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What Donald Trump Doesn't Seem To Get Meeting With Kim Jong Un And Rodrigo Duterte
President Donald Trump told Bloomberg Monday that he would be "honored" to meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un under the right circumstances, the latest in a series of odd moves that suggest Trump may still not grasp the power and signal-sending of such a gathering.
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President Donald Trump Succeeds in Trashing Civil Rights
The reviews of Donald Trump’s first 100 days have generally focused on his failures, flip-flops and follies. We’ve heard a lot about what he’s failed to achieve, but far too little about what he is intent on doing.
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Dylann Roof: What Comes Next for Charleston Church Shooter
Dylann Roof will be formally sentenced Wednesday after jurors recommended the death penalty for killing nine people in a 2015 massacre at a historically black church in Charleston.
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Science Confirms Turmeric Can Be As Effective As 7 Drugs
Turmeric or Haldi as they call it in Hindi was revered for it’s spiritual significance. Often referred to as The Golden Spice, Kitchen Gold or The Spice of Life, turmeric is a common accessory in wedding rituals and prayer ceremonies in the Eastern part of the world. Originally the spice was used in rites and rituals intended to promote fertility, prosperity and spiritual purification.
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Mayor Turner Kicks off Historic Summer Jobs Program
Hire Houston Youth Provides 5,000 Jobs for 2017
Mayor Sylvester Turner and partners kicked off the application period for the second year of Hire Houston Youth at a breakfast at the McDonalds on Studemont at I-10. Utilizing public/private partnerships, Hire Houston Youth will provide jobs and internships to Houston youth between the ages of 16 to 24 at an hourly wage of $8. In the past, the city helped place only about 450 kids in summer jobs. This year, there will be 5,000 positions available.
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Mayor Turner asks Houston Companies to Hire Houston Youth
With the March 27 deadline to sign up just around the corner, Mayor Sylvester Turner called on Houston corporations and nonprofits to join his Hire Houston Youth (HHY) summer jobs program. The mayor has set a goal of providing 5,000 jobs for Houston youth this summer. As of today, there are pledges from companies for just 3,000 positions.
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Joey Badass Gets Political: There's A Silver lining to the Trump presidency
For Joey Badass, there are three K's and two A's in America and in the land of the free, not everyone is liberated.
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US Officials: Info Suggests Trump Associates May Have Coordinated With Russians
The FBI has information that indicates associates of President Donald Trump communicated with suspected Russian operatives to possibly coordinate the release of information damaging to Hillary Clinton's campaign, US officials told CNN.
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'Bring It On' at 20 is as timely as ever
With themes of cultural appropriation, homophobia and sexism, the cheerleading cult-classic "Bring It On" is as as timely today as it was when it premiered on August 25, 2000.
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Classic Disney films now have stronger advisories warning of racist content
Disney+ subscribers who log on to watch classic films like "Lady and the Tramp" or "Peter Pan" now see stronger advisory messages warning of racist content.
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Coronavirus model projects more than 317,000 US Covid-19 deaths by December
A well-known coronavirus model previously cited by the White House forecasts more than 317,000 US deaths from Covid-19 by December.
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Black British politician accuses police of racial profiling after her car was stopped
A British Member of Parliament says she believes she was the victim of racial profiling, after she and a friend -- who are both Black -- were stopped by police while driving in London on Sunday.
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COVID-19 Shines A Bright Light On Disparities In Health Care Among People Of Color
“During the coronavirus pandemic, people should guard their eyes with glasses or face shields to protect their eyes from virus infection," said Dr. Daniel Laroche, Director of Glaucoma Services and President of Advanced Eyecare of New York. People also need to know, even though there are many concerns about COVID-19, common-sense precautions can significantly reduce the risk of infection, he says, adding: “Wash hands frequently, follow good contact lens hygiene and avoid rubbing or touching our mouth, nose, and especially our eyes.'' Dr. Laroche is also affiliated with the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, Island Eye Surgical Center, and New York University.
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Rihanna Sams Trump On Puerto Rico: 'Don't let your people die like this'
Rihanna criticized President Donald's Trump response to the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, suggesting that the President is not paying enough attention to the disaster occurring on the island.
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Ayanna Pressley, a Democratic Rising Star, Is the Latest to Take Down a House Incumbent
Ayanna Pressley became the latest primary challenger to upset a sitting Democratic member of Congress on Tuesday, defeating Massachusetts Rep. Mike Capuano in the Boston-area district once represented by John F. Kennedy.
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Joe Biden Attacks Trump's Use of Power During LGBTQ Dinner Speech
When Joe Biden addressed the national dinner for the Human Rights Campaign on Saturday night, he found himself at a familiar juncture.
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Dallas police fire officer charged with fatally shooting man in his apartment
Amber Guyger, the police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting of a man inside his Dallas apartment, has been fired from the department, according to a statement Dallas Police Chief Ulysha Renee Hall.
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Hope Must Drive Turnout in Mississippi Race
Now Mississippi must decide - between the future or the past, between coming together or dividing even more. The special election for the U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday is reportedly a very close race. Much will depend on who turns out to vote.
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The Ensemble Theatre Kicks off Search for Artistic Associate Under BOLD Theatre Women’s Leadership Grant
The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its search for the artistic associate who will work with Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris through the BOLD Theatre Women’s Leadership grant.
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Traveling this Summer? Travel with Style with Our Coastal Guide
It’s officially summer time! The kids will soon be on summer break and you've got plenty of vacation days stored up. How about a summer destination girls' trip? A summer men’s retreat for the fellas? Summer travel is always something to look forward to, but at times it can be a hassle to find a place to accommodate everything you’d like to do and everyone who is traveling with you. Choosing a destination is easier said than done, and let’s be honest; everyone is trying to save a little bit of money as well. Well, here’s #HSMTravel official coastal guide to get you to a few of the best hotel properties and destinations while not breaking the bank.
