$20,000 for NEXT Houston Poet Laureate

City of Houston Mayor's Office Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 12/19/2022 View this email in your browser Citywide Search For Houston's Next Poet Laureate Set To Take Place In Program's 10th Year HOUSTON - Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), and the Houston Public Library (HPL), are pleased to announce the search for the City of Houston’s next poet laureate. In its 10th year, the Poet Laureate program has seen five poet laureates selected by the Mayor of Houston. The program celebrates Houston’s rich culture and diversity through the work of a Houston poet who serves as the City’s ambassador for the literary arts. During a two-year appointment, the poet laureate makes several guest appearances at special events and also completes a Community Outreach project. The poet laureate will receive an honorarium of $20,000 through the City Initiative Grant Program of the City of Houston and serve from April 2023 through April 2025. The role of the Houston poet laureate is to stimulate poetic impulse, foster appreciation of poetry in all its forms, and serve Houston residents and visitors with expressions of culture through words. “For the past decade, our poet laureates have reached into the hearts of our residents to find the soul of Houston and to be inspired by them,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “We are looking for the next poet laureate who will continue on the work of those before them and bring the position of the Houston poet laureate to new heights.” Current Houston Poet Laureate Emanuelee "Outspoken" Bean Each Poet Laureate for the City creates a signature Community Outreach project. The current Poet Laureate, Emanuelee “Outspoken” Bean, is recording Space City Mixtape – a mixture of spoken word narratives of Houston residents set to music by Russell Gus slated for release February 2023. Leslie Contreras Schwartz, Houston’s 2019-2021, Poet Laureate, created Bayou City Broadsides, artistic displays of lines from poems of everyday Houstonians. Houston's 2017-2019 Poet Laureate Deborah “D.E.E.P.” Mouton created Emerge, 11 community performance poetry videos highlighting various Houston neighborhoods. Houston’s 2015-2017 Poet Laureate Dr. Robin Davidson published an anthology of Houston residents’ favorite poetry, and Gwen Zepeda, Houston’s 2013-2015 Poet Laureate, created the Houston Poet Laureate’s social media platforms. The Houston Poet Laureate Selection Committee, a diverse group of poets, scholars, literary experts, and community representatives, will assist in the selection process. Eligible applications will be reviewed by a panel of poets, scholars, and literary experts that is diverse in age, ethnicity, and experience. Non-voting members include Victor Ancheta of MOCA and Justin Bogert of HPL. Houston’s Former Poet Laureates, from left to right: Dr. Robin Davidson (2015-2017), Deborah “D.E.E.P.” Mouton (2017-2019), Leslie Contreras Schwartz (2019-2021), and Gwen Zepeda (2013-2015). The deadline to apply is midnight on Sunday, January 29, 2023, 11:59 PM CST. Submissions are welcome from poets, authors, writers, and spoken word artists. The guidelines, term requirements, and application portal for the Houston Poet Laureate can be found here. Finalists will be interviewed by the panel in late March with a final decision made by Mayor Turner. Houston's next poet laureate will be announced in celebration of National Poetry Month (April). The program is coordinated by MOCA and HPL and funded through the Hotel Occupancy Tax that is dedicated to the arts. For further information about the City’s Cultural Programs go to www.houstontx.gov/culturalaffairs or follow the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs on Facebook or Instagram @HoustonMOCA. For further information about the Houston Public Library visit www.houstonlibrary.org, Twitter @houstonlibrary, or call 832.393.1313. Contact: Mary Benton Director of Communications Office: 832.393.0830 Mobile: 713.208.6229 Mary.Benton@houstontx.gov Deidrea George Press Secretary Office: 832.393.0800 Mobile: 832.763.6972 deidrea.george@houstontx.gov Brent Taylor Public Information Officer/Deputy Press Secretary Office: 832.393.0808 Mobile: 713.882.5090 Brent.Taylor@houstontx.gov Website Twitter Facebook YouTube Copyright © 2022 City of Houston, All rights reserved. You've joined the City of Houston Media Distribution List Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Exciting! Mayor Turner Announces North Houston Hwy Project

City of Houston Mayor's Office Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 12/19/2022 View this email in your browser City of Houston, Harris County And TxDOT Announce New Memorandum of Understanding For The North Houston Highway Improvement Project HOUSTON - (Updated to include pictures) Mayor Sylvester Turner today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP). Harris County leaders, including Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Commissioner Adrian Garcia and County Attorney Christian Menefee were also present at Monday’s news conference to announce the Harris County MOU and offer support in advancing TxDOT's North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP). The city’s MOU will focus on six key areas: - Housing and Community Cohesion - Drainage and Flood Mitigation - Reducing the NHHIP Footprint During Detailed Design - Transit and MaX Lanes - Connectivity - And Park Space and Urban Design See signed MOU. The NHHIP is designed from IH 45 North Corridor from Beltway 8 North to and around Downtown Houston. It will provide connectivity for residents and businesses within and beyond the State of Texas. “The path forward begins anew today. As I’ve said before, the NHHIP done the right way can be a transformational and generation-level project, enhancing connectivity, increasing mobility, and significantly lowering flood and existing parks and greenspace impacts,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “Today’s MOU represents the commitment, ongoing collaboration and communication between county, city and state governments to meet the needs of residents and businesses within the region. It also provides resources for Houstonians to stay in their neighborhoods, as our people, our residents, are the heart of our city.” TxDOT will engage the public throughout the period of construction to ensure communities are informed about developments, congestion, transportation issues and other related matters. The public will also be able to submit comments to TxDOT throughout the life of the project. “Both the Memorandum of Understanding executed with Mayor Turner, and the agreed upon terms and conditions agreed to with Harris County, which will warrant their dismissal of the lawsuit against the project, represent how staying focused on common ground and the benefits to the region in key areas of interest have provided an outcome that will enhance the I-45 NHHIP project as we move forward,” Texas Transportation Commissioner Laura Ryan said. “The City of Houston has spoken as a voice for our residents, and I will continue to support the project as long as my goals of resilience, multimodal transportation and equity are met,” Mayor Turner says. “Coming together under this MOU provides a path forward that will benefit us all.” Mayor Sylvester Turner with City of Houston, Texas Department of Transportation and Harris County leaders Contact: Mary Benton Director of Communications Office: 832.393.0830 Mobile: 713.208.6229 Mary.Benton@houstontx.gov Deidrea George Press Secretary Office: 832.393.0800 Mobile: 832.763.6972 deidrea.george@houstontx.gov

Fastweb Internships -- google these key words..

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Delta Sigma Theta Soiree

Shred Day - Thanks Efamily Member Pearl Wright for sharing!

Volunteers Needed YWCPA Saturday Dec.3rd

Greetings all, We are in need of a few more volunteers for our annual bridge and egg drop SECME STEM event. The event will take place at YWCPA (1906 Cleburne, 77004) on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm at YWCPA. Can you please share with your networks in an effort to help find volunteers to assist with the event? Volunteers should sign up here: https://forms.gle/67WwXjzq8Faf7ZXLA More about SECME HISD - https://bit.ly/HISDSECME Thank you! Kind regards, Astra Zeno Engineering/Computer Science, Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy (713) 942-1441 (office) | (713) 942-1448 (fax) azeno@HoustonISD.org Book a meeting with Ms. Zeno

Engineering Scholarship Deadline March 15, 2023 thanks Efamily member Sam Denard for sharing!

