrapped in Red” Luncheon

Legendary journalist plans to share Red Cross experience at March 23 event

The American Red Cross of the Texas Gulf Coast announced today that broadcast journalism icon Dan Rather will offer the keynote address at its Wrapped in Red Luncheon, to be held on Thursday, March 23, at 12 p.m. at Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar, Houston, Texas

Council on Recovery Launches Houston’s First Relapse & Renewal Clinic for Alcoholics and Addicts Struggling with Sobriety

The Council on Recovery announces the launch of Houston’s first Relapse & Renewal Clinic™, a revolutionary program to save the lives of alcoholics and drug addicts who are struggling with sobriety, even after completing inpatient rehab or participating in 12-Step groups.

Meet Me At The Park Project Winner Announced

And the winner is... Wagner Greenspace! The half-acre undeveloped space near downtown Houston will receive a $20,000 grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and The Walt Disney Company to help make improvements and turn it into a community park. The funds will help pay for tree plantings, seeding, benches, bird houses, interpretative signs and trash bins to help transform the space into a neighborhood gathering spot for fun and healthy activities.

Elsa and Olaf bring touch of winter wonderland to Children’s Museum of Houston

Saturday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Museum Open Late till 8 p.m., Dec. 22 to Jan. 2!

The snow queen herself along with her trusted partner in crime, Olaf, will fly down on a snow cloud for a special meet-and-greet and musical extravaganza during the Children’s Museum of Houston’s “By Golly! Let’s Get Jolly” winter wonderland celebration.

Astros Defeat Oakland To Take Over Sole Possession Of First Place In A.L. West

On Thursday Houston defeated the Oakland A’s 8-4 to complete game number 10 out of 13 against interdivisional opponents in which they have won eight of those games and now lead the division by .05 games with a 26-18 record.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi Joins NAACP and BET Virtual Town Hall on the Impact of COVID-19 on African Americans

The NAACP in partnership with BET is hosting a four-part virtual town hall series, “Unmasked: A COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Series”. The first part of the series kicks-off on Wednesday, April 8, at 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT, and will focus on the health, emotional, economic toll, congressional response and how activists can apply pressure to ensure legislation is equitable.

Fear in Texas Towns as Razor Blades are Found Welded Onto Slides in Children’s Playgrounds

Authorities in southeast Texas have launched an investigation after city workers found razor blades embedded in playground equipment at two parks.

PTSD Risk May Be Passed Down Through Our DNA

Christal Presley considers herself a survivor of the Vietnam War, even though the war ended years before she was born.

Halliburton Joins with PVAMU to Create $1 Million Scholarship Fund

One of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry has donated $1 million to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) to produce new scholarships for students. The Halliburton Business and Engineering Scholarship Fund, created by Halliburton (NYSE: HAL), will go towards eligible juniors and seniors at PVAMU majoring in accounting, management information systems, finance, and engineering.

HISD Administration Proposes a Balanced Budget and Across-the-Board Salary Increases

Over the last few months, HISD administration has worked diligently to prepare a sound budget for the 2019-2020 school year that would provide our students with the tools they need to succeed, while keeping our district on track financially.

An iceberg as tall as Big Ben is threatening a village in Greenland

The people of Innaarsuit know how to handle themselves around ice. Their small island off western Greenland is surrounded by it through every long, dark winter. They take dogsleds out on Baffin Bay's frozen surface to hunt seals and polar bears. They cut out holes and catch fish through it. Most importantly they know when to avoid it.

City of Houston Joins UNICEF USA, Child Friendly Cities Initiatives

Mayor Turner, Government Officials and Community Leaders Continues To Strenghten Community Resiliance For Most Vunerable Residents

This week, the City of Houston announced a partnership with UNICEF USA by participating in the launch of the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) in the United States. Houston will join other cities like San Francisco and Minneapolis by serving as the first cohort of cities to implement an ambitious, two- year process toward recognition as a UNICEF Child Friendly City.

Houston Food Bank Seeks More Disaster Distribution Sites

The Houston Food Bank needs more partners to serve as distribution points to reach individuals who suffered losses from Hurricane Harvey. The widespread flooding created unprecedented need for disaster food assistance in the Houston Food Bank’s service area. A Food Bank analysis shows that we need more distribution sites to serve flooded families in a number of geographic areas.

SNAP, D-SNAP Benefits to Double at Farmers' Markets Sponsored at Five Multi-service Centers

People receiving SNAP and D-SNAP benefits can now buy double the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets organized at five Houston Health Department multi-service centers.

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