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Rosenwald Schools educated generations of Black Americans. Now, graduates are fighting to preserve their legacy.
Maudy Adkinson Johnson remembers walking across cow fields and busy roads as a child to get to her one-room schoolhouse in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
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Hidden symmetry found in chemical kinetic equations
Rice University discovery has implications for drug design, genetics, more
Rice University researchers have discovered a hidden symmetry in the chemical kinetic equations scientists have long used to model and study many of the chemical processes essential for life.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: Trump’s Power Africa Initiative – Part I
Finally, we have a White House that has decided to call out China for the sleezy things it does while doing business in Africa. To the Chinese government the African Continent is a big, whore to be abused and pimped at every opportunity.
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New York City and Boston close schools as snowstorm slams Northeast
A storm dumped several inches of snow across the Northeast overnight Sunday into Monday, closing schools in New York City and Boston and leaving a slushy mess for the morning commute.
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NFL Spotlights Chicana and Native American Artist Lucinda "La Morena" Hinojos for Super Bowl LVII
First Chicana, Indigenous Artist to Partner with NFL on Super Bowl Theme Art Will Have Painting Featured throughout Phoenix, Including Game Ticket Design
The NFL has partnered with artist Lucinda "La Morena" Hinojos, the first Chicana, Native American artist to work with the league on Super Bowl theme art. She will be the marquee artist of Super Bowl LVII, designing an elaborate, deeply meaningful piece that will be featured on an array of design activations for the upcoming Super Bowl LVII in Arizona, including Super Bowl tickets, out-of-home (OOH) displays, and more.
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A powerful portrait of motherhood and exotic dancing
When Hajar Benjida began photographing exotic dancers around the Atlanta area, she didn't want to take typical images of them performing on stage. Instead, she photographed many of the women at home, including Cleo, who had recently given birth to a baby boy named Andy.
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Apple just killed the iPhone Lightning connector. What to do with your old chargers
At long last, Apple is killing its proprietary Lightning port in the iPhone 15 and embracing a charging cable that’s compatible with non-Apple products. That’s one less extra cord cluttering your nightstand. One less thing to forget when packing for a weekend getaway.
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Adidas has received over 500 offers for massive unsold Yeezy merchandise
Adidas has received hundreds of offers for the mountain of unsold Yeezy shoes designed by Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West. Its CEO would prefer to just get rid of them entirely, but is struggling to figure out how to do it.
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California wildfires: Helicopter crews rescue at least 35 more who were trapped by Creek Fire
Helicopter crews have rescued at least 35 more people who'd been trapped by the fast-moving Creek Fire in California's Sierra National Forest, the state's National Guard said Tuesday, as numerous wildfires rage in the Golden State and weather conditions threaten more.
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Fears of predatory land grabs mount in the ashes of Maui, opening old wounds
The threat of predatory outsiders swooping in to buy up property under the ashes of Maui is sparking outrage and opening old wounds for locals.
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Noodle diplomacy: What do leaders eat after making history?
Pyongyang's cold noodles are the most famous on the Korean peninsula. They're so good, that the North is dispatching its top chef to the border, along with a noodle-making machine, to recreate it for dinner after Friday's historic inter-Korea summit.
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Trump: 'We've only heard thank yous' From Puerto Ricans
President Donald Trump squarely focused on one task as he landed in Puerto Rico: portraying his administration's response to the devastation on the still-recovering island as a tremendous success.
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Grab is going public in $40 billion SPAC deal, the biggest on record
Southeast Asia's ride-hailing giant Grab is setting the stage for an eye-popping Wall Street debut.
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Why full planes and small seats could be a problem
In CNN Travel’s latest news roundup, we bring you the world’s best airlines for 2023, city break inspiration from Texas to Mongolia to Ecuador and why China might have overstretched itself by building a 15-mile, $6.7 billion bridge.
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There is No Place Like the Music City – Nashville, TN
In a city that is packed with unique taste, sounds and experiences, Nashville, Tennessee is definitely a destination that you will want to embark on for yourself. Known as the “Country Music Capital of the World,” Nashville is renowned for its music and honky-tonks. Although music influences nearly every aspect of this cosmopolitan city, Nashville has a rich history and is known for its diverse background.
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Maroon & Gray Affair Raises Over $800,000 for Scholarships
Texas Southern University recognized outstanding students and alumni
Texas Southern University held its inaugural Maroon and Gray Affair on April 29 at the Marriott Marquis Houston and raised in excess of $800,000 in scholarship money for deserving TSU students. More than 1,100 people were in attendance. Texas Southern’s award-winning Ocean of Soul marching band opened the evening with a thunderous performance. Nephew Tommy, comedian and radio personality on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, and Melinda Spaulding from Fox News Houston served as the masters of ceremonies.
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America’s Team: Team Fighting Cancer Wins Inaugural Championship
Houston – Do you remember when you were younger playing a game of tag at school? And there were always those couple of kids you just didn’t run after because they were too fast to catch. That is what over 6,500 fans in attendance got a chance to witness at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. The American Flag Football Championship was played in front of a crowd that included Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, Texans defensive back Tyrann Mathieu, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, and a host of other current and former NFL players who perused up and down the sidelines during the game. Yes, they were all pretty fast to catch.
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'25 Black Women in Beauty' Launches to Celebrate Black Women Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Influencers in the Beauty Industry
The collective, the first of its kind, hosted its first annual dinner sponsored by Rémy Martin XO
25 Black Women in Beauty celebrated their official launch with a private dinner at the Whitby Hotel, featuring some of the most powerful black female executives, entrepreneurs and influencers in the Beauty Industry today. The inaugural dinner, sponsored by Rémy Martin XO, featured moving introductions by each guest, innovative ideas for collaborations, and a commitment to continued growth and excellence in the field. Guests included Sarah Curtis-Henry, SVP & General Manager of Fresh; Sharon Chuter, founder of Uoma Beauty; Kahlana Barfield Brown, former fashion and beauty editor turned mega influencer; Karla Evans-Davis, Sr. Director of Integrated Marketing & Media at Ulta Beauty and former supermodel Veronica Webb, who was the first African-American model to land a major cosmetics contract.
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Chrisette Michele Opens Up About Miscarriage, Suicide & Being A Strong Black Woman
Singer Chrisette Michele recently shared some of the struggles she has dealt with since the backlash she received after she made the decision to perform at President Trump’s inaugural ball. That backlash cut deep, including being dropped by her label, struggling with depression, and even suffering a miscarriage.
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Start of Trump's impeachment trial remains unsettled as Pelosi won't say when she'll send over article
The timing of former President Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial is still unsettled while Senate leaders haggle over how a power-sharing agreement will govern a 50-50 Senate.
