Mbongeni Buthelezi: The South African artist turning plastic into portraits
While other artists might use watercolors or oil paints, Mbongeni Buthelezi uses waste plastics to create highly textured portraits at his studio in Booysens, Johannesburg.
Justin Bieber offers an update on his facial paralysis
Justin Bieber has shared a faith-filled update about a rare medical condition that has resulted in one side of his face being paralyzed.
A hostel that housed Rwanda genocide survivors prepares to take in people deported by the UK
Hope Hostel is not a 5-star hotel. But it isn't a dump, either. The renovated 50-room facility in Kigali's Kagugu neighborhood has a new coat of paint, fresh bedding, a lot of new security cameras and a changed mission. After hosting student survivors of the 1994 genocide for nearly three decades, it will be the first home for migrants deported from the United Kingdom.
Key inflation measure slows slightly, but remains uncomfortably high
A key inflation reading showed a glimmer of hope on Tuesday, revealing a slight slowdown in rising prices -- though they remain uncomfortably high.
Four-Star DE Ashton Porter Commits To Northwestern
“Academics,” was the one-word answer Porter gave me when I asked him why he chose Northwestern over schools such as Texas, Arkansas, Baylor, Arizona, and Grambling. “I am trying to be the best engineer in the world. I also am very interested in sports media, and Northwestern has an excellent communications department.”
Lovell’s Food For Thought-The StarFish Story & Addressing Health Inequities
Making A Difference
I thought I would share this story of the Starfish, adapted by MissKorang. Although we have made little progress in addressing health inequities, like the story of the starfish, we have had a significant impact on those we have reached. At the end of her version of the starfish story, MissKorang talks about Racism. It maybe that racism is to big a topic for the nation to grasp, having heard it being root cause of America’s problem. Turning a death ear to even listening to a something it really needs to consider. White America is still at the helm of this nation, whether we like it or not, and we need for them to not only listen but understand and act. To me, framing the discussion around health inequities may be a viable path.
HMAAC Announces Poet Laureate Emeritus – Deborah Mouton Artist Residency At The Power Center
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is pleased to announce the May/June HMAAC artist residency of Deborah Mouton, the internationally known writ- er, educator, activist, performer, and the first Black Poet Laureate of Houston, Texas. The residency will take place at The Power Center in Houston, Texas and will involve engagement of students from The Imani School.
Cadillac CELESTIQ Show Car: A Magnetic First Impression
The Purest Expression Of Cadillac Design, Technnology and Performance
Today, Cadillac shared a glimpse of the CELESTIQ show car, which represents the purest expression of Cadillac design, technology and performance. From first approach, the striking silhouette of the CELESTIQ show car leaves a lasting impression, challenging the ultra-luxury space with the spirit of futurism and the avant-garde.
SHAPE Receives New Kitchen and Computers Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined SHAPE Community Center officials in celebrating the completion of kitchen upgrades made possible by a $94,368 county grant Ellis secured for the Third Ward facility.
Land Your Dream Career With Murphy-Goode Winery
One-On-One with Lindsey Perry
The path to breaking into the wine industry career can be a bit challenging - not only requiring an immense passion for wine, but also a wealth of knowledge along with an extensive experience in the field. And let’s face it, gaining experience in the field can be difficult to navigate. However, one Sonoma County winery’s innovative recruitment practices have simplified the process for the curious and qualified. When Murphy-Goode Winery announced their now viral «Really Goode Job» contest back in February 2021 it seemed almost too good to be true. A $10,000 monthly salary, free housing and a year›s supply of wine from the brand›s portfolio??? - Unheard of and almost unbelievable for an entry level position, with little to no experience. After receiving over 7,200 applicants, the search was then narrowed down to 17 finalists where Lindsay Perry and Veronica Hebbard were ultimately selected for the opportunity of a lifetime to move to Healdsburg and pursue their passion of working in the wine industry.
Texans Wrap Up OTA’s And Make A Very Good Impression On Their New Head Coach
As the Houston Texans are wrapping up their final week of voluntary OTA’s, a couple of former players were out in the early morning Texas heat to observe the different drills the team was going through. One player who stood out from the moment he hit the sidelines was 2022 NFL Hall of Fame finalist Andre Johnson who played for the Texans for 12 out of the 14 years he was in the league.
Houston Health Department Offers Tips For Unusually High Tempatures This Week
The Houston Health Department encourages people to stay safe as the National Weather Service warns of hot weather this week.
Trump's Big Lie Is a Threat to American Democracy
On Thursday evening, the House Select Committee investigating the sacking of the Capitol on January 6 will hold the first of its primetime, public hearings. The committee has done an exhaustive investigation, interviewing a thousand witnesses, looking at tens of thousands of documents. The hearings will reveal new information about what was in fact a multi-layered effort to overturn the results of a presidential election, driven by the White House and involving Republican legislators, operatives, state officials, and donors. The hearings will ask every American to understand how vulnerable our democracy is, and how close we came to losing it.
Stepfather found guilty of child abuse after a Florida restaurant employee saved a boy with a note asking if he needed help
A stepfather in Florida has been convicted of child abuse after a restaurant employee last year noticed concerning signs and used a surreptitious note to ask a boy if he needed help, the Orange County State Attorney's Office announced Monday.
'Napalm Girl' at 50: The story of the Vietnam War's defining photo
The horrifying photograph of children fleeing a deadly napalm attack has become a defining image not only of the Vietnam War but the 20th century. Dark smoke billowing behind them, the young subjects' faces are painted with a mixture of terror, pain and confusion. Soldiers from the South Vietnamese army's 25th Division follow helplessly behind.
Biden says he's looking at executive orders on abortion rights if Supreme Court strikes down Roe
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was weighing executive actions he could take if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade's holding of a federal constitutional right to an abortion.
Murphy says he thinks there will be more than 10 GOP votes on gun safety legislation, but top negotiator says no deal this week
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, the lead Democrat in the bipartisan negotiations on gun safety reform, told CNN he believes there will be more than 10 Republicans supporting gun safety reform in the Senate but a top Republican negotiator says no deal will come this week.
Mortgage rates are on the rise again
After taking a breather for several weeks, mortgage rates climbed again. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.23% in the week ending June 9, up from 5.09% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. The rate remains well above the 2.96% average from this time last year.
Black Female-Owned Brand, Afro Unicorn, Brings Assortment of Party Supplies to Walmart
April Showers' brand launch highlights the importance of representation and Black beauty
Afro Unicorn™, a conscious brand with a mission to celebrate women and children of color, today launched a curated assortment of its party supplies and favors product line at Walmart. The new line of more than 20 exclusive products joins the retailer's roster of celebrations brands in over 1,500 stores across the country and on Walmart.com. With this launch, April Showers, the Founder and CEO of Afro Unicorn shatters the glass ceiling and becomes one of the first Black female-owned businesses to enter Walmart's celebrations party category.
San Angelo drought landscaping, water conservation event is June 16
Free event for Concho Valley residents
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Master Gardeners will present a drought landscaping and water conservation workshop on June 16 in San Angelo.
