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Trump Tries to Minimize Stinging Defeat
President Donald Trump woke to a self-inflicted political disaster Wednesday morning that even he could not chalk up to fake news, after Republican Roy Moore crashed to defeat in the Alabama Senate race.
"A Day Without A Woman" Strike Planned By Women's March Organizers
On Monday, a video message was broadcast from Hillary Clinton to the audience at the MAKERS Conference on women’s leadership in California. It was the former Presidential candidate’s first statement since the inauguration of her opponent, President Donald Trump.
Professor and Poet Elizabeth Alexander Named President of Mellon Foundation
Elizabeth Alexander, whose memoir was a finalist in 2016 for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award and who wrote and recited an original poem at Barack Obama’s 2009 inaugural, will be the next president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the country’s largest humanities philanthropy.
Civil Rights Activist Autherine Lucy Foster Honored with Historical Marker at University of Alabama
On June 11, 1963, Vivian Malone and James Hood, under the protection of federal marshals and the federalized Alabama National Guard, broke the racial barrier and enrolled as undergraduate students at the University of Alabama. That day, Alabama Governor George Wallace made a ceremonial stand in the schoolhouse door protesting the federal court order that called for the admittance of the Black students. But Malone and Hood were not the first Black students at the university.
White House claims 'clerical error' led to drastic change in Iran statement
A one-letter mistake on an official White House statement led to consternation and questions about official US policy toward Iran on Monday, and a quiet correction did little to quell the matter.
Bounce to Present World Television Premiere of New Original Movie The Nomads On MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
Inspiring Tale of Overcoming the Odds Based-on-Real-Life Events, Tika Sumpter (Mixed-ish) & Tate Donovan (The Man in the High Castle) Star
Bounce will present the world television premiere of The Nomads -- based-on-a-true story about a female African-American teacher who joins forces with a male Caucasian colleague to develop a men's rugby team in an inner-city school in North Philadelphia -- on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Watch the promo here.
Legacy Community Health Opens Virtual Pediatric Clinic in Wake of COVID-19
Pediatric staff ready to help children with sick, well, behavioral health appointments
Beginning today, Legacy Community Health is offering remote pediatric appointments, including for pediatric behavioral health, through Legacy’s new Virtual Pediatric Clinic. Specifically targeting new and existing patients ages 0-17 in the Houston area, the program will allow sick and well consultations for anyone who needs it, but from the comfort of home.
H.I.S.D. Partners With Rice To Conduct District-Wide Study On Education Equity
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has partnered with Rice University’s Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC), a program of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research and School of Social Sciences, to conduct a comprehensive study on educational equity across the district.
Early Voting Ends Soon! Election Day Next Tuesday!
The last day of early voting for the 2022 Primary Election is Friday, February 25th and Election Day is Tuesday, March 1st. March 1st is also the last day for Vote by Mail ballots to be received at election offices.
Trumpet, a bloodhound, wins Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show
Trumpet, a bloodhound, was crowned the Best in Show winner at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday night.
Texas Southern University Places Third at Moguls in the Making Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition
TSU team earned $5,000 scholarships for third place finish
Houston School Fair at Minute Maid Park To Bring Learning Options, Free Fun to Families
1,000+ community members to celebrate K-12 options at school fair
Join the fun at the Minute Maid Park next weekend, where the annual Houston School Fair will fill the air with music, balloons, and the smell of fresh popcorn.
Vivica A. Fox is Hotter Than Ever, and Disarmingly Real
Kind, conscientious, courageous and refreshingly candid, Ms. Vivica A. Fox has proven that as Hollywood careers go, second acts are often the sweetest. The multi-hyphenate actress-director- beauty entrepreneur-author is embracing life and not looking back, except to pull from her well of wisdom for her new memoir, Every Day I’m Hustling. And if you know Vivica like I got to know her during our conversation, you’d think the book’s title quite fitting. She enjoys hard work and has no plans to slow down.
Taste Kitchen + Bar Hosts Fundraiser Wednesday, Donating Half of All Sales to Houston Mom Battling Cancer
Taste Kitchen + Bar, Houston’s ultimate all-day brunch destination, is hosting a special fundraiser for Julie Gray, a Houston mom and creative arts director who has been battling cervical cancer for nearly two years, this Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 8:00am–10:00pm, at the Downtown restaurant, located at 420 Main Street.
The 4 threats facing voters this election — and how you can beat them
As the US grapples with an election season rampant with mistrust and conspiracy theories, federal officials are warning Americans about threats to undermine the integrity of the vote -- and how to avoid them.
Is it legal to mandate Covid vaccines? In many circumstances, yes
For those who are refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine, there are a lot of legal ways for public and private actors to make that decision painful.
No, Emma Gonzalez did not tear up a photo of the Constitution
A doctored animation of Parkland shooting survivor Emma Gonzalez ripping the US Constitution in two went viral on social media after Gab, a so-called "free speech social network" that features the controversial Pepe the Frog as its account image, posted it on Twitter.
Wrongful Conviction Podcasts Presents: Power to the People
Thursday, June 11th at 5 p.m. EST
In the wake of the recent protests, justice advocate and philanthropist Jason Flom has been flooded with questions from people who are looking for advice on how to use their time, energy and money to make the biggest impact in the fight for equality in our criminal legal system.
Wrongful Conviction Podcasts Presents: Power to the People
In the wake of the recent protests, justice advocate and philanthropist Jason Flom has been flooded with questions from people who are looking for advice on how to use their time, energy and money to make the biggest impact in the fight for equality in our criminal legal system.
Jesse Jackson Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
Civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Friday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. A neurological disorder with no cure, Parkinson's can cause tremors, stiffness and difficulty balancing, walking and coordinating movement.