ASME banner Engineering Scholarships for graduating High School seniors for the 2023-24 academic year Do you know a High School senior on a FIRST Robotics team interested in Mechanical Engineering or who intends to pursue an engineering degree or STEM-related studies starting September 2023? ASME INSPIRE and the ASME Auxiliary are offering scholarships for these students who will be the next generation of engineers. Learn More → Take advantage of this opportunity - last year $136,000 in ASME INSPIRE and ASME Auxiliary Clarke Scholarships were available to support High School seniors entering a Mechanical Engineering program! What students need to know before applying: Application for the ASME Auxiliary Clarke Scholarship is specifically for students on a FIRST Robotics team and requires an ASME, ASME Student or ASME Auxiliary member as a nominator Both scholarships require a letter of recommendation ME/MET students enrolled full-time at an ABET accredited college or university during the 2023-2024 academic year Application deadline - March 15, 2023 Application Opens December 1 Office Hours: Do you have questions? Meet with our team. ASME Scholarships provided by: ASME provides an equal opportunity to apply For questions: Call toll free (U.S. applicants only) (855) 276-3734, or email us directly at ASME.University@applyISTS.com. Follow ASME on Twitter Like ASME on Facebook Join ASME on LinkedIn The American Society of Mechanical Engineers® ( ASME® ) 111722 - 28388

Deadline Nov 30th 0The William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship

The William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship logo If you are interested in receiving up to $84,000 in academic funding over two years to pursue a master's degree, and you'd like to launch a career as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent in the Foreign Service, this may be an opportunity for you! Join us on a webinar on Nov. 9 at 3 pm (EST) with the U.S. Department of State to hear about the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, a new two-year graduate fellowship program that provides academic funding, two summer practicums with stipend support, professional development, and mentorship - and culminates in an appointment in the Foreign Service as a DSS Special Agent. Applying for the Clarke DS Fellowship: Benefits, Eligibility, Selection Process and Career Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022 | 3-4 pm (EST) REGISTER TODAY You'll hear about the eligibility requirements and benefits, the selection process, timeline of the two-year fellowship and what Foreign Service DSS Special Agents do. Plus, we'll walk you through the application and answer your questions. Our speakers are: Jennifer Danover, Program Manager, Clarke DS Fellowship, U.S. Department of State Thomas J. Carey, Special Agent, DS Recruitment Unit, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Vicky Le Master, Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, U.S. Department of State Chelsey Jones, Assistant Director, Federal Initiatives, The Washington Center Register today! If you are not able to attend the live webinar, you will receive a link to access the recording of the webinar 24/7. We hope to see you there. As a reminder, the deadline to submit your Clarke DS Fellowship application is November 30 at 11:59 pm (EST). If you have any questions, please email us at ClarkeDSFellowship@twc.edu.

White House Paid Internships

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The Third Reconstruction - Rice U Book Talk Nov. 10th Noon

UTMB Job Openings!

University of Texas Medical Branch is hiring immediately! I got an email that said University of Texas Medical Branch has 1333 job openings with an average salary of $52,484 - $81,142.

NASA Spring Internships Deadline to Apply Nov. 7th

NASA internships allow high school & college-level students to contribute to agency projects under the guidance of a mentor. Visit https://t.co/cnBetxHcbV to learn more. Deadline to apply is Nov. 7. #GiantLeapsStartHere https://twitter.com/v_wyche/status/1588223692533772288?s=51&t=vjq29Lc5R4iE-zFoQSzOwA Internships -- https://intern.nasa.gov/

$ 1,000 Teacher Award Children's Museum of Houston - thanks efamily member Paula Harris for sharing!

Link for our Early Childhood Teacher Award https://www.cmhouston.org/news/martel Every year we offer this award to a Pk – 2nd grade teacher which provides a $1k honorarium and one year Museum membership!

Join Urban League Voter Canvassing 3rd Ward

https://houstonareaurbanleagueyp.wildapricot.org/event-4998513/Registration

Join HAULYP, HAUL, HAUL Guild and NextGen Texas as we canvass the 3rd ward community on Saturday, 11/5/22 from 11-1pm.  We will be passing out voting literature, Metro Bus Passes and more to community residents to ensure they have all the tools to case their vote on election day.  We will meet/park at the TSU East Garage located at 3341 Cleburne Street, 77004, meet at the corner of Tierwester and Cleburne, then split into groups to begin canvassing. Parking is $1 per hour. Shirts, Food and Water will be provided.  See you there!

FHGCA Scholarship

It's that time again. If you know any high school seniors or current college students, PLEASE have them visit our website and apply for the scholarship. https://fhgca.vpweb.com/fhgca-scholarship Thank you so much! Sharis Bowman Singletary "Nikki" P.S. If you'd like to purchase a ticket to the luncheon ($75.00 - all proceeds to scholarship) or make a donation, let me know.

NAACP Juvenile Justice - Sign up your Teen by Nov 5th for Nov. 12th Scared Straight Session

Greetings, The NAACP Houston Youth Council Unit #6820's Juvenile Justice Committee invites your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or godchild to Beyond Scared Straight: A Teen Court Experience on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. at the Texas Southern University Law School Moot Courtroom (3100 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 77004). This advocacy program seeks to give students exposure to the Texas Court System through a mock trial where students have exposure to a court case and are trained by law officials on the various roles in the courtroom. Students will learn how sentencing discrimination in the Criminal and Juvenile Court System presents major civil rights problems. We seek to provide students with some solutions to resolving those problems. Before you register your student, please note the following below: · Dress Code: Business Casual (EX: blouse, slacks, pencil skirt, dress, collar shirt, polo shirt, flats, loafers, low heels, wedges, Sperrys, sneakers, or tennis shoes) Please do not wear jeans, t-shirts, shorts, short skirts, sandals, crop tops, jerseys, sagging pants, off the shoulder tops, see-through tops, halter tops, athletic wear, Crocs or slides. · Food: We will provide a continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks. If you have any dietary restrictions, we ask that you bring your own food. Please note that there will not be a microwave or refrigerator available for use. If you have any specific concerns regarding food, please email us at naacphoustontxyc@gmail.com · NOTE: Only students that can stay from 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. are allowed to register. Those who cannot remain from 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. should not register their student for the advocacy program. · Please fill out one Google registration form per student. · Spots are limited to the first 20 students who register and can commit to attending the program from 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. The deadline for registration is Saturday, November 5, 2022, by midnight. Please see the link below to register your student. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBCjzAJJmHJDlArB0UE4XPw8S1NQaS245Wzn9GT0-JNBWIUA/viewform We hope to see your student there! Best, Number #1 NAACP Youth Council in the Nation NAACP Houston, TX Youth Council Unit #6820

Eagle Paid Summer Intern Program 10 Weeks - Retail Supply Chain

Intern Development Program

Our Intern Development Program is the best way to introduce you to a career at Giant Eagle. You'll have a chance to work on real projects, solve strategic business problems, interact with leaders and present your ideas to Senior Executives. Giant Eagle's Intern Development Program will help prepare you for a career in grocery retail and potentially for long-term employment with our Company. ​​​​​​​ Summer 2023 Opportunities Retail Management Internships Apply Today img1 Program Highlights 10-week program Paid, full-time opportunities Focused on engaging talented college graduates in the retail industry All interns will participate in projects, solve strategic problems, interact with leaders, and share their ideas to Senior Executives throughtout the program Work side by side with experienced Team Members, and gain exposure to real-world business projects After successful completion, our interns are better prepared for a career in Store or Warehouse Supply Chain Management or a Business Services group support role. Considered for long-term employment with Giant Eagle. Requirements Must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program with an accredited college Minimum 3.0 GPA Actively participate in on going career development discussions ​​​​​​​Willingness to continuously grow both soft and technical skills

HBCU Technology Conference - Listen to the Sessions!

