Sunday, January 28, 2024
KTSU The Good News Gospel Music Concert & Panel Discussion Premiere Feb 4
The Good News Gospel Music Concert & Panel Discussion Premiere
We are partnering with Gospel Music Haus & Museum to present: "The Good News" Gospel Music concert and Q&A event. Mark your calendar to tune in on this groundbreaking event on Feb. 4th at 7pm. View online at www.ktsuradio.com
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Important Voting NEWS!!!!! from Ms. Marva Lebeau Precinct 0390 for Primary from Harris County General Election Meeting
PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS!!!
1. WHEN YOU GO TO VOTE IN PERSON/DRIVE UP, YOU WILL BE ASKED IN WHICH PARTY, DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN, YOU WANT TO CAST YOUR BALLOT. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PRIMARY, YOU MUST CHOOSE ONE. ONCE YOU HAVE DONE THAT WHEN THE RUN OFF FOR PRIMARY ELECTION COMES IN MAY YOU MUST VOTE IN THAT SAME PARTY, NO SWITCHING.
2.THIS ALSO APPLIES TO VOTE BY MAIL. IF YOU DO NOT CLICK THE BOX FOR EITHER PARTY, YOU WILL NOT GET A BALLOT FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION.
3. GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER IS DIFFERENT. YOU CAN MAKE YOUR CHOICE BETWEEN THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES AND THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEES. YOU MUST CHOOSE BY NAME, NOT PARTY.
4. IF YOU HAVE SUSPENSE ON YOUR RECORD, YOU NEED TO CONTACT THE REGISTRAR OR GET A VDR TO MAKE CORRECTIONS BEFORE REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR EACH ELECTION OR WHEN YOU GO TO VOTE YOU WILL HAVE TO FILL OUT AND SOS FORM IN ORDER TO VOTE. USUALLY, THE SUSPENSE FLAG IS FOR AN ADDRESS PROBLEM.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Karsh Scholarship Howard University Application closes Jan 30th
$40,000 Scholarship Update: FOSSI is now accepting applications for 2024. The application period will end on January 31, 2024. Apply Now.
Apply for the $40,000 FOSSI Scholarship
Are you a high school student looking to make the world or your community a better place?
Do you plan to attend an HBCU next year?
Do you have an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math?
If you answered yes, FOSSI may be for you. Learn where a FOSSI scholarship can take you.
https://futureofstemscholars.org/fossi/apply
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Paid Federal Internship Opportunity
Are you a college student seeking a fulfilling start or a significant boost to your career?
The Washington Center (TWC) offers an unparalleled opportunity for you. As the largest and most established student internship program in Washington, D.C., TWC specializes in matching graduate and undergraduate students with paid federal internships. To be eligible, you typically need to be a U.S. citizen with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Choose from 15-week internships in the fall and spring or a 10-week program in the summer. Simplify your search by filling out just one inquiry form with TWC and they will submit your profile to available positions that align with your aspirations, maximizing your chances of landing a career that's not only fulfilling but also impactful. With TWC, you can confidently step into a rewarding experience, free from the complexities of navigating opportunities at multiple agencies. Start shaping your future today with TWC, where you can transform your career aspirations into reality.
Benefits of the Paid Federal Internship Program:
Secure a paid internship in one of the multiple US federal agencies that offer these opportunities.
Gain experience and knowledge while working with pros in your field. Gain a competitive advantage.
Feel empowered to use your unique skills and perspectives to make a real impact.
Develop strong connections and get to network with professionals that can support your career in the future.
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Monday, January 15, 2024
In Concert - Renee Elise Goldsberry at the Hobby Center - Get Tickets NOW!
Scholarship & Internship Programs - Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2024 Scholarships and Summer Internship programs! If you’re a student, we invite you to apply. And if you’re a supporter of nurturing our future leaders, we invite you to spread the word to your networks .
