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Kolache Factory Closes Dining Rooms Across Texas - Stores Remain Open
Effective immediately, dining rooms at Kolache Factory restaurants in the state of Texas will be closed. For the safety of employees and customers, Kolache Factory stores will move to carry-out, delivery, or drive-thru service only.
AFT on the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 47th Annual Legislative Conference
tatement of American Federation of Teachers Secretary-Treasurer Lorretta Johnson on the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 47th Annual Legislative Conference:
Riley Lanez Releases New Track "Foul Play"
"Rileyy’s haunting vocals are used as a vehicle of expression for her past and present, giving listeners something to relate to." – Respect Magazine
NASA’s Headquarters to be Renamed in Honor of its 1st Black Woman Engineer, “Hidden Figure” Mary W. Jackson
NASA announced Wednesday the agency’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C., will be named after Mary W. Jackson, the first African American female engineer at NASA.
Houston Food Bank & Windsor Village Food Distribution Site Reopens
The Windsor Village Church Family Partners with The Houston Food Bank and The City of Houston
Beginning Thursday, June l8th, The Food Bank, in partnership with The Windsor Church Family and the City of Houston, will resume distribution of fresh produce and dry goods to families facing challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Tens of thousands of Houstonians have been impacted by this global disaster. With so many people still out of work, the demand for food has increased. The distribution will take place on Thursdays until further notice.
Two PVAMU students earn top honors in The National HBCU Stock Market Challenge
Sophomore Victoria Baldwin finished first for top-performing portfolio in the trading competition.
An online trading competition proved to be a welcomed challenge for Prairie View A&M University students who entered the National Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Stock Market Challenge. The annual contest was sponsored by the HBCU Deans Roundtable and Harris-Stowe State University, in conjunction with Stock-Trak Inc, FactSet & Rise Display. They announced winners announced this week.
Medline Commits $1 Million to Organizations Advancing Social Justice for Black Americans
Donations will support the United Negro College Fund, NAACP, National Urban League and Black Lives Matter
Medline today announced it is committing more than $1 million to organizations advancing diversity, inclusion and equality across the nation. Recipients include the following four organizations, each of which are dedicated to promoting racial equality, social justice and access to education:
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Expanding Hospital Capacity
Order Suspends Elective Surgeries in Four Texas Counties
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order to ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients as Texas faces an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The Governor’s order suspends elective surgeries at hospitals in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties.
Gear Up for Flea Fest this November
More than 300 vendors are slated to appear at Flea Fest Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 9-10, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Burton Complex, 7001 Gulf Hwy. Flea Fest is a market and festival that features nearly four covered acres of anything-and-everything, coupled with delicious Southwest Louisiana Food and fun in a country fair-like atmosphere.
Ayanna Pressley files impeachment resolution against Brett Kavanaugh
The move is the first step in launching an impeachment inquiry and comes after a bombshell exposé revealed previously unheard sexual misconduct allegations against the now-seated Supreme Court Justice
Rep. Ayanna Pressley is rolling up her sleeves in an effort to spark impeachment proceedings against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh after a bombshell exposé revealed previously unheard sexual misconduct allegations.
Bingo de Mayo – Margarita Bingo
Lake Charles Symphony to host fundraiser May 5
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Lake Charles Symphony for their inaugural Bingo de Mayo fundraiser on Sunday, May 5, at the Cash and Carry Building, 801 Enterprise, from 3 – 5 p.m.
Joint Center Commends the Appointment of Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Cory Booker to the Senate Judiciary Committee
This afternoon, the Senate Judiciary Committee announced that Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) will replace former Senator Franken as members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
15-Year Old Girl Stabbed 80 Times and Set on Fire After Meeting Her Killer on Facebook
A teenage girl named Sabriya McLean was reportedly stabbed about 80 times, then dragged outside and set on fire by a man that she had recently met on Facebook. Philadelphia police say the 15-year old’s body was found in the 200 block of South 49th Street the next morning.
Egyptian Lawyer Sentenced to Prison After Making Controversial Rape Comments
Nabih al-Wahsh, a lawyer in Egypt, has been sentenced to three years in prison for comments he recently made about rape back in October. During a televised debate on a draft law on prostitution, he reportedly said (in Arabic) that women who wear ripped jeans deserve to be raped.
NABJ Joins the Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship Program
The National Association of Black Journalists is excited and proud to announce its partnership with Facebook on its recently launched The Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship. The scholarship program was created to support the next generation of journalists, and to strengthen the pipeline of diversity in journalism and media.
Tacos Delivered From George Lopez Restaurant
Looking for new bites to eat now that Houston is opening back up? If you're looking for something new to try, George Lopez, who is debuting street tacos in a delivery-only format, under the name George Lopez Tacos.
Texas Democrats On The Biden Administration Securing Three New Mass Vaccination Sites In Texas
The Biden White House announced that they are partnering with the state of Texas to open three new mass vaccination sites to vaccinate up to 10,000 Texans in underserved communities per day.
National Literacy Month Highlight: Dr. Candice Matthew's Library
Did you know it was National Literacy Month? This month, Dr. Candice Matthews celebrated her Grand Opening of The Dr. Candice Matthews Library.
Register for Run in the Park by August 31st
Powered by Reliant Energy, the 18th annual Run in the Park is happening on Saturday, October 9. However this coming Tuesday, August 31 is your last day to get the early registration price of $25! After Tuesday, the registration price goes up to $30 for the in-person event.
The Battle for Legalization Is Heating Up!
As we inch closer to the summer months, the battle to legalize marijuana in more states this year is truly heating up. Not only is it probable that there will be more federal hearings on marijuana-related legislation, but states across this country will be voting on legalization and medical marijuana ballot measures this fall.
