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ACEP Stands in Solidarity with Emergency Physician in COVID-19 Related Custody Dispute

In response to news reports that an emergency physician has temporarily lost custody of her child because of her job on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis, the president of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), William Jaquis, MD, FACEP, released the following statement:

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Elizabeth Holmes gave birth to her second child and wants to delay her prison sentence

Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos convicted of defrauding investors, is seeking to delay the start of her 11-year prison sentence because she has "two very young children" to be with.

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Herman Cain dies from coronavirus

Herman Cain, a onetime Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, has died from coronavirus, according to an obituary sent from his verified Twitter account and Newsmax, where he was launching a television show.

Debt ceiling: What to know as Congress nears an October 18 deadline

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has set the doomsday clock: The US government runs out of money October 18, when it will hit the borrowing ceiling set by Congress.

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Trump Believes Millions Voted Illegally, WH Says -- But Provides No Proof

President Donald Trump believes millions of votes were cast illegally in last year's election, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on Tuesday, but he wouldn't provide any concrete evidence for the claim, which has long been debunked.

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Trae Tha Truth Brings Out Hot Celebs for Trae Day 10 Year Anniversary

The hottest celebrities were at Houston’s Discovery Green Park on this past Saturday for a great cause hosted by Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth as he celebrated the 10 year anniversary of Trae Day. Families lined up early for a chance to see their favorite celebs and enjoy free entertainment sponsored by the entertainer.

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Aaron Hernandez's Murder Conviction Cleared After Suicide

Aaron Hernandez died as a convicted murderer, but in the eyes of the law, his conviction has been erased.

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China region set to become deadliest heat wave zone: report

China's north plain, one of the most densely populated regions on Earth, is set to become the world's deadliest heatwave zone by the end of the century, scientists say.

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1 in 4 globally will have a stroke at age 25 or older, according to new study

One in four people globally will have a stroke at age 25 or older, according to a new study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Frederick Joseph Raises over One Million Dollars To Help Twitter and Instagram Followers with #RentRelief During COVID19

New York author and creator of the #BlackPantherChallenge, Frederick Joseph, raised over $1,000,000 through his #RentRelief campaign on GoFundMe to help families who find themselves in a difficult moment paying bills during COVID19. Frederick began the #RentRelief effort on Friday, March 27th and quickly raised $250,000. He was joined in his effort by four other campaigns, who collectively helped reach the million-dollar mark.

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Cannabis Taxes Could Generate $132 Billion, Create 1.1 Million Jobs by 2025

New Frontier Data, the authority in data, analytics, and business intelligence for the cannabis industry, released a new study, Cannabis In the U.S. Economy: Jobs, Growth and Tax Revenue, examining what full adult use legalization of cannabis could generate in terms of federal tax revenue and jobs for the United States economy. New Frontier Data forecasts that cannabis has the potential to create cumulatively $131.8 billion in federal tax revenue and 1.1 million new jobs by 2025.

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Amanda Edwards, Founder Of Be The Solution Announces Virtual Event To Empower Women

Empowering Women During Womens History Month

Former Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards’ new 501(c)(3) organization - Be The Solution: Community Empowerment Organization will host the virtual event: “An Evening of Women’s Empowerment: The 2021 Women’s Renaissance” to take place on Tuesday, March 30 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in honor of Women’s History Month.

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Biden set to meet with Covid-19 team and deliver remarks

President Joe Biden will receive a briefing from his Covid-19 response team and deliver remarks on the Omicron variant Tuesday afternoon, as the US reached more than 100,000 hospitalizations due to to the illness for the first time in four months.

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Small Businesses Applaud Governor Abbott’s Signature of Texas Regulatory Consistency Act Into Law

Law will ensure greater certainty across the regulatory landscape

Small business owners in Texas are grateful Governor Greg Abbott has signed the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act (HB 2127) into law. Championed by Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) and Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), the law clarifies that business and labor standards are maintained under state and federal law, while more narrowly focused law on health, safety, and permitting of businesses will still fall under local authority. This clarification will help small business owners better comply with regulations, rather than being burdened by the complexity of multiple jurisdictions of law over their business practices.

Blue Star Contemporary Celebrates Forthcoming DreamWeek with Joey Fauerso’s Final Teardowns Performance

Blue Star Contemporary celebrates the First Friday in 2020 with a viewing of its latest exhibitions Formal Proof, Healthy Machines, Sea Islands, and Teardowns; and a performance by artist Joey Fauerso. In her exhibition, Teardowns, Fauerso investigates themes of culture, gender, family and humor as response mechanisms to our socio-political climate. Her final performance for the exhibition takes place on Friday, January 3 and is an official program of the forthcoming DreamWeek, taking place in San Antonio January 10 through 26, 2020.

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On Sickle Cell Awareness Day, Dr. Corey Hebert and Ebony Announce Health Partnership

Dr. Corey Hébert, M.D., aka “The Doctor for The People,” and EBONY today announced a partnership to bring awareness and advocacy regarding health and wellness content to the EBONY.com audience. Launching on Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2018, EBONY.com features an informative video about the origins and effects of sickle cell on the Black community.

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Educational Empowerment: Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University Holds Their First Graduation Ceremony

Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University Holds Their First Graduation Ceremony.

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Houston Chamber Choir's January 2024 Event: 'Hear the Future' Showcasing Three Exceptional Student Choirs

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, presents the 24th annual Hear the Future Invitational Choral Festival on Sunday, Jan. 28 in the beautiful sanctuary of South Main Baptist Church. Each year, the Houston Chamber Choir invites three outstanding school choirs from the Greater Houston area to participate in this festival.

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Pfizer to seek authorization for Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September

Pfizer expects to file for full US Food and Drug Administration approval for its Covid-19 vaccine for people ages 16 to 85 this month, and will seek emergency use authorization for its vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September, the company said during an earnings call on Tuesday.

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T.I. and Tiny's lawyer says they have not been contacted by police

An attorney representing rapper Clifford "T.I." Harris and his wife, singer Tameka "Tiny" Harris, says the couple have not been contacted by authorities regarding an investigation into sexual assault and abuse allegations levied against the couple.