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The New £10 Note Features Jane Austen. It's Already Sparked a Sexist Backlash
Jane Austen has officially replaced Charles Darwin as the face of Britain's £10 note.
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Jane Austen has officially replaced Charles Darwin as the face of Britain's £10 note.
Published on July 18, 2017
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H-E-B's Butt Pledges $50 Million More to Education Efforts
Charles Butt, the chairman and CEO of H-E-B and one of Texas’ most prominent philanthropists, made another splash Monday, pledging $50 million to a program that will train public school teachers.
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President Trump arrives at Charles de Gaulle airport.
Published on July 13, 2017
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5 Things for Thursday, July 13: President Trump, FBI Nominee, Missing Men, Chinese Base, Flood Threat
NASA just released photos of Jupiter -- and its famous Great Red Spot storm -- that are clearer and closer than ever before. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Black-Owned Law Firm Named One of the 10 Best Law Firms in California by the AIOLC
The Law Office of Zulu Ali in Riverside, California has been named one of the 10 Best Law Firms in California for Client Satisfaction in the areas of Criminal Defense, Immigrations, and Personal Injury by the American Institute of Legal Counsel (AIOLC). The annual list honors exceptional performance by California law firms in selected areas.
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Canadian Wildfires Force 14,000 to Evacuate as California Fires Rage
More than 200 wildfires were burning in British Columbia, Canada, Monday evening, forcing 14,000 people to evacuate, according to fire officials.
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Introducing New Beetology Beverages: Simple, Nutrition-Packed Juices Made From Nature's Superfood - Beets
Every year, consumers are getting more and more picky about what’s on (or not on) their food labels. ‘Clean’ foods with added health benefits are a top priority. And the food world is excited about one of nature’s untapped nutritional powerhouses: beets. In her article for WebMD about the benefits of beet juice, leading nutritionist Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD wrote, “Most lists of ‘super foods’ don't include beetroot juice, but maybe they should.”
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Hon. Ruben Cortez Lauded For Leadership on Texas State Board of Education
Cortez Granted the 2017 Cesar Chavez Spirit Award for Leadership Award in San Antonio
Texas State Board of Education Board Secretary Ruben Cortez (D- Brownsville) was honored as the recipient of the 2017 Cesar Chavez Spirit Award for Leadership by the Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Foundation (CECLEF). The CECLEF has a long history of social advocacy and established to preserve the life & legacy of Cesar E. Chavez, legendary American labor leader and civil rights activist.
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Michelle Rodriguez Threatens to Leave 'Fast & Furious' Franchise
Michelle Rodriguez is standing up for her female cast members. The actress announced on Instagram that she is prepared to leave behind her beloved role as Letty Ortiz in the hit "Fast and the Furious" franchise due to its lack of strong female voices in the series.
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Philando Castile's Family Reaches $3 Million Settlement with City of St. Anthony
The family of Philando Castile, who was shot and killed last year by a St. Anthony, Minnesota police officer, has reached a $3 million settlement with the city, according to a statement from the city and lawyers for the family.
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DC Councilman Denounces Arrest Of Black Teens Selling Water
D.C. councilmember Charles Allen said he doesn’t understand why the officers didn't take actions that were “less severe than handcuffing.”
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Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2018 Revealed
A new group of stars will be getting stars. The Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2018 was announced Thursday with inductees from the fields of music, movies, TV, radio and live theater.
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Cindy Weakens Into Tropical Depression After Making Landfall in Louisiana
Cindy weakened to a tropical depression Thursday morning but still brought heavy rain, powerful winds and the threat of floods to the already soaked US Gulf Coast.
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Snoopy’s Cools Audiences Off With Its Slapstick Style Humor
If you’re a fan of the Charlie Brown cartoons and you're looking for a good chuckle this summer then this is the perfect lighthearted musical for you. The World According to Snoopy features music and lyrics by Larry Grossman and Hal Hackady and is based on the book by Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, Warren Lockhart, Arthur Whitelaw and Michael L. Grace.
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Sheryl Crow Announces New Tour Dates Supporting Latest Album Be Myself
Sheryl Crow has announced additional dates on her tour in support of her latest album Be Myself. She is performing a series of headlining shows and appearing at several festivals, as well as taking part in Willie Nelson's Outlaw Tour. Crow will also perform at this year's Farm Aid.
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Philando Castile's Fiancée Takes the Stand in Officer's Trial
Diamond Reynolds, who saw a police officer fatally shoot her fiancé, Philando Castile, during a traffic stop last summer, will return to the witness stand on Tuesday.
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Bridging the Gap: Between Advocacy and Education a Panel Discussion Hosted with Independent School Districts in Houston and North Harris County
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Tau Omega Chapter hosted Bridging the Gap: Bridging the Gap: Launching New Dimensions of Education and Advocacy a panel discussion with Independent School Districts in Houston and North Harris County Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 6:00pm-7:30pm at MO Campbell Center Educational Center.
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Bonita Gambrell, President Omicron Tau Omega Chapter; Chris Bell, Spring ISD Cathy M. Arellano Klein ISD; Charles Cunningham, Humble ISD; Darcy Ann Maingola, Cypress ISD …
Published on June 5, 2017
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Trump, Feted And Chided Abroad, Returns To Uncertainty At Home
He traveled to Saudi Arabia, Israel, the Vatican, Belgium and Italy
Trump's first presidential foreign trip lasted nine days
