The resilience, culture and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora will be the central theme of a virtual event on the eve of US President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Houston Will Light Up Tonight to Honor Lives Lost to Covid-19
The nationwide memorial to the countryâs 400,000 coronavirus deaths begins at 4:30 p.m.
By
Raven Wuebker
1/19/2021 at 1:08pm
Nearly a year into the pandemic, more than 400,000 Americans have died from Covid-19. Texas has been one of the worst-hit states, with more than 32,000 fatalities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And considering the country is experiencing another surge, those numbers are sure to grow.
In light of this, on Tuesday evening the City of Houston will join a nationwide lighting ceremony to pay respects to the victims of Covid-19.Â
The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Wednesday will be different from past ceremonies. The Presidential Inaugural Committee is urging people to stay home to