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Black History Books for Adults
The month of February has whipped by so fast that you almost missed it.
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Ms. Magazine and Supermajority Ed Fund Launch ‘The Majority Rules’ to Kick Off Women’s History Month
As Women’s History Month kicks off, Ms. magazine announces the release of its latest installment of Women & Democracy, in which we pose the question: “What will it take to achieve a society that prioritizes—and achieves—true equality?”
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GM said no layoffs. Now it's asking workers to quit
General Motors said in January it would save $2 billion without planning any layoffs. But on Thursday it said it was looking for workers to leave voluntarily.
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods – only in theaters March 17. #ShazamMovie
From New Line Cinema comes “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” which continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “SHAZAM!,” is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam.
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Texas Game Warden Timothy Walker Receives Prestigious SEAFWA Officer of the Year Award
Texas Game Warden Timothy Walker has earned the distinguished Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Officer of the Year award, a testament to his exceptional dedication and contributions to conservation law enforcement. The accolade was officially conferred during the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Commission meeting held in January.
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US moves to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela
The US has reimposed economic sanctions against a Venezuelan state-owned mining company and says it could go on to reimpose further sanctions on the country’s oil and gas sector after Venezuela’s Supreme Court barred main opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado from running for president last week.
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Igualada – 2024 Sundance Film Festival
There’s a race issue in Colombia. A class issue too. Add in right-wing leaders who champion the appropriation of land inhabited by people of African heritage, and the mere existence of the well-grounded, social activist Francia Márquez is a miracle. Her ascension, from local hero to presidential candidate, is a transformation worth studying.
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‘The Space Race’ brings an out-of-this-world perspective to Black History Month
The annual influx of Black History Month programming yields an out-of-this-world documentary in “The Space Race,” which recognizes pioneers in integrating the space program, the resistance they faced and even the Soviet Union preceding America in sending a person of color into orbit. From the title to the execution, this National Geographic presentation has the right stuff.
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‘The Space Race’ brings an out-of-this-world perspective to Black History Month
The annual influx of Black History Month programming yields an out-of-this-world documentary in “The Space Race,” which recognizes pioneers in integrating the space program, the resistance they faced and even the Soviet Union preceding America in sending a person of color into orbit. From the title to the execution, this National Geographic presentation has the right stuff.
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The Equality of Opportunity vs. Outcomes Argument Doesn’t Add Up
The debate surrounding Equality of Opportunity vs. Equality of Outcomes has intensified, with affirmative action programs often at the center, labeled as "reverse discrimination." The year 2023, of a surety, was a monumental one as the decision on this hotly debated issue made headlines, but what does it look like for 2024, and for the future of our country? It is critically important that we consider what comes next, and act.
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'Child care directs everything for us.' Parents meet with state lawmakers to push for more financial aid
In most cases, sending a toddler to daycare is more expensive than sending a teenager to one of our state colleges.
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Trump to Direct Federal Resources Toward Building a Border Wall on Wednesday
President Donald Trump will take executive action Wednesday directing federal resources toward building a border wall, a White House official confirmed to CNN.
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5 Things for Tuesday, June 27: Syria, Health Bill, Travel Ban, Kislyak, Hail
Millennials use public libraries the most, a new report says. Who knew? Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 Things for Wednesday, June 7: Sessions & Trump, Iran Attacks, Qatar
Looking to make some extra cash? There's a $10 million reward for paintings stolen in the world's biggest art heist. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 Things for Tuesday, May 30: Russia Probe, North Korea, Portland Stabbing
There was So. Much. News. over the holiday weekend. So let's get right to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 Things for Monday, May 8: France, Chibok Girls, Health Care
France has a new president. Learn more about him and everything else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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'Equality' Marchers Push for Progress On LGBT Rights
Don't think because they won marriage equality in 2015 they would rest easy. The LGBT community came out en masse in Washington for the Equality March, pressing the new White House to continue progress made by the previous administration.
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Conservatives Prepare for Justice Anthony Kennedy's Retirement
Justice Neil Gorsuch has been on the bench for less than a month and conservatives are already preparing for the next Supreme Court confirmation fight. The only hitch: there's no vacancy.
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Trump, Kim's Standoff On The Korean Peninsula Keeps Region On Edge
The US and North Korea began the new month staring off over the Korean Peninsula, with both sides giving few clues as to what their next move might be.
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Andrew Jackson Would Think Trump Was 'Too Volatile'
In an interview with SiriusXM's Salena Zito that aired Monday, President Donald Trump repeatedly made reference to Andrew Jackson as a sort of North Star for his own presidency. He also suggested that Jackson had foreseen the Civil War and could have stopped it.
