‘Contraband Decision’ commemorated with events, tours in May
The “Contraband Decision” of 1861 at Fort Monroe will be commemorated through a series of events and tours in May. The events are presented by the Contraband Historical Society, Fort Monroe Authority, Fort Monroe National Monument and the Hampton History …
SMU Law Launches Impact Scholarship for Students from Underserved Communities
SMU’s Dedman School of Law will offer a new full-tuition, three-year Impact Scholarship for an incoming law student from an economically or educationally underserved community, with a preference for a first-generation college student.
Season Finale of 'Afropop' Series Closes Out With 'Revolution From Afar'
Season 14 of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange closes tonight with Revolution from Afar. Bentley Brown’s portrait of the lives of young Sudanese Americans examining their place in the world and their bicultural identities as their familial homeland struggles through …
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The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Hosts Spring Membership Luncheon
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is hosting a Spring Membership Luncheon at Tony’s on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 11:30 …
Beto Flips On Tax Exempt Status for Churches
“While running for President, credibility-challenged Beto O’Rourke said he wanted to revoke the tax exempt status from churches that opposed same-sex marriage. Unsurprisingly Beto, who has made flip-flopping the cornerstone of his campaign, is now claiming he never held that …
Amazon defeats New York union drive led by grassroots organization behind last month's win
The grassroots labor union that made history last month when it formed the first union at an Amazon warehouse in the United States has lost a union election at a much smaller facility just across the street.
Tennessee's governor has halted executions for an independent review into lethal injections following an inmate's last-minute reprieve
Tennessee's governor has announced a pause of executions in the state amid plans for an independent review into the lethal injection process.
Couple found 1950s McDonald's bag with french fries inside wall during home renovations
Cold french fries are bad enough. But cold, old french fries are even worse. That's the surprise from Ronald McDonald that one Illinois couple stumbled upon during home renovations.
Why May matters for the future of the Senate
The midterm elections won't take place until November, but the primaries that begin in earnest on Tuesday will frame Americans' choices on which direction the country takes.
Project Row Houses Announces Rehabilitation and Renovation of Historic Eldorado Ballroom
In keeping with its role as a pioneer in creative placekeeping, Project Row Houses announced today that the rehabilitation and renovation of the historic Eldorado Ballroom is underway. One of the nation’s most acclaimed venues for Black musicians, “The Rado” …
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose walks tightrope in Tuesday's GOP primary
In the weeks after the 2020 presidential election, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose was clear: He had faith in Ohio's election results and little patience for politicians of either party who make baseless claims of election wrongdoing.
Supreme Court says Boston violated First Amendment rights of group seeking to raise a Christian flag outside City Hall
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Monday that Boston violated the First Amendment rights of a group seeking to briefly raise a Christian flag atop a city flagpole outside of City Hall as a part of a city program celebrating Boston's …
January 6 committee sends letters to 3 more GOP House members seeking information
The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Hill insurrection sent letters Monday to three additional Republican congressmen, asking that they voluntarily cooperate with the ongoing probe.
2022 The State of Hispanics – Data Summit hosted by the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host its 2022 The State of Hispanics – Data Summit at the Intercontinental Houston Medical Center. The program will feature a day filled with discussions on Houston’s Economic Outlook, and the hard data …
