A President Named Barack Obama: His Accomplishments, His Legacy, His Future
Eight years ago America was a very different county. Our economy was at a low. Healthcare was not made for everyone. Troops were at war. Topping off everything there weren’t enough jobs to go around for all of America. The country was pretty dim. But we found our light in hope through a change we could believe in brought on by an African American guy from Chicago, IL, who would later become the 44th President of the United States.
5 Things for Friday, January 6, 2017: Russia Hacking, Border Wall, Facebook Live
Good Friday morning. And thank you. Why? Because 5 Things just hit 50,000 subscribers! It's a great way to start the year, and we appreciate the support. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Successive Waves of Massive Storms Cover Tahoe Ski Resorts in Six Feet of Snow, Forecasts Calling for Additional Accumulations of 3 to 5 Feet
Jubilant Skiers and Snowboarders Rejoice as Resorts 100% Open; Ideal Conditions for January's Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month
Lake Tahoe ski resorts are in the midst of a potentially historic storm cycle with more than six feet of fresh snow already on the ground and forecasters calling for additional accumulations of more than 3 to 5 feet heading into next week. Perfectly timed for January's Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month, Lake Tahoe resorts are making it easy for guests to stick to their New Year's resolution to hit the slopes this season and elevate their riding to the next level.
Black Women Business Moguls to Compete on "Queen Boss" Reality TV Show Hosted by Tracey Edmonds
Over 500,000 new businesses start up each month in the United States, and African-American women represent the fasting-growing group of entrepreneurs. But how do these women know if they have a great concept for a business, and if they have the skills to be a C.E.O.? CENTRIC answers this question on Saturday, January 14 at 10pm EST, in its first business competition-reality series “Queen Boss.”
First Ever Black Woman-Owned Comic Book Store on the East Coast Gets National Attention
When entrepreneur Ariell Johnson opened her comic book store and coffee shop in Kensington, Pennsylvania back in December 2015, it became an instant hit both locally and nationally. Being hailed as the first African American woman to open a comic book store on the east coast, she immediately caught the attention of ABC News, CNN Money, MSNBC, and tons of other web sites and blogs.
Houston Texans Host Oakland Raiders in Wild Card Playoff Game
Fans Encouraged to Enter Game Early
GoTexans_Kroger_LinearAFC South Division Champions, the Houston Texans, will host the Oakland Raiders in the Wild Card playoff game this Saturday, Jan. 7. The Wild Card game presented by Kroger kicks off at 3:35 p.m. at NRG Stadium.
Consumers to Receive Over $17 Million, Thanks to CFPB
Dodd-Frank Reform Act violations hold credit reporting agencies accountable
Millions of consumers who were duped into paying fees for their own credit scores will soon receive more than $17.6 million, thanks to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Affected consumers can expect to receive notification letters in the mail.
Digital Unplugging - 5 Ways to Pull the Plug
Recently, I read on social media, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” I thought about how true this statement is as I begin to do my own unplugging from the digital world.Recently, I read on social media, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” I thought about how true this statement is as I begin to do my own unplugging from the digital world.
Talented Houston ISD Student Orators Vie for Coveted Finalist Positions at 21st Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Semifinal Competition
Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Students Portray Dr. King and Honor Muhammed Ali at Event
On Friday, Jan. 6, fourth- and fifth-grade students representing 24 Houston ISD elementary schools will compete at Thompson Elementary to earn one of 12 finalist positions during the semifinal round of the 21st Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. Students will present original speeches, not to exceed five minutes, addressing the topic: “If Dr. King were alive today, what would he say about Muhammad Ali’s contribution to society?”
MD Anderson to Lay Off Hundreds of Workers
The workforce at M.D. Anderson in the medical center is to about to cut by 5% with impending layoffs of hundreds of workers.
Donald Trump Deposition Completed Earlier Thursday
President-elect Donald Trump completed a deposition Thursday over his legal battle against chef José Andrés, Trump transition team spokeswoman Hope Hicks told CNN.
Police: No Link Between Chicago Torture Video and Black Lives Matter
No one disputes the horror of a special-needs teen getting beaten as another teen broadcasts the torture on Facebook Live.
Mike Pence: Trump's Fixer with Hill Republicans
Republicans on Capitol Hill are still feeling out President-elect Donald Trump -- but they're warmly embracing his vice president, Mike Pence.
Will Black College Band Perform at Trump Inauguration?
The president of a historically black college in Alabama is yet to decide whether the school's marching band will perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural parade, a college spokesman said Tuesday.
Chicago Teens Will Now Have Free Admission to Art Institute Of Chicago | WBEZ
A University of Chicago alumnus and his wife have made it possible for some Chicago teens to visit the Art Institute of Chicago for free for at least the next 25 years. Glenn and Claire Swogger are a philanthropic couple from Kansas who gave the undisclosed gift to the museum.
Why You Shouldn't Use Cotton Swabs to Clean Your Ears
The doctors' advice hasn't changed much, but it's still so unsatisfying: You should not use cotton swabs to clean your ears.
NAACP Stages Sit-in at Jeff Sessions’ Office to Protest of His Nomination as Attorney General
Donald Trump wants Jeff Sessions to be attorney general and the NAACP isn’t having it.
Minimum Wage in New York Increases to $11
As workers in New York celebrated the new year, many of them were also celebrating for a different reason: it was the first day of their wage hike as the minimum wage increased to $11 an hour.
Rex Tillerson To Put Exxon Nest Egg In a Trust Over Conflict of Interest Concerns
ExxonMobil and Rex Tillerson have announced their plan to address concerns about the huge nest egg the oil giant has promised to its former CEO.
New Law Will Especially Benefit Low Income Working Parents After Welcoming a New Baby
A new bill in Washington D.C. was just passed that will offer welcomed benefits to low-wage workers. Many low-wage workers cannot afford to take time off to welcome a new baby. The new law has extended weeks of leave to 8 weeks for birth, adoption or fostering and also includes up to 90 percent of wages to be paid during the leave.
