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Colombia's new president aims to reset relations with US

Gustavo Petro's victory in Colombia's presidential elections on Sunday opens a new page in the history of the country's relations with the US.

Fresh Insights on Public Policy

Forethought Advisors, a group of seasoned Washington insiders, issued a newsletter that discusses the appropriate balance needed to fight inflation, looks at the Mid-Term elections, identifies financial services issues poised to break out of the shadows and offers a “Big …

Protiviti CEO Joseph Tarantino and Managing Director Frank Kurre Named to the 2022 NACD 'Directorship 100' List

Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO of global consulting firm Protiviti, and Frank Kurre, managing director and Global Account Management leader with Protiviti, have been named to the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) 2022 Directorship 100™ list, in the Governance …

The Texas Economy Is Booming, Yet Beto Wants To Destroy Jobs

“On Friday, it was announced Texas was one of only seven states to gain jobs in the month of May, but if extreme liberal Beto O’Rourke has his way, Texas would shed jobs through increased taxes and a pro-union agenda.” …

Gospel Legend Kim Burrell Releases New Music Video

Stellar & Dove Award Winner Teams Up with Grammy Nominated Songwriter-Producer Travis Malloy on Inspirational New Single

Urban One, Inc. Founder Cathy Hughes Inducted Into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame

Hughes Joins Fellow Crown Jewel of Excellence Black Music Month Class of 2022 Inductees Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff, Robert Smith, RUN DMC, T.D. Jakes, The Clark Sisters, NAS, Angela Bassett, Patti LaBelle and Prince.

Increasing Wildfire Risk for Southeast Texas and Surrounding Area

Southeast Texas and the surrounding area is currently experiencing an extended period of hot and dry weather. A prolonged period of accelerated drying will expand the area of dry to extremely dry vegetation across the landscape and have the potential …

TCEQ is Broken and it's Time to Put Them on the Hot Seat!

Senator Borris Miles calls on Texans to speak at the TCEQ Sunset Advisory Commission Meeting in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2022, to let Sunset know how TCEQ has been negatively impacting their communities.

BMe Community Announces $230,000 in Grants for 23 BMe Vanguard Awardees

As the Juneteenth holiday celebration of Black culture approaches, nonprofit BMe Community announces awards to 23 remarkable Black leaders whom they call BMe Vanguards. The award is given to Black people whose service and leadership have earned them the respect …

Oldways' African Heritage Curriculum Brings Heritage, Diversity to SNAP-Ed

The nonprofit Oldways is pleased to announce that its 6-week healthy cooking curriculum, A Taste of African Heritage, was just admitted in the SNAP-Ed Toolkit as an evidence-based intervention.

DOE Announces Breakthrough in Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology

Lennox’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Unlocks Potential for Domestic Manufacturing of Clean Energy Heating Products that Slash Energy Bills for Americans

Boys & Girls Clubs Greater Houston and Boys & Girls Clubs of America hold Juneteenth celebration form Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston

The nationally broadcast, livestreamed webinar in Galveston featured a virtual appearance by NASA Astronaut Stephanie Wilson

Statement On President Biden’s Announcement of $1.2 Billion in Additional U.S. Assistance to Ukraine

President Biden’s June 15 announcement of providing an additional $1.2 billion in aid to Ukraine is irresponsible. The United States should not contribute more assistance to Ukraine until NATO members contribute more, and until there is accountability firmly in place …

Dove Men+Care Launches #CelebrateBlackDads to Amplify the Voices of Black Fathers on Social Media

In partnership with The Dad Gang, this Father's Day, Dove Men+Care continues its commitment to changing how the world sees Black men and fatherhood

2022 High School Valdictorians

Congratulations Class of 2022