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New national holiday sets off scramble to shut down governments nationwide Friday

States across the country are scrambling to close their government offices Friday after President Joe Biden signed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a US federal holiday.

Biden encourages Americans who have been waiting for full FDA approval to get their Covid vaccination: 'Get it today'

President Joe Biden on Monday encouraged Americans who have been waiting for full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to go get vaccinated against Covid-19 after the FDA approved Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine.

Scheduled March On for Voting Rights for August 28th Has Been Cancelled

The planned March On for Voting Rights in Houston has been canceled due to COVID concerns. Officials are following the advice from the CDC, Houston and Harris Public Health, and Discovery Green.

Family and friends mourn young officer killed on duty

Law enforcement agencies are looking for the person responsible for hitting and killing a Metro East officer Wednesday morning.

We have to close the digital divide. That means internet access for everyone

People of color and low-income communities have been disproportionately harmed by both the Covid-19 virus and the economic recession. It will be hard to ultimately "Build Back Better" unless we first address the racial and economic impact of the digital divide.

Congressman Al Green Delivers Billions For Small Businesses, Fair Housing & More In America Rescue Plan

On this past Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Con- gressman Al Green released the following statement after the final House passage of the American Rescue Plan:

Hurricane Ida destroyed a historic building that was a second home to jazz great Louis Armstrong

A piece of New Orleans' jazz history is now a pile of rubble. When Hurricane Ida hit the city Sunday, the storm knocked out power, flattened homes and turned streets into rivers. It also destroyed an old brick building downtown on South Rampart Street, just a few blocks from the French Quarter.

Man caught on video vandalizing home displaying Ukrainian flags

San Francisco police are searching for a man who vandalized a home early Sunday, ripping down Ukrainian flags and doing more damage. Could it be a hate crime? The homeowner has relatives in the line of fire in Ukraine, and she spoke to the I-Team's Dan Noyes.

Amoako Boafa: Soul of Black Folks

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) is excited to announce Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks, the debut museum solo exhibition for Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo (b. 1984), one of the most influential artistic voices of his generation. Working primarily in figuration, Boafo is known for his vibrant use of color and thick improvisational gestures, created by his finger-painting technique emphasizing the contours and luminous skin tone of the body of his subjects. The show presents over thirty works created between 2016–2022, including a site-specific wall painting made specifically for CAMH. The subjects featured in Boafo’s paintings represent the nuance and complexities of Black life globally.

First lady Dr. Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19

First lady Dr. Jill Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, her spokesperson said Tuesday. "After testing negative for Covid-19 on Monday during her regular testing cadence, the First Lady began to develop cold-like symptoms late in the evening. She tested negative again on a rapid antigen test, but a PCR test came back positive," said Elizabeth Alexander, her communications director.

When Renters Become Voters

Where California renters are almost absent at the polls, landlords are high in number--and that's a problem. In this week's editorial, our publisher, Dr. John E. Warren, implores renters to vote in the upcoming midterm elections for a chance to overcome the increasing rent-control and homelessness crisis.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces The National Nonpartisan Conversation On Voter Rights

Two–Day Event Will Take Place In Houston, Texas

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will host the National Nonpartisan Conversation on Voter Rights alongside five leading mayors from across the country, including Michael Hancock (Denver, CO), Acquanetta Warren (Fontana, CA), David Holt (Oklahoma City, OK), Regina Romero (Tucson, AZ), and John Giles (Mesa, AZ).

Restaurant Review: Enjoy Spicy Beef Rib Noodles and Bold Sichuan Flavors at Mian!

MIAN, which means noodles in Chinese, serves bold, mouth-tingling flavors and authentic Sichuan noodles in the heart of Houston's Chinatown. James Beard nominated Chef Tony Xu, who created this casual dining concept, as the sister to his first concept Chengdu Taste. Both restaurants originated in California and are both in Houston!

Atlanta's Music Midtown festival canceled, reportedly due to state's gun laws

The Atlanta music festival Music Midtown, which draws tens of thousands of concertgoers and blockbuster musicians each year, "will no longer be taking place this year," organizers announced in a tweet Monday.

Mike Tyson slams Hulu's new series about him: 'They stole my life story'

Mike Tyson is not happy about Hulu's new scripted limited series about his life.

Biden says US government knows 'with certainty' that Austin Tice has been held by Syrian government

President Joe Biden on Wednesday declared that the US government knows "with certainty" that American journalist Austin Tice has been held by the Syrian government and called on Damascus to cooperate on efforts to release him after 10 years of captivity.

Houston Astros Begin Defense Of World Series Title On Opening Day At Minute Maid Park

“I am not really concentrating or thinking about last year,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker when asked about the emotions on Opening Day after finishing the season as the champions. “You have to go on from there because you have new heights to climb. This is the start of the “Great Race,” and it is a long race.

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