Introducing Apple Watch Ultra
Inspired by the most extreme activities, Apple unveils a revolutionary new design with breakthrough capabilities
Apple announces the next generation of AirPods Pro
Apple today announced the second generation of AirPods Pro, the most advanced AirPods ever. With the power of the new H2 chip, AirPods Pro unlock breakthrough audio performance — including major upgrades to Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode — …
Apple introduces iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
A new, larger 6.7-inch size joins the popular 6.1-inch design, featuring a new dual-camera system, Crash Detection, a smartphone industry-first safety service with Emergency SOS via satellite, and the best battery life on iPhone
H-E-B Names 2022 Quest for Texas Best Winners
FIVE Texas-based small businesses claim prize money, winning titles, and shelf placement in ninth annual competition.
City Of Houston Launches New VAX HOU Program In Complete Communities Targeted Areas
The City of Houston has launched a program to increase the number of Houstonians, especially those who live in the city’s Complete Communities targeted areas, vaccinated, and boosted.
Mayor Turner Will Join My Brothers Keeper Mayor Of Houston – Sylvester Turner Former US President – Barack Obama and Community Leaders To Call For Sensible Gun Legislation
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner will join My Brother’s Keeper (MBK), a program of the Houston Health Department, along with community organizations and elected officials to call for sensible legislation in response to gun violence.
Media Campaigns, Issues and Black Folks
If you live in California, and watch television at any point in time, one can’t help but notice the number of political ads you have seen for a particular set of propositions.
Water crisis in Jackson reflects vicious neglect
In sweltering heat, 150,000 residents of Jackson, Mississippi, the state's capital and its largest city, now have no running water, after suffering under a "boil only" order for weeks. The last catastrophe came after extreme rainfall in Jackson swelled the …
USDA Announces $400 Million in Funding Available to Create USDA Regional Food Business Centers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the availability of approximately $400 million to provide essential local and regional food systems coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building services through USDA’s new Regional Food Business Centers.
Mayor Turner and Bun B Announce "Trill Burger Pop-Up" At Houston City Hall For A Family Friendly Event
The City of Houston and Bun B’s Trill Burgers are proud to share more details on the upcoming burger pop-up at Houston City Hall on Sunday, Sept. 18.
Barack and Michelle Obama make first joint return to the White House for unveiling of official portraits
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will visit the White House on Wednesday for the unveiling of their official White House portraits -- marking their first joint return since they left in 2017 and the return …
City Of Houston Donation Drive For Jackson, MS Collects Enough Water To Fill Four 18-Wheelers
Houstonians showed up in large numbers and demonstrated their giving spirit during Friday's water donation drive for Jackson, Mississippi.
Mervo High begins 'recovery week' after student killed on campus
Baltimore City Schools announced Mervo High students won't be going straight back to work after a student was shot and killed in the parking lot last week.
Your Vote Affects the Quality of Everyday Living
During recent informal discussions with GenZs (ages 18-24), we have been distressed to learn that many of them and their friends, do not understand the purpose of voting and are not sure if they are going to vote in the …
Fisk University Welcomes the Largest Freshmen Class in Over 40 Years
Fisk University, one of the nation's elite private historically black colleges and universities (HBCU), has experienced a remarkable enrollment increase over the past four years. In 2017, the total student body was 630 students and this fall, Fisk exceeded 1,050 …
