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Howard University and At Least 7 Other HBCUs Receive Bomb Threats

At least eight historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats Tuesday, school officials said, triggering abrupt evacuations of students and employees. Spelman College, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Florida Memorial University, Howard University, Norfolk State University, North …

Dr. Bernice King: ‘Voting Is the Heart and Soul of Our Democracy’

Since 1986, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been observed by Americans, taking place on the third Monday in January. It is a day to celebrate the civil rights icon as he was an advocate for nonviolent protests during …

Houston Native Promoted in U.S. Navy Reserve

Houston native was advanced to third class petty officer during her drill weekend with U.S. Naval Forces South-ern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Reserve Component (NR COMUSNAVSO/C4F) in Mayport, Florida on January 8.

Dr. King's Work Is Not Yet Done

Yesterday, we celebrated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King. It is an extraordinary national tribute to a leader who did not amass a fortune, nor command an army, nor hold elective office, and yet transformed America. In the U.S., …

Preserving the Black Church Is a Job for All Americans

Black churches have a long history of being the central focus of the community. More than a religious institution, Black churches are safe spaces where people can come to seek shelter from a storm, fill their empty belly, educate their …

Angelique Bartholomew Joins Houston-Based Women-Owned Consulting Management Firm As Partner

Managing Partners Laurie Robin- son, MBA, and Tara DeAndrea, RHIA of PVMA, LLC released a joint statement on their admission to the partnership. "This is an unprecedented climate for the Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure, and Healthcare industries, it will require exceptional …

City of Houston Awarded $150,000 Grant from the National League of Cities to Promote Equitable Career Opportunities for Youth

The City of Houston has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the National League of Cities (NLC), as part of a new initiative to make true economic opportunity a reality for youth and young adults who are marginalized from quality …

Mayor Turner's Statement on Voter Registration Card Shortage in Texas

Mayor Sylvester today issued the following statement in response to reports that the Texas Secretary of State's office will distribute fewer voter registration forms to groups ahead of elections this year.

Biden needs to answer these 5 questions about the economy

From startlingly high inflation and empty grocery store shelves to elevated prices at the pump, Americans are frustrated with the state of the economy.

Takeaways and new details from the New York AG's investigation into Trump's business empire

New York Attorney General Letitia James laid out new, specific details about what her office believes to be "misleading or fraudulent" financial statements from former President Donald Trump's business empire in a late-night court filing on Tuesday.

Teen convicted of killing Tessa Majors in a New York City park will be sentenced today

More than two years after the killing of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors, the third and final teen who pleaded guilty in her case will learn his fate Wednesday.

Palestinian family home demolished in sensitive East Jerusalem neighborhood

A Palestinian family has been removed from their home in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem in an overnight operation carried out by Israeli police.

‘Humble, generous, hardworking’ owner of iconic bakery unexpectedly dies

A longtime baker and beloved member of the community passed away unexpectedly Monday.

Tide is raising prices on laundry detergent

It's going to cost you more to wash your clothes. Procter & Gamble said Wednesday that it was raising prices by an average of about 8% on retail customers next month for its Tide and Gain laundry detergents, Downy fabric …

Worker injured in explosion at Table Mountain Casino suffered second, third-degree burns

Maria Magallon wasn't sure how much she should worry when she got the phone call telling her what happened to her son Monday afternoon.