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The FDA is recalling some potatoes, lemons, limes and oranges due to potential listeria contamination
First it was onions and now, it's lemons, limes, oranges and potatoes. The FDA has announced a voluntary recall by Freshouse II LLC due to a potential listeria contamination.
Democratic Rep to DeVos: Your 'head is in the sand' On Race Issues in Schools
California Rep. Barbara Lee said Tuesday that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' "head is in the sand" regarding racial bias and discrimination in the nation's schools, as she pressed DeVos for more details about the Education Department's moves to delay or roll back several Obama-era regulations.
Remington, one of America's oldest gun makers, files for bankruptcy
Remington Outdoor Brands has filed for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing allows Remington to stay in business while restructuring its massive debt. The company has been planning to reduce its debt by $700 million through the Chapter 11 process and contribute $145 million to its subsidiaries.
Reed College Students Boycott Classes, Demand Outreach to Marginalized Communities
Reed College students were protesting racism on campus Monday, skipping classes as part of a day-long boycott. The students participating in this protest are a part of a group called Reedies Against Racism. They have a list of demands for the administration, including more outreach to marginalized communities and mandatory training on the subject of race sensitivity for faculty and staff.
Authorities find 2 packages intended for Biden as manhunt ensues
Authorities have now found two packages addressed to former Vice President Joe Biden that are similar in appearance and contain potential explosive devices that resemble the others sent earlier this week to prominent critics of President Donald Trump and CNN, a law enforcement official said Thursday.
Trump calls Cohen 'very weak' in wake of former lawyer's new guilty plea
President Donald Trump reacted to the news that Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to making false statements to Congress about the Russia investigation, calling his former lawyer "very weak."
George H.W. Bush's funeral and memorial services plan
The official schedule of memorial services for former President George H.W. Bush, who died late Friday at the age of 94, was released Saturday evening.
Washington Post: EPA aide assisted in Pruitt housing search
Millan Hupp, an aide to embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt, assisted last year in a search for housing options for Pruitt and his wife, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing multiple sources with knowledge of the matter.
Trump on Alabama: 'I was right' Moore wouldn't be able to win
President Donald Trump went back to Twitter Wednesday morning following Alabama's election stunner, claiming that he didn't endorse Republican candidate Roy Moore in the primary election because Trump knew Moore wouldn't be "able to win."
Alexa Wants to Be Your New Co-worker
Alexa isn't content being a stay-at-home voice assistant. It wants to join the workforce. Amazon has been working with businesses and developers to bring Alexa into the office. The company launched Alexa for Business in November. It's already being used in some offices, including WeWork's co-working spaces.
Brown Sugar to Celebrate Pam Grier's Birthday, Feature "Brown Sugar Mamas" for Mother's Day in May
Brown Sugar, the popular new subscription video-on-demand service from Bounce featuring the biggest collection of the baddest African-American movies of all-time, announced today its new titles for May 2018.
Indian court warns about Taj Mahal discoloration
India's Supreme Court has expressed concern that one of its most famous landmarks, the Taj Mahal, is showing signs of discoloration.
Texans WhItney Mercilus Gives Merci - Check Presentation
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus is known for showing NO MERCI on the field, but off the field, he is known as a gentle giant within the community. As a part of his continuous efforts to give back to the Greater Houston community, Mercilus and the WithMerci Foundation are donating $20,000.00 to the Houston Independent School District Foundation for the Department of Special Education.
Black Filmmaker, Shirah Dedman, Produces New Documentary Exposing the Truth About Gentrification
A new documentary exploring displacement of African-Americans out of major U.S. cities will release on YouTube on October 25, 2017. YOU A NOMAD is a short film set in Oakland, California, where in the past generation almost 40 percent of the Black population has been displaced. The film uses a unique cross-section of African-American voices to unfold the systemic issues underlying the rapid gentrification Oakland is now facing.
South African Woman Winemaker Of The Year, Ntsiki Biyela Brings The Winemaker Series To Houston
The South African Woman Winemaker of the Year, Ntsiki Biyela, owner of Aslina Wines, is coming to Houston with The Winemaker Series, April 21-27, 2018, brought to you by Branwar Wines. This week of special events will be geared towards Houston Black Restaurant Week, a women empowerment dinner and plenty of winetasting.
Barron Trump's school signs open letter to President demanding action on gun laws
The school attended by President Donald Trump's youngest son joined an open letter demanding the President pass gun legislation to protect students.
North Carolina Has 6 Black Female Police Chiefs for the 1st Time in State’s History
North Carolina currently has six Black female police chiefs, the first time this has ever happened in state history, according to WRAL. Raleigh’s Cassandra Deck-Brown, Durham’s C.J. Davis, Morrisville’s Patrice Andrews and Fayetteville’s Gina Hawkins, three of the six chiefs, spoke to the station about their unique positions.
Yates HS earns status as International Baccalaureate World School
Houston Independent School District leaders on Thursday announced Yates High School’s new status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, becoming the district’s fifth high school campus to receive official authorization to offer the Diploma Programme.
After Nevada Win, Sen. Bernie Sanders Trying to Prove He Can Win Minority Voters
The polling also showed that former Vice President Joe Biden at 16% of the Latino and Hispanic vote, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg at 9%, billionaire activist Tom Steyer with 8% and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren with 7%.
Houston Independent School District, Houston Food Bank to offer daily meal distributions
The Houston Independent School District, in partnership with the Houston Food Bank School Market program, will offer daily food distribution at five area high schools, beginning Monday, March 16, and continuing through Monday, March 20. A sixth high school will host a one-time food distribution site on Saturday, March 14 (tomorrow).
