All bets are off if Putin slashes the West's oil supplies
Russia faces the specter of a full-blown financial meltdown. Punishing sanctions leveled by the West have sent the ruble crashing to record lows, shuttered Moscow's stock market and made Russian assets toxic on the world stage.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Joins Heritage Society to Announce UNESCO’s “Slave Route Project” Designation of Historic Houses as “Sites of Memory”
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined the Heritage Society and descendants of Reverend Jack Yates to make a memorable and significant announcement about three historic house sites located in Sam Houston Park.
Cindy Crawford and daughter Kaia Gerber surprise audience at Off-White show in Paris
The stars shone brightly at Off-White's Fall-Winter 2022 show, with fashion and celebrity powerhouses Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Serena Williams, Karlie Kloss, Naomi Campbell and Joan Smalls all walking for the label
Ukraine presents Republican leaders with a crucial choice
The horrifying invasion of Ukraine by Russian armed forces has united much of the world in opposition to Ru
Biden addresses an anxious world as Putin makes nuclear threats
As Russian President Vladimir Putin rattles the West with nuclear threats, President Joe Biden faces an even tougher-than-expected task in Tuesday's State of the Union address.
Ketanji Brown Jackson to meet with top Democratic and Republican senators Wednesday
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will hold meetings with top Democratic and Republican senators on Wednesday, a White House official tells CNN, as the confirmation process for the President's nominee to the Supreme Court gets underway.
Inside Biden's decision to pick Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court
President Joe Biden's choice of Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court came about like so many of his big decisions: after a long process, with a lot of wavering and discussion, and ultimately landing right where he had been …
What Allergists Want You to Know About the 2022 Spring Allergy Season
Spring allergies are a tale as old as time – but the ferocity with which they land can sometimes pack a surprise punch for those who suffer with allergy symptoms.
The Rose Awarded “Healthy Kids, Healthy Families” Grant From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
The Rose announced it was awarded a Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® (HKHF) grant by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) for $35,000. The HKHF funding will support BCBSTX’s commitment to community-based organizations supporting children and families who have …
Supreme Court To Consider Granting Emergency Relief to NYC Teachers Denied Religious Accommodation From Vaccine Mandate
The United States Supreme Court will consider a legal challenge to New York City’s vaccine mandate from educators who were denied religious exemptions to vaccination. Earlier this month, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who oversees emergency appeals from the Second Circuit Court …
HBCU All-Stars Partners with Reveal Suits to Offer Players the Full All-Star Experience
The HBCU All-Star Game, taking place on April 3rd during NCAA Final Four weekend in New Orleans at the UNO Lakefront Arena and broadcasting live on CBS at 4pm ET, is proud to partner with Reveal Suits to provide the …
"Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc."
Gravitas Ventures has acquired the U.S. and Canadian distribution rights for "Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.," an intimate documentary film introducing the storied history of Alpha Kappa Alpha, America's first sorority for Black college women. …
Early Voting Ends Soon! Election Day Next Tuesday!
The last day of early voting for the 2022 Primary Election is Friday, February 25th and Election Day is Tuesday, March 1st. March 1st is also the last day for Vote by Mail ballots to be received at election offices.
2nd Annual RACE FOR THE DOME on Saturday, April 9th, 2022
Runners, walkers, and Dome-lovers across Houston, Harris County and beyond can now secure a spot to join the Astrodome Conservancy to race around the Astrodome at NRG Park in support of a bright future for the Eighth Wonder of the …
The Potential Power of our New Supreme Court Justice
President Joe Biden is about to name the first Black woman ever nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court—in fact, he may have already done so by the time you read this. Based on the Black women President Biden has chosen …