LINKS https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=100387324&msgid=546558&act=BFE8&c=1165043&pid=6933247&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fonlinexperiences.com%2FLaunch%2FEvent.htm%3FShowKey%3D205358%26DisplayItem%3DE676460&cf=10555&v=0cbc3f6d4d170c84985bf0b1769e85ffe03c5957d18c1cfe490eaca5b0952955 https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=100387324&msgid=546558&act=BFE8&c=1165043&pid=6933247&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fonlinexperiences.com%2FLaunch%2FEvent.htm%3FShowKey%3D205358%26DisplayItem%3DE675062&cf=10555&v=19648d8669273c25ef9b95f85c9aa5bfa05f6ea479c78c49f11fbc4d05bd27cc https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=100387324&msgid=546558&act=BFE8&c=1165043&pid=6933247&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fonlinexperiences.com%2FLaunch%2FEvent.htm%3FShowKey%3D205358%26DisplayItem%3DE675067&cf=10555&v=cb647600323624828dc6b752df0b835670f464965fc587fac010cc056646b252 The second annual HBCU Technology Conference presented by HP and sponsored by Intel and Microsoft took place virtually September 13-16, 2022. The event had tracks for the entire HBCU Campus: IT, Faculty & Staff, HBCU Executive Leaders, and Students. The conference might be over, but the sessions are still available. If you missed a session, want to view sessions again, or want to share sessions with HBCU colleagues who might not have registered for the conference, it’s not too late. You can view over 90 on-demand sessions such as: Digital Transformation: The Only Choice for Financial Freedom in the Black Community and how HBCUs Can Lead the Way Dr. Dennis Kimbro, Leadership Professor, Clark Atlanta University Emerging Technologies and the Accelerating Change of the Enterprise Landscape. Are Your Students Future-Ready? Moderator: Boz Bell, HP Inc.; Panelists: Dr. Bruce Crawford, Albany State Community College; Dr. Isaac McCoy, Stillman College; Jeff Chen, HP Inc. Digital Transformation at HBCUs: Transformation Journey Insights Patrick Brothers, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, HolonIQ Creating Economic Mobility through STEAM Programs at HBCUs Moderator: Charlie Radman, HP Inc.; Panelists: P.J. Boardman, MathWorks, Gilles Eggenspieler, Ansys; Julie Lottering, Epic Games; Dr. Robbie Melton, Tennessee State University NIST and Cybersecurity, Current and Future Challenges Matthew Scholl, Chief, Computer Security Division, National Institute for Standards and Technology M365 Zero Trust Security Live Demos Chelsie Thompson, Technical Security Specialist, Microsoft Conference content is available in our virtual event platform. Take a look today! https://onlinexperiences.com/Launch/Event.htm?ShowKey=205358

Dinner to Home: Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces New Program to Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

HOUSTON - During his annual State of the City address Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a new program to aid efforts to house individuals experiencing homelessness on Houston’s streets. The city is partnering with Bread of Life to launch – Dinner to Home – a food program designed to help individuals experiencing homelessness embark on the path to being housed. The pilot program will offer dinner service at a safe, clean, and appropriate location. Moreover, the program is designed to attract individuals who may not normally engage with the homeless housing system by providing food that people want to eat in a respectful, dignified atmosphere with tables, chairs, trash receptacles, restrooms, and cover (during inclement weather). Above all, an array of services, including housing assessments, will be reoccurring. “Food alone does not solve homelessness. However, when used with services and housing, food can be an important tool to help train professionals forge vital relationships needed to navigate vulnerable Houstonians into housing with wrap-around services,” said Mayor Turner. “Houston is on the right path, but we must all do more. The Dinner to Home program pairs perfectly with all the comprehensive, holistic initiatives the city is currently working on to help our brothers and sister experiencing homelessness, including the largest homeless housing initiative in our city’s history, the opening of the first Housing Navigation Center in the entire state, and endeavors with the private sector to secure more supportive housing units.” The program will provide dinner four nights a week, for three months, with an option to extend for up to 10 months. The program will be operated and managed by Bread of Life, a local not-for-profit with a track record of successfully working with vulnerable Houstonians. “Preventing an increase in street homelessness is tough, and reducing homelessness is even harder. However, Houston is showing the world that collaboration, housing resources, and the right tools can be done! The Dinner to Housing program will supplement and boost the extraordinary work outreach teams are already doing to reach out to, connect, and house Houstonians experiencing homelessness,” said Pastor Rudy Rasmus, founder of Bread of Life. Over the past two years, Houston’s regional, collaborative homeless housing program housed a record 10,900 individuals experiencing homelessness, leading to a 19% reduction in homelessness during the pandemic, including a nearly 10% reduction in street homelessness. In just the past two months alone, delegations of elected officials and leaders from Los Angles, Denver, Spokane, Tacoma, Albuquerque, and Delaware visited Houston to learn how the city, county, private sector, and agencies of The Way Home continue to work together on long-term solutions to reduce homelessness holistically. Contact: Mary Benton Director of Communications Office: 832.393.0830 Mobile: 713.208.6229 Mary.Benton@houstontx.gov Deidrea George Press Secretary Office: 832.393.0800 Mobile: 832.763.6972 deidrea.george@houstontx.gov Brent Taylor Public Information Officer/Deputy Press Secretary Office: 832.393.0808 Mobile: 713.882.5090 Brent.Taylor@houstontx.gov

You are Invited - Breaking Juan Crow Legacies to Rebuild Anew - Equity and Social Justice Lecture University of Houston - Justice in Uvalde

You are invited to our Fall 2022 Panos Family Endowed Lecture in Equity and Social Justice Link to sign up https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-justice-in-uvalde-breaking-juan-crow-legacies-to-rebuild-anew-registration-449810434117 Social Justice in Uvalde: Breaking Juan Crow Legacies to Rebuild Anew Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:30 p.m. CST Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Theater (Room 150) • Livestream available Register to Attend ABOUT THE EVENT University of Texas at Austin Associate Professor Monica Muñoz Martinez, Ph.D., is a historian of race relations in the U.S. and racial violence along the U.S.-Mexico border. Uvalde is her hometown. In this semester's Panos Lecture presented by the CLASS Special Committee on Race & Social Justice, Dr. Martinez will address: How the Uvalde massacre on May 24 is a tragedy that was centuries in the making. How the long history of Juan Crow policies and border policing have shaped the community, prompting residents to call for social justice and change for years.

Langston $10M Gift coordinated by Tony Welch, VP Investments (son of our friend Mary Ann Welch)

It was Tony's vision and negotiations that brought this $10M gift to Langston University. This film is not to be missed! Such an important impact on Langston U!!!

Women for Hollins Sign-up (Membership Committee Meeting Nov. 1 on Zoom -Won't you join me?)

Sign up HERE and indicate the committee you are interested in serving. I'm Chair of the Membership Committee - love you to join me in recruiting members! Charter membership in Women for Hollins if you join prior to Jan 31. https://www.chrishollins.com/wfh

Jennifer Makes It - Art -- shared by efamily member Lisa Jones Gentry -- Moving story of this artist!

https://jennifermakesit.com/collections

Grant Applications Open Now!

Scholarships for the RIVER Spring 2023 classes available Theater Under the Stars, an arts education program for children with disabilities and their sibling

Scholarships, Payment Plans, and Early Bird Savings Available! Theatre Under the Stars has an unforgettable array of Spring 2023 classes available in The River, an arts education program for children with disabilities and their siblings. And we want you to be a part of it! We'll kick the year off with the wonderous world of Willy Wonka, teaching skills in acting, art, dance, and music. Is cost a barrier for you? Register before December 11 and save $15 per course to take advantage of our early bird savings. We also offer payment plans and scholarships. And of course, our TUTS Subscribers save 10% off tuition when enrolling their student at The River. Just register your student using the same TUTS account that holds your subscription and your discount will automatically be applied when you reach the cart. Learn more and register today! ENROLL NOW Unsubscribe | Forward | View in browser You are receiving this email because you opted to received updates and alerts from the Theatre Under The Stars. If you wish to no longer receive these emails, please click the unsubscribe in this email. Theatre Under The Stars • 800 Bagby St. Suite 200 • Houston, TX 77002 • 713-558-8887

Game Changer Langston University GETS Donated Television Facility - Must See Video Tear Jerker!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CeFCWUtOPo

Volunteer for the Thanksgiving Day Parade-Balloon Handlers, Parade Marshals, Seating ushers and more! Be in the PARADE!!

