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Why Trump's Spontaneous Moments On Race Tell Us More Than the Scripted Ones

President Donald Trump's examination on race is not over, not by a long shot. Trump finally bent to intense pressure and called out white supremacist groups on Monday, as the fallout from rallies in Charlottesville, Virginia, that led to a …

Obama's Tweet In Response to Charlottesville Attack Is One of the Biggest Tweets Ever

Former President Barack Obama's tweet reacting to the attack in Charlottesville, Virginia, is one of the biggest ever on the social network.

Dr. Heavenly Kimes Presented The Official Grand Opening For Smiles By Dr.Heavenly

On Saturday, August 12, 2017, Star of Bravo’s Married To Medicine and Leading Atlanta Dentist Dr. Heavenly Kimes hosted the official grand opening for her new dental practice, Smiles By Dr.Heavenly at its new location in Duluth, GA. Preceded by …

After Charlottesville, Push for Real Reform

Racism, exposed once more in the terror visited on Charlottesville, Va., still scars America. Hundreds of neo-Nazis, white supremacists, klansmen and other fervid racists gathered — some armed with assault rifles, wearing camouflage. They marched with lit torches, yelling Nazi …

Governor Abbott Signs Pro-Life Insurance Reform

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 214 (HB 214) which limits insurance coverage for abortion procedures. Under this new law Texans will not be forced to pay for elective abortions through their insurance plans. This legislation is an important …

AFT’s Weingarten on the Fifth Anniversary of DACA

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten released the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the effective date of President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which gives recipients a temporary reprieve from deportation and makes them eligible …

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation to Further Protect Life In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 13 (HB 13) to expand reporting requirements for complications resulting from abortion procedures. This bill, which would not have been possible without the leadership of Sen. Donna Campbell and Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, will …

Houston Media Personality Announces College Tour For Freshmen Girls

Radio/Television Personality and founder of JJ’s I’m Me Foundation, JJ Simmons is thrilled to launch the first I’m Me Tour: College Edition at the Texas Southern University August 26-27, 2017. The 2-day experience will include workshops, motivational sessions, guest speakers, …

Noose Found at Michigan School Playground

Authorities are investigating after a noose was found hanging at a Michigan school playground.

True Crime TV: The Devil's In the Details

With true crime TV, the devil is in the details -- specifically, the ones that we didn't remember, or even with high-profile cases, perhaps never knew.

White Nationalist Richard Spencer May Get His Say at University of Florida

His planned speech at Texas A&M University has been axed, but another university could still host white nationalist leader Richard Spencer.

A Donald Trump-endorsed Candidate Just Might Lose in Alabama Today

By just after 8 a.m. ET Tuesday, President Trump had already tweeted his support for Sen. Luther Strange's candidacy in Alabama twice. "Big day in Alabama. Vote for Luther Strange, he will be great!," said Trump in one tweet. Strange, …

Donald Trump Retweeted An Alt-right Conspiracy Theorist. Here's Why.

On Monday night, just hours after he had, finally, condemned in harsh terms the neo-Nazis and white supremacists involved in violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Donald Trump took to Twitter. And he retweeted this from a man named Jack …

Beyond the Rhetoric: Obama Presidential Center – How Black Will It Be? – Part I

So far, the Obama Legacy is surprisingly lacking in Black participation. During his two presidential administrations, Black business participation was on a continuous downward slide. At the end of the George W. Bush’s two administrations, SBA lending to Blacks was …

Houston Native Serves with the U.S. Navy Half a World Away in Japan

A Stephen F. Austin High School graduate and Houston native is serving in the U.S. Navy with the forward deployed unit, Naval Beach Unit 7.