Gen. Hayden: I've Changed My Mind About Special Prosecutors
General Michael Hayden told CNN's Fareed Zakaria that his opinion about the usefulness of special investigations had changed since FBI Director James Comey was fired.
Clapper: US Institutions 'Under Assault' From Trump
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Sunday that he thinks US institutions are under assault from President Donald Trump.
Rapper Travis Scott Arrested After Concert in Arkansas
Houston native Travis Scott was arrested Saturday night after encouraging a riot at his concert in Arkansas. Rogers Police Department confirmed.
'Grey Death': The Powerful Street Drug That's Puzzling Authorities
A new drug called "grey death" has been linked to a handful of lethal overdoses in the South -- but no one knows exactly what's in it or where it's coming from.
Lovell's Food For Thought - Is Addressing Health Inequities A Bridge Too Far
Is Addressing Health Inequities in a Holitic Mannner "A Bridge Too Far?"
A question I am asking this year is whether or not addressing health disparities/inequities is "A Bridge Too Far." What I mean is whether or not there is a willing to truly address this issue outside of those of us truly on the battle field. Ate we still in the age of the "Health Disparities Pimps." The other question is how do we make people feel that it is worth their time and/or investment to solve the issue. As one of this year's co-chairs of the 15th Annual Disparities in Health in America: Working Toward Social Justice Workshop said,, "I attended as a student, and it literally changed my life and impacted my career goals and aspirations deeply." The Disparities in America: Working Toward Social Justice Workshop has had such an impact on individuals. But again, I ask is such an effort “A Bridge Too Far.”
Black Mothers in Texas Will Suffer Due to Republican Civil War
Today, the singular bill in the Texas House addressing the alarming mortality rate of Black women giving birth was prevented from being voted on due to a tactical maneuver used by a conservative wing of the Republican Party. HB 2403, authored by Representative Shawn Thierry (D-Houston) would have investigated the causes of why African American women in Texas are dying at three times the rate of other women during or shortly after childbirth.
DOJ Guidance on Mandatory Sentencing is a Throw Back to a Cruel and Harsh Era
Jackson Lee: “Jeff Sessions lacks appreciation for the severe inequities caused by mandatory minimum sentences and has complete disregard for the significant impact that criminal charges alone have on a suspect and their respective communities.”
Strife in Life: GED 2017 Graduation Focuses On Successes of Adult Learners at Harris County Department of Education
Graduation 2017 is slated for May 20 at 11 a.m. in the Harris County Department of Education Conference Center, 6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, Texas. The ceremony focuses on the successes of adult learners as they return to school to get their GEDs. The theme “Strife in Life” captures the personal stories from students who share their successes and struggles.
NAACP Statement on the Mythology of Voter Fraud
NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks released the following statement regarding President Trump's executive order creating a commission on voter fraud.
DOJ Reversal on Drug Prosecutions Will Fuel Mass Incarceration and Undermine Public Safety
The NAACP released the following statement regarding the DOJ's decision to promote the use of mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes.
MOTHER'S DAY, 2017
Mother's Day is a special celebration in America. It is an occasion to thank our mothers for the life and love they have given us and to emphasize our affection for them, affection they deserve every day of the year. But it is also an opportunity to honor mothers across our Nation and celebrate motherhood as a pillar of our country's stability and success.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Honors Awardees at Annual Gala During National Police Week
Memorial Fund President & CEO Craig W. Floyd presents a Lifetime Achievement and Excellence in Media Awards
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is pleased to announce that Ralph M. Purdy and Joe Akers are the recipients of its Lifetime Achievement Award and ‘Patriots Day,’ a movie about the Boston Marathon bombing, and the Manhattan institute’s Heather Mac Donald are the recipients of its Excellence in Media Award. The awards were presented during the Legacy of Honor Gala, held May 12, 2017, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.
We Were Rooting For You James; We Were All Rooting For You
What do you get when you combine an MVP candidate that seems as though he doesn’t want to be at the game, twenty thousand fans and a Spurs team that is starting guys 98% of the country can’t name? You get your hometown team getting embarrassed on national television and that MVP candidate becoming a meme instead of a superstar.
Lil B Offers To End James Harden Curse: "It's Time To Talk"
"I apologize to James Harden I'm ready to talk and end the curse."
Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland Tells Employees There Will Be No Payroll
“Should we be concerned about the FBI, Billy?”
8 Ways to Optimize Your Sleep
While a healthy lifestyle requires a balanced diet and exercise, sleep is another pillar of overall wellness that is both essential to your health and success, and often overlooked.
‘Rob & Big’ Star Christopher ‘Big Black’ Boykin Dead At 45
Rob & Big star Christopher “Big Black” Boykin has died at the age of 45 after possibly suffering a heart attack, reports TMZ.
Burglary Suspect Arrested At 50 Cent’s Mansion
Authorities say they have arrested a suspected burglar at rapper 50 Cent’s mansion in Connecticut.
“Super Freak: The Life of Rick James” by Peter Benjaminson
Your feet sometimes have a mind of their own. You see your favorite foods, and they carry you toward lunch before you even realize you’re hungry. When you’re faced with danger, they take you in the right direction, away and safe. And when you read “Super Freak: The Life of Rick James” by Peter Benjaminson, your feet just gotta dance.
