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Burton St. Agricultural Fest celebrates history, founder of historically Black community
The Burton Street community came together Saturday to celebrate the Burton Street Community Agricultural Festival.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Continues its Legacy of Partnership with Leading Global Medicines Company
Novartis US Foundation HBCU Scholarship Application Now Open
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Novartis, a leading global medicines company, announced the opening of applications for the Novartis US Foundation HBCU Scholarship, designed to reduce financial barriers for students and equip the next generation of leaders in health, business and social equity related fields. Novartis has committed $20 million over 10 years to TMCF, which represents America’s publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
Ropin' in the Fun: CASE for Kids Celebrate Partners at End-of-Year Event
The CASE for Kids team was all smiles at the division’s end-of-year celebration to recognize out-of-school-time partners and afterschool staff at various CASE-funded sites.
Sunnyside Double Murder: Former Death Row Inmate Receives New Death Sentence
Daryl Wheatfall, 57, once on death row for the brutal 1990 double murder, faces a new death sentence by a Harris County Jury, deeming him an ongoing threat despite his age, reveals District Attorney Kim Ogg.
Common, Danny Glover, Andrew Young, Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III, Civil Rights, Labor and Faith Leaders to Launch "I AM 2018" Movement in Memphis
As the nation grapples with deep racial and economic injustices and inequality in communities from coast to coast, the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and Church of God in Christ (COGIC) are launching a national effort to ensure that the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1968 Memphis sanitation strikers lives on with a new generation of activists.
George Floyd Died Of Low Level Of Oxygen As Derek Chauvin Pinned Him To Street, Doctors Says
A renowned pulmonary critical care doctor testified Thursday morning that George Floyd died from a “low level of oxygen” as former police officer Derek Chauvin pinned him to the street and restricted his ability to breathe.
Election 2020 Results as 11/4/20
This election has been like none making history at each moment. The record-breaking voter turnout was unprecedented. Voter suppression has been more prevalent. Protecting the right to vote has seen many a person in a battle in the courts and public opinion. Despite all voters made their voice be heard as they cast their vote. Some results are still being tabulated across our nation. Here is the latest update as of November 4, 2020.
Houston Endowment Awards $20 Million to Local Organizations Working to Achieve Racial Equity and Social Justice
Houston Endowment has awarded $20 million to 55 local organizations working to achieve racial equity and social justice in Houston.
Houston Endowment Has Awarded $20 Million To Local Organizations Working To Achieve Racial Equity And Social Justice In Houston
Houston Endowment today announced an infu- sion of $20 million into 55 local organizations working to achieve racial equity and social justice in Houston. As part of Houston Endowment’s commitment to enacting tangible actions in this work, the investment intends to support organizations ad- dressing anti-Black racism and systemic injustices across five areas:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Meeting the Healthcare Needs of the Underserved
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas offers programs such as its Healthy Kids and Healthy Families initiative, which each year provides support to local nonprofit organizations across the Lone Star State.
These are the world's best airports for customer experience
There's way more to an airport than the mechanics of getting from point A to point B, and the best airports put a lot into making passengers' journeys as seamless and pleasant as possible.
Could a typo be ruining your credit score?
How to clean your credit report faster so you can get approved to buy the things you want
Three out of five Americans have an inaccuracy on their credit report. A single data entry mistake may cause you to pay higher interest rates and make it difficult to qualify for a home or car loan, or even get a credit card. “Most people don’t know they have a federal right to clean inaccuracies from their credit reports,” says credit score guru Alex Miller, founder of Alex Miller Credit Repair, a leading credit score improvement company.
NBC SPORTS’ COVERAGE OF SUPER BOWL LVI AVERAGES TOTAL AUDIENCE DELIVERY OF 112.3 MILLION VIEWERS, REACHES 167 MILLION
Led by Peacock, Super Bowl LVI is Most-Streamed NFL Game Ever, with Average Minute Audience of 11.2 Million Viewers Across All Digital Endpoints
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Deliver GM’s 2nd Consecutive Year of Full-Size Pickup Sales Leadership in 2021
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and its dealers delivered 2.2 million vehicles in 2021, with Chevrolet and GMC cementing the company’s eighth consecutive year of combined full-size and midsize pickup sales leadership, second consecutive year as the full-size pickup sales leader and its 21st consecutive year as the market leader in full-size SUVs.
PVAMU to welcome Nikki Giovanni for a public reading and lecture
“Writing is really a way of thinking – not just feeling but thinking about things that are disparate, unresolved, mysterious, problematic, or just sweet.”
Remarks by Vice President Harris on Climate Resilience
You know, it is a very challenging time in our country right now on this topic and many others. And it is good to be back in Miami with all of you and with the leaders who are here -- (applause) -- on the campus of FIU -- (applause) -- to discuss a very important topic.
Step Aside, Fried! Barbecue is the Thing at Abilene’s West Texas Fair & Rodeo, September 7 - 16
It’s fair food frenzy time in Texas. And this year, the State Fair has some friendly and flavorful competition from its counterpart down the road in Abilene. But it isn’t the aroma of all things fried that will permeate the air at Abilene’s West Texas Fair and Rodeo September 7 – 16. For ten delicious days, visitors can feast on barbecued everything, thanks to the Fair’s new “Step Aside, Fried” competition celebrating the true local flavor of Abilene.
Ella Varner added to Houston 2017 Black Heritage Festival Line Up
Black Heritage Music and Arts Festival adds Grammy-nominated Ella Varner to the 2017 line up. Alongside Eric Benét, both icons will perform live at Discovery Green September 30, 2017 at Discovery Green from 4pm-10pm.
Cornyn Leads Effort to Combat Online Exploitation of Children
“As more and more children have access to the internet at a younger age, it’s critical that our law enforcement agencies have the support and tools they need to protect our children from predators,” Sen. Cornyn said. “By empowering law enforcement to communicate and coordinate across all levels, we can help make the internet a safer place for our children and guard against future threats. This bill builds on my work as Texas Attorney General, and I’m proud to partner with this bipartisan group to continue this effort at the national level.”
How Did We Get Here And How Do We Get Out?
While driving my daughter to school I was listening to CNN on the radio as some commentators discussed Robert Woodward's latest book, "Fear: Trump In The White House."