Since 1988, we have upheld our commitment to nurturing the next generation of Black leaders through academic financial support and professional development opportunities. Our scholarship programs provide vital resources to deserving students, while our summer internships offer hands-on experience in the heart of policymaking on Capitol Hill.
Whether you're a student aspiring to make a difference, a supporter of education and leadership development, or someone looking to invest in the future, this is your chance to be a part of something transformative. Learn more about our available 2024 scholarships and the upcoming summer internship opportunities below.
2024 Scholarship Program
Scholarships:
· The Ally Financial Law Scholarship*
· The Ally Financial Public Policy Scholarship*
· CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
· CBC Spouses Essay Contest Scholarship
· CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship
· CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
· HBCU National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice Scholarship
· The Tracking Foundation Multi-Year Scholarship
· The Tracking Foundation Scholars Scholarship
· CBCF Reducing the Financial Barrier Scholarship (Need-based)
Application Deadlines:
Phase 1 - March 31, 2024
Phase 2 - April 27, 2024*
Requirements:
Please visit our Scholarship Page for the specific requirements for each scholarship listed above.
View the Scholarship Applications
Summer 2024 Internship Program
Program Options:
· Pathways to the C-Suite Internship Program
· Congressional Internship Program
Program Dates:
May 27 – July 26, 2024
Benefits:
· Bi-weekly stipend
· Washington, D.C. housing
· CBC Member office placement
· Professional development training
· Exclusive networking opportunities
Application Deadline:
March 29, 2024
*Subject to change
Requirements:
· 2.5 GPA (Congressional), 3.0 GPA (C-Suite)
· Permanent or university residence in a CBC Member district
· Rising college sophomore, junior, senior, or recent graduate (24 months) by program start date (Congressional)
· College senior or recent graduate (24 months) by program start date (C-Suite)
Learn More
Attend an Info Session
For more information about our 2024 academic opportunities, please email our Scholarship or Internship team.
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Early Voting for Virginia - all the info - thanks efamily member Pat Evans
In memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and this day of service, please spread the word that Early Voting in Virginia for Dem presidential primary election nominee starts this Friday, January 19, 2024, for the March 5, 2024, presidential primary election. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (aka Joe Biden) is on the Democrat ballot for the Dem Party nominee for president. We Virginia election officers (poll workers) are being assigned now. See your Virginia county info at this link:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-voting-office-locations/
Maryland's presidential primary election is May 14, 2024. Washington, D.C.'s Dem presidential primary election is June 4, 2024.
Early Voting Office Locations
Early voting for the Super Tuesday March 5, 2024, presidential primary elections begins THIS FRIDAY January 19. The last day to vote early is March 2.
All general registrar offices offer early voting. Some localities may offer early voting in additional locations.
If you received an absentee ballot in the mail, you MUST bring it with you and surrender it to vote in person!
Curbside voting is available for those who are 65-years-old or older, or any person, with a physical disability.
Virginia is an open primary state meaning that voters do not register by political party. Any registered voter is eligible to vote in any primary election. If both the Democratic and Republican parties hold primaries on the same day, voters must choose which party ballot they wish to vote.
There is NO EXCUSE NOT to vote, Virginians!
On one single day — March 5, Super Tuesday — 16 states or territories will vote and, by the end of March, two-thirds of states and territories will have voted for who they think should be the next nominee for each party.
Important Dates for Virginia
First day of In-Person Early Voting: January 19, 2024
Last day to register to vote or update existing registration: February 12, 2024
Last day to apply for a mail ballot: 5pm, February 23, 2024
Last Day of Early Voting: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Mail Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before March 5, 2024 and received by 12pm March 8, 2024
Republican/GOP National Convention begins in Milwaukee: July 15, 2024
Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago: August 19, 2024
General Election (will it be Biden vs. Trump??): Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Friday, January 12, 2024
Youth Baseball Sign Up Your Boy or Girl! FREE Teams named for the Negro League!
