Posts Tagged ‘Texas’
Chime Solutions scales up to build opportunities for underserved communities
Chime Solutions was founded in 2016 by Mark Wilson. Its mission is to deliver high-touch, contact center solutions to corporate clients. Chime started out as Ryla Teleservices, which was founded…
Read MoreMegan Thee Stallion denounces anti-Asian violence: ‘Enough is enough’
Megan Thee Stallion is helping donate $50,000 in honor of the victims of the Atlanta spa shootings. The “Savage” hitmaker has teamed up with Fashion Nova and activist May Lee…
Read MoreKelly Rowland helping loved ones affected by Texas winter storms
Kelly Rowland is helping her loved ones who have been affected by the winter storms in Texas. The 40-year-old singer is assisting her friends and family in getting the necessities…
Read MoreBeyoncé’s foundation launches winter storm relief fund for Texas residents
Beyoncé‘s charity is providing up to $1,000 in relief to Texas residents affected by the deadly winter storms. Treacherous snowstorms — including Winter Storm Uri — have left several dead…
Read MoreAM Wake-Up Call guests share their thoughts about fashion, community and Texas
The AM Wake-Up Call embraced Thoughtful Thursday during discussions about the importance of fashion, community outreach, and the devastation caused by the snowstorms in Texas. Guests included fashion designer Sello…
Read MorePaul Quinn College to name school at HBCU after Frederick Douglass Haynes III
As the world witnesses the major snowstorm of 2021 in Texas, many questions have arisen about what needs to be done to keep citizens safe. Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes III…
Read MoreDeshaun Watson’s restaurant grand opening violates NFL’s COVID-19 protocol
Despite the NFL’s stringent COVID-19 protocol, which prohibits more than three players from gathering outside a club facility, that didn’t stop Houston Texans’ quarterback Deshaun Watson. On Tuesday, Dec. 15,…
Read MoreBeyoncé offers last-minute pledge of support for Biden-Harris (video)
Queen Bey has spoken and the left-wing is sure enough hoping her powerful voice is enough to sway votes in the direction of the Biden-Harris campaign, which she openly pledged…
Read MoreBlack man sues for $1M after cops on horseback pulled him by rope
A Black man from Galveston, Texas, is suing the Galveston Police Department after enduring inhumane treatment. Donald Neely, 44, who suffers from mental health issues, filed a lawsuit for $1…
Read MoreBlack man who was pro-police shot dead by White cop in Texas
An African American man in Texas, who publicly supported the police, was shot and killed by a White cop while reportedly trying to break up a fight. Jonathan Price, 31,…
Read MoreTexas governor accused of voter suppression by limiting mail ballot locations
The governor of Texas is being accused of implementing voter suppression in his state. Gov. Greg Abbott, a member of the Republican party, signed a new order that would limit…
Read MoreWhataburger fires employee for wearing Black Lives Matter mask
Whataburger is facing backlash after firing a Black employee who wore a face mask with the words, “Black Lives Matter.” The incident occurred in Fort Worth, Texas, according to Fort-Worth…
Read MoreDallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall supports reimagining policing
Following George Floyd’s death at the hands of officers with the Minneapolis Police Department, calls for police reform are being heard around the country. At rolling out, we want to…
Read MoreTexas woman calls Black boss N-word after being fired (video)
A woman went on a racist rant after she reportedly was fired by her Black boss. The incident occurred at Gibson Arnold & Associates, according to footage obtained by TMZ.…
Read MoreBlack-owned restaurants to support in 10 cities across America
Today as we celebrate Juneteenth, when the remaining African slaves in the United States finally learned on June 19, 1865, they were free, we want to encourage you to support…
Read MoreAnother Black person found hanging from a tree
Another Black person was found dead while hanging in a tree. On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, authorities in Texas said that a Black teenager, who has yet to be identified,…
Read MoreGeorge Floyd’s daughter Gianna receives major gift from Barbra Streisand
Legendary singer, actress and film director Barbra Streisand has helped George Floyd’s daughter to become a Disney shareholder. The 78-year-old singer sent a package to 6-year-old Gianna featuring shares in…
Read MoreMourners attend public memorial for George Floyd in Houston (watch live)
Hundreds are expected to pay their respects during a public memorial for George Floyd at The Fontaine of Praise church in his hometown of Houston, Texas, on Monday, June 8,…
Read MoreMan yells N-word while threatening Black Lives Matter protesters with chainsaw
A man threatened Black Lives Matter protesters during a peaceful protest in McAllen, Texas. Video posted on social media showed a chainsaw-yielding man approaching protesters as marched in downtown McAllen.…
Read MoreH-E-B director of diversity James Harris creates community opportunities
James Harris is the director of diversity and supplier diversity with H-E-B, a large grocery store chain located throughout Texas and Mexico. Rolling out spoke with Harris about H-E-B’s partnership…
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