Volunteer For The Parade The 73rd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade will welcome the holiday season by celebrating all things Houston. The fun begins at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day (November 24, 2022) when the downtown business district streets will come alive with marching bands, imaginative floats and colorful balloons. Bring the family and celebrate our theme, Houston on Parade, with a stellar showcase of all that’s great about Houston! Won’t you consider volunteering for this awesome event? We need volunteers for the following areas: Balloon Handlers – you’ll march in the parade, helping to guide giant helium balloons. Banner Carriers – you will carry banners introducing featured performers and floats. Parade Marshals – these are critical positions! You’ll keep the parade moving – if you like being in charge, this is the spot for you! Seating Ushers – you’ll be the face of the City, greeting ticketed spectators in finding their way to seats in the special reserved area. ADA Ushers- help our handicapped guests be seated for the parade. Back Lot- help entries in the back lot staging area www.houstonspecialevents.org

Lisa Jones Gentry Art and Fiction - Check it out!

https://lisajonesgentry.com/ 2 Fiction Books Abstract Art

A Morning with the Author Carla A. Harris

Visit us Reservations HPL Events A Morning With Author Carla A. Harris A Morning With Author Carla A. Harris Join us for a morning with author, motivational speaker, and 30+ year Wall Street veteran Carla A. Harris. In her new book, Lead to Win: How to Be a Powerful, Impactful, Influential Leader in Any Environment, the author examines the key traits of being a transformational leader and targets the essential skills necessary to succeed, such as the importance of taking risks, creating a vision, and leveraging assets like relationships and partnerships. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is strongly encouraged. Books will be sold on-site by Blue Willow Bookshop. Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Time Zone: Central Time - US & Canada (change) Location: Auditorium Campus: Julia Ideson Building Audience: Adults Categories: Author Talks / Book Clubs Business, Career & Job Skills In-person Programs Registration is required. There are 182 seats available. Carla Harris is a Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. She was most recently as a Vice Chairman responsible for increasing client connectivity and penetration to enhance revenue generation across the firm. She formerly headed the Emerging Manager Platform, the equity capital markets effort for the consumer and retail industries and was responsible for Equity Private Placements. In her 30+ year career, Ms. Harris has had extensive industry experiences in the technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial, and healthcare sectors. In August 2013, Carla Harris was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council. For more than a decade, Ms. Harris was a senior member of the equity syndicate desk and executed such transactions as initial public offerings for UPS, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Ariba, Redback, the General Motors sub-IPO of Delphi Automotive, and the $3.2 Billion common stock transaction for Immunex Corporation, one of the largest biotechnology common stock transactions in U.S. history. Ms. Harris was named to Fortune Magazine’s list of “The 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America”, Fortune’s Most Influential List, U. S. Bankers Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance (2009, 2010, 2011), Black Enterprise’s Top 75 Most Powerful Women in Business (2017), and “Top 75 African Americans on Wall Street”, and to Essence Magazine’s list of “The 50 Women Who are Shaping the World”, Ebony’s list of the Power 100 and “15 Corporate Women at the Top” and was named “Woman of the Year 2004” by the Harvard Black Men’s Forum and in 2011 by the Yale Black Men’s Forum. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Carla received an MBA, Second Year Honors from Harvard Business School and an AB in economics from Harvard University, Magna Cum Laude. Carla has also received Honorary Doctorates of Laws, Humanities and Business from Marymount Manhattan College, Bloomfield College, Converse College, Jacksonville University, Simmons College, the College of New Rochelle, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Babson College and Fisk University, Wake Forest University and Felician University respectively. Carla Harris is actively involved in her community and heartily believes that “we are blessed so that we can be a blessing to someone else.” She is the past Chair of the Board of the Morgan Stanley Foundation and of The Executive Leadership Council, and sits on the boards of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), The Sesame Workshop, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation and is an active member of the St. Charles Gospelites of the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and the Mark Howell Singers. She is a member of the board of overseers of Harvard University and of the board of directors of the Walmart Corporation, Cummins Corporation and MetLife. Ms. Harris was co-chair of the National Social Action Commission of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She has been named to the New Jersey Hall of Fame (2015) and has received the Bert King Award from the Harvard Business School African American Alumni Association, the 2005 Women’s Professional Achievement Award from Harvard University, the Pierre Toussaint Medallion from the Office of Black Ministry of the Archdiocese of New York, the Women of Power Award given by the National Urban League, the Women of Influence Award from The Links, Incorporated and many other awards. In her other life, Carla is a singer who has sold out concerts at Carnegie Hall and the Apollo Theatre, and released 4 Gospel CDs:“O This is Christmas” (2021) “Unceasing Praise” (2011), “Joy Is Waiting”(2005), and her first CD entitled, “Carla’s First Christmas”(2000), was a bestseller on Amazon.com in New York and was featured on the CBS Evening News with Dan Rather in his “American Dream” segment. She is also an internationally renowned public speaker and the author of the books, Strategize to Win (2014), Expect to Win (2009) (Hudson Press) and of Lead To Win (2022).

Need to Recycle? Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Centers Facility Operation Hours

City of Houston Solid Waste Management Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 10/27/2022 View this email in your browser Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Centers Facility Operation Hours for End of Daylight Savings Time HOUSTON - Thursday, October 27, 2022 - Effective Sunday, November 6, 2022: The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Departments (SWMD) six (6) Neighborhood Depositories & Recycling Centers will be adjusting their hours of operation. For the safety of our customers and staff now that daylight savings time is ending, the locations listed below will be open Tuesday through Sunday, except city-approved holidays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All locations are closed on Mondays. Citizens are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing to allow adequate time to unload. Houston residents may bring their recyclables or dispose of their junk waste at the following Depositories/Recycling Centers: North - 9003 N Main 77022 Northwest - 14400 Sommermeyer 77041 Northeast - 5565 Kirkpatrick 77028 Southeast - 2240 Central Street 77017 South - 5100 Sunbeam 77033 Southwest - 10785 SW Freeway 77074 Each user must provide proof of residency, including a Texas Driver’s License or any other valid Texas ID and a current water/utility bill or city property tax receipt. The Depositories accept furniture, tree limbs, stoves, and other large appliances. Appliances containing refrigerant must have a tag attached to them certifying that a qualified technician has removed the refrigerant. Depositories will also accept up to (5) automobile tires per month per residential unit. A maximum of 4 cubic yards of building material (not to include roofing shingles, brick, and plaster) will be accepted; however, Depository ramps will not accommodate trailers over 16 feet long or 4 feet high. All Depositories also accept recyclables. Materials accepted include wood waste, concrete, mattresses, aluminum and tin cans, plastic bottles and jugs (#1 - #5 and #7), newspapers and magazines, glass bottles and jars, and used motor oil. Clothing & shoes are accepted at the North and Southeast Depositories. For more information about SWMD and our services, visit us at www.houstonsolidwaste.org, “LIKE” us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/houstonsolidwaste, and follow us on Twitter @HoustonTrash, or call 3-1-1 (713-837-0311), the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline. Download our app HTX Collects on Google Play or IOS Store to Never Miss an Update again! About the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) provides solid waste services to the citizens of Houston through the collection, disposal, and recycling of discarded material in a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and cost-effective manner. Contact: Tyra Wilkins Office: 832.393.0448 Tyra.Wilkins@houstontx.gov

