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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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Discovery Green® announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will open for the Winter 2020-2021 season!
Safety protocols include increased sanitation and contactless ticket buying. A reduced number of tickets will be sold to maintain social distancing.
Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will be open for the Winter season beginning Nov. 13, 2020 through Jan. 31, 2021. This is the first large-scale event to be held at the park since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Supporting the health and safety of the community, Discovery Green is implementing procedures and protocols following guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Will Set Aside About $35 Billion for Texas Projects
The White House estimates that Texas will receive about $35.44 billion over five years for roads, bridges, pipes, ports, broadband access and other projects after federal lawmakers passed a long-anticipated national infrastructure bill on Friday.
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Memorial Parks Expands Dining Offerings with Addition of Vibrant Café
New Destination for Health-Conscious Dining Now Open in the Park’s New Running Complex
Memorial Park Conservancy is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its dining landscape with the opening of Vibrant, the Houston-based café known for its commitment to health and sustainability. This new establishment joins the existing Vibrant location in Montrose, providing an all-day dining option within the Park’s Running Complex. A portion of the café’s revenue goes towards the Conservancy's efforts to maintain and preserve the Park.
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Norwegian Cruise Line to Award 100 Teachers with Free Cruises
Norwegian to award 100 teachers with a cruise aboard Its newest groundbreaking ship norwegian prima and three grand prize winners with $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 for their school.
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‘Power’ Adds Charlie Murphy And Larenz Tate To Season 4 Cast
If you’re already looking ahead to Power’s next season, even though it doesn’t return until June, at least the casting announcements are interesting so far.
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Indiana police attended the memorial for a toddler who fell from a cruise ship window
Police in South Bend, Indiana, were among the mourners at a funeral service for the daughter of one of their own Monday.
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Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pleads guilty to DUI charge
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to driving under the influence of alcohol in May.
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Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.02 billion after no winner Tuesday
The Mega Millions jackpot has skyrocketed to $1.02 billion after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Tuesday night's drawing, the lottery said.
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From Rocks to Riches and Back Again: Acclaimed Restaurateur is Subject of New Book
“I always felt stories like Joe Costanzo’s and The Primadonna Restaurant are so important to tell.” – Rocky Bleier, Former Pittsburgh Steeler
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Preparing to Fly With Kids With Autism
The airport security line has become routine, if still stressful, for most travelers these days.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Co-Sponsors the Jobs and Justice Act Promoted by the Congressional Black Caucus
Jackson Lee—“I am pleased that the CBC’s Jobs and Justice Act includes five bills that I have introduced that will build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve; provide economic opportunity to young persons and small businesses; and provide greater transparency and accountability to all who interact with the criminal justice system.”
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Thousands of Los Angeles teachers are about to go on strike. What will happen to 600,000 students?
The country's second-biggest school district could see a mass exodus of teachers Thursday when the Los Angeles teachers' union goes on strike.
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COVID Testing Sites
As of Friday, May 15, the City of Houston reported 5,340 COVID-19 cases and 114 deaths. Statewide, there are 45,466 confirmed cases, and over 1.4 million cases across the country.
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This Program Empowers Low Income Young Adults to Go From Poverty to Professional Careers... in Just One Year!
Year Up is a program that helps low income young adults go from poverty to a professional career within just one year. It consists of six months of training, prep for entry level jobs, and then placement in an internship for six months at a local or national company.
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PVAMU biology major one of eight students nationwide to receive ETS Presidential Scholarship
Adaeze Eze, a senior biology major and student in the Honors Program and Undergraduate Medical Academy at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), is the latest recipient of the ETS Presidential Scholarship for HBCU Students. A partnership with ETS and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the Presidential Scholarship for HBCU Students offers financial assistance to eight outstanding students across the U.S. who attend private and publicly-supported historically black colleges and universities.
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OneUnited Bank Announces 9th Annual "I Got Bank" Youth Financial Literacy Contest
Ten Middle School Age Children Are Eligible to Win $1,000!
For National Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 9th Annual "I Got Bank!" Financial Literacy Contest where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account. The contest represents the best essays and art projects that embody the "I Got Bank!" theme.
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George Clooney, Kerry Washington, Don Cheadle and more back Los Angeles high school aimed at making Hollywood more inclusive
George Clooney, Kerry Washington, Don Cheadle and more stars hope to make Hollywood more inclusive by exposing students to entertainment industry jobs during high school.
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One arrested with weapon at Joint Base Andrews after VP Harris' arrival, another at large
Security personnel at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Sunday night arrested one person with a weapon, while another remains at large, according to a news release, shortly after Vice President Kamala Harris had arrived on the base.
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Hammond Teachers Federation to Host Immigration Education Conference
On Saturday, August 5, the Hammond Teachers Federation, in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers and more than 40 organizations in the Lake County area, will host a daylong education conference and community fair to educate, inform and empower the community about the tools, resources and supports available to address the needs of English language learners, immigrant youth and families in Hammond.
