Biden administration’s new protections for LGBTQ+ students blocked in 6 more states
The Biden administration cannot enforce new protections for LGBTQ+ students in Ohio, Virginia and four other states, a federal judge ruled Monday, becoming the latest court to rebuff efforts to expand the scope of a decades-old law that prohibits sex-based …
WFAA: Megachurch pastor admits past ‘inappropriate’ behavior with ‘young lady’ after accusation of molesting 12-year-old
Dallas-area megachurch pastor Robert Morris admitted to “inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady” in the 1980s after a woman accused him of molesting her when she was 12 years old, according to a statement obtained by CNN affiliate WFAA.
Scooter Braun announces retirement from music management
Scooter Braun is saying goodbye to one part of the music industry. The recording artist manager, who has worked with Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato and other stars, announced he is retiring from music management.
Maryland governor issues pardons for more than 175,000 marijuana convictions
Maryland’s governor issued pardons for more than 175,000 marijuana convictions Monday – a significant act of mass clemency that reflects the rapidly changing attitudes toward a drug that an increasing number of Americans want to see legalized.
Surgeon general demands warning label on social media apps
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said the threat social media poses to children requires urgent action, and he demanded Congress to put a label on the apps as it does with cigarettes and alcohol.
Houston HBCU Alumni Association Hosts Its 4th Annual Counselors & Student Advocates Summit 2024
The Houston HBCU Alumni Association (HHBCUAA) is thrilled to announce its 4th Annual "Counselors & Student Advocates Summit" on Friday, July 12, 2024. This highly anticipated event will take place from 10 AM to 1 PM at the historic Buffalo …
Celebrating Juneteenth: LiftFund Advancing Equity in Lending and Beyond
As the echoes of history resonate today, the story of Juneteenth stands as a beacon of resilience and hope, marking both a pivotal moment in the fight for freedom and a reminder of the enduring quest for equity. This significant …
Celebrating 10 Years of Comcast NBCUniversal’s Voices of the Civil Rights Movement
From August 2023 through August 2024, Comcast NBCUniversal is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its groundbreaking multimedia initiative, Voices of the Civil Rights Movement. This platform honors the monumental Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s by chronicling the …
Fort Bend County Officials and Lucille's 1913 Celebrate the 50th Annual Juneteenth in Kendleton
The City of Kendleton, in collaboration with Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Precinct 4 Commissioner Dexter McCoy, and Lucille's 1913, is excited to commemorate the 50th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. This historic event will take place on Wednesday, June 19, …
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee’s Statement on Texas Supreme Court’s Ruling Blocking Uplift Harris Program
In a pivotal development, the Texas Supreme Court has issued a ruling to further extend its pause on the Uplift Harris guaranteed income program, a significant initiative by Harris County aimed at providing financial stability to low-income residents. The program, …
Group intervening in road rage incident stabbed, beaten on Boston Common, police say
A group of people who were trying to intervene in an apparent road rage incident were stabbed and beaten on Boston Common late Thursday night, police said.
Biden administration imposes sanctions on Israeli group blocking humanitarian aid into Gaza
The Biden administration on Friday imposed sanctions on an Israeli group for disrupting humanitarian convoys headed to Gaza. Both the US Treasury Department and the US State Department took action against the Tzav 9 movement for its repeated obstruction of …
Man on bike accused of stealing tip jar fundraising for baby at diner
The tip jar a man is accused of stealing at the Metro Diner in Port Charlotte was more than just money, it was a sign of hope for one worker. Deputies are asking for your help to identify the thief.
Fact check: Trump falsely claims Biden didn’t lower Americans’ insulin costs
President Joe Biden is campaigning on his success in getting seniors with diabetes a $35-per-month cap on their insulin spending. But his Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, claimed Saturday that Biden has actually done nothing to lower insulin costs …
USF researchers use artificial intelligence to combat malaria in Africa
Researchers with the University of South Florida are using artificial intelligence to advance mosquito surveillance and help combat malaria in Africa.
