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Investing in Tomorrow: Clean Energy as the Path to Prosperity for All
On Earth Day 1993, I delivered the first major speech of my life. It was in New York City’s Bryant Park, kicking off a nationwide tour to rally opposition to the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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Award Winning Film We Grown Now Starring Jurnee Smollett, Lil Rel Howery, S. Epatha Merkerson Ignites Emotions From Viewers Nationwide
Opening ONLY IN THEATERS in New York, Los Angeles & Chicago on April 19, 2024, NATIONWIDE on April 26, 2024
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Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Area One, Selects Houston as Site of 53rd Conference
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD), and Top Teens of America (TTA) will convene its 53rd Area One Conference in Houston on April 4-7, 2024, at the Westin Galleria.
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“Mythologies” relief printing, acrylic, charcoal, printed papers, hand-stitching, 60 x 80 inches, 2024 (Image courtesy the artist and Nicole Longnecker Gallery
Published on April 15, 2024
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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Across The Nation Total 600
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has released an analysis of the 2022-23 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) enrollment data, which shows an increase in the number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
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Ericka McCrutcheon: Championing Fair Tax Appraisals in Harris County
As Harris County gears up for the General Election on Saturday, May 4, 2024, Ericka McCrutcheon emerges as a standout candidate for the Central Appraisal District Board. With a deep-seated commitment to fairness and community service, McCrutcheon's bid is not just a campaign—it's a promise to ensure equity in tax appraisals for every resident of Harris County.
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Gender-affirming surgery threatens ‘unique dignity’ of a person, Vatican says
The Vatican has issued a strong warning against “gender theory” and said that any gender-affirming surgery risks threatening “the unique dignity” of a person, in a new document signed off and approved by Pope Francis.
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Beyoncé shares ‘Cowboy Carter’ tracklist
Yeehaw! Beyoncé’s new album is almost here. The singer revealed the tracklist for “Act 2: Cowboy Carter” on Instagram Wednesday.
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Tesla heads to court after Apple engineer’s family says Autopilot caused his fatal crash
Tesla and its controversial automated-driving system are on trial starting this week.
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Prisoner Review Board member resigns after paroled offender accused of killing 11-year-old boy, stabbing the child’s mother
The Illinois governor announced the resignation of a member of the state’s prisoner review board on Monday, 10 days after a man who was released on parole was charged with attacking a former girlfriend and killing her 11-year-old son.
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Netanyahu’s decision to cancel Rafah meetings causes rupture with Biden
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision Monday to scrap a planned delegation to Washington — a trip President Joe Biden personally requested a week ago, hoping to offer a constructive approach — amounts to a low point in the ever-deepening rift between the two men.
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Europe in ‘pre-war era’ - warns Poland’s Prime Minister Tusk, cites Russia’s threat
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Europe is in a “pre-war era” but still has a “long way to go” before its ready to confront the threat posed by Russia.
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Final 2 former Mississippi officers in racially charged ‘Goon Squad’ case to be sentenced
Former Rankin County deputy Brett McAlpin and former Richland police officer Joshua Hartfield, two of six Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty in the torture of two Black men in 2023, will be sentenced on Thursday.
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Trump posts $175 million bond in New York civil fraud case as he appeals
Former President Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond as he appeals the judgment against him in the New York civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James.
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Hollywood’s first Asian American movie star has long been misunderstood. A new book seeks to change that
About two decades ago, Katie Gee Salisbury glimpsed a photo that would stay with her for years to come. The black-and-white image depicted a sea of parade-goers surrounding a convertible. In the back seat was a Chinese American woman looking ever so chic and glamorous.
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Dow nears 40,000; stocks look to close out first quarter on high note
The Dow closed in on a new high, nearing the threshold level of 40,000 at market open on Thursday. The S&P 500, meanwhile, is poised to notch its best start to a year since 2019 and the Nasdaq is also heading toward a strong month and quarter.
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Experience the Ultimate Festival Journey with Aero's Semi-Private Scheduled Service to Coachella Valley
Prepare to elevate your festival experience to new heights as Aero proudly announces the launch of the first semi-private scheduled service to the Coachella Valley for California's iconic music festival, kicking off this weekend! 🎉 This groundbreaking initiative, in partnership with the esteemed event-based hospitality company RPPROJECTS, sets a new standard in festival travel, delivering unmatched convenience and luxury to attendees.
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Swing Into Fun: Holey Moley Mini Golf Club Tees Up in Houston's River Oaks District
Get ready to putt, sip, and savor your way through an unforgettable adventure as Holey Moley Mini Golf Club swings into Houston's vibrant River Oaks neighborhood. Set to open its doors in mid-April at 3839 Weslayan St, this one-of-a-kind entertainment hub promises nostalgic fun, delicious bites, and a multisensory experience like no other.
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Advocate Endorsed Announcement: Black Maternal Health Care 2024 Exhibit, Thursday April 4th
"Saving the lives of Black women & Babies"
Since its start, BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center has unapologetically outlined a vision and dedicated its mission to improving health outcomes in the community.
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Intermittent fasting: Your heart, your health, your waistline
Intermittent fasting is one of the many trendy ways people try to lose or maintain their weight.
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