Use Your Knuckle to Vote - ANSWERS to ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING - GET YOUR BALLOT IN ADVANCE

SEND THIS LINK https://www.harrisvotes.com/Voter/Election-Information TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW IT HAS ANSWERS TO EVERY QUESTION YOU MIGHT HAVE ABOUT VOTING in HARRIS COUNTY!! It is CRITICAL to our LIVES we GET OUT THE VOTE!!  Votes in the midterms have a HUGE impact on your daily life!! Please spread the word to everyone you know to EARLY VOTE. Don't forget the YOUNG PEOPLE!  I voted today, line was not long at Wheeler Ave (you can vote at any polling location). I got the tip to USE my Knuckle to vote (vs. fingertip) as your finger actually gets sore because you have to use it 90+ times!! Since I did review my ballot in advance it took me only about 5 minutes. No lines. Election Day will likely be very busy! Election Schedule HOW TO get ready to vote in the upcoming election? At HarrisVotes.com you can put in your address and get a sample ballot in advance - you can view who's running and initiatives on the ballot. League of Women Voters is a good source for information on the candidates and the initiatives - Harris County and the City have bond elections. I read about the bonds on KHOU news. The city bonds no tax increase, Harris County modest increase (avg $32.) https://www.khou.com/article/news/politics/elections/harris-county-bond-referendum-propositions/285-a8a00fd0-0db3-4787-a894-529353894a33 Houston Bond Election (yes does not increase taxes per Mayor Turner) https://www.khou.com/article/news/politics/elections/houston-proposition-2022-november-election/285-5d07770f-8958-480c-8ce9-f265b4d86150 Early Voting NEXT FRIDAY is the LAST DAY to EARLY VOTE!  October 30, 2022 -- 12PM - 7PM October 31, 2022 -- 7AM - 7PM November 1, 2022 -- 7AM - 7PM November 2, 2022 -- 7AM - 7PM November 3, 2022 -- 7AM - 10PM November 4, 2022 -- 7AM - 7PM Election Day November 8, 2022 -- 7AM - 7PM

KHOU News Harris County Bond Election - modest tax increase ~$32 per KHOU news story

KHOU NEWS - Info on Houston Bond Election "Yes" Does not raise Taxes per Mayor Turner

https://www.khou.com/article/news/politics/elections/houston-proposition-2022-november-election/285-5d07770f-8958-480c-8ce9-f265b4d86150

HOUSTON MUNICIPAL COURTS ANNOUNCES FALL AMNESTY PROGRAM

City of Houston Municipal Courts Media Release Date: 10/28/2022 View this email in your browser HOUSTON MUNICIPAL COURTS ANNOUNCES FALL AMNESTY PROGRAM **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** HOUSTON, Texas – The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department announced the start of their Fall Amnesty Program today at a press conference held at the Herbert W. Gee Municipal Courthouse. For the next three weeks, all delinquent cases will be discounted to help citizens save money while resolving outstanding cases. “As we continue to return to a new normal in what we hope is the ending of the COVID Pandemic and tough economic times, we encourage you to take care of your old court cases, if you have delinquent case(s) with the City of Houston, you are urged to come forward and take advantage of these discounted rates,” said Judge J. Elaine Marshall, Director and Presiding Judge of the Municipal Courts Department. “We are here to assist you with Amnesty-eligible cases that were delinquent on or before October 1, 2022. We urge you to move forward and put the past behind you by taking care of your delinquent cases, if you have questions, please call us – we are here to help,” Judge Marshall stated. The Amnesty Program will begin, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. and ends Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Any defendant who voluntarily appears at any Municipal Court location during the amnesty period will be permitted to resolve all of their delinquent cases, including Failure to Appear (FTA) cases, and will not be subject to arrest. Cases eligible for amnesty include cases that were delinquent on or before October 1, 2022. Only the defendant named in the citation, or their attorney can participate in the Amnesty Program. Bonding companies, friends, relatives, and spouses cannot make an amnesty request on behalf of someone else. The Amnesty Program does not apply to a defendant that is in custody, parking citations, administrative violations, bond forfeitures or civil cases. Individuals may call the Houston Helpline by dialing 3-1-1 or 713-837-0311 for questions about whether their specific case(s) is amnesty eligible. Defendants may take advantage of the Amnesty Program by phone or in person at any Municipal Court location. For additional information about Municipal Courts or court cases, please visit the website at www.houstontx.gov/courts, or call the Houston Helpline at 3-1-1 or 713-837-0311, if outside of Houston. 2022 Amnesty Program FAQ’s Why are you doing this? To resolve cases for which all other means of resolution have been unsuccessful and to assist the citizens of Houston with any lingering outstanding Municipal Court issues. When does Amnesty begin? The Amnesty Program begins Friday, October 28, 2022, at 8 a.m. and ends Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. What kinds of cases are eligible for Amnesty rates? All delinquent traffic and non-traffic citations that were delinquent on or before October 1, 2022, will be eligible for Amnesty discounts. Parking citations and administrative violations are not eligible for Amnesty. Citizens may call 3-1-1 to find out if they have eligible Amnesty cases. What do I do if I have a delinquent parking citation? Parking citations are not eligible for Amnesty. For additional information or assistance regarding paying your parking citation, please dial 3-1-1 or 713-837-0311. How can I find out if I have warrants? Dial Houston’s Helpline at 3-1-1, visit the website at www.houstontx.gov/courts or come in person to any City of Houston Municipal Court location. What are my options if I find out that I have warrants? You may pay the fines at the applicable Amnesty rates if your cases qualify. You may also be able to post a bond and have your case(s) reset for a new court date. You always have the option to seek legal advice from an attorney or come to any City of Houston Municipal Court location to speak with a Judge. If I come to court to pay, will I be arrested? No. The City Houston Municipal Courts will not arrest individuals who visit our courthouse to inquire about their delinquent cases. We encourage everyone to come in voluntarily to resolve their cases. If I want to pay for my delinquent cases/warrants, what are my payment options? Payment options are as follows: Phone (3-1-1 or 713-837-0311) or In-Person at any City of Houston Municipal Court location. What forms of payment do you accept? We accept cash, checks, money orders, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. After I pay, how long will it take to clear my driving record through DPS? The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department will forward the information to DPS upon payment of your case(s). Please allow 5 to 7 business days for your driving record to clear through DPS.

JOBS Afterschool Program-TLC is hiring! Call today, start tomorrow! 713-900-1773.

More about Palo-Alto Based Engineering College (WIT) focused on acute underrepresentation of African Americans and students of African descent through scholarships and unique educational programs

Thanks efamily member Sam Denard for sharing this unique opportunity! Hello, The Wade Institute of Technology (WIT) is a new Palo Alto-based engineering college focused on mitigating the acute underrepresentation of African Americans and students of African descent through scholarships and unique educational programs. We’re seeking applicants for 2023 for our: Wade Scholarship Program – full-ride scholarship for Black STEM students to complete a STEM master's degree. Meet our scholars here. Who do you know who could benefit? Encourage them to Apply Today. Integrated Engineering Master’s – 24-month program for African Americans with undergraduate degrees in a STEM discipline OR in the liberal arts. Not designed for those seeking to become skilled technologists. Instead, it offers background in core engineering areas for those who want broad-based management and leadership roles in technology. Design Phase is underway, and we’re looking for students to start in January 2023 as part of a small cohort of talented students collaborating with faculty on the curriculum. Students accepted for the Design Phase receive compensation equivalent to a full-ride scholarship to cover expenses and a stipend. Learn more about how we’re championing "Engineering for Everyone" and encourage interested scholars to Apply Today! Thank you in advance for sharing these opportunities within your community. I am happy to hold Informational Zoom Sessions to answer questions. I have attached flyers for both programs. Regards, Lorna Jones Wade Institute of Technology Wade Scholarship Program

Integrated Masters Program - thanks efamily member Sam Denard for sharing!

