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Golden State Warriors distance themselves from team investor who said: 'Nobody cares about what's happening to the Uyghurs'
The Golden State Warriors have distanced themselves from comments made by Chamath Palihapitiya, a part owner who said that "nobody cares about what's happening to the Uyghurs."
SpaceX to launch first Turkish astronaut aboard private European space mission
A SpaceX rocket is set to take off for the International Space Station on another trailblazing mission operated entirely by the private sector. On board will be a group of European astronauts, including the first person from Turkey aiming to visit outer space.
Traveling to Thailand during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning to travel to Thailand, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Season Finale of 'Afropop' Series Closes Out With 'Revolution From Afar'
Don’t miss the doc on young Sudanese American artists airing on WORLD Channel tonight at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT and now available on popular streaming platforms
Season 14 of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange closes tonight with Revolution from Afar. Bentley Brown’s portrait of the lives of young Sudanese Americans examining their place in the world and their bicultural identities as their familial homeland struggles through a revolution will have its television broadcast premiere on Monday at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) on WORLD Channel.
Trolls LIVE! Tour Coming to Houston
Trolls LIVE! will visit NRG Arena, June 18 & 19 for 4 Trolls-tastic performances. Tickets go on sale April 22, 2022.
NABJ17 Convention Heads to New Orleans
The Big Easy welcomed thousands of journalists, students, public relations profession-als, celebrities and other media professionals from across the nation to the annual Na-tional Association of Black Journalists Convention and Career Fair in New Orleans, LA on August 9-13. This year’s theme was “Power Up and Break Through.” Attendees en-joyed a jam-packed week full of panel discussions, workshops, and networking mixers at the host hotel, Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
AMNH Announces Online Halloween Costume Contest; Virtual Programming for Halloween and Day of the Dead
To celebrate Halloween on October 31, the American Museum of Natural History is offering a range of family-friendly online programming in the run-up to the holiday, on topics including “spooky” insects like scorpions, spiders, and roaches; bat ecology and biodiversity; and fossilized mammal skeletons. The Museum is also launching a costume contest asking viewers who tune in to online programs next week to share their pictures of natural history-themed costumes on Instagram and Twitter, with the winner awarded four tickets to the Museum.
Saturday: National Walk to Find Cures for Crohn's & Colitis Go Viral
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to host TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL to unite the inflammatory bowel disease community nationwide
On Saturday, June 20, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation will host its first-ever virtual Take Steps walk to help find cures for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) live on Facebook and YouTube at 12 p.m. EST. TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL will bring together IBD patients, caregivers, professionals, and more from more than 50 cities for an inspiring online event featuring:
Empowering Narratives: Black Public Media Secures $25,000 NEA Grant
Black Public Media (BPM), a Harlem-based national media arts nonprofit, is set to receive a $25,000 Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This prestigious grant aims to support BPM's initiative to bring public media and immersive content to diverse audiences across the U.S., further enriching the cultural landscape.
Comcast Extends Comprehensive COVID-19 Response Policies to June 30
Continues Commitment to No Disconnects or Late Fees, Keeping Business and Outdoor Xfinity WiFi Hotspots Open Nationally for Free, Giving Customers Unlimited Data, and 60 Days of Free Access for Low-Income Families through Internet Essentials
Rice U. Expert Available to Discuss Ban On Transgender Service in the Military
As the public reacts to President Donald Trump’s July 26 Twitter announcement banning all transgender individuals from military service, Tom Kolditz, director of Rice University’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders and a retired brigadier general, is available to discuss the topic.
Wall Street Is Losing Faith In The Trump Agenda
Wall Street's faith in the fate of the Trump agenda has been shaken, if not shattered, by political reality.
Spouses of Houston Barristers Ball
Law Student Scholarship Fundraiser Event
Spouses of Houston Barristers’ Ball will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 7 PM, Royal Sonesta Hotel – Houston Galleria. We are proud to honor two of Houston’s most distinguished legal minds: U.S. District Judge Alfred H. Bennett, and Shauna Johnson Clark, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright.
Breaking Barriers: CBCF and University of Oxford Forge Path for Black Scholars
In a groundbreaking move, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has joined forces with the esteemed University of Oxford to introduce the CBCF Alumni Scholarship. This transformative endeavor aims to bridge financial disparities for Black students aspiring to pursue master’s degrees at this prestigious institution.
SVB Reinforces Commitment to Inclusion in the Innovation Economy; Hires Tosh Ernest as Head of Access to Innovation
Accomplished corporate diversity expert will lead SVB's efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the innovation sector
SVB, the financial partner of the innovation economy and parent of Silicon Valley Bank, today announced Tosh Ernest has been named Head of Access to Innovation, SVB's signature initiative to advance women, Black and Latinx individuals to positions of influence in the innovation economy.
Illuminate Your Holiday Season with Lightscape and Lago Mar Holiday Lights
Lightscape, presented by Reliant, returns to Houston Botanic Garden
Lightscape, the internationally acclaimed lights and music event, presented by Reliant, and produced by Sony and Culture Creative, returns to the Houston Botanic Garden this fall. In its second year, the outdoor illuminated trail includes dazzling new immersive installations – in addition to well-loved favorites – set to seasonal tunes along a winding path through the Garden.
Urban Tech Connect // Forward 2020 Conference Goes Virtual Next Week
Plug In hosts conference for African American & LatinX communities Sept. 15-17
Plug In South LA will host its 3rd annual tech conference, Urban Tech Connect, in a virtual setting next week from September 15 to 17. Urban Tech Connect // Forward 2020 will equip tech company founders from African American and LatinX communities in Los Angeles and beyond with the knowledge and expertise to build competitive and successful tech enterprises and platforms. The virtual conference also is helping founders push forward in scaling and growing their businesses amidst the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration is at https://utc.pluginsouthla.com; ticket packages range in price up to $225, and scholarships are available via this form. Virtual sponsorships are available starting at $1,000.
Migos Visits Mike Tyson's Home In Vegas
Mike Tyson gives Migos a tour of his pet pigeons and tells them why he sold his white tiger.
‘SNL’ Star Won’t Apologize For Boston Racism Comment
“Saturday Night Live” star Michael Che is not backing away from comments he made about Boston, when he called it the “most racist city” he has ever visited.
Stress is Rampant in Our Country: Practical Steps that Can Help Us Survive and Thrive in Any Crisis
Most of us can handle a crisis or two, but now our country is facing four simultaneous crises: Covid-19 that impacts our physical health, an economic recession that impacts our financial security, racial upheaval that impacts our social fabric, and mental health trauma that impacts our emotional well-being. The result of this? Depression, anxiety and stress are up an astounding 800% ̶ and it’s still rising!
