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Desegregation of the New York City Schools: A Story of the Silk Stocking Sisters
Desegregation of the New York City Schools: A Story of the Silk Stocking Sisters explores the use of young black and brown children to eliminate segregation in an urban public school to meet the challenges of equal educational opportunity in the North during the mid-twentieth century. Author Theresa J. Canada, herself part of the experiment, tells the story of the desegregation of PS 6—an elite New York City public school—through the narratives of seven of the girls who desegregated the school. While all of the names within each narrative have been changed, the book follows the author as well as the stories of her elementary school classmates.
Betty White to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Annual ICG Publicists Awards
Betty White, legendary actress and producer, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 55th Annual International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists Awards Luncheon to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 2, 2018.
Applebee’s® in Texas Announce ‘Buy 1, Provide 1’ Initiative to Help Local Food Banks Feed its Neighbors in Need
Leave it to Applebee’s in Texas to serve craveable entrees to its guests while providing fundraising dollars at Food Banks to feed its neighbors in need.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee applauds the groundbreaking at the MLK, Jr. Plaza for the addition of iconic leaders Nelson Mandela, ROSA PARKS, and Barbara Jordan
“April 4th is the 49th Commemoration of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - a man who lived his entire life for peace and justice. And now we add more of those who fought for justice”
Texas Stars Shine Bright in D.C
Astros propels American League to victory in the 2018 MLB All-Star Game
In April 2012, television producer and writer Shonda Rhimes created a show that was based on a crisis management firm located out of Washington D.C. designed to help high-profile individuals get out of the trouble they found themselves in.
Jack Yates High School students set to receive $50,000 in donations & scholarships from Academy Sports + Outdoors
HISD’s Jack Yates High School students will be honored for the third consecutive year by Academy Sports + Outdoors thanks to their scholarship fund that will award seven college-bound seniors with scholarships and donations totaling $50,000. During the celebration, Jack Yates High School will also be awarded $10,000.
Mayor Turner Honoring Five Houstonians During Hispanic Heritage Month
In recognition of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board are honoring five exemplary Houstonians.
Hollandale native assumes command of USS Stout
Cmdr. Desmond Walker, a native of Hollandale, Mississippi, relieved Capt. Scott Rosetti as commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer, USS Stout (DDG 55), during a change of command ceremony recently held at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
Lizzo Reacts To Beyoncé Shoutout On ‘Break My Soul’ Remix
Lizzo took to Twitter to express her excitement over Beyoncé's shout out in the "Break My Soul" remix.
The internet is still buzzing over Beyoncé’s latest album and Lizzo is the latest member of the Beyhive to take to the platform to express her excitement over Bey’s latest track.
Paying a Debt to Society?
After Incarceration, Former Prisoners Face a Tough Journey Home to Find Work, Reunite with Family and Begin Again
Try to imagine what freedom must be like for many prisoners who've been released after serving sentences of 10, 15 or 20 years behind bars.
Office of Business Opportunity, KIPP Texas Begin Contractor Diversity Initiative
Representatives from the City of Houston's Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) and KIPP Texas Public Schools are working together to advance contracting opportunities for minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in Houston and across Texas.
Baytown Police Looking For Suspect Using Credit Card Skimmer At ATMs
Police are looking for a man who allegedly used a "skimmer" at a bank in Baytown.
HISD partners with Houston Food Bank for mass food distribution site on Saturday at NRG
The Houston Independent School District is partnering with the Houston Food Bank to organize a mass food distribution site from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot of NRG Stadium.
Here's what we know about the metro Atlanta spa shootings that left 8 dead
At least eight people were found dead at three different spas in the Atlanta area Tuesday. Police say video evidence has led them to believe the same suspect, Robert Aaron Long, is responsible for all three shootings.
Apple Original Films unveils the trailer for the new animated feature “Luck,” produced by Skydance Animation
From Apple Original Films comes the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it. “ Luck” is produced by Skydance Animation.
Memorial Hermann Earns Top Recognition by U.S. News & World Report
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital was ranked No. 3 as one of the country’s top rehabilitation hospitals according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital rankings for 2018-2019. TIRR Memorial Hermann has been included in the prestigious rankings since the report’s inception in 1989.
PVAMU assistant professor receives American Association of Colleges of Nursing fellowship
Michelle DeBose, Ph.D., MSN, MSEd, CNEcl, assistant professor in the Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing, has been selected to participate in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s 2022-2023 cohort of Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing Program. The ELAN fellowship is designed to further develop and enhance leadership skills in academic leaders in baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs.
D.L. Hughley and Friends to Headline First-Ever Virtual Comedy Show, ‘CEEK VR presents The Laugh Experience’
Comedy’s biggest names come together for a first-of-its-kind, livestream comedy festival, “CEEK VR presents: The Laugh Experience.” The star-studded series kicks off and will be live streamed online and in VR on Friday, May 1st, at 9:00 p.m. EST exclusively on CEEK.com and on the CEEK VR app (available in the App Store and Google Play) with sets from D.L. Hughley, Chris Spencer and more. To create an account, visit www.ceek.com to register.
Shaw University’s President in Historic Summit Between HBCU Leaders and Congressional Members
Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy of Shaw University, one of the nation’s youngest college presidents, was recently part of an important summit organized by Senator Tim Scott, the first African-American senator from South Carolina, and Representative Mark Walker, a North Carolina Republican.
Bodybuilding Legend Ronnie Coleman Launches YouTube Podcast, New Supplement Products
Coleman has launched a podcast on his YouTube channel, RCSSTV, along with new products in his supplement line including some unique food seasonings for those hardcore dieters.
In the world of bodybuilding, there is no bigger name than eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman. Despite being retired from competitive bodybuilding for over a decade his popularity has never been higher. Just look at his social media numbers: 3.3 million followers on Instagram, 1.2 million on Facebook, 660 thousand subscribers on YouTube and another 246 thousand on Twitter.
