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Blinken raised 'serious concerns' about human rights with Kagame in Rwanda

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said he had raised "serious concerns" related to human rights as well as issues about regional tensions with the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo during a meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame …

Homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as store-bought options, report says

Making baby food at home with store-bought produce isn't going to reduce the amount of toxic heavy metals in the food your baby eats, according to a new report released exclusively to CNN.

Hawaii nonprofits face uphill battle in ending homelessness

William Vierra has been on and off the streets for the past 30 years.

City Of Houston Awarded RAISE Grant Funding For Telephone Road Project

The United States Department of Transportation announced yesterday that the City of Houston will receive $20.96 million in federal funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) grant program for the Telephone Road: Main Street Revitalization Project.

Cost of back-to-school essentials — glue, markers, pens, backpacks — has jumped

As parents and teachers prepare for students to return to classrooms this fall, they're grappling with how much more the most basic school supplies will cost.

Mortgage rates climb above 5% once again

Mortgage rates climbed above 5% again, after dipping below that threshold for the first time in months a week earlier. While the volatility in mortgage rates remains, there are signs that the housing market is starting to stabilize.

Hundreds of Students in the West Houston Area to Benefit from a Back-To-School Program

Back-to-school shopping can be a significant financial burden on families, and with unique economic challenges this year, it is a vital need for many families in the community. HOPE Clinic will host and invite you to participate in our Back …

THIS WEEKEND: Best-Selling Author Roxane Gay, Nashville’s Next Star Brittney Spencer to Join 2022 Women’s Convention in Houston

Actress Torrey DeVitto and Emmy Award Winning Host Jeannie Mai Jenkins Will Host Feminist Game Shows for Activists in Attendance

I Am John Gabbana Documentary Premier's this Friday (8/12) in Atlanta, Ga

From Producer Jennifer Pessima and Executive Producer Dolapo Erinkitola and Uncle Reece, comes the in-depth biography of one of the world’s most prolific young men.

Congressman Al Green Attends White House Ceremony for the Signing of the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins (PACT) Act of 2022 into Law

On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

After rebranding in the West, many beauty companies are still offering to 'whiten' skin elsewhere

In 2020, as the Black Lives Matter movement amplified calls for racial justice in the US and beyond, a succession of corporate announcements signaled what appeared to be a watershed moment for the cosmetics industry.

Authorities continue to investigate cause of Indiana house explosion that killed 3 and damaged 39 homes

Authorities have yet to determine the cause of a house explosion Wednesday that left three people dead and damaged at least 39 homes in Evansville, Indiana, the city's fire chief said.

Armed man takes hostages at Beirut bank demanding return of frozen funds

An armed man is holding employees and customers hostage at a bank on Beirut's bustling Hamra street Thursday demanding his frozen funds be released, according to a security source and Lebanon's state-owned National News Agency.

Gas prices tumble below $4 for the first time in months

Drivers in the United States can breathe a small sigh of relief — average gas prices have dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time since March.

New Mural by Houston Artist David Maldonado to Unveil at Renovated Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center

The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), in partnership with UP Art Studios, is pleased to announce the debut of a large-scale mural project by Houston artist David Maldonado.