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New Poll Reveals COVID-19’s Impacts on African American Communities
Tomorrow, May 19th at 12:00 pm ET, the African American Research Collaborative (AARC) in partnership with the NAACP and the Equity Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) at Yale School of Medicine will present new polling detailing the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on African American communities. Given that COVID-19 is having a disproportionate impact on black Americans across a range of indicators - infection rates, deaths, unemployment, access to care, access to education, etc. - this is the first national poll to take a deep dive into how African Americans are responding.
All The Things We Never Knew
A Novel by Liara Tamani
Eleanor & Park meets “Love & Basketball” in ALL THE THINGS WE NEVER KNEW: A Novel by Liara Tamani(Greenwillow/HarperCollins, on sale June 9 2020; Hardcover, eBook), a tumultuous, lyrical teen romance about two African American, high school basketball stars who fall in love hard and fast but struggle while navigating their own tough family issues.
Texas A&M System Brands Landmark Campus in Texas Medical Center
Today, the Texas A&M University System announced the name of its landmark 5-acre campus in Houston, TX at the prominent intersection of Holcombe Blvd and Main St. near the Texas Medical Center (“TMC”). Setting a new standard for collaboration in engineering, medicine, research and education is the first all-new mixed-use campus for the Texas A&M System in Houston: Texas A&M Innovation Plaza.
Church Space Founder Day Edwards Launches Free Streaming Program for Churches, Ministries Across the Nation
Day Edwards is no stranger to finding innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s churches. In 2019, the Houston-based entrepreneur and CEO made a name for herself when she founded a first-of-its- kind, digital platform for churches called Church Space. Known as “the Airbnb for churches,” Church Space is an online marketplace that helps churches earn income by renting out space for weekly worship services in addition to a variety of one-time events and gatherings.
Pandemic Thinking: How To Keep Your Head In The (Long) Game
The COVID-19 pandemic is crippling and toppling many U.S. small businesses. Often called “the backbone of the economy,” small businesses that are managing to survive face an uncertain future.
Early Bird uses 10 times less energy to train deep neural networks
Novel training method could shrink carbon footprint for greener deep learning
Rice University's Early Bird could care less about the worm; it's looking for megatons of greenhouse gas emissions.
"Southwest Sunrise" by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Wendell Minor
You don't wanna. Your favorite toys are in a box and you don't wanna leave them there. All your games, your stuffies, your outside toys, packed away. You said goodbye to your friends and teachers because your family is moving and you don't wanna. But as in the new book "Southwest Sunrise" by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Wendell Minor, just wait. When you get there, you might see things in a different color.
Mayor Turner›s Proposed FY 2021 Budget Includes Tough Cuts, Preserves Public Safety and Maintains City Services
This week, Mayor Sylvester Turner presented his proposed FY 2021 budget closing a $169 million gap caused in part by the COVID-19 pandemic.
HISD names Houston law enforcement veteran as new police chief
The Houston Independent School District has named Pedro Lopez Jr., a Houston Police Department assistant chief with 32 years of experience, as the new chief of the HISD Police Department.
Houston City Council Member Dr. Letitia Plummer Tests Positive for COVID-19
First-term, At-Large, Position 4 Houston City Council member - Dr. Letitia Plummer has been diagnosed with the Coronvirus COVID-19. Statement from Mayor Sylvester
Jogging While Black: Justice for Ahmaud Arbery
Imagine waking up energized and refreshed and you think it is a great day for a jog. You grab your workout gear to hit the ground running. After a quick warm-up, you pick up the pace, breathing in and out, and enjoy the peace. While running a father eyes you suspiciously, thinking you are the serial burglar terrorizing their “good community.” The father yells for his son to issue their brand of justice. Thirty-six seconds later, you lay on the ground in a pool of blood and take your last breath.
Washington HS Principal Wins H-E-B Excellence in Education Award
Booker T. Washington High School Principal Carlos Phillips has been named the H-E-B Excellence in Education Secondary Principal Award winner for 2020.
Amendments to Surveillance Reauthorization Bill Are Steps in the Right Direction. More Are Needed to Protect Privacy Rights.
On Wednesday, the Senate voted on two amendments as it moved closer to renewing the authority for national-security agencies to spy on the communications of people in the United States.
A Slab Ride for Justice in the Ahmaud Arbery Killing "We Ride with Ahmaud"
Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 12:30pm
Officials of Houston, The State of Texas and the United States join Faith/Social Justice Leader Bishop James Dixon, II and Houston Rapper Paul Wall in a “Slab Ride” of Unity on Saturday, May 16,2020. Motorcycle escorts will lead more than 50 custom car “Slab” owners riding in support of justice for the heinous killing of Ahmaud Arbery. The demonstrators say they’re joining the national movement to shed light on facts disregarded that marginalized the killing. Supporters are creating a parade of solidarity while demanding the following factors of truth to be revealed and legally addressed:
South Carolina Enacts Emergency Protection for Voting During COVID-19 Pandemic
Action Follows Lawsuit by ACLU and LDF
In a victory for voting rights, South Carolina took steps today to better protect voters in the June 9 primary during the COVID-19 pandemic. The action comes following a federal lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of South Carolina, and NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
GirlTrek Brings Together the #DaughtersOf Coretta Scott King, Betty Shabazz for First-Ever Public Conversation this Friday
More than a half million people watched last week’s conversation with Nikki Giovanni and Angela Davis.
On Friday, May 15th, GirlTrek’s #DaughtersOf LIVE discussions continue with Dr. Bernice A. King and Ilyasah Shabazz uniting for a first-ever public conversation on their families' legacies, debunking the myths that have followed them and sharing the lessons they learned from their legendary mothers Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz.
Loni Love Set to Deliver Cass Tech High School Commencement Address and Talks Growing Up in Same Projects as Diana Ross
The first graduation speech from the Emmy & 2x NAACP Image Award Winning Talk Show Host
Cass Technical High School, known as one of Detroit's most prestigious and highest-performing schools, has confirmed Emmy & 2x NAACP Image Award winning talk show host and alumna Loni Love as the 2020 Virtual Commencement Speaker.
Dishing Out Relief: Top Chefs and Country Musicians Join Forces to Raise Funds for Texas Restaurants
Restaurants need immediate financial relief! In Texas, the pandemic has caused 688,000 job losses, $80B in lost sales revenue, and caused 34% of Texas' 50,000 restaurants to shut down. To provide immediate relief, Billy Bob's Texas has partnered with Lux214 Media Group to host a virtual cooking and music event on Saturday, May 16, at 6 pm.
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Expand Customer Care Initiatives With the ‘CLEAN’ Program
As part of an ongoing commitment to enhance and improve the entire customer experience from shopping to delivery, today General Motors announced an initiative inviting U.S. dealers to participate in a program embracing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines in the operations of their businesses.
132,702 Small Businesses in the Houston Metro Area
Small businesses across the United States face dire circumstances following the COVID-19 outbreak. While each individual small business might seem inconsequential to the broader economy, in aggregate, these firms are critical to the country's financial well-being.
