Why Maxine Waters' low-road strategy on Donald Trump is a very bad idea
On Saturday in Los Angeles, California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters had some thoughts about the Trump administration. Here's the key bit: "Let's make sure we show up wherever we have to show up. And if you see anybody from that …
Trump courts Putin as relations with Europe sour
With a sudden flurry of plans for high-level contacts between Washington and Moscow, President Donald Trump appears to be telegraphing an upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin -- a controversial push to engage the Kremlin at a time when …
Trump heads to South Carolina to campaign for Gov. Henry McMaster
President Donald Trump on Monday will visit "famously hot" Columbia, South Carolina, where temperatures are expected to hover in the 90s for most of the day before he takes the stage at a rally for Gov. Henry McMaster.
Stone's alleged Assange conduit expects to be subpoenaed
The man Roger Stone claimed was his back-channel to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange during the 2016 campaign declined an interview request from the special counsel and said he expects to be subpoenaed.
Stafford Middle School Math Teacher Celebrates 35 Years With SMSD
Yolanda Kelley taught Seventh Grade Mathematics at Stafford Middle School when it opened in 1983, and she will teach at the new state-of-the-art, three-story Stafford Middle School when it opens next year.
Florida Memorial University appoints a New Interim President
The Board of Trustees of Florida Memorial University (FMU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Jaffus Hardrick to serve as the University’s Interim President. Dr. Hardrick will replace Dr. Castell V. Bryant, who had served in the position. Dr. Hardrick …
Fire captain killed, 2 others injured after shooting during fire response at long beach retirement home
A shooting at a Long Beach retirement home left a fire captain dead and two other people injured early Monday, officials said. Capt. Dave Rosa, 45, a 17-year veteran with the Long Beach Fire Department, was killed during a fire …
Trump insults restaurant that booted Sarah Sanders
President Donald Trump on Monday insulted a small Virginia restaurant that recently asked White House press secretary Sarah Sanders to leave.
Supreme Court allows most disputed maps in Texas, NC gerrymandering cases to be used
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled on two highly anticipated gerrymandering cases in Texas and North Carolina, in orders that mean most of the controversial maps in both states will likely be used this fall's midterm elections.
#Flint: Lead Levels Remain Unchanged
As of Wednesday, the people of Flint, Mich., have gone 1,518 days without a clean and stable water system in their city. The latest preliminary testing results show that the lead levels in the water have remained unchanged from the …
Obama, Biden Slam Trump Family Separation Policy as Immoral
Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden both denounced the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" policy that is contributing to the high number of children being separated from their families by the US government once they illegally cross the border. …
Nina Simone’s Childhood Home in North Carolina Designated a National Treasure
Musician Nina Simone passed away in 2003 at 70 years old, but her legacy survives. A 2015 documentary on her life, What Happened, Miss Nina Simone?, received an Oscar nomination and her influence has touched everyone from Lauryn Hill to …
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Donates $20,000 to HBCUs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is historically known for its support of higher education through the awarding of scholarships and charitable donations to educational entities. Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University were recent beneficiaries of that generosity when …
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Welcomes Nearly 20,000 Members to Houston July 6-12 for Biennial Conference
Nearly 20,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® (AKA) – from all over the world – will converge on Houston from July 6-12 for its biennial conference. Led by International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, L.H.D., attendees will engage in …
Houston School Board Creates New Holiday
The Houston school board unanimously decided to honor two Latino leaders who won greater rights for farm workers. Starting in the 2019-2020 school year
