Success for Harvard Medical Students in DACA Could Mean Their Parents Are Deported
As Blanca Morales walks the hallowed halls of Harvard Medical School, she ponders her humble roots and how she might be forced to choose between her parents and her dream of becoming a doctor.
Southern Black Law Makers Approve Jim Crow Segregation
Across the Southern states in the deep South, black law makers moved with haste to pass Jim Crow legislation to insure legal and enforceable separation of the races. Motivated by personal biases and political ambition, it is expected that Jim Crow segregation to remain in full force for years to come.
Mother Whose Daughter Was Poisoned From the Lead in Their Apartment Wins $57 Million Verdict
The New York City Housing Authority has been ordered to pay a mother $57 million after the jury found that NYCHA is the one responsible for her daughter’s alarmingly dangerous lead levels.
Include “Us” in the Movement — African American Women Move to End Workplace Discrimination
Marine Corps veteran and long-time university adjunct professor, Dr. Shirley Ann Johnson, who stands in support of the worldwide call to action for the #MeToo Movement, seeks to include in the conversation another women’s issue. She has coined it “Us” Too – a movement which will focus on the mistreatment of African American women in the workplace.
Meet the First Black Woman on the U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team
18-year old Maame Biney is the first Black woman ever to join the U.S. speedskating team for the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. She has already advanced to the quarterfinal round after finishing second in the opening round on Saturday.
Black-Owned Mobile App, WebWed, Revolutionizes the Wedding/ Legal Tech Industry and Will Forever Change the Way People Get Married
From its inception, WebWed Mobile and its owners have been dedicated to providing access to marriage and marriage equality to everyone all over the world. Now, it is with great excitement to announce the success of the mobile app. WebWed Mobile is further pleased to announce the future of the wedding industry; as it is a cross-platform mobile application that will allow people to get married and share their special wedding moment from anywhere in the world, legally and 100% online.
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama Portraits Unveiled at National Portrait Gallery
With the unveiling Monday at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. of the official presidential likenesses of Barack Obama and the former first lady, Michelle Obama, this city of myriad monuments gets a couple of new ones, each radiating, in its different way, gravitas (his) and glam (hers).
Valentine’s Day 2018: Hearts Desire: 9 Unique Gifts That Say I Love You
Romance is in the air and what better way to celebrate this Valentine’s Day than with a thoughtful and memorable gift that your valentine is sure to love? From lavender skin polisher to denim totes, here are some spicy alternatives to the last minute box of or long stemmed roses. – Although, chocolates, roses, and one of these gifts from our gift guide is sure to be a winner for your sweetheart!
Red Hot: Celebrity Models Walk the Runway for Women’s Health
Red dresses, heart signs and dance steps all traveled down the runway Thursday night as celebrity models showed their support in kicking heart disease by kicking off New York’s Fashion Week.
Professor and Poet Elizabeth Alexander Named President of Mellon Foundation
Elizabeth Alexander, whose memoir was a finalist in 2016 for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award and who wrote and recited an original poem at Barack Obama’s 2009 inaugural, will be the next president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the country’s largest humanities philanthropy.
Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts to Celebrate Its 1st Birthday with a Bang
The Moody Center for the Arts will celebrate its first birthday Friday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. with a festive, fun and free party that’s open to the public. Guests are invited to enjoy the Moody Center’s newest exhibitions, which opened Feb. 2, and dance along to a live performance by Houston indie-pop favorite Wild Moccasins while enjoying beverages, birthday cake and Big Bang-inspired art.
Houston & Atlanta Rolls Out the Red-Carpet for “BLINK” The Movie
Courtney Glaude’s New Movie, Blink, Is A Powerful Look at the Psychology Behind Domestic Violence
Blink, the movie from filmmaker Courtney Glaudé will be premiering in select AMC theatres in Houston and Atlanta from March 2nd through March 8th. Houston rolls out the red carpet with an exclusive red carpet on March 2nd at 7:30 pm at The AMC Studio 30 Dunvale while Atlanta Rolls out the red carpet on March 3rd at AMC Campcreek Theatre
Disabled Veteran Creates Veterans Health Solutions, The Premiere Cannabis Education Resource For The Veteran And Underserved Communities.
Two weeks after Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded a trio of memos from the Obama administration that had adopted a policy of noninterference with marijuana friendly state laws, Veterans Health Solutions (VHS) is now offering real time cannabis education to colleges, veteran organizations and urban centers nationally.
HBO’s “Real Time” Host Bill Maher Announces Additional Dates for 2018 Aces of Comedy Series
Bill Maher, a seasoned comedian and Aces of Comedy Series veteran, has added May 18 – 19 to his 2018 schedule. Tickets to see him live at the Terry Fator Theater inside The Mirage Hotel & Casino are on sale now. All shows are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.
The National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Class of Inductees
New Inductees and Contributions to Society to be Honored at May Event
Fifteen innovation pioneers whose inventions range from OLED displays to football’s yellow “First and Ten Line” will be honored as the newest Class of Inductees in the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF). In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), NIHF will honor these Inductees May 2-3 at one of the innovation industry’s most highly anticipated events — “The Greatest Celebration of American Innovation.”
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Houston Public Library
It’s the Year of the Dog and the Houston Public Library’s Living Room Series Program is inviting the community to celebrate the Lunar New Year at a neighborhood library. Everyone will enjoy the fun colorful events and plenty of delicious food. The events are free and open to the public.
Latino Victory Calls for White House Chief of Staff’s Resignation
Latino Victory Project issued the following statement after reports that White House Chief of Staff John Kelly offered to resign over his mishandling of domestic abuse allegations against a White House aide.
Flavor Flav’s Ex Deelishis Finally Reveals Secret to 30lb Weight Loss
Last week Deelishis took to social media to show a dramatic before and after weight loss transformation. The curvy model said she'd been quiet about what she'd been using until she was certain that she could stand behind the products. Those products are Body Complete Rx Slim-ER Kit, which includes a month's supply of supplements, B12, and HCG drops, all of which help to aggressively curb the appetite and increase energy.
Jackson Elementary School in Utah, Named for Andrew Jackson, Votes to Rename Itself After Mary Jackson, NASA’s 1st Black Female Engineer
An elementary school in Utah has traded one Jackson for another in a change that many say was a long time coming.
Local Business Giving Grandma Glam Makeovers for Valentine's Week
Some local seniors are going grandma glam for Valentine’s Week thanks to one local business.
