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HOV/HOT Ramps Temporarily Closed at Northwest Transit Center
The State of Qatar, through its $30 million Qatar Harvey Fund, is providing a grant to Harris County for the creation of soccer fields in Precincts 1 and 4. The fields will serve a dual purpose of recreation for area residents and as water retention basins for flood mitigation. The announcement of the new fields will be made by Ambassador Al-Thani, who chairs the Fund.
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Climate change threatens nearly 40% of the world's primates, study says
As cyclones and droughts are expected to grow in frequency and intensity while global temperatures rise, humankind's closest relatives will become increasingly vulnerable to extinction, scientists say.
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Top Christie aide gets 13 months for 'Bridgegate,' calls ex-gov a 'bully'
A former top aide to Chris Christie was sentenced Wednesday to 13 months in prison for her involvement in the infamous "Bridgegate" scandal that left a mark on the career of the former New Jersey governor, whom the aide described as a "bully."
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Houston Health Department Recommends Flu Shot as Influenza Activity Expected to Increase
As local flu activity increases, the Houston Health Department (HHD) encourages people to get a flu shot if they haven’t gotten one this flu season.
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METRONext Public Meetings Underway
METRO Requests Public Input on Draft Regional Transit Plan
We asked, you spoke, we listened. Now METRO is giving you a look at the draft regional transit plan. The $7.5 billion Moving Forward Plan was designed with the public's input. Today in downtown Houston, the Authority held the second of its 2019 public meetings. Dozens of downtown workers and other community stakeholders attended.
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Multiple fatalities after shooting at public transit control center in San Jose, California
A shooting at a public transit control center in San Jose, California, Wednesday morning left multiple casualties and fatalities, Deputy Russell Davis of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said.
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'Credible threats of violence' prompt closure of Michigan capitol to the public ahead of Electoral College vote
"Credible threats of violence" have prompted Michigan authorities to close the state capitol to the public and shutter House and Senate offices, a spokeswoman said, on the day the Electoral College will formally declare Joe Biden the President-elect.
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Texas House speaker signs Arrest warrants for 52 Democrats
Republicans in Texas are increasing pressure on Democratic lawmakers to return to the state’s Legislature, threatening they may be arrested if they fail to go back to the GOP-led chamber. State lawmakers voted 80–12 to give law enforcement the authority to track down and force absent Democrats to return to the House of Representatives. Shortly thereafter, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan signed civil arrest warrants for 52 Democrats. The warrants will be delivered to the House sergeant at arms Wednesday morning for service. The lawmakers wouldn’t face criminal charges and could just be taken to the House chamber. “People aren’t going to jail, but they got to come back to work,” Republican state Rep. Mayes Middleton said.
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Voter fraud case dismissed against Miami defendant
A Florida judge on Friday dismissed the case of a Miami man who was arrested on charges related to election fraud in August, saying state prosecutors acted beyond their authority.
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World Premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios "Strange World"
Stars and filmmakers came together in Hollywood tonight to celebrate the world premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original action-packed adventure “Strange World”—opening exclusively in theaters Nov. 23. Attendees included Academy Award®- and Tony Award®-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who lends his voice to Searcher Clade, a family man who finds himself out of his element on an unpredictable mission; comedian, actor, writer, filmmaker and musician Jaboukie Young-White, who’s the voice of Searcher’s 16-year-old, adventure-seeking son, Ethan; and actress, producer, bestselling author and TIME100 cover honoree Gabrielle Union, who provides the voice of Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher’s partner in all things. Joining the voice cast were filmmakers Don Hall (director), Qui Nguyen (co-director/screenplay by), Roy Conli (producer) and composer Henry Jackman (music by).
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Janelle Monáe confirms that they're nonbinary
Janelle Monáe, the Grammy-nominated performer, actor and author, has confirmed that they identify as nonbinary in interviews tied to their new book.
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Travelport and Southwest Airlines® Bring EarlyBird Check-In® to Travelport+
Travelport continues to expand the Southwest products available to customers, while making it easier for Travelport+ agency users to manage exchanges for their travelers.
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Jon Batiste privately married Suleika Jaouad before her bone marrow transplant
Jon Batiste quietly married Suleika Jaouad, his longtime girlfriend, in February. Jaouad, who is the author of the cancer memoir "Between Two Kingdoms," said the event happened right before she was scheduled for a bone marrow transplant. She had been diagnosed with leukemia for the second time.
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High Profile Black Male Student Athletes Migrating to HBCUs By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu
Dr. Charles Richburg, author of the book, A Career Guide for Black Male Student Athletes: An Alternative to the Pros, believes the awakening of Black males student athletes returning to HBCUs is attributed to being led by the “Spirit Within!”
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Neo Soul Pioneer, Multiplatinum Singer-Songwriter and Producer Maxwell to Receive the 'Legend' Award at the 2021 "Soul Train Awards" Presented by BET
Today, BET announced three-time GRAMMY® award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Maxwell will receive the ‘Legend’ award at the 2021 “Soul Train Awards.” Award-winning and multiplatinum singer/songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and author Ashanti will be the recipient of the ‘Lady of Soul’ honor. The 2021 “Soul Train Awards” premieres Sunday, November 28 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her.
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Emmy® Award-Winning, Golden Globe-Nominated Multihyphenate Sheryl Lee Ralph and The DIVA Foundation Announce The Return of DIVAS Simply Singing! Raising Health Awareness on Sunday, November 19th
Today, Emmy® award-winning actor, author, singer, philanthropist, and community activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, along with her non-profit charitable organization, The DIVA Foundation, announce the return of DIVAS Simply Singing! Raising Health Awareness. The benefit concert will be filmed before a live audience at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, Sunday November 19th, 2023. People.com made the exclusive announcement.
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PVAMU Hosts Award-Winning Artist and Activist Common on Exclusive Book Tour
Prairie View A&M University stands as the sole HBCU on the renowned performer’s nationwide book tour.*
Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomes the multitalented artist, actor, author, and activist Common for an engaging conversation. PVAMU stands as the exclusive HBCU venue on Common's extensive multi-city tour.
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Lovell's Food For Thought - Again I Ask The Question, Isn't It Time We Really Do Something To Do Something
Passed Time To Really Do Something
In the 60 plus years I have been involved with equity issues, I have come to see very little true progress in significantly reducing health inequities. I have seen a significant increase in the number of seminars, workshops, programs, centers and/or institutes. Even with number of persons of color in leadership positions has increased. But the reductions in with the number of deaths the answer remains NO. The COVID-19 Pandemic has made this apparently clear, that what we are doing is not working. The question is what are we going to do about it other than hold more meetings and give speeches on how we increase our efforts to address this as a national priority?
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How being a ‘gray rock’ can protect you against narcissists
If you have that person in your life who drags you into their unending drama, games or conflicts, there may be an answer.
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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.
