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Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Houston this Year
Celebrating Juneteenth in Houston offers a rich lineup and variety of activities, reflecting the city’s deep historical ties to the holiday.
Biden-Harris Administration Approves $7.7B in Additional Student Loan Debt Relief
With the addition of the new relief, the administration has now approved $167 billion in loan forgiveness for 4.75 million Americans.
Biden-Harris Administration Propels HBCUs with Record $16 Billion Investment
Officials said the Biden-Harris administration’s dedication to HBCUs underscores their vital role in fostering upward economic mobility in the United States.
Ed Dwight, America’s First Black Astronaut Trainee, Reaches Space at 90
The liftoff from Blue Origin’s West Texas launch site was the company’s first passenger flight in nearly two years.
Firearm Safety Begins at Home
Unfortunately, 40% of U.S. households with children have firearms, of which 15% are stored in the least secure way.
HISD Teams Working to Assess, Repair Damage from Thursday’s Storm; 2 Student Injuries Reported
Officials from the Houston Independent School District said they are working to assess and repair damage from the storm Thursday evening.
Summer Program Cultivates Future Cardiovascular Researchers
Bradley McConnell, professor of pharmacology at the UH College of Pharmacy, and Tho Tran, research assistant professor of chemistry at the UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, have received funding from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to create a summer research program to engage the upcoming generation of minority, underrepresented cardiovascular researchers in hands-on heart, blood and lung research.
Rev. William Lawson, Founder of Houston’s Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, Dies
Reverend William A. Lawson, the founding pastor of Houston’s Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, has died at the age of 95.
New Research Uncovers Genetic Variant’s Alarming Impact on Heart Health and Longevity in Black Americans
On average, carriers die two to two and a half years earlier than expected. With nearly half a million Black American carriers over the age of 50, the implications are profound.
U.S. Department of Education Acts to Ease FAFSA Woes Amidst Rising Concerns
“We are determined to close the FAFSA completion gap,” declared U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten.
In Good Hands: The Quality of Nurse Anesthesiology Experience and Education
Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) safely provide anesthesia every day in collaboration with surgeons, dentists, podiatrists and other qualified anesthesia professionals, using their training and experience to independently manage the anesthesia needs of the patient.
HISD Extends 479 Job Offers at Campus Hiring Fairs Held Over the Weekend
More than 1,300 candidates attended two Houston Independent School District hiring fairs this past Saturday and HISD extended 479 same-day job offers for open, campus-based positions in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Sickle Cell: Not Just a Black Disease or Trait
Sharing this information about sickle cell is the everyday work of Houston-based charity “As One Foundation,” which was founded by sickle cell carrier and former Houston Texan Devard Darling, who lost his identical twin brother to exertional sickling in 2001 at Florida State University during a football conditioning workout.
North Shore HS Educator Named HAABSE Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year
Mrs. LaTisha Guillory, an English teacher at North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center, was named the 2023 Houston Area Alliance Black School Educator (HAABSE) Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year for the entire Houston area in February 2024, a recognition given to educators who exemplify excellence in their field.
Ways to Show Love to Your Favorite Educator this Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week, a wonderful time to recognize the hard work, dedication and impact of the educators in our lives.
HISD Expands Partnership with Hazel Health to Offer No-Cost Care at Every Campus
As part of its new Continuum of Care model for student wraparound supports, the Houston Independent School District is expanding its partnership with Hazel Health to every campus and Sunrise Center in the district.
How Colleges and Universities Can Support Adult Learners Navigating a Changing World
While mental illness can impact anyone, adult learners who are balancing their personal lives with professional and educational pursuits need special attention.
HISD to Hold Job Fairs on Saturday
The Houston Independent School District will hold job fairs on Saturday, May 4 for individuals interested in working at HISD’s New Education System (NES) and non-NES campuses in the 2024-2025 school year.
Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Ambitious Plans to Strengthen Teaching Profession Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week
The initiatives include calling on states to increase teacher pay, fix public service loan forgiveness (PSLF), support special education teachers, establish a technical assistance center, provide data on PSLF, and increase special education funding.