โ7 Letters to my Daughtersโ: Successful CFO gets candid about love, life and creating legacy in newly released book
My thoughts? This book is a MUST READ! As a woman who has had my fair share of ups and downs, I relate to her journey, I celebrate her victories and I am inspired to โkeep on keeping on,โ as they say while kicking down doors with my stiletto heels on! Oh yes, MEN, itโs a GREAT READ for you, too!
Voices of Houston: Woman uses her engineering and innovative skills to help transform her community
One Houstonian is using her engineering, software and innovative skills to transform her community and inspire young girls to chase their dreams. KPRC2โฒs Rose-Ann Aragon sat down with Mazula at none other than Houstonโs SHAPE Community Center, a historic hub for African American cultural education, community and resources. I was a commissioning engineer,โ Mazula mentioned. Now, in Houston at the SHAPE Community Center in Third Ward, Mazula is also continuing to give back. โIf you love math or science, you should really look at an engineering or STEM field.
Texas is one of the worst states for women, survey finds
The flag of the state of Texas flaps in the wind in Rosenberg, Texas, in this undated file image. HOUSTON โ A recent survey ranks Texas as one of the worst states for women in terms of economy and well-being. The report from WalletHub, surveyed 50 states, including D.C., across 25 key metrics, including median earnings by state, education and homicide rates. Texas was ranked lowest in women who voted in the 2016 Presidential Election, preventative health care such as contraception and have the most uninsured women in the country. Minnesota, Maine and Vermont rounded up the top 3 best states for women, while Arkansas, Alabama, and Mississippi finished at the bottom of the list.
VYPE Campus Clips powered by Freddy's: Memorial wins first playoff game in 19 years
The women won their first playoff game since 2005 last week, then the men followed that by winning their first playoff contest since 2002 on Saturday morning. 63-51 win vs Westbury (who knocked us out last year) to grab the first bi-district victory in 19 years! ๐@gelie_6 had a game high 31๐ Glenn Elie was 2nd scorer 10 ptsReally appreciate our friends and family showing up to support us. From steakburgers to sundaes, Freddy's makes food fresh after you ask for it because that's the kind of quality you deserve. Take a moment to catch up with friends and family; it's almost time to eat.
WHO says Moderna vaccine is โnot recommendedโ for pregnant women
In a status report released Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised against pregnant women receiving Modernaโs COVID-19 vaccine. WHO officials are recommending that pregnant women not get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine unless they face a high risk of exposure, such as health workers. โWhile pregnancy puts women at a higher risk of severe COVID-19, the use of this vaccine in pregnant women is currently not recommended, unless they are at risk of high exposure,โ the official WHO status report reads. The organization provided no further details in regards to their recommendation against pregnant women receiving the vaccine. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are limited data available on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women.
#Converse and #Pearls: See how women are sporting their Converse shoes and pearl necklaces in honor of VP Kamala Harris on social media
Many women across the U.S. are sporting Converse shoes and pearl necklaces as a nod to VP Kamala Harris. HOUSTON โ Women across the Houston area and the U.S. are sporting Converse Chuck Taylor or โChuckโ shoes and pearls Wednesday as a nod to Kamala Harris, who was sworn in as the nationโs vice president. Many women took to social media to showcase photos of their pearls and their colorful Converse shoes as a sign that history had been made for women, regardless of political party. Hereโs what they shared:What an honor for us to take part in witnessing our first Madam Vice President @KamalaHarris ! The door has been flung open and she's coming' in.๐ ๐ ๐๐ #KamalaHarris #KamalaInTheWhiteHouse #FromOaklandLikeMe pic.twitter.com/uebBavrriw โ Heather Berry (@HeatherQ95747) January 20, 2021
Have you seen them? League City police need help finding two women who officers say stole $800 in fragrances
League City PD is looking for two women who stole $800 worth of fragrances in an Ulta Beauty store in League CityLEAGUE CITY, Texas โ The League City Police Department needs your help to find two women who swiped 13 fragrances valued over $800 at a beauty store. Police are searching for two women who stole $800 worth of fragrances in an Ulta Beauty. (League City Police Department/Facebook)Police are searching for two women who stole $800 worth of fragrances in an Ulta Beauty. (League City Police Department/Facebook)Police are searching for two women who stole $800 worth of fragrances in an Ulta Beauty. (League City Police Department/Facebook)Police are searching for two women who stole $800 worth of fragrances in an Ulta Beauty.
TRUST INDEX: Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine?
HOUSTON โ Pregnant women are slated to be part of the next wave of people eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Studies show that pregnant women are far more at risk of getting far sicker than the average person if they become infected. The KPRC 2 Trust Index asked the question: Is it safe for pregnant women to take the vaccine? But the fact is, that pregnant women were not involved in any of the clinical trials of these vaccines, so the Trust Index says be careful. But itโs considered reasonably safe from the CDC for pregnant women,โ Kulkarni said.
