Dannette Davis, of Kay Davis Associates, has donated a $110,000 statue of the late George Floyd to Harris County. The entrepreneur and philanthropist commissioned the piece, “A Conversation with George,” by renowned sculptress Adrienne Rison-Isom. Isom shared that it took months of research and learning about Floyd to bring the […]
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Brittney Griner’s detention and basketball’s gender pay gap
Basketball star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February, when vape cartridges containing hashish oil were allegedly found in her luggage. “The reality is, she’s over there because of a gender issue — pay inequity,” said Nneka Ogwumike, the head of the WNBA players union, in an interview […]
Read MoreTed Cruz interjects GOP’s “critical race theory” opposition into Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz questioned Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson about critical race theory Tuesday, bringing an academic framework the GOP often misapplies to any discussion about race into the confirmation hearing of the first Black woman nominated to the high court. And during his questioning of […]
Read More12th Annual Darling Dash Sickle Cell race returns
After two years of hosting their annual Sickle Cell 10K, 5K and 1K ace on a virtual platform, the Houston-based “As One Foundation” is happy to announce that the 2022 race will be in person again. The event will take place Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Stude Park in The […]
Read MorePaula Harris named new executive director of Astros Foundation
The Houston Astros today that Paula Harris has been named the new Executive Director, Astros Foundation and Senior Vice President, Community Affairs. Harris brings over 33 years of experience working in the Houston community, both professionally as an executive with Schlumberger Ltd., and personally with a passion for civic interest […]
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