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The Woodlands native serves at Naval Air Station Jacksonville
The Woodlands, Texas, native serves at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville located in Jacksonville, Florida. Airman John James joined the Navy one year ago. Today, James serves as an aviation electrician's mate.
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NHMC Mourns Murdered Niños and Teachers After Tragedy Strikes Again in Texas
For Our Children’s Safety Congress Needs to Hear from You Today!
There are no words to describe the heartbreak NHMC feels as we begin to mourn alongside the Uvalde community for the 21 innocent lives lost, the majority of which were Brown children, in yesterday’s senseless and preventable shooting in the predominantly Latino American town in Texas. We cannot continue on with business as usual - or become numb to the fact - that our niños are being murdered, and our government does nothing to stop or prevent it.
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Deshaun Watson to start Cleveland Browns' preseason opener despite facing suspension for sexual misconduct allegations
Cleveland Browns fans will get their first opportunity to see Deshaun Watson in game action on Friday after it was announced he would be starting their preseason opener, despite facing a suspension for sexual misconduct allegations.
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Kamala Harris to swear in Karen Bass as first female mayor of Los Angeles
Vice President Kamala Harris will swear in Karen Bass as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles in an inauguration ceremony on Sunday in a meeting of two Democratic women who have broken barriers in politics.
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Ready to Love, Lands in Miami for Season 6 Premieres Friday, July 29 at 8 pm EST on OWN
This season the singles are coming in HOT and Ready To Love
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network returns for a hot new Season 6 of its hit dating series “Ready to Love” Friday, July 29 at 8 PM EST | 7 PM CST. This season shows a wide range of hopeful singles from every walk of the Black diaspora. In 2021 and 2022, Ready to Love was Friday night's #1 original cable series among African-American women (18+). The show is executive produced by Will Packer, Kelly Smith of Will Packer Media, and Jeff Spangler and Rob LaPlante of Lighthearted Entertainment.
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Gospel Legend Kim Burrell Releases New Music Video
Stellar & Dove Award Winner Teams Up with Grammy Nominated Songwriter-Producer Travis Malloy on Inspirational New Single
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Harris Health Ben Taub, LBJ Hospitals Receive National Heart, Stroke Recognition
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital received national recognition for its heart and stroke care from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. Additionally, Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital also received national recognition for its heart resuscitation program. The recognitions reflect Harris Health System’s elite status for providing life-saving treatment and care to heart and stroke patients.
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Update to CDC's Covid-19 isolation guidance is imminent, source says
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to update its guidance on the recommended isolation period imminently, according to a source familiar with the plan.
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Black Women's Health Imperative Launches Covid-19 Vaccine Campaign to Reach Black Women and Communities of Color with a $400,000 Grant from The Rockefeller Foundation
The Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) announced that it has received a $400,000 grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to improve vaccination rates among Black women and communities of color. The grant is part of The Rockefeller Foundation's $20 million Equity-First Vaccination Initiative, which supports hyper-local, community-led programs to improve vaccine access and support educational outreach in five cities.
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The Woodlands native serves at Naval Air Station Jacksonville
The Woodlands, Texas, native serves at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville located in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Debbie Allen Makes History As the First Black Woman to Receive the Governors Award
Debbie Allen made history at the 73rd Emmys by becoming the first Black woman to receive the Governors Award. She was honored on Sunday night for her contributions to television as a writer, actress, director, producer, dancer, and choreographer.
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Harris Health Receives $2.6M Federal Grant to Expand Opioid Addiction Care
A patient tearfully tells Dr. Mohammad Zare at one of Harris Health System’s community health centers how her life would’ve been so different had she received timely treatment for her opioid addiction. For one, she would still have a home and custody of her child.
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Discover the Artistic Marvels of East Harris County: Apply Now for HCCAC's Artists in Residence Program 2023-24!
The Harris County Cultural Arts Council invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey into the vibrant world of art and culture with their groundbreaking Artists in Residence Program. This innovative initiative aims to shape a unique cultural identity for the region while providing a platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their awe-inspiring work.
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NBA unveils new in-season tournament set to debut in November
The National Basketball Association on Saturday unveiled the format and groups for its in-season tournament set to debut next season.
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A new dangerous long-lasting heat wave could set dozens of heat records, even in notoriously hot places
Phoenix is supposed to be hot, but the severity of the upcoming heat wave will bring a level of heat that will test even heat-hardy places and do so for longer durations than have ever been observed before.
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USS Greeneville (SSN 772) holds change of command ceremony
Cmdr. Robert Lane turned over command of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) to Cmdr. Chad Tella in a traditional change of command ceremony held Friday, June 16, at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery, Maine.
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San Antonio Spurs win NBA Draft lottery and are expected to pick 7-foot-4 Frenchman Victor Wembanyama
Young French superstar Victor Wembanyama is likely headed to San Antonio after the five-time NBA champion Spurs on Tuesday night won the rights to the top pick at the NBA Draft lottery.
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Non-profit, Sipping PositiviTEA, Announces This Year's Pink And Black Fundraiser Gala
Sip to Save a Life at this year's Pink and Black Fundraiser Gala.
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METRO President & CEO Announces Plans to Retire
METRO's longest serving President & CEO Tom Lambert has announced plans to retire from the agency at the end of this year. Lambert began serving as president & CEO in 2013.
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Common to Inspire PVAMU Students with a Message of Wellness and Self-Care
Prairie View A&M University will be graced by the presence of Common, the multi-talented icon, who will share his profound journey towards wellness, detailed in his upcoming book, "AND THEN WE RISE"
Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomes Common, the acclaimed artist, actor, author, and activist, to a packed auditorium eager to hear his transformative story.
