The Black Women’s Health Imperative Announces Anniversary Week Celebration To Commemorate 38 Years
Week-Long Celebration To Include Over 30 Speakers From The Women’s Health, Community Activism, Media & Entertainment Sectors
Today, the Black Women’s Health Imperative announced the commemoration of its 38th Anniversary with a series of special events titled BWHI Anniversary Week: A Celebration of Life, Legacy and Service to Black Women presented by Bumble. The week-long series of virtual events will occur from July 26 – August 1 with participation by dynamic speakers who include: cultural icon and professor Angela Davis, BWHI Founder & Board Member Byllye Avery, actresses Jurnee Smollett, AJ Johnson, and Angelica Ross, recording artists Keri Hilson and Syleena Johnson, television personalities Cynthia Bailey, Egypt Sherrod, Eboni K. Williams, and Erica Cobb, and a host of other health professionals, community activists and non-profit leaders who share in the organization’s mission.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Launches Parent Survey
To better understand how Fort Bend County can support its residents with school-age children as they prepare for the upcoming semester, Fort Bend County Judge KP George is gathering community input through a parent survey.
HCDE Board Approves $174.5 Million 2020-2021 Budget
The Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees approved a $174.5 million budget for the 2020-2021 school year Wednesday, continuing programs and services that effectively support students, educators and school districts in Harris County. With this budget, HCDE maintains its business model, which preserves the integrity of its services to school districts. The budget also provides for ongoing support for HCDE employees through competitive compensation and benefits.
Top Hip-Hop, R&B, and Gospel Artists Celebrate 2020 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards with Online Performances, Memorable Speeches and Powerful Tributes in Three-Day Social
Cardi B Makes History as First Woman to Win Back-to-Back
LeBron James trading card sold for $1.8 million at auction
A rare LeBron James trading card sold for a record-breaking $1.845 million at auction over the weekend, the NBA said.
The handful of countries still welcoming US tourists
Once one of the world's most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled under the cloud of coronavirus, with doors slammed shut across the planet to American travelers.
In Response to Lawsuit Filed By Minority Voters and Voting Rights Advocates, Secretary of the Commonwealth Begins Mailing Ballot Applications
Following an emergency petition filed in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) by seven Black, Latinx, and Asian-American voters, Common Cause Massachusetts, and MassVOTE, the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Galvin has started sending mail-in ballot applications to voters.
Dr. James Dixon Eulogizes The Memory of John Lewis and C.T. Vivian. "They Challenged Us To Change!"
At such a critical national moment, a force for freedom and equality has fallen!
In the wake of the passing of two American icons, the Honorable John Lewis, and Dr. C.T. Vivian, this message by Dr. James Dixon is powerful. “Divine Interruptions to American Hypocrisy.”
Space Center Houston Opens with New Safety Measures and New Experiences
Today Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, welcomes back guests to a new enhanced guest experience with new safety measures and new exhibits. Registration is also open for the center’s Explorer Camps and Space Center U® education programs.
AboutThatCar.com: 2020 Nissan Altima
Impressive. That’s the first descriptive word we thought of when it came to the 2020 Altima 2.0 Platinum Sedan.
The Bahamas banned flights from the US and other hard-hit countries in effort to contain coronavirus spread
The Bahamian government is banning travelers from the US and other countries where coronavirus cases are surging in an effort to prevent further spread of the virus in the Caribbean nation.
6-year-old boy praised by Anne Hathaway on social media for saving little sister from dog attack
Bridger Walker, a brave 6-year-old boy from Wyoming, has gained social media recognition after being praised by Anne Hathaway for rescuing his sister from a dog attack.
Nick Cannon's planned daytime talk show is pushed back amid anti-Semitism controversy
Nick Cannon's planned daytime talk show has been pushed back in the wake of recent backlash over his anti-Semitic comments.
August Alsina drops new song 'Entanglements' after Jada Pinkett Smith confirms past relationship
Singer August Alsina is putting his own spin on the word "entanglement" with his new song that dropped late Saturday night.
Kanye Drops Out & Trump Drifts to 13/8 from 5/4 to be Re-Elected
Joe Biden 4/7 Favourite to Become Next US President
Kanye West has dropped out of the 2020 US Presidential Election after he failed to get the backing in Florida despite a 180-strong team and it has resulted in Donald Trump drifting further for another four years.
Nicki Minaj announces pregnancy
First came love, then came marriage and soon will come Nicki Minaj with a baby carriageFirst came love, then came marriage and soon will come Nicki Minaj with a baby carriage. On Monday the rapper announced via her official social media accounts that she and husband Kenneth Petty are expecting.
Savannah Guthrie to undergo cataract surgery after eye injury
Savannah Guthrie is undergoing yet another eye surgery. The "Today" co-host, made the announcement during Monday's broadcast and revealed that the surgery is in fact, today.
Trump says regular coronavirus briefings will resume as cases surge
President Donald Trump said Monday he'll resume regular coronavirus briefings as the country experiences a resurgence of cases.
Whistleblower raised concerns about 'questionable activities' by Pompeo
A State Department official raised concerns to the agency's watchdog about "questionable activities" related to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's conduct, according to a whistleblower complaint made public in recent days.
Poor diets threaten US national security — and it's serious
America's poor diet isn't just bad for us. It's now considered a threat to national security.