Pleasantville Historical Marker Nov 5th 11am thanks efamily member Mary Fontenot for sharing!

Full Ride Scholarship program - thanks efamily member Sam Denard for sharing!

Hello, Thank you for sharing information about our full ride scholarship program for Black STEM students last year. We’re still making dreams come true and could use your help again. You already know about the struggle our Black students face pursuing STEM professions. We established the Wade Scholars Program (WSP) to ease some of that burden and are proud to say that we have awarded full scholarships to 17 rising STEM stars. Our full scholarships for master’s-level coursework (3.3 semesters or 5 quarters) covers: tuition, fees, housing, food, instructional supplies, other academic expenses, and a stipend. We seek to enable talented scholars to focus on the experience of their graduate studies without worrying about immediate costs or incurred debt. We’re looking for more students to help. Our goal is to award 10 scholarships for 2023 and I'm asking you to share this exciting news with your network. We're looking for the talented visionaries of today who will define the scientific breakthroughs of tomorrow. Students are invited to learn more and apply here. Requests to attend top universities outside of the USA will be treated on an individual basis. Please share this information with the community both online and off-line. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Thank you in advance. Sincerely, Lorna Jones Wade Institute of Technology Wade Scholarship Program

3834 Julius Lane is on the market! 4 bed.2 baths efamily member moving!

Put this link in your browser https://www.redfin.com/TX/Houston/3834-Julius-Ln-77021/home/29782056 Click HERE

What's on my Ballot - print and take it with you! (Can't take it on your phone)

https://www.harrisvotes.com/Voter/Whats-on-my-Ballot

Artist and Fiction Writer - Lisa F. Gentry -- Harvard College/Harvard Law Grad's artistic and creative interests!

Lisa F. Gentry--check them out (and those of you that were HLS classmates this is Lisa Jones!) www.lisagentrywriter.com www.lisagentryfineart.com

Scholarships - The River Arts education program for children with disabilities and their siblings

Theatre Under The Stars Note: we took dance classes as family here - it was great!

Scholarships, Payment Plans, and Early Bird Savings Available! Theatre Under the Stars has an unforgettable array of Spring 2023 classes available in The River, an arts education program for children with disabilities and their siblings. And we want you to be a part of it! We'll kick the year off with the wonderous world of Willy Wonka, teaching skills in acting, art, dance, and music. Is cost a barrier for you? Register before December 11 and save $15 per course to take advantage of our early bird savings. We also offer payment plans and scholarships. And of course, our TUTS Subscribers save 10% off tuition when enrolling their student at The River. Just register your student using the same TUTS account that holds your subscription and your discount will automatically be applied when you reach the cart. Learn more and register today!

NASA JOB Resources Analyst Open to the Public (Business, Accounting, etc.)

The Resource Management Branch at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is currently seeking interested candidates to serve as a Resources Analyst. The incumbent will serve as the technical expert, applying a full range of subject matter methods; resolve a range of operational and/or strategic issues; and routinely apply written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence to managers. Note: this is a time-limited position, TERM appointment with an initial appointment of not to exceed 2 years (may be extended up to 6 years max). Applicants may be able to request alternate/flexible work options, at the discretion of supervisory official. Applications are being accepted 10/14/22 through 10/18/22. For more information and/or to apply to this vacancy announcement, please visit USAJobs, direct link HERE https://www.usajobs.gov/job/682449100 Open & closing dates 10/13/2022 to 10/17/2022 Salary $94,373 - $141,434 per year

Join Donna on Sunday Oct 16 at 1pm to Make A Difference in the 2022 Election - 100+ Items on the Ballot!! Aren't you scared of turnout? No regrets we all must do our part! Who wins will affect which laws pass and which judges we have in Texas !!!

Please use and share this link to sign up! This is my personal sign up link - https://mobilize.us/s/qIiXUD/a Of course I want you my personal efamily and friends to join me!! Come out for a FREE Yard Sign if you can only drop by!! This is our FIRST WFH hosted event because we care and we want to make a difference in 2022 (Hollins election is not until 2023)! MEN AND WOMEN invited to come out and make a difference in 2022! As WFH Membership Chair I am very motivated to reach for the stars for a great turnout from the efamily - meet me at St. Mary's church parking lot!! Refreshments provided. And I am EVEN more motivated by the concern that we leave no stone unturned, no voter without the information they need to vote early or mail in votes - we have the power if we choose to use our franchise! Why Block Walk ? A LOT OF new rules and information everyone needs to know! How long? 1.5 hours.. Chris will talk first - and then send us for a healthy walk (entire event including discussion is slated for 1.5 hours). Bring a friend - walking in pairs! Men and Women invited! Don't forget the young people! Donna 713-304-3336 Sign up HERE: https://mobilize.us/s/qIiXUD/a

Join Janice Weaver at the Black Heritage Rodeo Roundup!

Deadline is Oct. 24th The Link to purchase Fall Roundup tickets/tables and setups. https://secure.rodeohouston.com/donate/?code=BHCFallRoundup JOIN Janice Weaver & JON MARIE FOR THE BLACK HERITAGE RODEO COMMITTEE FALL ROUNDUP The Fall Roundup will be held at the Humble Civic Center OUTDOOR Arena! The Arena is covered and extremely spacious. SATURDAY, yes SATURDAY, November 5, 2022 from 7pm to 11 pm.

Tickets are $30.00 each and Tables are $300.00 each which seats 10 people. If interested please Cash Ap or Zelle your money. We hope you can join us for some great food and lots of dancing

A Storybook Ball... thanks efamily member Yolanda Marshall for sharing!

Maternal Health Summit

You are invited to the upcoming Black Maternal Health Summit themed The Time is Now: Understanding the Black Maternal Health Crisis in Harris County, taking place on October 21-22, 2022, at the University of Houston Main Campus. Please see the registration link below; an event flyer is attached as well. Day one of this two-day event will be a screening of the film Aftershock, which examines the high maternal death rate for Black mothers in America. Day two will (1) convene stakeholders regarding the current state of Black maternal health in Harris County, the current gaps and barriers to positive Black maternal health outcomes, and identify key strategies and immediate action that can improve Black maternal and infant health and well-being, and (2) invite community members to receive pregnancy/maternal health and wellness pertinent guidance and resources during the “Community Day” portion of the event. The Black Maternal Health Summit will provide an opportunity to bring together unique perspectives on the medical and socio-economic factors affecting Black pregnant persons, as well as educate providers on key topics to drive change in addressing this profound public health issue. Our goal is to foster an environment where attendees can learn, share, and collaborate to make a powerful difference on critical issues impacting the health of Black mothers and children. We also have a virtual option for the Stakeholder Summit (on day 2), so please let us know via the registration link if you prefer that instead. We encourage you to share the attendee registration link with others from your office/organization as well. We would also appreciate you sharing the flyer for Community Day (attached) throughout your network. We ask that everyone attending the Film Screening and/or Stakeholder Summit register in advance here: www.bit.ly/bmhsummithcph Schedule of Events October 21 | Aftershock Film Screening & Discussion 5:15 – 8:45 PM Student Center Theater University of Houston Room #103/203 4455 University Dr, Houston, TX 7720 October 22 | Stakeholder Summit 9 AM – 3 PM Student Center University of Houston Room 237 4455 University Dr, Houston, TX 77204 October 22 | Community Day (open to public, no attendee registration) 12 PM – 4 PM Parking Lot 12A University of Houston 4051 Wheeler Ave, Houston, TX 77204 Kind regards & please let me know if you have any questions, Amber Jolla Amber N. Jolla | Outreach Team Lead Office of Communications, Education, and Engagement Email: amber.jolla@phs.hctx.net | Office: (713) 274-4992 7457 Harwin Dr., Houston, TX 77036 YOUTUBEP

Green Event - Black United Fund Cleo Glenn Johnson-McLaughlin invites you to join...

