The Burden of College Loan Debt
The reaction -- shock, joy, disbelief, euphoria -- revealed the importance of Robert F. Smith's stunning gift, when he announced, unexpectedly, that he would pay off all the college debts of Morehouse College students graduating this year. His gift literally …
Smithsonian Institution Names First African American Leader in 172-year History
The first African American to head the Smithsonian Institution was elected Tuesday by the collection of museums' board of regents, the organization announced in a statement. Lonnie G. Bunch III was elected as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, …
Joe Biden Makes First Campaign Stop In Houston
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden visited Houston Tuesday for campaign events, including a town hall meeting with the American Federation of Teachers and then a fundraiser.
Safer or Scarier: How Will Children of Color Feel About Armed Teachers?
To be clear: I agree that immediate action is needed to protect our children from recurring gun violence in our schools. In fact, just two weeks ago I wrote a call to action, here, urging that “Our Schools Have Become …
Art Meets Science and Technology at Midtown Houston’s 1st Children’s Performance Art Festival
Midtown Houston will celebrate the thrilling space where art meets science at their 1st Children’s Performance Art Festival. The event will be held at Midtown Park on June 1, 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm. This year’s theme will …
47 State Attorneys General Tell Secretary DeVos to Follow the Law: Forgive Federal Student Loans Held by Disabled Veterans
Although Memorial Day is considered by many civilians as the unofficial start of summer, the true intent of the holiday is to annually honor those who lost their lives fighting for our country. The men and women who wear or …
A New York teacher made black students act as slaves in mock auctions
A New York teacher singled out African-American students and cast them as slaves in a mock "auction" as part of a social studies lesson in March.
Fact-checking Trump's flurry of lies Thursday morning
One day after special counsel Robert Mueller publicly refused to exonerate President Donald Trump and hinted at potential impeachment, the President responded Thursday with an avalanche of widely debunked lies about the investigation and its findings.
Virginia Beach Schools to increase recess times
Recess times for students a part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools will be increased.
Secretary of Agriculture disagrees with Idaho on hemp bust
The Secretary of Agriculture says Idaho is wrong when it comes to a legal ruling on hemp, that resulted in an out-of-state truck driver being charged.
St. Louis County police searching for 'Bro' who could be seen at UFC watch parties
The St. Louis County Police Department is asking for help identifying a man believed to be involved in a counterfeiting incident.
Meghan McCain blasts Trump over USS McCain controversy
President Donald Trump's repeated attacks on Sen. John McCain have made it difficult for his daughter, Meghan McCain, to heal following the death of her father last August, she said Thursday.
Her deported dad couldn't attend graduation. So she wore her cap and gown to meet him on a border bridge
Sarai Ruiz received her high school diploma at a graduation ceremony in Texas last week. But one of the most important people in her life, her dad Esteban, could not attend.
CBCF Highlights Impact of Philanthropy at #SClassic19!
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today it would host the 27th Annual Mervyn L. and Stephanie Tubbs Jones Memorial Scholarship Classic at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, Md. from June …
CAREGIVING: Hope And Health For Caregiving Families
After a life-threatening accident stopped her completely in her tracks a few years ago, author Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse and her family came to truly understand that we are all one event from a lifestyle change.
