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When Statues Die

In recent years, people have begun to spend more time contemplate the meaning and significance of statuary. Statues of perpetrators of Europe’s colonial expansion and racist legacies began to tumble in the United States and England as descendants of colonized and enslaved people of color brought attention to the human misery afflicted by those who likenesses dotted urban parks and courthouse lawns.

WNBA Champion Sheryl Swoopes Hosts First All Girls Elite Basketball Camp

Bringing awareness to female sports

4X WNBA Champion, 3X Olympic Gold Medalist, Hall of famer and legend Sheryl Swoopes hosts her first all-girls elite basketball camp, Swoopes Hoops Elite Basketball camp. Swoopes is hosting the Free camp at the Houston Texans YMCA | 5202 Griggs, Houston, TX 77021, August 15th – 17th from 8 AM to 4 PM daily. Swoopes put an all-star coaching team together to execute the best skills for some of the best talent. Swoopes and team received over 50 registrations from all over the country. Only 30 girls could be chosen to attend the camp. The girls range from 8th to 11th grade.

Spring ISD’s first Hispanic female superintendent Dr. Lupita Hinojosa Off to a Great Start

History maker Dr. Lupita Hinojosa, new Spring HISD Superintendent, opened the school year by visiting several schools to welcome students back to class.

Building Hate Crime Response Capacity in Community-Based Organizations

University of Houston in Collaboration with Houston Coalition Against Hate

Hate crime data from the FBI is alarming. Since 2020, hate crimes have surged and continue their rancid ascent. As they continue to permeate the fabric of society, the University of Houston has been called upon by the Houston Coalition Against Hate (HCAH) to guide community-based organizations, which are on the front lines in leading communities through crisis, to come together to form a consolidated response to hate. HCAH is a network of community-based organizations, institutions and leaders who have united to reduce hate and encourage belonging.

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency: 12th Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon

Save the Date: Sunday, October 30, 2022

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, along with Luncheon Co-Chairs Laura Davenport with her daughter Lucy and Luba Bigman with her daughters, Katya and Keira are hosting a “Girls Who Rule the World” themed 12th Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Tassword123#

HDSA Team Hope Walk Returns to Houston on September 17

Hosted by the Greater Houston Area Affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA)

Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, co- workers, neighbors and communities walk together each year to support HDSA's fight to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families.

Federal Grant Helps METRO Roll Into a Greener Future

METRO Board of Directors Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran joined other Board members and agency leaders along with local, state, and federal officials to celebrate the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) recent award of $21.6 million to the Authority for the purchase of additional electric buses and related charging infrastructure. U.S. Department of Transportation leaders issued the following statements:

HISD teams-up with local law enforcement and Ministers Against Crime

The Houston Independent School District Police Department, Houston Police Department, and Ministers against Crime will kick off Project Safe Start, a partnership to prevent crime and provide additional security for students and teachers as they begin the 2022-2023 school year.

It's like Airbnb but for renting your pool to strangers. Things don't always go as planned

Chris, a homeowner in Des Moines, was surprised when a woman he didn't know recently pulled into his driveway and asked if he could move his vehicles. She believed she had booked his pool for the night after someone had wrongfully listed it on a platform devoted to renting out private swimming pools. Within minutes of her showing up, he said, a few other cars arrived.

Who is Kenya's new President-elect William Ruto?

William Ruto has emerged the winner of a tense and fiercely fought contest for Kenya's presidency, but who is the man who will lead east Africa's largest economy?

Back-to-school Sun Protection Tips

Banana Boat sunscreen spray was recalled due to the presence of a cancer-causing chemical, benzene. Several brands of sunscreens have experienced similar recalls in the past due to small levels of harmful chemicals, making some parents think that all sunscreens might be unsafe for children.

CBS Studios /NAACP Venture and the Black List Partner to Identify Television Writers Telling Black Stories

CBS Studios/NAACP Will Provide a WGA-Minimum Script Deal

CBS Studios/NAACP Production Venture and The Black List today announce a new initiative to discover episodic writing talent whose work authentically represents the Black experience. CBS/NAACP’s production partnership, run by Sheila Ducksworth, will offer a WGA-minimum script deal to one of the writers identified by this initiative.

HISD Expands Participation in Verizon Innovative Learning

The partnership will bring free tech education to more local Title I schools

On Thursday, August 18, eight HISD middle schools will kick off their participation in Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon’s award-winning education initiative, which addresses barriers to digital inclusion and helps drive equity within education for some of the most vulnerable populations across the country. In partnership with Digital Promise, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program provides free technology devices, internet access and innovative STEM learning programs to teachers and students to help give under-resourced students the technology, education, and opportunity they deserve. Being part of the program will keep students connected, helping to facilitate learning wherever it is taking place.

Top 5 Places To Go When You Want the Best Chicken & Waffles

People from the South have a touch of salty and a whole lot of sweet which makes chicken and waffles one of the most Southern dishes one can eat. The mix of salty and sweet has always been one to make tongues dance but the way it is served at the below restaurants is so mouthwatering. The perfect entrée for those who have split decisions on whether they want breakfast or lunch at mealtime.

Houston Health Department to begin intradermal monkeypox vaccination Tuesday

Eligibility criteria expanded to people diagnosed with HIV

The Houston Health Department on Tuesday will switch to intradermal monkeypox vaccination, an injection just under the skin, and expand eligibility criteria to the estimated 26,000 people living with HIV in Houston and Harris County.

Biden administration cancels another $3.9 billion in student loan debt for former for-profit college students

The Department of Education said Tuesday that it will cancel $3.9 billion in student loan debt for 208,000 students who attended the now-defunct for-profit ITT Technical Institute -- bringing the total amount of loan discharges approved under President Joe Biden to nearly $32 billion.

First lady Dr. Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19

First lady Dr. Jill Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, her spokesperson said Tuesday. "After testing negative for Covid-19 on Monday during her regular testing cadence, the First Lady began to develop cold-like symptoms late in the evening. She tested negative again on a rapid antigen test, but a PCR test came back positive," said Elizabeth Alexander, her communications director.

5 things to know for August 16: Primaries, Gas prices, Air travel, Recalls, Ukraine

NASA's Artemis I rocket is scheduled to launch on a historic mission later this month that will go beyond the moon and return to Earth. While no human crew will travel aboard the spacecraft this trip, it will be carrying some special items -- including mannequins, toys and even an Amazon Alexa. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.

Houston-based RFC Media Proud of its 3 New Inductees into The Texas Radio Hall of Fame

Longtime Houston radio hosts Pam Kelly, Laurie Kendrick and Maria Todd have been elected to the Texas Radio Hall of Fame’s class of 2022, the latest members of Houston-based RFC Media’s talent roster to be inducted.

Virtual Realities: The Art of M.C. Escher from the Michael S. Sachs Collection

Through September 5, 2022

“You have to retain a sense of wonder; that’s what it’s all about.” —M.C. Escher

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