Enes Kanter Freedom is prepared to visit China, but only if he can see 'the real China'
NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom says he would accept a visit to China -- as long as he gets to see "the real China," rather than "propaganda."
Incredible photo of a shark shows mysterious bite mark on its side
Photographer Jalil Najafov's first thought when he saw the great white was: "Is that real?"
Britney Spears sends cease-and-desist letter to sister demanding she stop talking about her on book tour
The public feud between Britney Spears and her sister Jamie Lynn Spears is far from over. Spears' lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, sent a leg
What is C-band 5G? Verizon and AT&T are flipping on the switch in the US
The next-generation of wireless technology is now even faster for 5G users in some parts of the country.
Tiger Woods names Aaron Beverly as recipient of Charlie Sifford exemption to play PGA Tour event
Tiger Woods has named Aaron Beverly as the recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption which will grant him entry to the 2022 Genesis Invitational.
French actor Gaspard Ulliel dead in skiing accident at 37
French actor Gaspard Ulliel, best known for playing Hannibal Lecter in "Hannibal Rising," has died at the age of 37 after a skiing accident in southeastern France.
Stranded: Community steps up to help after Mission nurse's vehicle stolen during storm
A Mission ICU nurse and her co-workers woke up Sunday morning ready to go to work after staying at a downtown hotel. But instead, they found themselves stranded after someone apparently stole their car.
Law ES fourth-grader wins 26th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
Houston Independent School District fourth-grader Ronnie Williams of Law Elementary School won the Foley & Lardner LLP 26th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Competition.
Book Review: "Out of Office: The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home" by Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen
At least the commute is better. That's what you tell yourself every morning: 15 steps from bed to office is better than 15 miles. You've been working from home now for nearly two years and you're waffling: will it be like this forever and if so, is that good? Read "Out of Office" by Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen, and it could be...
The Silent "White" in AMerica
On a recent Sunday broadcast of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” viewers witnessed a classic example of the decoupling of people of color from notions of America.
AboutThatCar.com 2021 Lexus UX 200
The Lexus UX 200 may be the least recognized but most accomplished of the luxury brand’s crossovers and sport utilities.
Dallas-Area High School Students Selected to Participate in Landmark 15th Year of Disney Dreamers Academy Program
The exclusive Walt Disney World Resort mentorship event that fosters the dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities plans to return in March with reimagined programming and a
Disney Dreamers Academy, an educational mentorship program created and hosted by Walt Disney World Resort, plans to return with a reimagined approach, March 3-6, marking its 15th year of broadening career awareness and creating exclusive opportunities for Black students and teens from underrepresented communities across America. Four Dallas-area teens will be part of the 100 high school students to participate in the exclusive program’s Class of 2022. They are:
Houston Soulfood Bistro, The Greasy Spoon Celebrates Owner's Birthday and Highly Anticipated Grand Opening of Pearland Location!
During MLK weekend, one of Houston's favorite soul food bistros, The Greasy Spoon, celebrated owner, Max Bozeman II 38th birthday and the highly anticipated grand opening of TGS's new Pearland location. For months the question from Houstonians has been, "When will the Pearland location open?" Bozeman answered that question in a major way this past weekend with a lavish Grand opening experience to welcome all of the Pearland community.
Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Announces Latest Round of Investments, Partnerships and Grants to Kick Off 2022
One Million Black Women announces new investments, impactful partnerships and philanthropic grants for 17 leading organizations and projects across the country to lift up Black women and girls.
Opinion| The Everlasting Dream
Last year in this space, I sought to honor the sacrifices of Martin Luther King Jr. by focusing on some of the gains made by the black community since Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965). As part of the academic community, I celebrated the increases in high school and college graduation rates. Also, during the same period since the 1960s, the poverty rates decreased because of measurable gains in median household incomes.
City of Houston Seeks Artists for Sculpture and Mural Works for New North Belt Public Safety Complex
The City of Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), in collaboration with the Houston Police Department (HPD) and the Houston Fire Department (HFD), has released a request for qualifications for two art pieces that will be displayed at the new North Belt Public Safety Complex.
City of Houston Awarded $150,000 Grant from the National League of Cities to Promote Equitable Career Opportunities for Youth
The City of Houston has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the National League of Cities (NLC), as part of a new initiative to make true economic opportunity a reality for youth and young adults who are marginalized from quality education and career opportunities. In addition to the monetary award, Houston joins the five other cities from across the nation who will also receive specialized assistance from NLC’s staff and other national experts to advance the city’s efforts to expand STEM career pathways for marginalized young people.
U.S. Department of Education Announces Distribution of All American Rescue Plan ESSER Funds and Approval of All 52 State Education Agency Plans
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced that every state education agency (SEA) received approval of their American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan before the end of December 2021. As a result, the Department has distributed all $122 billion of ARP ESSER funds to all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Visit Lake Charles Encourages Everyone to Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day!
National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD) is Tuesday, Jan. 25, and Visit Lake Charles and the U.S. Travel Association are encouraging everyone to plan time off for the entire year at the start of the year. After nearly two years of pandemic stress and fatigue, this is an opportunity for Americans to look ahead to brighter days and make plans for getaways or vacations over the coming months.
What Do I Do IF…COVID Decision Guide
1. When Should I Get Tested The most obvious time to get tested for COVID-19 is when you have noticeable symptoms.
