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Don’t Lose Your Covid-19 Vaccination Card…You’re Going To Need It
You thought your ID and passport were your most precious travel documents. This summer add a small white piece of paper, better known as your COVID Card, to the list.
Cynthia Bailey Says Fibroids Left Her in a ‘Dark Place’
It’s been a decade since former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey got treatment for her fibroids, but she still remembers how they impacted so many aspects of her life, both mentally and physically, causing her to feel like a “disaster”.
New Sharon Begley-STAT Science Reporting Fellowship Aims to Increase Racial and Ethnic Diversity Among Next Generation of Science Journalists
STAT, MIT's Knight Science Journalism Program Launch the Fellowship with Support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
STAT, the nation's leading health, science, and medicine publication, and the Knight Science Journalism Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced today the launch of the Sharon Begley-STAT Science Reporting Fellowship, with the goal of diversifying the ranks of science and health journalists and fostering better coverage of science that is relevant to all people. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) will provide $225,000 to support the first two years of the program, named in honor of Sharon Begley, an award-winning science writer for STAT, who died in January 2021 at 64, from complications of lung cancer.
Houston Mayoral Race Appears Headed for a Runoff
Whitmire, Jackson Lee in a Dead Heat for Mayor, Yet Whitmire Leads in Runoff
Less than two weeks before the start of early voting, the top two candidates vying to become Houston’s next mayor are locked in a virtual tie, with John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee each drawing support from about one-third of likely voters.
Distinguished Attorney Gives Back to His Law School Alma Mater, Donating $3 Million to Establish The Benny Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center at South Texas College of Law Houston
Houston trial attorney Benny Agosto, Jr.’s recent gift to establish a diversity center at his alma mater, South Texas College of Law Houston, combined two of his life passions: giving back to the community and encouraging more diversity in the legal field.
Second Annual Butcher's Ball to take place Saturday, Oct. 15 at Brenham's Rockin' Star Ranch
40 of Texas' top chefs, butchers and culinary leaders converge to support sustainability while raising funds for local farmers and ranchers affected by Hurricane Harvey
Following a successful inaugural year that showcased 13 Texas chefs competing for the Golden Cleaver award to a crowd of nearly 500, The Butcher's Ball is back - scheduled for Oct. 15, 2017 at beautiful Rockin' Star Ranch in Brenham, Texas! The meat-focused food and drink event aims to highlight local ranchers adhering to ethical and sustainable ranching practices.
Today on News One Now: Remembering Comedian, Author, and Activist Dick Gregory - "A Man Who Absolutely Believed In Black Media"
Today on News One Now, host and managing editor Roland Martin spoke with founder and chairperson of Radio One, Inc. Cathy Hughes, Reverend Jesse Jackson, and Ambassador Andrew Young about the life of comedian, author, and activist Dick Gregory. Gregory died on Saturday at the age of 84. Martin called Gregory “a man who absolutely believed in black media,” which Hughes agreed with.
Rep. Reynolds Proudly Files HCR 22 Urging Congress to Impeach President Trump
On June 12, 2017, U.S. Representatives Al Green and Brad Sherman filed an article of impeachment against President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. The article states that President Trump has prevented, obstructed, and impeded the administration of justice and he has exhibited a pattern of behavior calculated to thwart investigations being conducted by federal law enforcement officials into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, including inquiries into the activities of Michael Flynn, his former national security advisor, and into possible collusion by members of his campaign staff and other associates.
OZY Genius Award Winner Claudine Humure Designs 3-D Printed Prosthetic Socket
Claudine Humure, a senior at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, is one of the 10 young people awarded $10,000 as a winner of one of the OZY Genius Awards distributed by OZY, the news site.
New Apps Can Prevent Robocalls To Your Cell Phone
Automated telemarketing calls, or robocalls, to our cell phones, have become one of the biggest consumer complaints to the FTC this new year.
What Janet Jackson’s Husband Wants Her To Know
Although the two have been extremely private to his point in their relationship, even getting married a year before the world found out, Janet Jackson and hubby Wissam Al Mana are becoming a little more public now that they are reportedly estranged.
Trump To Announce Do-Over On Fuel Economy Rules For Automakers
President Trump is expected to announce a new review of federal auto fuel economy and emissions rules Wednesday at an event in Michigan.
Prayers Up! Fantasia Suffers Second Degree Burns
Platinum selling singer and American Idol alum, Fantasia, loves to meet and greet her fans, sometimes staying hours on end to greet her group of supports, but she had to regretfully cancel a performance in Memphis on Sunday after suffering what her husband says are second-degree burns.
Texas A&M Commerce Education Dean – Dr. Kimbery McLeod Named To Leadership Fellowship
Dr. Kimberly McLeod, dean of the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been named an Impact Academy Fellow, joining a cohort of academic leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation.
Biden for President Hosts a Texas Todos con Biden Charla
Today, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez, Nueces County Judge Barbara Canales, and State Representative Victoria Neave held a Todos con Biden Charla in Texas on Joe Biden’s Agenda for the Latino Community. They discussed how Joe’s plan would build back our economy following the COVID-19 pandemic and how Biden will address the disparities in health care and education in the Latino community.
How to Dispel the Angry Black
Far too often, women of color face discrimination in the workplace. One of the most prominent areas is that many take their outward personality as being the 'angry black woman'. The type of woman who speaks up for themselves shares their opinions and is not afraid, to be honest with others.
Celebrating Purity and Respect this Valentine’s Day
The 15th annual Day of Purity is a project led by Liberty Counsel on Valentine’s Day to promote purity and respect. It encourages and celebrates young people who choose to save sexual intimacy for marriage.
UNCF Welcomes Top Lawyer and Community Leader as Honorary Chair of 29th Annual “A Mind is…” Gala
Wonderful things happen when a community works toward a common goal, something Houston knows well after Hurricane Harvey. In the face of this hardship, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is as determined as ever to continue its work of helping young people attend college.
Civil Rights Activist Autherine Lucy Foster Honored with Historical Marker at University of Alabama
On June 11, 1963, Vivian Malone and James Hood, under the protection of federal marshals and the federalized Alabama National Guard, broke the racial barrier and enrolled as undergraduate students at the University of Alabama. That day, Alabama Governor George Wallace made a ceremonial stand in the schoolhouse door protesting the federal court order that called for the admittance of the Black students. But Malone and Hood were not the first Black students at the university.
Firing of Megyn Kelly is warranted, says NABJ
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is monitoring reports that Megyn Kelly's recent offensive comments about blackface Halloween costumes have led to some changes at NBC.
