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As some Americans head back to work, psychologists offer tips on proper social distancing
As some states reopen for business amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Rice University psychologist and his colleagues have developed a chart of evidence-based tips on how to properly social distance.
HISD students eligible for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer assistance
HISD families may be eligible to receive Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), a one-time benefit of up to $285 to be issued on an EBT card to assist families during the district’s closure.
Former Texas officer convicted in death of Jordan Edwards
A former police officer in the Dallas suburb of Balch Springs was found guilty of murder Tuesday in the shooting of Jordan Edwards, an unarmed black teen who was a passenger in a car that had left a party.
Uber to pay 56 workers $1.9 million for harassment and discrimination claims
On Monday, lawyers for the plaintiffs filed paperwork in a Northern California district court that outlined how a $10 million settlement announced in March would be divvied up.
TicketMaster Brings Fans to Every NFL Home Game with Epic, 32-Team Ticket Giveaways
Ticketmaster, the global market leader in ticketing and the official ticketing marketplace of the NFL, just kicked off a first-ever, 32-team season ticket giveaway. Thirty-two lucky fans will win a pair of season-long tickets to all 2018 home games for the NFL team of their choice – one fan per NFL team – courtesy of Ticketmaster.
Yellowstone College Prep Pioneers A New Model for School Success
On Wednesday, August 15, Yellowstone College Prep will open its doors for the first time in what is a new, Texas Education Agency- approved public/private model designed to expand quality educational opportunities in Houston’s Third Ward. In the midst of a national dialogue over struggling school finances and failing schools, Yellowstone College Prep, nearly seven years in the making, will have strong operational efficiencies and educational leadership from day one.
Just Mercy Pre-Reception in Atlanta with Film Star Karan Kendrick
Prior to the HBCU screening of Just Mercy, film star and Georgia native, Spelman graduate and AKA, Karan Kendrick, hosted a lovely pre-reception mixer for members of the Equal Justice Initiative and various HBCU leaders and students.
UNCF’s National College Empower Tour Kicks Off in New York; Awarding Thousands in Scholarship Dollars to Local Students
Hundreds of students expected to attend the UNCF Empower Me Tour
The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Empower Me Tour (EMT) kicks off this academic year on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Hunter College. EMT is a free, traveling college-and-career-readiness roadshow that provides a platform for high school students to earn on-site scholarships and admission to the nation’s top historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Thousands of dollars will be awarded, on the spot, to local New York high school graduating seniors who attend.
Kamala Harris Teams Up With Maxine Waters On $13 Billion Plan To End Homelessness
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), who is running for president, introduced a bill Thursday that would invest billions of more dollars in affordable housing and other initiatives to prevent homelessness.
Haskell sentenced to death for family massacre
A Harris County jury sentenced a killer to death Friday for the execution of six members of the Stay family, including a husband and wife and their young children.
Indulge in Corner Bakery’s New Wholesome Holiday Dishes
Rustic Italian Panini, Chicken Rosa Pasta, Caramel Pecan Chocolate Baby Bundt Cake and more now available
Corner Bakery is catering to your indulgent side with the debut of its new seasonal menu items.
Four Hartford students pitch technology idea to Facebook
Four young women from Hartford visited the Facebook headquarters to pitch their tech idea to the social media giant.
CIA, FBI, Director of National Intelligence working with Attorney General Barr to review Russia probe origins
Attorney General William Barr is working closely with the CIA to review the origins of the Russia investigation and surveillance issues surrounding Donald Trump's presidential campaign, according to a source familiar with the matter, broadening an effort that the President has long demanded to involve all major national security agencies.
Ken Cuccinelli takes over as acting director of Citizenship and Immigration Services
Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli started Monday as acting director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, putting a hardliner to the top of the agency that administers the nation's immigration system.
Fiji Water Girl had a favorite photobomb
At first, the Fiji Water Girl didn't even know she had become social media famous.
Benedict College Receives ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
The American Council on Education (ACE) announced today that Benedict College in South Carolina is a recipient of the 2019 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation. Presented at ACE2019, ACE’s 101st Annual Meeting, the award will be accepted by President Roslyn Clark Artis on behalf of Benedict College. The University of South Florida (USF) is the only other recipient of this award.
Father demands answers after driver hits his daughters at Tampa bus stop
Children hit at bus stops. The latest case out of Tampa marks at least the 5th time in three days children were hurt or killed at bus stops across the nation. Right now, five children and two parents are healing after a driver slammed into them at a Tampa stop.
Lung Cancer One of Many Reasons Not to Smoke
About 189,910 new cancer cases were expected to be diagnosed among Blacks in 2016. One of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the black community is lung cancer. Black men, in particular, make up for 15% of those cases and black women make up for 11%.
9-year-old shooting victim speaks out
A 9-year-old girl is speaking out after she and her 15-year-old brother were shot multiple times inside a home in North Las Vegas.
Snap exodus continues: CFO out after less than a year
Snap is losing another high-profile executive. Chief Financial Officer Tim Stone told Snap on Tuesday that he was leaving the company, just eight months after moving to Snap from Amazon.