NASA is HIRING BUDGET ANALYSTS -- Salary $94,373 - $141,434 per year Closes Oct. 17th at 11pm CST

The JSC Office of the Chief Financial Officer has two vacancy opportunities posted in USAJobs. One is a GS-9/11/12 Budget Analyst and the other is a GS-13 Budget Analyst. The vacancy announcements will close on Monday, October 17, 2022. These opportunities are open to the Public so please share with anyone that may be interested and eligible for these positions. Openings in Houston and New Mexico. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/682307900 GS-13 Salary $94,373 - $141,434 https://www.usajobs.gov/job/682305400 GS-9-11-12 Salary $54,727 - $118,946 per year Houston salaries - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2022/HOU.pdf A simple google search on NASA JOBS Houston (and Indeed.Com sends job openings to me daily!) you will find a LOT of positions with our contractors as we return to the Moon and plan for Mars. NASA needs all kinds of backgrounds - things you wouldn't think of like seamstresses for the Astronaut suits (contractor) to public affairs and education as well as accountants, engineers, architects, etc. we have the same kinds of need for services to fix our roofs (we are like a college campus), adminstrative personnel, security guards, doctors, psychologists, and we hire contractors to do research as well even divers in our large pool where the astronauts train and pilots at Ellington Field. Its a good idea if you are a college student to look into our internship programs (one is a summer that is not tied to a job, but a great experience for your resume and sometimes these students do get the opportunity to do Pathways which does lead to a job but is more of a commitment - you work first fall or spring semester then 2 summers. You might have to delay graduation however I tell students if you don't have a job don't graduate (you won't be able to get internships which internships are most likely to get you a position quicker than months submitting resumes.. if you can prove yourself as an intern you are likely to get hired in any field. Only take jobs that relate to your field so you can build a story that shows demonstrated interest (you might have to take 2 jobs as some internships don't pay money (one that's not your area of interest) but for example volunteering in a research lab or hospital will give you experiences to talk about on your grad school application and at your interview much moreso that working at gamestop (of course management skills do transfer)! https://intern.nasa.gov/ and NASA is not the only federal agency State Dept, IRS, Housing, even FBI and CIA have internships! Any federal agency and there are a lot of them ALL OVER THE COUNTRY! USAJOBS.GOV is where ANYONE can go and look for ANY kind of job and get ALERTS daily on openings in your area or anywhere in the country. Promotions - the budget analyst jobs typically you may start at a lower salary BUT promotions to the GS-12 often happen every 12 months if you are performing well. Benefits are awesome including holidays, vacation time, sick leave, etc.! Telework is not 100% usually (although you can apply for federal jobs that are 100% telework) but some positions you go into the office 2 days every 2 weeks (usually about once a week). CONTRACTORS -- NASA Contractors have interns and job openings -below is a list of all NASA Johnson Space Center contractors (a google search you can find other NASA locations contractors) https://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/about/people/contractorlist.html If you live in a HUBZone mention it! Contractors are especially looking to fill positions from these areas! HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) Program. The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. Plus there are commercial space vendors - like SpaceX, Axiom, etc. and they too need public affairs to engineers -- the gamout! Google it! UTMB Galveston has an Aerospace Medicine rotation for physicians. Plus there are space agencies in Europe, South America, Japan etc. ESA is the European Space Agency - they hire interpretors.. Space has a place for you!! #1 Tip for full time openings in USAJOBS CREATE your RESUME in USAJOBS - it may say you can just upload your resume BUT if you miss anything they are looking for (which the resume created in USAJOBS prompts you with questions) you won't qualify for an interview!! Create the resume before the jobs open - DO IT NOW! If you miss this budget job due to the timeline, we will have more openings in the future. Also Federal jobs are available to pick persons from those who certify for many months - so if you don't hear right away it does not mean you aren't still under consideration. You might get called for an interview months down the line. Federal jobs get hundreds and sometimes thousands of applicants so the windows close quickly for openings some are even 24 hours or the first 100 or first 500 to apply so they might close before the "closing deadline"! Speaking of early, NOTE its Midnight Eastern time and even after you upload your application, there are demographic or other additional questions which can take several minutes so I recommend you get your application in hours or even a day ahead to avoid technical glitches. And make sure you get a confirmation they received your application. ALSO they may ask for transcripts and other information on your previous jobs that might take some time - you can upload all this in advance of any job opening up! That way when the job opens you can apply quickly for interns, for some jobs you will still have a significant amount of questions etc. so plan time to get your application in! Do your RESUME now (using their system not the upload if you can)! #1 Tip for students (PARENTS please read and share with your high schooler so they are ready for college GPA demands for jobs later) -- Students keep a 3.0 or higher GPA to be eligible for internships!! If you are close don't graduate go (take a few classes and RAISE your GPA - close to a 3.5 take an extra class and get it! some opportunities are 3.5 or higher - balance your courseload, drop a class early if you can't see getting a B or better - C's and D's sometimes are unrecoverable - make a spreadsheet know what you have to do to get that 3.0) -- seriously look at opportunities and see how many are CLOSED if you don't have a 3.0 or higher and that is forever - unless you go to Grad school and get a 3.0+ and some grad schools ONLY admit those with a 3.0 or higher GPA as undergrads so you limit your choices if you don't do what you need to do and get a good GPA (tutors are online from around the world - got a B you can tutor for an A to get that GPA! also on campus often free tutors - google sample tests, quizlet, etc.) use Rate my Professor google search to see if the professor grades fairly and what you have to do to get a good grade (this site tells you if showing up in class matters or reading all the powerpoints gets you an A for your SPECIFIC teacher!). Sometimes it still matters years later.. as you will still have that GPA when you are 65 years old (yes it can still matter if you decide to teach at a college when you are older I heard from someone that they will ask for ALL the transcripts!) Make sure your Linkedin is up to date I have heard some openings employers go to LinkedIn to seek applicants. I know of folks especially students who got jobs via LinkedIn. (Don't have the GPA doesn't mean you don't try, its just in some cases you won't be eligible or as competitive but in other cases with some experience you may qualify - some jobs in the government don't have an education requirement). Another reason to volunteer to get that EXPERIENCE on your resume. Helping in a friend or relative's business (ask!) you can add to your resume! Community volunteering often leads to meeting people and can lead to jobs as well with people who have the same passions and interest as you do! Students don't go into it looking for that of course (self-serving can be smelled a mile away)! Do what you love! Getting a job in the space industry gets your foot in the door, and you will see some jobs especially some of the small businesses will indicate X years experience in the industry so you might look at what you can get and take it with so many opportunities to do so many cool things! I mentor a young lady who was a flight controller in Mission Control (now a manager), another young lady who plans the mission for our analogy missions (where folks are on earth but simulating space both at JSC, Antartica, Florida Keys etc. At our recent ceremony for length of service we had someone who had worked at NASA 60 years! Several 50 years! And you can google it - we are the "Best Place to Work" in government - an award we've held the past 10 years! Its family oriented and intellectual enviroment that we all love!

