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Red Hot: Celebrity Models Walk the Runway for Women’s Health
Red dresses, heart signs and dance steps all traveled down the runway Thursday night as celebrity models showed their support in kicking heart disease by kicking off New York’s Fashion Week.
President Trump Says Rep. Maxine Waters Needs ‘an IQ test’ at Gridiron Dinner, She Responds
President Trump was at the annual Gridiron Club Dinner on Saturday when he said that Rep. Maxine Waters “has to immediately take an IQ test.”
COMMENTARY: Faith and Common-Sense, Ways to Fight Coronavirus
Fannie Mae Miles Bradford, at 89, has experienced more in her lifetime than many of the government officials who are advising us about our lives today. So, Mrs. Bradford is approaching the coronavirus scare with similar stamina that has seen her through many nerve shattering eras.
COMMENTARY: Faith and Common-Sense, Ways to Fight Coronavirus
Fannie Mae Miles Bradford, at 89, has experienced more in her lifetime than many of the government officials who are advising us about our lives today. So, Mrs. Bradford is approaching the coronavirus scare with similar stamina that has seen her through many nerve shattering eras.
Spend your Summer at San Jacinto
The San Jacinto Museum of History invites you to spend your summer exploring everything the Museum, Monument and Park has to offer.
Bush Center Receives $10 Million Endowment Gift from Highland Capital Management to Support "Engage at the Bush Center" Public Programs Series
Collaboration Launches with Feb. 5 “Constitutional Conversations” Event, Includes Inaugural “Highland Capital Lecture” Later in 2018 Season
Highland Capital Management continues its support of the George W. Bush Presidential Center through a new $10 million endowment gift, announced today, which will help sustain the Bush Center’s series of public programs. Highland will become the presenting sponsor for the programming series, “Engage at the Bush Center, presented by Highland Capital Management,” which brings authors, thought leaders, and newsmakers to the Bush Center for lectures and discussions throughout the year. The joint announcement was made today by Bush Presidential Center CEO Kenneth Hersh and Jim Dondero, co-founder and president of Highland Capital Management.
AMC’s 11 Weeks of Reveals until Season 11 of The Walking Dead
As part of AMC’s “11 Weeks of Reveals until Season 11” of The Walking Dead, which returns Sunday, August 22 at 9pm ET/8pm CT, AMC revealed today a script page from writer Jim Barnes, along with episode titles for the first eight episodes of season 11 and descriptions for episodes 1101 and 1102. View script page from writer Jim Barnes here
The Jackie Robinson Museum to Open Its Doors July 26
A Media-Rich Space in Lower Manhattan Will Celebrate Robinson’s Life and Promote Dialogue on Race Relations and Other Social Issues
75 years after Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) will open the doors to a museum in his honor Tuesday, July 26. Located at 75 Varick Street in Lower Manhattan, the nearly 20,000 square-foot space will honor the life and legacy of an American hero who very publicly broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and played an active and equally pioneering role in the Civil Rights Movement of the last century.
Harris Health System Receives Gage Award, America’s Essential Hospitals’ Highest Honor
Harris Health System has received the 2022 Gage Award for Population Health from America’s Essential Hospitals for its home visit program that helps diabetes patients manage their disease, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic. It marks Harris Health’s second population health program recognized by the national association in consecutive years.
NFL Hosts Sixth Annual Careers in Football Forum for HBCU Students
Career development program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities to be hosted virtually
More than 170 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been selected to attend the 2021 NFL HBCU Careers in Football Forum. The annual forum, held virtually this year, will take place on December 8th.
Prepared Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to Bethune-Cookman University’s 2017 Spring Commencement
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos delivered her first commencement address as Secretary to Bethune-Cookman University’s class of 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Secretary was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa by B-CU president Dr. Edison O. Jackson.
Feature Film to Reveal Untold Story of Stepin Fetchit and Hollywood's First Black Movie Star, Lincoln Perry
Stepin Fetchit, known as the laziest man in the world, grew from a widely famous character on the big screen of the 1930s to a modern day slur akin to Uncle Tom.
HBCU Grad Crowned Mrs. Universe 2022
Attorney, author, actress, and award-winning TV producer Juanita Ingram, Esq. was recently crowned Mrs. Universe (R) 2022 on August 24 in Miami, Florida by the Ms. World Corporation ("MWI"). Over 75 contestants represented countries around the world, Ingram is the first Black Woman to be crowned the title. A Tennessee native , Ingram lives in Singapore with her husband and two children. Ingram is the creator, star, and Executive Producer of the family-friendly docuseries The Expats International Ingrams currently streaming on Amazon Prime and Roku.
We’re Not Letting Anybody Steal Our Joy
A congressional meeting room might be the last place people would expect to find joy.
Trump Finally Signs Russia Sanctions Bill But Still Lacks Coherent Foreign Policy
Jackson Lee: “Rather than advancing and protecting America’s interests, Mr. Trump seems more concerned with not upsetting Moscow.”
Black Lawmakers Urge Uber to Diversify Its Leadership
A coalition of black lawmakers wants Uber to diversify its top ranks. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus sent a letter to the embattled ride-hailing company, urging Uber's board to consider African American candidates for its top post after CEO Travis Kalanick was forced to step down last week.
The American People Want and Deserve Answers on Flynn, Trump, Russian Ties
Jackson Lee: “The payments Flynn took from Russia despite being warned not to accept them raise grave questions about the scope of his Russian dealings and the extent to which the Trump White House has attempted to cover them up.”
Rebecca Acuna named Texas State Director of Joe Biden Campaign
The announcement of the selection of Rebecca Acuna (my former communications director) as Texas State Director of the Joe Biden for President Campaign.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Pushes for Congress to Take Action in Light of the Shooting at Great Mills High School in Maryland
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “Another school shooting, this time at the Great Mills High School in Maryland, is added to the unfortunate list of the incidents where school children are exposed to the scourge of gun violence. It is not enough to offer our deepest prayers and condolences to the victims and their families. Congress must act now to enact sensible and effective legislation to stem the occurrences of these horrifying acts of violence.
Texas State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins Endorses Joe Biden
Today, Texas State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:
