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He’s Out: Cory Booker Ends Presidential Bid

Democrat Cory Booker dropped out of the presidential race Monday, ending a campaign whose message of unity and love failed to resonate in a political era marked by chaos and anxiety.

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Macy's Donates $5,000 to Creative Vida

Provides Professional Attire to First Gen College Students

Macy’s to present $250 gift cards to 20 students during in-store shopping experience as part of Creative Vida’s 1STGEN professional development program

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Houston Grand Opera’s 2020–21 Season Features Incredible Lineup of Seven Productions, Including Opera Favorites and Company Premieres

The company presents the world premiere, The Snowy Day; two HGO premieres, Breaking the Waves and The Sound of Music; Werther, for the first time in over 40 years; the return of Parsifal; and two opera favorites, Carmen and Cinderella

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MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes To Launch New Vegan Burger in January 2020

To Align With Changing Customer Preferences, Better Burger Franchise Expands Its Lifestyle Lineup With a Vegan Option

For more than 12 years, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast casual, "better burger" franchise has built a loyal following by offering delicious, customizable food that meets just about any consumer taste. Now, as consumers are looking for a wide variety of dietary options and more people are becoming flexitarians, MOOYAH will add "The Vegan" burger to its Lifestyle Burger lineup this January. The Vegan features a Dr. Praeger's Black Bean burger topped with avocado, grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato and BBQ sauce on a non-GMO potato bun.

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MLK's Mission Praised by Black Conservatives

Left-Wing Activists Criticized for Misinterpreting Teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In observance of the upcoming holiday devoted to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., members of the Project 21 black leadership network are available for interviews regarding Dr. King, how his teachings have shaped the nation and how people have acted ? positively and negatively - in his name.

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Fried Chicken & Bubbles, Tacos & Tequila, and the Joy of Cooking

NOWFE Announces robust line-up of Labs and Experiences for 2020 event

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience presents its lineup of Labs and Experiences as part of the 28th annual event which takes place March 18 - 22. Throughout the 5-day event, NOWFE will present more than a dozen wine and food labs and unique, hands-on experiences. In addition to the labs and experiences, NOWFE will also host its Wine Dinners, Royal Street Stroll, Vinola, Grand Tastings, After Party, Tournament of Rosés and Burlesque Brunch.

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Tom Steyer Introduces Working Families Tax Cut

10% tax cut would benefit 95% of Americans, paid for by closing the capital gains and dividend loopholes and instituting a wealth tax

Today, presidential candidate Tom Steyer released a proposal that would provide working families with a 10% tax cut that benefits 95% of all Americans. To rebalance the economy and help out the millions of families that need help with the basic necessities, the plan calls for an expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and a $2 trillion infrastructure plan to provide good-paying long-term jobs.

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Study finds billions of quantum entangled electrons in 'strange metal'

Physicists provide direct evidence of entanglement's role in quantum criticality

In a new study, U.S. and Austrian physicists have observed quantum entanglement among "billions of billions" of flowing electrons in a quantum critical material.

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Be Your Own Valentine: Seven Ways to Tap into Your "Love-Power" and Change Your Life

Romantic love is great and all, but "love-power" is far more potent—and it's something we all possess, regardless of our relationship status. Karen McGregor teaches you how to give yourself the best Valentine Day's present ever: a path to unlocking pure love-power.

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Recuerdo Mezcal With and Without Gusano Comes to The US Alongside UFC "BMF" Titleholder and Partner Jorge 'Gamebred' Masvidal

Recuerdo Mezcal today announced they will be introducing their flagship Mezcals with and without Gusano to the US market, having developed a cult following amongst consumers as the top-selling Mezcal available in duty-free airport stores and one of the leading Mezcals in Mexico.

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ISRAEL UPDATE: Governor Abbott Visits U.S. Embassy, Western Wall In Jerusalem

Governor Greg Abbott continued his first day in Israel by visiting the United States Embassy in Jerusalem, where he met with Ambassador David Friedman. The two leaders discussed the enduring friendship between Israel and Texas, and the Governor reaffirmed the Lone Star State's unwavering support for the Israeli people. The discussion concluded with an update on Texas' cornerstone plaque, made for display in the U.S. Embassy, that was unveiled in 2018. Complete with the Texas seal, the plaque reiterates the Texas-Israel connection and serves as another reminder of this historic relationship.

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H-E-B and Black Professional Cowboys and Cowgirls Association Host 21st Annual "Heritage Day" Experience

Texas Tradition Raises Funds for BPCCA Scholarship, Features Houston’s Largest Black Rodeo

Black Professional Cowboys & Cowgirls Association (BPCCA) will host the 21st annual “Heritage Day” Experience on Saturday, March 14 from noon – 10 PM at the Humble Civic Center. This family-friendly event celebrates the rich culture and traditions of African American families with Houston’s largest black rodeo, LIVE entertainment and delicious Southern cuisine. Proceeds will benefit the BPCCA Scholarship Fund.

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Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award Winner Audra McDonald Will Headline the Theatre Under the Stars Gala in March

Emmy, Grammy, and six-time-Tony-Award-winning Broadway star, Audra McDonald, will headline the Theatre Under The Stars Gala 2020 at The Omni Houston Hotel on Saturday, March 28 at 6:30pm.

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Women Anxious About Money Should Make These 4 Resolutions

Women more than men doubt their abilities to make financial decisions, and as a result women often let their husbands, partners, or significant others handle planning for retirement or investing in the stock market, studies show.

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Yvonne Orji: Laughter Leads the Way

Known for her role as Molly on HBO's Insecure, Yvonne Orji continues to display her versatility with her upcoming comedy tour Lagos to Laurel.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Centennial

ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED CENTENNIAL WEEK ACTIVITIES JANUARY 12 - 18, 2020

METRO will operate normal weekday service for METRORail, local, and commuter buses on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.

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Spotlight on New HCDE Trustee Andrea Duhon, Position 4, Precinct 3

Newly appointed board member Andrea Duhon was sworn into office Dec. 18 to represent Position 4, Precinct 3 within the Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees.

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AboutThatCar.com 2020 Mazda CX-30

The short story is as the automobile market continues to shift towards crossovers and sport utilities, Mazda created the CX-30 to meet a need. That’s what they told us. But the small crossover also fills out the automaker’s crossover lineup, giving it a full-size, mid-size and now small crossover.

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Kings Of Bachata Aventura Return To New York For First Time In Four Years For Special Hometown Show

Today award-winning bachata superstars Aventura announced an intimate concert in their hometown of New York City to take place on Monday, March 16th at Radio City Music Hall. The show will mark the group’s first performance in the city in four years.

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Tomar and the FCs announce 'Rise Above' album release show featuring a Stax Records tribute, Feb. 1

Austin-based soul band Tomar and the FCs are thrilled to announce the details of their “Rise Above” official album release show, taking place Saturday, Feb. 1 at Antone’s Nightclub, located at 305 E. Fifth St, Austin, Texas 78701. The release show, presented by KUTX, will open with a tribute to Stax Records featuring performances by Kevin Russell (Shinyribs), The Watters, Sheree Smith, Soul Man Sam and Courtney Santana. Doors are at 9 p.m. The Stax Records Tribute will take place 10 - 11:15 p.m. and Tomar and the FCs will play from 11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance here.