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McCarthy hopeful after first meeting with Biden on debt limit: 'I think that at the end of the day, we can find common ground'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy did not walk away from his highly anticipated White House meeting on Wednesday with an agreement in hand to address the debt limit, but signaled optimism that both he and President Joe Biden can reach consensus "long before" the United States reaches default.
'Astronaut maker' George Abbey in spotlight at Rice event
As one of the most influential figures in NASA’s history, former Johnson Space Center director George Abbey served a key role in shaping the Apollo moon missions and the space shuttle program.
Five Astros Named to American League All-Star Team
Altuve, Correa, Springer elected as starters while Keuchel and McCullers Jr. get in via player vote
Major League Baseball announced tonight that second baseman Jose Altuve, shortstop Carlos Correa, outfielder George Springer, left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel and right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. have been named to the 2017 American League All-Star Team. Altuve, Correa and Springer were elected to start the game via the fan vote at second base, shortstop and in the outfield, respectively. Keuchel and McCullers Jr. were named to the game via a combination of the Player Ballot and Major League Baseball’s Office of the Commissioner.
Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Announces $6 Million in Grants
Priority Markets Program awards 47 grants to nonprofits for neighborhood revitalization
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced $6 million toward neighborhood revitalization efforts with 47 grants to nonprofits through the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation’s 2017 Priority Markets Program.
JAPANESE BREAKFAST . SHARES “BETTER THE MASK” PERFORMANCE VIDEO
"Starry-eyed and transportive, both primitive-sounding and futuristic. Comparisons to the back half of David Bowie's 1977 masterwork Low wouldn't be unfounded." -Entertainment Weekly
These are the world's best airports for customer experience
There's way more to an airport than the mechanics of getting from point A to point B, and the best airports put a lot into making passengers' journeys as seamless and pleasant as possible.
GBN “Unforgettable” Giveaway: Enter for Chance to Win Free Copy of Warner Bros. “Unforgettable” Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
On Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD July 25th, Unforgettable is a thriller directed by Denise DiNovi and written by Christina Hodson and David Leslie Johnson. The film stars Katherine Heigl, Rosario Dawson, Geoff Stults, Isabella Rice, and Cheryl Ladd.
New Novel Explores Rare Themes Related to Race, Sex, Mental Illness, Slavery
Dr. James Laws has released his first novel, Wilmington Manor. The storyline pulls on three rarely discussed themes from the 19th Century. First and most dominant is the interracial, same sex relationship between Andrew, a young male plantation owner and Edward, his black male slave.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas Statement Recognizing 69th Anniversary of Israel’s Independence
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement today in recognition of the 69th anniversary of Israel’s independence:
How Hurricane Katrina Surprisingly Impacted This New Orleans Musician's Style
The musician opened up about how Hurricane Katrina shaped her style for StyleLikeU's "What's Underneath" series.
Chrisette Michele On Inauguration: ‘Black Twitter Is Not All Of Black America’
If you thought it was over for Chrisette Michele, think again. The Grammy Award winner has new music, a new podcast and a new political agenda?
Kanye Did Not Produce King Myers' Donald Trump Diss Track
King Myers and Kanye West appear to be at odds with each other over a production credit.
PUMA Sues Forever 21 Over Knock-Off Rihanna Sneakers
PUMA has hit Forever 21 with a design patent, trade dress, and copyright infringement lawsuit after they released a line of sneakers that are clearly knock-offs of the wildly successful Rihanna x PUMA line.
Fantasia Hospitalized After Burn Incident, Cancels Tour Stop
Fantasia had to cancel her recent tour stop in Memphis, TN after suffering second degree burns.
Don Cheadle Told Twitter Trolls Why He Hates Donald Trump
It’s no secret that Don Cheadle has never been a fan of Donald Trump—and he recently took to Twitter to blow up the president’s spot even more after being targeted by Trump supporters.
Nike Unveils “Time to Shine” Sneaker Collection Filled With Basketball Favorites
As we are nearing the end of the NBA regular season, it’s all about that playoff push, meaning, for each squad’s go-to player(s), it’s time to shine. Accordingly, Nike presents its new “Time to Shine” collection, featuring five basketball signatures.
Governor Abbott Presents Governor's Medal Of Courage To West Freeway Church Of Christ Hero Jack Wilson
Governor Greg Abbott today presented the Governor's Medal of Courage to West Freeway Church of Christ hero Jack Wilson at the Governor's Mansion. The Governor thanked Jack for his willingness to risk his own life to protect others in the congregation, and expressed the state of Texas' enduring gratitude for Jack's heroic actions.
NABJ Millennial Summit Attendee Tests Positive for Coronavirus
This morning, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) was alerted that one of the attendees participating in the Millennial Media Summit on March 7 in New York at Columbia University tested positive for the Coronavirus. Registrants that provided contact information immediately received an email alert.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Launches Parent Survey
To better understand how Fort Bend County can support its residents with school-age children as they prepare for the upcoming semester, Fort Bend County Judge KP George is gathering community input through a parent survey.
Congressman Al Green Applauds Passage of H.R. 51
On Friday, June 26, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement supporting and commending the passage of H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. Congressman Green is a proud supporter of D.C. statehood and serves as an original cosponsor for this legislation:
