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Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Sam Hunt, Elle King, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, and More Lead Lineup for the 2023 “iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One”

Hosted by Bobby Bones, the iHeartCountry Festival Will Take Place at Moody Center in Austin, Texas on Saturday, May 13 and Will Broadcast Across iHeartMedia’s Country Music Radio Stations Nationwide

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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED® INDUCTS FOUR HONORARY MEMBERS

During the 115th International Founders’ Day Celebration, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® welcomed four new Honorary Members. The inductees include multi-platinum Gospel music artist Erica Campbell, record-holding Track & Field Olympian Allyson Felix, Legendary entertainer Patti LaBelle, and highly accomplished United States Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester. Honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® are women inducted into the sorority because of their high ethical standing as well as their national and international recognition of noteworthy achievements. This highest honor bestowed by the sorority allows the members the privilege of participating in all activities connected to the sorority including speaking privileges.

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Must See Exhibits at HMAAC

There is still time to catch the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC)’s exhibit Negative Women: Four Photographers Questioning Boundaries, curated by Christopher Blay, HMAAC’s Chief Curator. The exhibition will be on view until January 21, 2023.

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NFL Week 18 preview: Playoff spots on the line in final week of regular season

The NFL family has waited on tenterhooks this past week on the health of Damar Hamlin as he continues to recover in hospital, but this weekend the show goes on and the final game week of the regular season still holds plenty of thrilling football.

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Stone Age humans stepped out in cave bear fur 300,000 years ago

Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered some of the earliest evidence of the use of clothing, with newly discovered cut marks on a cave bear paw suggesting the prehistoric animals were skinned for their fur some 300,000 years ago.

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A double cancer diagnosis like Navratilova's isn't as rare as you might think

Tennis superstar Martina Navratilova is starting treatment for stage I throat cancer and breast cancer this month, according to her agent.

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Event Re-Cap: Leader Esteem's Highly Anticipated 2nd Annual Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award And Honorary Doctorate Graduation

Leaders Esteem's high anticipated event took place at the gorgeous San Souci Ballroom. Attendees and recipients traveled from all over the country to be apart of something so special.

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The true meaning of Christmas

In this last week before Christmas, millions of people across the world are preparing to celebrate. Families will gather; music will be in the air. Christmas has become a holiday, a time for exchanging presents and cards, for seeing friends and family. It is a commercial bonanza, with people straining their budgets to buy gifts, and merchants rolling out bargains to lure people to spend more. For too many, it is a difficult time, particularly for the cold and hungry, those separated from families, those alone or imprisoned or sick.

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Why we can't get enough of the 'Wednesday' dance

Wednesday Addams doesn't do anything by accident. The most stoic and deliberate member of the Addams Family, she rarely makes unnecessary movements, smiles and blinks included.

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HMAAC Hosts Legendary Champagne & Ribs

Isiah Carey and Jonathan Martin to be honored

The Houston Museum of African American Culture presents the legendary Champagne & Ribs event on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The charity fundraiser will be hosted by nine-time Grammy Award-winning producer Bryan Michael Cox. Veteran newsmen from FOX 26, Isiah Carey and Jonathan Martin, will be honored.

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Atlanta school under federal investigation after allegations principal assigned Black students to classes based on race

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into an Atlanta public elementary school after allegations the principal was assigning Black students to certain classes.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Offering Medicare Advantage Plans in 38 New Counties for 2023

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will now offer health care coverage options for Medicare-eligible individuals in 38 new counties, as well as add multiple lower-cost plans in 2023.

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Imperial Calcasieu Museum Announces Upcoming Exhibits and Events

Imperial Calcasieu Museum (204 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles) announces the return of Holiday Art Under the Oak, an open-air market, Sunday, December 11, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Experience holiday music being performed by Dominique Darbonne and Wesley Royer. Shop local art and wares, make holiday crafts, and dine on delicious foods and desserts under the Historic Sallier Oak! The O’Gauge Model Railroad Club will be running the holiday trains, and Santa will be visiting and taking free photos with guests. This event is free and open to the public.

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Meet the history-makers of the 2022 midterm elections

As midterm results continue to roll in days after Election Day, Democratic and Republican candidates have already been celebrating historic victories. Heading into Election Day, both parties were looking to diversify their ranks of elected officials, both in Congress and beyond, and they appear on track to do so.

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A record number of women will serve in the next Congress

A record number of women will be elected to Congress this year, CNN projects -- but barely.

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Atlanta school under federal investigation after allegations principal assigned Black students to classes based on race

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into an Atlanta public elementary school after allegations the principal was assigning Black students to certain classes.

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Abounding Prosperity Inc. Hosts a Series of Free Community Events in Honor of World AIDS Day 2022

Abounding Prosperity Inc., is hosting a series of events in honor of World AIDS Day 2022. On Thursday, December 1, 2022, Abounding Prosperity Inc. is hosting its second annual “Legacy of Lives Lost” exhibit.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Offering Medicare Advantage Plans in 38 New Counties for 2023

Expansion to reach 4 million eligible Texans

Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will now offer health care coverage options for Medicare-eligible individuals in 38 new counties, as well as add multiple lower-cost plans in 2023.

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Interview: Dr. Verna Caddie Talks Positivity In The Community Ahead Of The Event Of The Year With Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University

An event to remember, Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University will hold their 2nd Annual Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony and Honorary Doctorate Graduation to the Who's Who in the community.

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Lone Star Flight Museum Jet Setter’s Ball

Jet Setters BallRaisesNearly$650,000 for Lone Star Flight Museum’s Exhibits and STEM Education Programs and Celebrates the Golden Age of Air Travel

The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM)was electrified with glowing lights and great dance music while guests dressed in fabulous creative cocktail attire, celebrated the museum’s successes and big plans for 2023. The annual fundraising event was attended by generous Houston donors and supporters who contributed to raising nearly $650,000 to support STEM-related programs and the museum’s educational mission and exhibits. The event was underwritten by the James C. & Teresa K. Day Foundation.