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Cicely Tyson, iconic and influential actress, dies at 96. Tyson here attends the 10th Annual Governors Awards gala in Hollywood, California on November 18, 2018. …
Published on February 1, 2021
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Donald Trump Retweeted An Alt-right Conspiracy Theorist. Here's Why.
On Monday night, just hours after he had, finally, condemned in harsh terms the neo-Nazis and white supremacists involved in violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Donald Trump took to Twitter. And he retweeted this from a man named Jack Posobiec:
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Witty New Guide Helps Women Avoid Dating Disasters
Let's face it: the dating game isn't fun for women who always lose.
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Mental Health and Stigmas - Breaking Generational Curses with a Mental Health Day
I wasn't sure what to expect after pulling up to the large, unassuming building that held everything from a bank to the office that I was there to visit. Once inside I found the room was cozy and inviting, as I sat on a comfortable couch across from a woman that mostly let me vent for an hour - allowing me to vocalize my thoughts and more as I worked through them. A little over an hour later I left the session oddly satisfied, now wondering why I hadn’t gone through with it sooner.
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Lizzo called Beyoncé her 'North Star' during her 'Carpool Karaoke' appearance
The Bey Hive has another celebrity among its ranks: Lizzo. In a Monday appearance on the "The Late Late Show with James Corden," the "Good as Hell" singer called Beyoncé her "North Star" during a "Carpool Karaoke" segment.
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Prostate Cancer Screening: New Guidelines Let Patients Weigh Harms, Benefits
Men younger than 70 with no signs of prostate cancer may no longer be discouraged from checking their PSA levels, according to guidelines proposed today by the US Preventive Services Task Force.
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Houston Fire Department Statement Regarding the Line of Duty Death of Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling
Houston Fire Department Statement Regarding the Line of Duty Death of Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling
The men and women of the Houston Fire Department mourn the loss Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling. Captain William Dowling has died on Today, March 7, 2017. Captain Dowling entered the Houston Fire Department 17 years ago, on March 21, 2000.
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Authorities on high alert as pro-Trump supporters flood DC to protest election
Hundreds of law enforcement officers have mobilized across Washington as thousands of supporters who refuse to accept President Donald Trump's election loss have flocked to the nation's capital to protest when Congress gathers Wednesday afternoon to put the final stamp on President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
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What it takes to be a multinational success like Adidas and Nike?
‘Global Reach for Gold: Managing Multinational Corporations’ kicks off its new marketing campaign
After accumulating experiences both in national and global organizations in different industries for over 22 years, Mondy Selle Gold pens a book where he shares his expertise to students, entrepreneurs and global business leaders and managers.
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A Lesson in Cultural Math: How Many 6 Inch Tamales Does it Take to Get to Cuba?
It's an uplifting story that demonstrates that humanity has no borders. A young woman from Chico, California comes up with an ingenuous idea to literally cook her way to Cuba after her heart calls her to go to the community of Vinales in order to do service work as part of a Bright Light Volunteers global service learning program.
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#PoweringGood: The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry Helps Others Give Back
Digging out after a winter snow storm can be a lot of hard work. But thanks to many people who use their snow throwers to clear not only their own driveway, but also their neighbors’, the job is made easier.
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A Royal Wedding That Affirms Truly Noble Values
Prince Harry of Wales, sixth in the line of succession to the British throne, will marry the American actress Meghan Markle on Saturday, with all of the ceremony and global hoopla that the British royalty inevitably attracts. Harry is the son of Charles, the Prince of Wales, and the late Princess Diana. What's notable about Prince Harry, however, is not so much the royal blood that he inherited, but the royal values that he has chosen to express.
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Don Everly, of harmonizing rock 'n' roll duo the Everly Brothers, dies at 84
Don Everly, the last of the silken-voiced Everly Brothers music duo known for their harmonies, has died, according to an announcement on the group's official Instagram. He was 84 years old.
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HBCU Collective Presents its 2nd Annual Day of Action
Historically Black College and University (HBCU) advocates take on Capitol Hill to ensure Congressional Representatives are making HBCUs a top priority,
Every year, HBCUs fall lower on the United States Congress' list of priorities. In turn, the outcry commences from current students and alumni of these institutions. On April 17, 2018, HBCU Collective will host it's 2nd Annual Day of Action on Capitol Hill with fellow HBCU students, alumni, and supporters who are concerned with preserving the legacy and future of historically black institutions.
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The Greater Houston Partnership 2017 Meeting
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Greater Houston Partnership kicked off the new year with …
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"Cash Me Outside" Girl Got Kicked Off A Plane After Punching A Passenger
The woman called Danielle Bregoli and her mother "wigger" at one point.
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Mueller indicts Roger Stone, says he was coordinating with Trump officials about WikiLeaks' stolen emails
Roger Stone has been indicted by a grand jury on charges brought by special counsel Robert Mueller, who alleges that the longtime Donald Trump associate sought stolen emails from WikiLeaks that could damage Trump's opponents while in coordination with senior Trump campaign officials.
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Jackson State University Selected as Recipient of Getty Images Grant to Uncover and Digitize Rarely Seen Imagery from its Archival Photographic Library
Jackson State University today announced it is one four recipients of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archive Grant for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), an initiative aimed at preserving and amplifying the invaluable visual history of HBCUs.
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Dedication Before Constraint for Marital Success
How times change. I once read that in the 1950s a professor at a major state university was fired when an interview in the student newspaper quoted him as saying that it would be a good idea for students to live together before getting married. In the 21st century, cohabitation before marriage has become normative, with about 70% of couples moving in together before they marry. It is accepted by most people as axiomatic that moving in before marriage is an important way to test the relationship.
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Alvin Teen Earns 6.9 GPA, Becomes First Black Valedictorian At Alvin High School
Alvin High School just saw a barrier of theirs be crossed as a black teen became the first Black valedictorian in school history.