Sunday Oct 16th - Join us at St. Mary's First Women for Hollins Get Out the 2022 Vote Event

MEN and WOMEN invited to Join Women for Hollins for our first event to get out the vote for the upcoming November election. (Hollins Election is 2023 - ITS IMPORTANT TO GET OUT THE VOTE NOW - Won't you join me and Chris Hollins at St. Mary's Catholic Church Parking lot 1pm on this Sunday Oct. 16th. Text me 713-304-3336 We all need the EXERCISE.. get it while DOING good. Event is 1.5 hours. Text me if you can come 713-304-3336 bring a friend or we'll pair you with new friend!  Stop by this event to get your buttons, t-shirt, yard signs -let's have a great turnout.. never block walked? come out to support those of us taking to the streets with Chris Hollins - big send off by those who know how important how close this election is to changing our RIGHTS in TEXAS!!!! Let’s block walk with Chris Hollins to continue the voter momentum Chris ignited in 2020! Make your voice and your community's voice heard by encouraging everyone to vote! SIGN UP & JOIN US → HERE or put in your browser https://www.mobilize.us/hollins4mayor/event/526009/?emci=28e3b362-6b46-ed11-b495-002248258d38&emdi=38742e89-8e49-ed11-b495-002248258d38&ceid=2455984 Meet Chris Hollins and Women for Hollins members on Sunday, October 16th at 1pm, St Mary’s Catholic Church (parking lot) 3006 Rosedale Houston, TX 77004. Wear comfortable clothing, walk in pairs (feel free to ask a friend to join you), get your Chris Hollins gear and yard signs at the event! Refreshments provided. We look forward to seeing you, Morgan Hollins, Chair Women for Hollins Diedra Fontaine and Donna Blackshear-Reynolds Women for Hollins Steering Committee Want to join Women for Hollins as a CHARTER MEMBER (before Dec. 31st) and get on a committee and make a difference?  https://www.chrishollins.com/wfh  -- we have several committees (including policy, volunteering, social media/communications, membership (I chair the membership committee) and more!  Text me if you are coming ! 713-304-3336

Join Women for Hollins (Election Nov. 2023)

https://www.chrishollins.com/wfh

Raven tackles Reparations for Civil Rights Era Bombing Victim

Raven is the daughter of efamily member Wendee Lee Curtis and is a PhD student at Northwestern University in African American Studies. She is graduate of Awty and Cornell University.

Vanessa Wyche Honored at AKA "Return to the Runway" Tickets Selling Fast!

The Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation, Incorporated (IEACF) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter, is hosting its Signature Scholarship Fundraiser: “Return to the Runway, Soaring with Style and Service.”

This year honoring “Icons in Education and Philanthropy,” who have positively impacted their respective areas. We will come together with family and friends to celebrate their accomplishments. All proceeds from this fabulous event will help fund IEACF scholarships and community projects. GLOBAL IMPACT HONOREE Vanessa Wyche, Director NASA Johnson Space Center EDUCATION & PHILANTHROPY Lesia Crumpton-Young, President Texas Southern University Millard House II, Superintendent Houston Independent School District Robert Bostic, Superintendent Stafford Municipal School District Courtney Johnson Rose, Owner/Broker, George E. Johnson Owner, The Community Collective (formerly The Power Center) EMERGING YOUNG LEADER Christopher Williams, Executive Chef, Owner Lucille's Restaurant, Lucille's 1819-non profit Owner, The Community Collective (formerly The Power Center) The Scholarship Fundraiser will be held Sunday, November 6, 2022, 2:00 PM, at Bayou City Event Center. We will enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and fashion spotlighting our Honorees' outstanding contributions to our community. Tickets are Selling Fast! Purchase Your Fashion Show Tickets Today Click here to Purchase Tickets

Oct 15th H-Town Family Event hosted by Mayor Turner and Commissioner Ellis

Free Job Training Every Tuesday Houston Area Urban League

From Houston Area Urban League Twitter Did someone say #FREE #JOB #TRAINING??!! Freel Job Skills Training Every Tuesday at 10:00am. Join us this week at 5260 Griggs Road, Houston, TX 77021. #HAUL @haulguild @haul_yp @naturbanleague

NASA Interactive Graphic Novel "First Woman"

https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-releases-interactive-graphic-novel-first-woman https://youtu.be/9s_GGDczAcg

Do You Qualify for a Tax Credit ?

This program is available today through November 15, eligible GetCTC clients in the 50 states and D.C., will be able to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) using the tool. To claim the EITC, clients will have to provide W-2 paperwork, which they do not have to provide to only claim the Child Tax Credit or missing third stimulus payment. The tool’s income limits remain the same: clients must earn less than $12,550 single or $25,100 married, and have less than $400 in self-employment income. This urgent communication should be shared with chapter members, community organizations, and your social media platforms immediately. Let's reach as many community partners as possible and help spread the word before the 11/15/2022 deadline. This is an opportunity for low-wage/income families, offering resources to ease financial burdens and free high-speed internet under the 2021 Child Tax Credit. Each family will need to have filed their Federal income taxes before applying. In summary:

Kids 0-5 / $3,600 per child, $300 per month / kids 6 - 17/ $3000 per child, $250 per child. The Free high-speed internet has no data caps, no additional fees, and is offered by local providers. These programs will not impact the families enrolled in OTHER GOV PROGRAMS such as SNAP, WIC, TANF, SSI, and Medicaid. The child(ren) must be in the tax system and have an INTF Number. It is not too late to file federal taxes without penalty and the Government has made it easy by offering a simplified tax form requiring basic information. MUST FILE and ENROLL BY 11/15/2022 - the last day of the program. The tax form can be completed on a cell phone. The tax credit applications can be completed on a cell phone. Free Internet use is for everyone in the child’s household.

Claim Your Tax Credit (White House Initiative) by Nov. 15th

Get started with GetCTC by November 15th to claim your tax benefits in 2022. Claim Your Child Tax Credit Use our simplified tax filing tool to claim your Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and any missing amount of your third stimulus payment. This form usually takes about 15 minutes to complete, and tax documents are not required. If you want to claim the additional money with the EITC, you will need your W-2(s) from your employer. Get Started

FREE WIFI White House Program to Offer Access to the Internet

Oct 29th Middle School Girls Python Programming TechGirlz - Follow to be informed of future events

Link to REGISTER - https://www.tfaforms.com/4811207 More information Python Programming October 29 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm All Virtual Events are Scheduled/Run in Eastern Time. Click Here for a time zone converter. Did you know that Disney, Netflix, Google and NASA, just to name a few, are all using Python? Python can be used for creating web applications, automation, programming robots and artificial intelligence. Python is the language of choice from beginners to experts. Students will learn how to program using Python starting with simple data types, including numbers, letters and strings, and lists. Students will also explore comparisons, if-statements, and loops. Finally, students will use what they learned to create their own game. Students will need access to a computer (Windows PC, MAC Laptop, Chromebook). No phones or tablets. Please create a free Repl.it account prior to the event. Please send an email to Alex if you have any questions. Thanks! Details October 29 10:30 am - 12:30 pm SIGN UP NOW Venue Virtual! Anywhere, United States + Google Map https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20200409T170000&p1=tz_et

Senior Activity Day at Emancipation Park! Hip Hop Aerobics at Emancipation Park!

https://mailchi.mp/epconservancy.org/national-night-out-houston-black-heritage-festival-senior-activity-day-and-more-11566370?e=14c03943c4

Before Oct 11 Make SURE your Voter Registration is UP TO DATE CHECK HERE!! LAST DAY TO REGISTER!!

https://www.harrisvotes.com/ One of our efamily members had the experience of not being on the rolls in March!! A routine voter. If you moved, be sure to update! IDs much match! PLAN your vote! VOTE at ANY LOCATION! Check online. OVER 100 ITEMS on the Harris County BALLOT - YOU MUST VOTE FOR EACH ONE.. don't forget our judges!!!