Why women are more likely to be poor in retirement
The average age for people going through their first divorce is 30 years old, and 40% of women older than 65 are widows. In fact, women are 80% more likely to be impoverished in retirement. She dedicates her life to helping women create a life plan, not just a financial plan. โKnow what you have and know where the money is,โ Bajalia told Ivanhoe. She tells other women to always be involved in all aspects of their financial life.
UPDATE: Suspect named in fatal shooting of 16-year-old police say stemmed from โsocial media beefโ
HOUSTON โ Houston police have identified a suspect after 16-year-old Mareja Pratt was killed and two other people were injured in a shooting on Monday afternoon. Houston police said the shooting is connected to a โsocial media beef.โA warrant was issued for the arrest of the suspect, Kenny Charles Garrett, 24, who faces a murder charge and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police said Garrett was dating a friend of Prattโs cousin at the time of the shooting. โ(Itโs) a very sad time where a 16-year-old female lost her life unnecessarily over something that seems to be pretty trivial, over a social media beef,โ Angelo said. They killed my cousin,โ Walton said.
New guidelines address rise in opioid use during pregnancy
Opioid use in pregnancy has prompted new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, aimed at improving care for women and newborns affected by their mothersโ drug use. โWhile we have been talking about the opioid crisis for years, pregnant women and their newborns seldom make it to the top of the heap. The academyโs report says pregnant women should have access to opioid medication to treat opioid misuse. Two opioids, buprenorphine and methadone, are effective treatments but pregnant women often face stigma in using them and doctors who prescribe them are scarce. Some infants born to women who used opioids during pregnancy develop symptoms of opioid withdrawal, including tremors, fussiness and diarrhea.
Texas officials walk back $15 million proposed cuts to womenโs and children's health services
A womenโs health clinic in Texas. Credit: Stephen Spillman for The Texas TribuneNeed to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Texasโ Republican leadership asked the health commission to come up with cuts worth about $133 million in state funds. But in the initial plan, officials also suggested direct cuts to women's health and other programs, worth about 11% of the total reductions. A proposed cut of $3.8 million from womenโs health programs would have left fewer Texans receiving birth control or cancer screenings, a budget document obtained by The Texas Tribune said.
A look at the gender gap when it comes to voting in presidential elections
Women wearing masks pose behind a voter registration table in Union Square as the city continues Phase 4 of re-opening following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on August 09, 2020 in New York City. Photo by Alexi RosenfeldAug. 18 marked the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment being ratified, which changed elections forever. The 19th Amendment prohibits the state and federal government from denying the right of citizens to vote based on sex -- meaning, women became eligible to vote after previous years of discrimination at the polls. Since 1980, more women have voted in each presidential election than men, according to Statista. So, how much of a gap has there been between women and men voters in each presidential election of the century?
How Black women cleared a path for Harris to be the VP pick
(Democratic National Convention via AP)DETROIT When Hazel Dukes stepped onto the Democratic National Convention stage in 1972 to second Shirley Chisholms presidential nomination, it amounted to more than history. She will be the first Black woman and first Asian American woman named to a major party presidential ticket. But historically, Black women have fought the racism and sexism that prevented them from having prominent roles within the movements for womens suffrage and civil rights. That reminder is especially clear as America marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote a right that most Black women weren't afforded until much later. And while inroads have been made, Black women remain significantly underrepresented in politics.
Coronavirus infection may make pregnant women more severely ill, CDC says
When it came to Covid-19 symptoms, the experiences were similar among the pregnant and nonpregnant women -- cough and shortness of breath -- but pregnant women less frequently reported headache, muscle aches, fever, chills and diarrhea than did nonpregnant women. However, more than 31% of pregnant women who caught coronavirus were hospitalized, compared to 5.8% of nonpregnant women, the report found. "Sixteen deaths were reported among pregnant women, in a similar proportion to nonpregnant women." Specifically, pregnant women were admitted more frequently to the intensive care unit, at 1.5%, than nonpregnant women, at 0.9%. The actions pregnant women can takeCDC researchers included some steps pregnant women can take to help prevent their risk of severe illness from Covid-19.
Houstonโs first female-focused workspace opens
HOUSTON โ A new and unique female-focused workspace has opened up in Houston. Sesh Loft, located at 1210 W Clay Street, opened its doors Monday to provide Houston women a safe and collaborative workspace. Weโre here to build ourselves, build our businesses and lift up each other as we do,โ said cofounder Meredith Wheeler. At Sesh Loft women will be able to network, build their brand, grow together and help their local community, according to a press release. The business features workshops, seminars, private workstations, a conference room and kid friendly hours to encourage women to achieve their goals no matter what life throws at them.