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Promote Mental Health Awareness Month This May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when we come together to bring attention to emotional wellness and the importance of seeking support when we need it.
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U.S. News changes its college rankings to emphasize diversity and remove alumni giving
U.S. News & World Report announced changes to the methodology of its controversial Best Colleges rankings to emphasize the success of diverse students and to remove the influence of alumni giving and class size, the media company said in a statement.
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Black Restaurant Week Relaunches 'More Than Just a Week' 2023 Campaign to Restimulate Black-Owned Businesses with Equitable Events in Key Markets
Black Restaurant Week LLC celebrates the flavors of African American, African and Caribbean cuisine with a series of regional cultural events and aims to support Black-owned culinary businesses with substantial programming outside of their 10 or 14-day, multi-city tour across the United States.
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Texas Southern University and Truist Announce Partnership and Gift
Texas Southern University and Truist announced the beginning of a new partnership during a signing ceremony and check presentation. The Truist Charitable Fund approved a gift of $750,000 for the Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP).
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Cheers to New Summer Socials at CityCentre
Happy Hour Fun Launching Thursday, June 1, 2023
CITYCENTRE is getting ready to have memorable evenings all season with the launch of Summer Socials, a series of lively happy hour events in the plaza catered to young professionals. Starting on Thursday, June 1, 2023, visitors will enjoy cold beverages, music, giveaways, and mingling al-fresco every other Thursday night.
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METRO Unveils Newest Designs in School Bus Shelter Program
On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, METRO will unveil a new bus shelter at Kashmere High School and reveal several new designs for bus shelters near schools within Aldine ISD.
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CDC HIV Infections Trending Down in the U.S.
CDC: HIV INFECTIONS TRENDING DOWN IN THE U-S
New HIV infections are trending down in the US, especially among young gay or bisexual men
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Black lawmakers in Texas criticize bill that seeks to ban DEI offices in higher education
The Texas House passed a bill Monday aimed at banning diversity, equity and inclusion offices in public colleges and universities, a move that Black leaders say will halt progress and stifle future research funding.
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Democratic Texas state Rep. Ron Reynolds of Missouri City criticized the passage of legislation that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion offices in higher education. …
Published on May 23, 2023
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Meet the Philadelphia native heading to Harvard on a full scholarship
If you're on TikTok, chances are you've seen lots of graduation videos lately.
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GOP megadonor Harlan Crow declines to answer Democrats’ questions about financial ties to Clarence Thomas
A lawyer for GOP megadonor Harlan Crow told Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin that his committee did not have “the authority to investigate Mr. Crow’s personal friendship with Justice Clarence Thomas,” in a letter Monday night obtained by CNN.
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Wisconsin students find $5,000 of cash during roadside pickup, return it to rightful owner
A Waterford small business owner was reunited with his work portfolio and $5,000 in cash all thanks to a group of high school students who were in the exact right place at the right time.
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‘Bama Rush’ takes us into the world of Southern sorority fashion and hierarchies
That’s Outfits of the Day, for the uninitiated. Every day of sorority recruitment at the University of Alabama in 2021, collegiate women showed off their Golden Goose sneakers, fluttery shorts from the Pants Store and Kendra Scott pendants. There were chunky wedges and flouncy dresses and Lululemon shorts to “run home” in; there were the funny mishaps and heartbreaking rejections. And we the audience were there for all of it, until the Southern sorority hopefuls became sisters (though some never made it to Bid Day).
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Potential new sorority members participate in recruitment at the University of Alabama in 2012, a full decade before "Bama Rush" was filmed./Michelle Lepianka Carter/The Tuscaloosa …
Published on May 23, 2023
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Potential new sorority members participate in recruitment at the University of Alabama in 2012, a full decade before "Bama Rush" was filmed. Mandatory Credit: Michelle …
Published on May 23, 2023
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Emma Heming Willis shares update on Bruce Willis’ health
Emma Heming Willis is sharing a family update. The actor, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia earlier this year, has support from his family, which includes his 9-year-old daughter, Evelyn.
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11-Year-Old Black Girl With IQ Higher Than Einstein is Earning Masters Degree
Adhara Pérez Sánchez, a 12-year-old brown skin girl from Mexico City, is making headlines for her exceptional intelligence, with an IQ score higher than that of Albert Einstein. Adhara, who is of Afro-Mexican descent, has an IQ of 162 and has already received a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering from CNCI University and is currently studying a master’s program in Mathematics at the Technological University of Mexico. Her dream is to be an astronaut for NASA.
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IRS Free Tax Filing Service Could Further Harm Black, Low-Income Taxpayers
The IRS is exploring a direct e-file system for tax returns. However, some believe the system would bring undue harm to historically marginalized communities – including Black and low-income taxpayers - based on recent reports concerning IRS enforcement actions.
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Hampton to host inspiring Black history, cultural events this summer
Explore legacy and culture this spring and summer in Hampton, Virginia with events and tours that commemorate and celebrate Black history and culture. Hampton’s more than 400-year African American history tells a powerful story of perseverance, heritage and pride.
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Agenda Houston CEO Ken Haggerty to Host FREE Monthly Entrepreneur Series "What's Your Agenda?"
Agenda Houston, the city's premiere destination for collectable sneakers and designer streetwear, is excited to announce a groundbreaking initiative by its CEO, Ken Haggerty. Starting on June 6, 2023, Haggerty will be hosting a free monthly entrepreneur workshop called "What's Your Agenda?" at the Agenda Houston flagship store located at 3300 Kirby Drive in Houston, Texas!
