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Gas is Dirty. LNG Proponents Don’t Just Ignore the Facts, They Ignore the Human Toll.

Not long after her adopted twins came to live with her in Freeport, Texas, Melanie Oldham saw their health start to decline. Both children were diagnosed with severe asthma.

Houston’s Commitment to Dr. King’s Legacy: Mayor John Whitmire Champions Unified MLK Parade for 2025

The City of Houston and Mayor John Whitmire have once again demonstrated their unwavering dedication to celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy. In 2025, Houston will proudly continue its tradition of supporting the Black Heritage Society’s MLK Day …

Congressman Al Green Honors the Legacy of President Jimmy Carter as a Champion for Humanity

On Monday, December 30, 2024, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on X/Twitter:

CNN’s top 100 digital stories of 2024

In 2016, CNN produced a book entitled Unprecedented: The Election That Changed Everything. As we look back on the top 100 stories of 2024 on CNN’s digital platforms, the word unprecedented would seem too overused by now to still be …

Making financial resolutions? Keep your list short and specific

So you want to get your financial life in order. And you swear that 2025 will be the year you do it. In fact, you’re making it your new year’s resolution.

More than 170 killed after South Korean jet crash-lands at airport. Here’s what we know

Scores of people were killed on Sunday when a passenger jet crash-landed at an airport in southwestern South Korea, with the aircraft careening down the runway on its belly before bursting into flames.

You no longer need a PhD in Disney World to make it affordable

Between figuring out Lightning Lanes and how to cram all the rides and meals the family wants into a single trip, planning a Disney World vacation is complicated enough — let alone if you’re trying to do Disney on a …

Jimmy Carter, a one-term president who became a globe-trotting elder statesman, dies at 100

Former President Jimmy Carter, a Georgia peanut farmer who vowed to restore morality and truth to politics after an era of White House scandal and who redefined post-presidential service, died Sunday at the age of 100.

‘An old friend’: Former US President Jimmy Carter remembered in China for establishing diplomatic ties

Former US President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, is remembered in China for bringing an end to decades of hostility and establishing diplomatic relations with Beijing – at the expense of Taiwan.

What we know about funeral plans for former President Jimmy Carter

The official state funeral in Washington, DC for former President Jimmy Carter will be held on January 9, the White House confirmed Monday.

How world leaders are reacting to Jimmy Carter’s death

World leaders have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100.

Oversight Committee Democrats Push Back: A Year of Truth Amidst Republican Misinformation

In a year marked by political theater and partisan attacks, the Democrats of the House Oversight Committee, under the leadership of Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin, have emerged as steadfast advocates for transparency, accountability, and the American people. As 2024 …

Exonerating Marcus Garvey: A Pressing Call for Justice in Delaware

On January 2, 2025, Wilmington, Delaware, will become a pivotal stage for justice as The Center for Global Africa (CGA) and Delaware’s Diaspora Leadership unite to demand President Joe Biden exonerate one of history’s most influential Pan-African leaders, Marcus Mosiah …

Texas Southern University Introduces the Transformative Tiger Promise Program For Families Making Less Than $125K Per Year

Texas Southern University (TSU) has once again cemented its reputation as a beacon of opportunity and equity with the launch of its groundbreaking Tiger Promise Program. This initiative is designed to make higher education not just a dream but a …

Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation Spreads Holiday Cheer at TSU’s Winter Wonderland

This past Saturday, Texas Southern University (TSU) transformed into a festive haven as Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation brought its fifth annual Winter Wonderland theme park and holiday drive to the heart of Houston. With a mission as bold as …