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Afghans watch nervously as Taliban regime takes shape, and US and its allies continue frantic exit

Thousands of desperate Afghans remain stranded under Taliban rule in Kabul on Tuesday, as the US and its allies -- still frantically evacuating their personnel from the city's airport -- reckon with the sudden breakdown of their two-decade effort in Afghanistan.

AAUW Resources for Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Tuesday, August 3 marks Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the approximate date in 2021 when the average Black woman working full-time year-round finally catches up to what the average non-Hispanic white man earned in 2020.

Class of 2020 Survey: Half of Graduating Seniors Change Plans for After High School Due to COVID-19

Changes Include Delaying Start of College, Working for Money, and Switching Career Plans, According to Research by JA and PMIEF

Roughly half (49%) of Class of 2020 graduating seniors say their plans for after high school have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) and the PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF). Of those whose plans have changed, more than a third (36%) say they will now work, nearly as many (32%) expect to delay their start date for college, and almost a fifth (16%) changed the career path they wish to pursue. The survey of 1,000 U.S. teens graduating high school in 2020 was conducted by Wakefield Research for JA and PMIEF in support of new educational initiatives by the two organizations.

Why Trump Figures He Can Win With Harsh Border Policy

President Trump is heading to Minnesota for a campaign right in the middle of a severe humanitarian crisis that is taking place on our borders.

Top Female Motivational Speaker Gaby Natale Delivered Commencement Keynote for 7,500 Graduates

Triple Emmy Award-winning journalist, leadership speaker and bestselling author Gaby Natale delivered a rousing keynote address in Tampa, Florida during UMA's commencement ceremony. Natale's empowering message instilled students launching a new career to focus on the opportunity to break barriers and redefine what is possible.

Will African American Studies Course be Offered During Pandemic?

In the midst of public mayhem caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Board of Education unanimously approved African American studies in Texas during a virtual board meeting in April.

Older voters in this key battleground state are divided over whether Biden and Trump are too old to be president

Darrell Ann Murphy teaches Mahjong at the local library with a dual purpose: to create new fans of the game she loves while also helping keep fellow seniors mentally sharp.

Trump accuses China of 'currency manipulation' as trade war escalates

President Donald Trump on Monday accused China of "currency manipulation," shortly after Beijing struck back with its own retaliatory action as the trade war continues to escalate.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Commends Mayor Sylvester Turner on the Introduction of the Houston Peace Plan for Youth

Jackson Lee: “Mayor Turner’s initiative is a compelling endeavor that protects against violence, promotes good health for youth and provides opportunities for youth.”

Last Pair of Custom Budweiser "All-Star" Sneakers Finally Goes on Public Auction

Relevant Customs, an underground sneaker company with deep ties to the celebrity world, is putting up the "artist proof" pair of the AJ1 Budweiser "All-Star" sneaker for auction with ClubRare. With only 23 pairs ever created, the custom sneaker was gifted to VIPs of the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, such as Big Boi and Kevin Hart, and never went to retail.

Rice Athletics to Host 5th Annual Student Leadership Conference Friday

Rice University's Athletics Department and Rice faculty, students and staff will host 600 students from IDEA Public Schools’ charter schools May 12 for the fifth annual Student Leadership Conference from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. The schools are based in the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio and Austin, Texas. The conference will culminate with students attending the Rice-Middle Tennessee State University baseball game in the evening.

Netflix Moves $100 Million to Black-Led Banks to Help Build Economic Opportunity in Black Communities

Netflix announced today it is shifting $100 million of its cash to financial institutions that serve the Black community to draw attention to the racial wealth gap in America.

New Covid-19 cases are declining across the US, official says, but that could quickly change if people aren't careful

States across the US are now seeing a decline in coronavirus cases, a US top official said this week, though he warned things could quickly change again if Americans aren't careful.

Evolve Houston Launches The EMobility Microgrant Initiative

Evolve Houston announced an all-new Equity Program with the launch of the eMobility Microgrant Initiative funded by Evolve Corporate Catalysts, General Motors and bp. This initiative will facilitate a peer-review process to award microgrants to local electromobility “eMobility” projects that address community mobility needs in the Greater Houston area. The deadline to submit grant applications has been extended until September 30th, 2022. Applications may be submitted online at apply.evolvehouston.org.

Trump heads to South Carolina to campaign for Gov. Henry McMaster

President Donald Trump on Monday will visit "famously hot" Columbia, South Carolina, where temperatures are expected to hover in the 90s for most of the day before he takes the stage at a rally for Gov. Henry McMaster.

Steven Spielberg is doing a superhero movie, so get ready

Steven Spielberg, an iconic maker of movie worlds, is about to join the DC Universe.

Video shows British Airways flight attempting to land amid strong winds

Pilots are trained for landing in all kinds of weather conditions, but as a new video of an airplane buffeted by high winds revealed, they also know when to admit defeat.

John Legend wants us all to fight for democracy

John Legend’s children are still too young to be full on activists, but he and his wife Chrissy Teigen are starting early to impress upon them the importance of civic engagement and caring for community.

News Release: A Magical Cirque Christmas Is Coming to Dallas' Music Hall at Fair Park on Nov. 19

A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, a comedic, musical, and magic-filled holiday experience that makes a perfect date night, fun family adventure, and group outing, is coming to the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, TX, on November 19, 2022. World-acclaimed performers and cirque artists take audiences back in time, immersing them in the spirit of the season and performing Christmas classics through the decades. Show promises jaw-dropping magic, big laughs, holiday music, and stunning acrobatic performances in a Christmastime adventure

The Changing Demographics of Mass Incarceration

After decades of constructing a system of mass incarceration, it appears that our nation is beginning to turn the tide.

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