Rev. Al Sharpton, the Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement on the passing of Rev. Dr. James Lawson. The Methodist minister, who died Sunday at 95, was the seminal force behind the sit-ins, …

Ecuador may have a 46-year-old woman representing the small Andean nation in the Miss Universe beauty pageant later this year.

Fort Bend County Libraries' First Colony Branch Library is excited to announce an introductory yoga asana class on Saturday, June 29, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon. The session will take place in the Meeting Room of the library, located …

The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce proudly honored City of Houston Council Member Abbie Kamin with the prestigious Chamber Champion Award at the fourth annual Pride In Business Celebration & Awards Luncheon. This event, a cornerstone of the Chamber's …

The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has unveiled groundbreaking data demonstrating significant strides in health care coverage among minority communities since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted. This achievement underscores the administration's …

In an era where energy is both a critical need and a significant challenge, the EU-U.S. Just Transition Workshop on Energy Poverty, held on May 14, 2024, marked a pivotal moment in addressing energy inequities. Hosted by the Department of …

Get ready for an inspiring afternoon as Jackson State University hosts its esteemed Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson. The highlight of the event will be a keynote …

Prepare for an evening of whimsy and wonder as The Pavilion launches its arts season with a spectacular fusion of classical melodies and timeless animation! Bugs Bunny at The Symphony, a global sensation, will grace The Pavilion Main Stage alongside …

One of the world’s largest democratic exercises is underway, with some 373 million people across the European Union eligible to vote in elections for the next European Parliament.

In a historic recognition of excellence, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo presented a resolution on June 4th to celebrate Children's Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library for being awarded the prestigious 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. …

Houston, prepare for a remarkable literary event as the 2024 National Black Book Festival (NBBF) returns from October 17-19, marking its 17th anniversary. This year's festival promises to be a star-studded celebration of Black literature, featuring an impressive lineup of …

Capt. Jason Tumlinson, left, USS Boxer (LHD 4) executive officer, and a native of Spokane, Washington, presents the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Chief Culinary Specialist Michael Cosek, a native of Baytown, Texas, for his tour as the …

A former neighbor of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday disputed his account of a neighborhood spat that led to the hoisting of an upside-down US flag on his property in Virginia, saying that his timeline of what happened …

Atlanta officials on Thursday morning lifted the last boil water advisory put in place after a string of water main breaks left parts of the major US city without drinkable water nearly a week, underscoring the fragility of the nation’s …

At 99 years old, Jack Foy is considered the youngster among his group of friends that fought in World War II. But their advanced age isn’t going to stop them from making the transatlantic journey to honor their fallen comrades …