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Interactive Maps Chronicle Frederick Douglass in Maryland

Originally posted on #ADPhD: Lawrence Jackson’s course on Frederick Douglass covered by Hopkins Hub: “For Jackson’s class, the time in Maryland before that escape commanded the most interest—Douglass’ formative years, before he became the world-famous abolitionist, orator, and writer. Students in the graduate English seminar “Mapping Frederick Douglass” researched and visited regional sites of significance…

5th grader celebrated for Rubik’s Cube talent

Tarron Nelson is an 11-year-old student at Northview Elementary School with a unique talent.

Man Builds a Food Pantry On His Lawn So the Hungry Can Eat

Little Free Libraries, those boxes full of books for people to freely take, are a common sight on people's lawns. But Roman Espinoza's lawn in Watertown, New York, has something different: a "Blessing Box" filled with food available to any and all who need it.

Young Voters Are Going to be Key to Winning 2020

Politics is in realignment. And perhaps the most underappreciated change is this: Based on recent research at Tufts University's Tisch College of Civic Life, young voters, ages 18-29, played a significant role in the 2018 midterms and are poised to shape elections in 2020 and beyond.

3 Presidents Who Shaped Our Food System and the Role of African Americans In It

Many of our past presidents were farmers or ranchers at some point in their lives, but a handful of them significantly changed how we grow our food and eat it. We can’t examine that history, however, without also acknowledging the legacy of slavery. This Presidents Day, let’s consider how three presidents shaped our food system—and how their interventions impacted African Americans:

Doesn't Greg Abbott have anything better to do?

Deaths in Texas from Covid-19 are up 138% compared to two weeks ago, according to The New York Times. And yet, on the same day that 164 Texans died from Covid-19, Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order banning any government mandates for the vaccine.

The blunt truth about vaccination

It is time to impose vaccine mandates and passports. The Covid-19 vaccines continue to perform extraordinarily well, but the rate of infection is worsening in unvaccinated populations. The Delta variant is offering a sobering reminder that the pandemic has faded in much of the country but certainly not ended.

Council Connection for Monday, June 3

At their Monday, June 3 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers proclaimed the week of June 16-22 as Juneteenth Week; approved an ordinance establishing temporary maximum speed limits and designating locations, dates and times for school zones located within the City for summer school; and passed a resolution designating authorized signatories for contractual documents and documents for requesting funds pertaining to the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program. Here is a rundown of all Council actions at the meeting:

H-E-B Hurricane Harvey Relief Update

On Sunday, Aug. 27, H-E-B will mobilize its Emergency Response Team and will dispatch its Disaster Response Units (DRUs) and the H-E-B Mobile Kitchens to the H-E-B at 1505 E. Rio Grande in Victoria. The Emergency Response Team will leave promptly at 10 a.m. from 5731 Rittiman Rd. in San Antonio.

The First Texas Black Women's Expo Announces Keynote Speaker Torrei Hart

TBWE reveals EMI Award recipients,“Black Fashion Week” Show, Little Miss “Happy” Head Beauty Pageant, workshops and more!

Visionary and Trichologist, Leola Anifowoshe, proudly invites the general public to this year’s first Texas Black Women’s Expo (TBWE) on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the NRG Center. With the goal to empower entrepreneurial women, TBWE bids to take business experiences to the next level, while providing a blueprint for profitable businesses.

Weekends Just Got ‘Egg-cellent’ at Maggiano’s Memorial City

More than likely you highly anticipate Fridays as much as we do. Why? For the weekend of course! And what does one do the best on weekends? Brunch! On behalf of Houston Style Magazine, I had the pleasure of sampling the new brunch menu at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Memorial City and from what was presented, there is no doubt that their brunch is a hit.

Donald Trump's Hurricanes Are Record-breaking And The Biggest

You may have noticed that President Donald Trump has a tendency toward hyperbole. Everything he touches or is associated with is the biggest or the best or a record-breaker of some sort. Up to and including, apparently, natural disasters

Rockets Head Into All-Star Break With a Positive Mindset for the Future

When starting a new job, there is always a 90-day probation period that let employers evaluate employees and see if they are the right fit for the job. They look at everything from attendance to the ability to get along with co-workers. Not one thing is left out when an employer is determining permanent employment.

New Rice University music building to be named Brockman Hall for Opera

Facility will join Alice Pratt Brown Hall and adjoining plaza to form Brockman Music and Performing Arts Center

Rice University's new music building will be named Brockman Hall for Opera and the 84,000-square-foot structure, along with Alice Pratt Brown Hall and its adjoining plaza, will be christened the Brockman Music and Performing Arts Center.

Governor Abbott Announces Partnership With FirstNet And AT&T To Modernize Public Safety Communications

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Texas will partner with FirstNet and AT&T to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. The FirstNet network will provide Texas with modernized devices, apps and tools for first responders to boost their communication abilities on the job. This plan will improve public safety and enhance emergency preparedness across the state by providing first responders with cutting edge communication technologies. Texas is one of many states across the country opting in to the FirstNet Network.

Macy’s Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Renowned Actress Gaby Espino

A series of events at six stores across the country will bring to life the rich legacy of achievement and entertainment of Hispanic Americans in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month

This fall, Macy’s is once again set to honor the rich legacy and cultural impact of Hispanic Americans, during its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Customers nationwide will have the opportunity to attend special in-store events focused on exploring and exalting Hispanic and Latino culture, in particular the impact Latinas have had on entertainment. Helping Macy’s celebrate will be celebrity guest, Gaby Espino.

The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Launches Emergency COVID-19 Response Fund

Kroger and The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation aim to direct $10 million to local, state and national relief organizations

The Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has committed more than $6 million to date to nonprofit partners addressing urgent COVID-19 response efforts, including:

Gabriel "Fluffy: Iglesias to Tape Netflix Comedy Special "One Show Fits All" at Toyota

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias will be taping his new Netflix comedy special “One Show Fits All” in Houston on September 13th and 14th. Ticket pre-sale is Wednesday, June 20th (password: FLUFFY) and on-sale is Friday, June22nd at fluffyguy.com and www.houstontoyotacenter.com at 10am local time. Tickets range from $30-$80 plus fees. Gabriel is currently performing his “One Show Fits All” world tour around the country. This will be Gabe’s second Netflix comedy special following 2016’s I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry, his third comedy special for Netflix will tape in 2019.

DJ Reader is On a Mission of Love

He was his teacher. He was his mentor. He was his best friend. David Reader Sr. was everything to his son, Houston Texans’ Defensive Nose Tackle David Vernon Jr. or DJ. Four years ago Reader lost his father to a disease that claims the lives of more people than breast or prostate cancer. An estimated 661,000 Americans have kidney disease according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases yet little is known about this deadly disease. Reader wants to change that as a tribute to his father on a mission of love.

H-E-B Names 2022 Quest for Texas Best Winners

FIVE Texas-based small businesses claim prize money, winning titles, and shelf placement in ninth annual competition.

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