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Harris County District Attorney’s Office supports partnership to prevent sexual assault and support survivors at area colleges and universities

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office provided $165,000 to help fund a new partnership to make qualified sexual assault nurse examiners available on demand to seven area universities, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced at a press conference at Rice University on Thursday.

Have You Checked Your Skin Lately? It Could Save Your Life?

It may sound dramatic, but skin checks save lives. They can also prevent or detect skin cancer early. This is especially important for Blacks who are more prone to certain skin conditions.

Prepare for a post-Roe v. Wade reality

This could be the moment when some combination of Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices agrees to break 50 years of precedent by removing the national right to an abortion recognized in Roe v. Wade.

Roe and Casey: The two abortion precedents the Supreme Court may overturn

When the Supreme Court hears a constitutional challenge on Wednesday to a Mississippi ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, the justices will start with the two seminal decisions that secured the abortion right for women.

Roe Has Lasted Almost 50 Years. How Unusual Would It Be to Overturn It?

For nearly half a century, Roe v. Wade has stood as the law of the land. Next year, all of that could change.

Katrina Burton Named President of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)

The members of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) have elected Katrina R. Burton, BS, as the 2021-2022 President. As President, Burton will guide AMWA in fulfilling its mission to promote excellence in medical communication and to provide educational resources in support of that goal.

Verda Byrd Becomes An Advocate For Transracial Adoption Through 70 Years Of Blackness

After sharing her shocking story publicly, Verda Byrd, a white woman who found out she was black at the age of 70 years creates a multi-award winning documentary.

Tax Season is Here. Prepare for the Best with The Best, Paid In Full Enterprises LLC.

Taxes are Taxed and there is no going around it. In addition to paying the salaries of government workers, your tax dollars help to support common resources, such as police and firefighters.

Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action, The Cloud Foundation and TMR Rescue Partner to Save 14 Burros from Kill Pen

The animals were all placed for adoption by the Bureau of Land Management’s adoption programs, which put federally protected equines at risk of slaughter

The Center for a Humane Economy, and Animal Wellness Action, today announced their collaboration with TMR Rescue, Inc., a donkey rescue and sanctuary in Plantersville, Texas, to save 14 formerly wild burros, all titled by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), from going to slaughter in foreign meat plants.

Local Houston Story: Comedians Headkrack, B. Simone, B Tidy coming to University of Houston for Funny Money College Tour (Thursday 12/2)

Our Money Matters (OMM) is set to present its inaugural Funny Money College Tour (F$CT), a HBCU/MSI “edutainment” experience, with a diverse mix of comedians and financial wellness influencers on Thursday December 2, 2021, 6pm-8pm CT, at University of Houston, Student Center South Theater, 4455 University Drive, TX, 77204. OMM is a comprehensive financial wellness initiative created by The Historically Black Colleges & Universities Community Development Action Coalition (HBCU CDAC), launching at campuses of color all over the country.

Bring Texas State Parks Home for the Holidays with an Ornament, Souvenirs from the new Online Store

Find the perfect holiday gift for the outdoorsy person in your life at the new Texas State Park Online Store. The store, which is found on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s reservation website, features the official 2021 Texas State Park ornament, plus ornaments from previous years, magnets, hiking stick medallions, stickers and much more.

Teach for America Awarded Math Education Grant From Greater Texas Foundation

Grant Aims to Increase Number of Texas Students Experiencing Mathematics Pathways That Help Prepare for and Complete a Postsecondary Credential

Greater Texas Foundation awarded Teach For America a $400,000 grant as part of its Math for Success goal, which aims to create and promote math pathways for Texas students.

Gone to Dallas Offers Unbridled Entertainment Fueled by Texas History

Join author Laurie Moore-Moore as she masterfully draws you into the world of 1850s Texas in Gone to Dallas: The Storekeeper 1856-1861, her richly entertaining tale of migration, betrayal, dreams and determination. Salted with historically accurate events and populated with real characters, the book features a plucky female protagonist with a dream and begins the way many tales of the West do—with a dead body.

The Plant Project Houston Takes Shop Local to the Next Level with ‘Home for the Holidays’ Experience in Montrose

Mini Christmas Tree Farm, Farmers Market, Artisan Gifts & Goods, Fresh Wreaths, Garland, Plants and More

The Plant Project Houston is launching a special way to shop local in Montrose this holiday season with a “Home for the Holidays” boutique-style shopping experience featuring fresh goods and unique gifts from local farmers, artisans, professional gardeners, and small business owners!

Black Heritage Society Presents 44th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr.Original Parade and Festival

The Black Heritage Society in partnership with the City of Houston is having its 44th Annual MLK Original Parade & Festivities. The MLK Holiday festivities is three days which includes the MLK Parade and Festival, Black Heritage Society Recognition and Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, MLK Day of Service, and MLK Gospel Extravaganza.

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