Sunday, October 30, 2022

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!!!

Saturday, October 29, 2022

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

Friday, October 28, 2022

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.

Thursday, October 27, 2022

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!

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

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

Monday, October 24, 2022

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

Saturday, October 22, 2022

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!

Sunday, October 16, 2022

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

Saturday, October 15, 2022

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!

Friday, October 14, 2022

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)

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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

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

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

Monday, October 3, 2022

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!!!

LOTS OF Rules re Mail In Ballots - KNOW THE RULES!!

MORE FAQS for VOTING IN PERSON OR BY MAIL https://www.harrisvotes.com/

National Night Out-Oct 4th Emancipation Park

National Night Out October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Reconnect with your community and celebrate 3rd Ward at a family-friendly celebration with music, games, food, and giveaways! NATIONAL NIGHT OUT @ EMANCIPATION PARK TUESDAY OCT. 4, 2022 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm FIND OUT FIRST – SUBSCRIBE TO THE eNEWSLETTER Add to calendar

Budget Analyst Stennis Space Center Job Opening

The Stennis Space Center (SSC), office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), is seeking highly qualified candidate to serve as Budget Analyst (GS-0560-7 fpl/13). The incumbent is responsible for the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process supporting various projects at the Center. The incumbent also provides budget guidance and advisory services to the customers within the division and branch levels of the supported directorate.

The vacancy announcement opened on Sept. 28th and will close Oct. 4th, 2022. You can find the details for this position on the USAJOBs website at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/679545500<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usajobs.gov%2Fjob%2F679545500&data=05%7C01%7Cdonna.m.blackshear-reynolds%40nasa.gov%7C52c27dc5595b44cb16ce08daa2f87ec4%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638001485527917875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2F8V5FysdjkeNmywhXqyLxL0Vk444NmZWspDUb0PfrSE%3D&reserved=0>.

You Don't Need to be an Astronaut to Work in Space

Oct 07

You don’t need to be an Astronaut to work in space!

Join us for the second event in our World Space Week series of events where we’ll be looking at some amazing space related jobs as we aim to

ByThe Open University, Faculty of STEM

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When and where

Date and time

Fri, 7 October 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 BST

Location

Online

About this event

Did you know that you don’t need to be an Astronaut to work in space! There are a huge number of jobs, careers and hobbies that would allow you to work in Space. We will hear from those who work at, and with, The Open University and what they do in space.

We’re giving you the chance to hear from a space lawyer, an icy moons researcher, an engineer and a researcher who studies the Moon. Find out more about our guests below.

• Scott Steele, Research Student with the OU Faculty Business and Law, specialising in Space Law & Governance, International Public Law, International Environmental Law and Public Law

• Devyani Gajjar, Research Student in the OU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her research investigates whether space technologies being applied for the Sustainable Development Goals could aid social justice and inclusive development.

• Mark Fox-Powell, a research fellow within the AstrobiologyOU group at The Open University. His research interests centre around the oceans of ice-covered moons in the outer solar system, such as Europa and Ganymede (moons of Jupiter) and Enceladus and Titan (Saturn), which may be habitable today.

• Tara Hayden, is a PhD researcher in the OU Faculty of STEM investigating the stable isotope geochemistry of volatiles in lunar meteorites.

This event will be delivered in a way to make the information easy to understand and is aimed at an audience of:

• Primary and secondary school pupils aged 9 years and above (Key Stage 2 and above)

• Homeschool children

• Parents and carers of children aged 9 years and over

• Anyone interested in learning more about space, astronomy, and astrobiology.

This event will be of interest to anyone with a curious mind about space and astronomy as well as teachers, parents and carers of children in Year 5 (Key Stage 2) and above.

Signing up to this Zoom event allows everyone, whether they are in-school or at home, to ask questions to our team of scientists via live chat on the day.

The event will be hosted in a Zoom webinar format on Friday 7 October 14:00-15:00 GMT.

An email reminder will be sent to you on the morning of the event.

The Open University, Faculty of STEM

Organiser of You don’t need to be an Astronaut to work in space!

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