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Univar Solutions Publishes 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

Company achieves public sustainability goals launched in 2017

Details progress toward ESG goals to 2025 and beyond, including key emissions targets to drive the Company's journey to a net-zero carbon future

ABA offers insight, experts on trials and triumphs of Black litigators

The American Bar Association Litigation Section has released a new issue of its quarterly Litigation Journal, which features articles and resources exploring the experiences of Black lawyers, judges, clients, criminal defendants, citizens, witnesses and communities.

Indian Americans commend Rep. Ilhan Omar for introducing House resolution to condemn persecution of Muslims in India

The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) today commended Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) for the introducing of House resolution 1196, which condemns India for egregious violations of human rights and religious freedom.inand

LULAC Aims to Sue the City of Houston for 16 Single Member Districts, and Hosts its second Townhall meeting in District “J”

On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, a News Conference will be held at 5:00 PM in front of the Justice of the Peace 5, Position 1 Office located at 6000 Chimney Rock, Houston, Texas 77081, where LULAC will announce its lawsuit against the City of Houston for all single member districts.

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Biden’s Menthol Ban Follows the ‘Racist Law’ Playbook

This week, the Food and Drug Administration will be hosting listening sessions ahead of its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes. While the attending bureaucrats will certainly rehash the data we’ve known for decades about the dangers of smoking, they’ll also be hearing a new spin from progressives: Banning menthol is essential to achieve “racial equity.”

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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Roe

Today, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade

Today’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is a betrayal of justice and a violation of our fundamental freedoms. Together, we must push back against reactionary extremists’ attempts to erase progress and push forward toward our vision for a more just and equitable society.

Latino Victory Fund: SCOTUS Ruling to Overturn Roe is “Devastating, Horrifying and Unprecedented”

Latino Victory Fund President and CEO Nathalie Rayes issued the following statement following the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Basu Designated 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctor Status

In a peer-nominated survey, Dr. Bob Basu was ranked in the top 7% of physicians nationwide.

Houston Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Bob Basu has been recognized with Castle Connolly Top Doctor status for the tenth consecutive year. Castle Connolly has spent over 25 years researching, reviewing, and selecting Top Doctor candidates. To be considered, physicians are nominated by their peers; Castle Connolly additionally evaluates the nominees in all aspects of patient care. This process is so rigorous that the Journal of Medical Research found Castle Connolly's directory to be more trustworthy than other resources when searching for a quality provider. Dr. Basu recognizes the significance of this selection and is honored to have received this prestigious recognition for a full decade.

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ON THE MOVE: Roger Harris Joins HillDay Industries, Inc.

A Respected Member Of Supplier Diversity and Compliance Communities

HillDay taps small business development industry veteran Roger Harris as its HillDay Industries, Inc. vice president to lead its supplier diversity, contract compliance, workforce development, and business development services for its clients.

Supreme Court's decision on abortion could open the door to overturn same-sex marriage, contraception and other major rulings

The Supreme Court's opinion overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday could open the door for courts to overturn same-sex marriage, contraception and other rights.

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Bear dies after getting trapped in a hot car while searching for food in Tennessee

A black bear in Sevierville, Tennessee, died after it got into an unlocked car in search of food, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said Thursday in a news release.

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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion.

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How music and writing helped Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner overcome her mother's death

The past two years have been a whirlwind for Japanese Breakfast's lead vocalist Michelle Zauner. She's headlined music festivals, performed on Saturday Night Live, landed two Grammy nominations and her 2021 memoir, "Crying in H Mart," is a New York Times bestseller and is now being turned into a movie.

Eight medical professionals charged with homicide in Diego Maradona's death will go to trial

An Argentine judge ruled on Wednesday that eight medical professionals charged with "simple homicide" in the death of football legend Diego Maradona will go to oral trial, according to court documents seen by CNN.

Donald Trump's lasting legacy will now be the overturning of Roe v. Wade

During his run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, Donald Trump had one sure-fire way to beat back doubts about his conservative bona fides: he would talk about who he might appoint, if given the chance, to the Supreme Court.

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Marvel Studios' "Thor: Love and Thunder" World Premiere

WORLD PREMIERE Stars, Filmmakers and Special Guests Celebrate Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Love and Thunder” Tonight in Hollywood Film Opens in Theaters July 8

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How outlawing abortion could worsen America's maternal mortality crisis

Dr. Judette Louis recalls a time when she treated a patient who was hemorrhaging from her pregnancy — and how she had to wait to obtain permission before she was allowed to terminate the pregnancy for the health of the mother.

Biden to address overturning of Roe v. Wade as Democrats consider path forward on abortion rights

President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak Friday afternoon on the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion, according to the White House.

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Sip-Sations and Wine Tasting with Chaun Vaughn

According to society, making it to 40 is a death sentence, and finding love after 40 is close to impossible. I'm not sure who set that standard but Influencer Chaun Vaughn is teaching women to love themselves and live life on their own terms. Chaun is a wife, mother, and author of, "Dreams UnleaSHEd" Many women younger than 40 are afraid to become 40 and but Chaun is creating a movement to get women excited and prepared with chapter 40+ through her YouTube Channel called "Chaun Vaughn's 40+ Life", where she discussed various topics like, "7 Changes to Expect in your 40's" or "The 40+ Libido Increase". As a leader in this community, Chaun is focusing more on having events to bring even more life to the 40+ community.