Below are our important upcoming dates:
January 6, 2024 – 10:00 am-12:00 pm - Workouts / On-Site Registration - Location: Sunnyside Park
January 12, 2024 – 6:00-8:00 pm - Workouts / On-Site Registration - Location: Sunnyside Park
January 20, 2024 – 9:00 am-1:00 pm - Player Evaluation Workouts** / On-Site Registration – Location: Sunnyside Park
January 26, 2024 – 6:00-9:30 pm - Practice Starts (Day & Time is team discretion) – Location: Sunnyside Park
March 23, 2024 – 9:00 am - OPENING DAY/LINKS HEALTH FAIR – Location: Sunnyside Park
** Mandatory attendance
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
$20,000 prize Minority Serving Institutions Student Proposals-Propose Start Up Business NASA MITTIC
NASA MITTIC Accepting Student Proposals Until March 13, 2024!
The NASA Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Innovation and Tech Transfer Idea Competition (MITTIC) is accepting proposals for the Spring 2024 competition until March 13, 2024!
Spread the word to encourage student teams from Minority Serving Institutions around the country to take on the challenge of changing the world with NASA technology by proposing their own start-up businesses. MITTIC provides a resume worthy experience, an opportunity for $20,000 in prize money, bragging rights for your school, and space to learn and show off entrepreneurial skills. This #SpaceToPitch is a chance to develop a "spinoff" idea into a lucrative business opportunity in the future. Learn more here.
Check out the MITTIC website
Helen Giddings, Ron Kirk Conversation -Invitation for Sponsorship Dallas, TX
COMPLETE COMMUNITIES UNIVERSITY SPRING 2024 LEADERSHIP TRAINING CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
COMPLETE COMMUNITIES UNIVERSITY
SPRING 2024 LEADERSHIP TRAINING
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Application Deadline – February 9, 2024, 5 p.m.
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites aspiring leaders to apply for enrollment in the Complete Communities University (CCU) Spring 2024 leadership training course. The 8-week course is designed for emerging leaders committed to making a positive impact in their communities.
The course will run March 13 to May 1, 2024, with classes to be held virtually and in person on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Virtual classes will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, and in-person classes will be held at the City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby Street.
The CCU curriculum focuses on strategies for promoting civic engagement to empower residents and revitalize neighborhoods. The course explores methods and techniques for engaging residents in civic activities, volunteer service, and government affairs as constituents and voters. Topics of discussion include how city and county governments function and relate to neighborhoods and how to effectively access City services and community resources. The classes are led by DON staff with extensive knowledge of Houston communities and feature presentations by City department and community-based subject experts.
CCU participants will be selected through a competitive application review process. Selection criteria will include commitment to promoting civic engagement, leadership skills, experience, and potential. Diversity and representation of all City Council districts will also be considered.
Apply today!
Applications will be accepted from January 8 to February 9, 2024, 5 p.m. For the application form and more information, go to www.houstontx.gov/neighborhoods/ccu.html. For questions, call 832-393-0887 or email CCUniversity@houstontx.gov.
CitizensNet | City of Houston
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Thank you for your interest in the City of Houston!
Friday, January 5, 2024
FREE Kennedy Center Tickets ! Thanks Efamily member Pat Evans for sharing! January 15 Let Freedom Ring MLK Day Celebration featuring Jordin Sparks - 6pm, FREE, must pick up tickets at KenCen at 4:30pm Day Of Event
On Monday, January 15, 2024, the Kennedy Center (KenCen) and Georgetown University honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special performance at the Kennedy Center featuring singer Ms. Jordin Sparks (pictured below) and the Let Freedom Ring Choir. Tickets to this event are complimentary, but you need to go to KenCen at 4:30pm that day to get FREE tickets [assess your winning odds].
Let Freedom Ring
Monday, January 15, 2024
6 p.m. Performance, Concert Hall
The ticket giveaway begins January 15, 2024, at 4:30pm at the KenCen Hall of Nations and will be limited to 2 tickets per person. Hopefully tickets will be available by the time you reach the front of the line.
Thank you so much!
Thursday, January 4, 2024
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