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Democratic congressman to introduce sweeping child abuse prevention bill Monday

Democratic Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia will introduce a child abuse prevention bill in the House on Monday, his office told CNN, setting up deliberations for a considerable child welfare investment as experts warn of an increasingly dire situation for at-risk kids.

University of Pennsylvania Professor Ebony Elizabeth Thomas Offers List of Children’s Books That Accurately Depict Slavery

Children in the U.S. are often introduced to America’s troubled and cruel history through movies, television programs, and children’s books. Historical fiction is frequently the means by which children learn about atrocities such as the enslavement of African Americans, racial segregation, Japanese-American internment, and the genocide of Native Americans.

Harris County Announces $550K in Grants to Combat Food Insecurity, Food Deserts

The Healthy Food Financing Initiative Will Award 6 Grants in its First Round

Healthy, fresh food should be affordable and accessible to everyone. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many Harris County residents. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated 738,140 people in Harris County were considered food insecure, and at least 286,000 live in a food desert. As of January 2021, there are 360,000 children in Harris County experiencing food insecurity.

Biden administration rolls out plan to address students' mental health

The Biden administration on Tuesday released a plan to address rising mental health concerns among students in schools across the country.

Beto O’Rourke’s Election Night Watch Party | Houston

Over 2,000 supporters expected for O’Rourke’s Houston area watch party.

Collaborative for Children No Show Luncheon Raises Nearly $200,000

Funds support early learning resources for Houston’s most vulnerable young children

Collaborative for Children raised nearly $200,000 with its virtual No Show Luncheon hosted October 14. Collaborative for Children CEO Dr. Melanie Johnson was joined by the event’s presenting sponsor Steve Kean, of The Kean Family Foundation, sharing the agency’s strategic vision for the future.

Fort Bend County Program Aims to Expand Services for Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children

Fort Bend County (FBC) Judge KP George along with FBC Sheriff Eric Fagan, and FBC Director of Behavioral Health Services Dr. Connie Almeida, announced a new program designed to support the minor children of parents who are currently incarcerated in Fort Bend County thanks to a collaboration between the Department of Behavioral Services and the Sheriff’s Office, through a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Parents of Florida students with disabilities are taking a stand over masks. They're suing Gov. DeSantis

Will Hayes was supposed to start the new school year Tuesday, but instead he's staying home because of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools, his mother said.

Water beads can expand inside stomach, causing harm to children

Water beads are often sold as toys, in craft kits, or as sensory tools for children with developmental disabilities.

The BBVA Foundation Award Goes to James Allison, Creator of the First Immunotherapy to Prove Highly Effective Against Cancer

The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Biomedicine category goes, in this tenth edition, to American immunologist James P. Allison, whose research, says the jury, "had led to harnessing the immune system to combat cancer in patients and the development of new therapies." Allison was the first to demonstrate that immunotherapy can treat cancer effectively, initiating an approach that "has provided clinical benefit to many cancer patients" and "stimulated the development of a new class of drugs employing the immune system to fight cancer."

American Muslims Growing More Liberal, Survey Shows

American Muslims are growing more religiously and socially liberal, with the number who say society should accept homosexuality nearly doubling during the past decade, according to a major new survey.

What to do if your child has a respiratory infection? Our medical analyst explains

A common respiratory virus, respiratory syncytial virus, is surging in the United States, leading to some children's hospitals being overwhelmed. The influenza virus is also on the rise, along with other viruses — such as adenovirus and rhinovirus — that cause the common cold.

R. Kelly pleads not guilty to sex abuse. An accuser's attorney says there's more video evidence against him

Moments after R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to aggravated sexual abuse, the attorney for one of his accusers said there's more damning evidence against him.

Bank of Texas Execs Deliver $7,020 Check, Books to Support Literacy Across HCDE Head Start Centers

Bank of Texas delivered approximately 150 children’s books to Harris County Department of Education Head Start centers along with a $7,020 check as continued support for the HCDE Head Start “Read-Excel-Achieve-Lead" (REAL) SuperMENtors literacy program.

Enjoying the Holidays: 10 Tips for Families of Children with Special Needs

The holidays can be fun, but they can add stress to the lives of children with special needs. The Episcopal Center for Children (ECC), a nonprofit organization serving children with special needs ages 5-14 in the greater Washington, DC area, offers the following tips to help.

Huge Protests in Barcelona After Catalan Referendum Crackdown

The center of Barcelona was brought to a halt Tuesday as Catalans vented their anger at the violent crackdown by Spanish security forces of Sunday's disputed independence referendum.

Students fight to 'Take Down Tobacco'

Local students are spending their spring break working to fight against child tobacco use and vaping.

National Black Book Festival News

We hope you're enjoying the second month of the year and continuing to support African-American literature. During this month, we've been highlighting authors on our social media platforms who are making a difference by writing books that both inform and entertain.

Empowering Conversations on Well-being: Common and Dr. Rheeda Walker

Rapper, Actor and Activist Opens Up with University of Houston Psychology Professor Rheeda Walker

In a compelling dialogue centered on mental health and resilience, University of Houston psychology professor, Dr. Rheeda Walker, engages in an intimate conversation with award-winning artist and activist, Common.

A King Kong-like ape once roamed southern China. Scientists say they now know why and when it disappeared

The largest ape on record stood almost 10 feet tall (3 meters) and weighed nearly twice as much as a gorilla. Why and when the legendary colossus — which has captivated the popular imagination as “the real King Kong” — disappeared is one of the biggest mysteries in paleontology.

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