Dr. King's Work Is Not Yet Done
Yesterday, we celebrated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King. It is an extraordinary national tribute to a leader who did not amass a fortune, nor command an army, nor hold elective office, and yet transformed America. In the U.S., …
Preserving the Black Church Is a Job for All Americans
Black churches have a long history of being the central focus of the community. More than a religious institution, Black churches are safe spaces where people can come to seek shelter from a storm, fill their empty belly, educate their …
Angelique Bartholomew Joins Houston-Based Women-Owned Consulting Management Firm As Partner
Managing Partners Laurie Robin- son, MBA, and Tara DeAndrea, RHIA of PVMA, LLC released a joint statement on their admission to the partnership. "This is an unprecedented climate for the Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure, and Healthcare industries, it will require exceptional …
City of Houston Awarded $150,000 Grant from the National League of Cities to Promote Equitable Career Opportunities for Youth
The City of Houston has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the National League of Cities (NLC), as part of a new initiative to make true economic opportunity a reality for youth and young adults who are marginalized from quality …
Mayor Turner's Statement on Voter Registration Card Shortage in Texas
Mayor Sylvester today issued the following statement in response to reports that the Texas Secretary of State's office will distribute fewer voter registration forms to groups ahead of elections this year.
Biden needs to answer these 5 questions about the economy
From startlingly high inflation and empty grocery store shelves to elevated prices at the pump, Americans are frustrated with the state of the economy.
Takeaways and new details from the New York AG's investigation into Trump's business empire
New York Attorney General Letitia James laid out new, specific details about what her office believes to be "misleading or fraudulent" financial statements from former President Donald Trump's business empire in a late-night court filing on Tuesday.
Teen convicted of killing Tessa Majors in a New York City park will be sentenced today
More than two years after the killing of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors, the third and final teen who pleaded guilty in her case will learn his fate Wednesday.
Palestinian family home demolished in sensitive East Jerusalem neighborhood
A Palestinian family has been removed from their home in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem in an overnight operation carried out by Israeli police.
‘Humble, generous, hardworking’ owner of iconic bakery unexpectedly dies
A longtime baker and beloved member of the community passed away unexpectedly Monday.
Tide is raising prices on laundry detergent
It's going to cost you more to wash your clothes. Procter & Gamble said Wednesday that it was raising prices by an average of about 8% on retail customers next month for its Tide and Gain laundry detergents, Downy fabric …
Worker injured in explosion at Table Mountain Casino suffered second, third-degree burns
Maria Magallon wasn't sure how much she should worry when she got the phone call telling her what happened to her son Monday afternoon.
Senate Republicans again expected to block Democrats' voting legislation
Senate Republicans are expected to once again block a voting bill put forward by Democrats in the latest partisan showdown over voting rights, an issue Democrats are seeking to spotlight despite the fact that they lack the votes to pass …
Boston Police Subdue Knife-Wielding Man With Bean Bag Round On Mass Ave.
Police officers subdued a knife-wielding man with a bean bag round during an incident Tuesday afternoon on Mass Ave. in Boston. Cell phone video captured the suspect backing down Huntington Ave., yelling at the swarm of officers tracking him as …
Another Wolf Attack In Colorado: 1 Cow Euthanized Afterwards, Another Injured
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported another wolf attack in Colorado. Officers received a report of the attack on two cows in Jackson County on Tuesday morning.
