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Celebrity chef's Ukraine charity kitchen destroyed by Russian missile

A Ukraine-based humanitarian kitchen linked to celebrity chef José Andrés has been destroyed by a Russian missile in the northeastern city of Kharkiv, according to the charity that runs it.

Velvet Taco Announces Hidden Menu with Thanx

Guests Can Now Order Off-Menu (aka Secret Menu) Items Exclusively from loyalty app, “The Velvet Room®”

Velvet Taco, the Dallas-based fast-casual restaurant serving inventive and globally inspired tacos, collaborated with Thanx, a leading provider of guest engagement technology, on a vision to offer non-traditional discounts while keeping guests engaged and rewarded for their loyalty. Velvet Taco adds six “secret” menu items to their loyalty app, The Velvet Room, hosted by Thanx. The menu, aptly named The Backdoor “Secret” Menu, features tacos like Nashville Hot Chicken and the Hangover Burger.

Match launches new dating app for single parents

Match on Monday rolled out a new service called Stir that aims to remove some of the barriers around dating as a single parent.

Have You Checked Your Skin Lately? It Could Save Your Life?

It may sound dramatic, but skin checks save lives. They can also prevent or detect skin cancer early. This is especially important for Blacks who are more prone to certain skin conditions.

Washington Post publisher Fred Ryan steps down

Fred Ryan, the publisher and chief executive of The Washington Post who oversaw the newspaper through several tumultuous years, announced on Monday that he will step down from his position after nearly a decade at the helm.

American Campus Communities marks 25-year partnership with PVAMU through $225,000 grant commitment

Long-term partners Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and American Campus Communities (ACC: NYSE) celebrate their 25-year partnership with the establishment of two academic scholarship programs and a new endowment.

'Queens' gets the band back together for a soapy ABC drama

"Queens" is an extremely familiar idea, elevated not quite to the level of royalty by being slickly cast, packaged and produced. Like Peacock's "Girls5eva," the concept hinges on an all-girl group reunited and again pursuing stardom 20 years later, rediscovering the spotlight and its perils after years spent braiding hair and burning breakfast.

6th Annual Ujamaa Fest Celebrates Black Excellence, Entrepreneurship, and Community Empowerment on Long Island

Get ready for an extraordinary showcase of Black excellence as the 6th Annual Ujamaa Fest takes center stage on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Hosted at the Delano Stewart Plaza, located at 40 Station Drive in Wyandanch, NY, this year's Ujamaa Fest promises an unforgettable experience for attendees. And the best part?

The owner of Regal cinemas emerges from bankruptcy

The owner of Regal cinemas announced Tuesday that it had emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after slashing billions off its debts, just as smash hits “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” give the movie theater industry a much-needed lift.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Condemns ISIS Terrorist Attack That Killed At Least 12 Persons in Barcelona, Spain

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, released the following statement today regarding the terrorist attack in Barcelona, Spain, that left at least 12 persons dead and more than 100 victims injured:

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Welcomes FEMA’s New “Direct Housing Mission” Plan For Hurricane Harvey Victims in Texas

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary and Homeland Security and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, released the following statement about FEMA’s “Direct Housing Mission” plan to assist Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas:

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Commends the Decision to fire the deputy who Shot and Killed Danny Ray Thomas

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, released the following statement following the decision to fire the deputy who killed Danny Ray Thomas:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Encouraged to Take Action Ahead of Midterm Elections

The George R. Brown Convention Center turned into a sea of pink and green during the 68th Annual International Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. During the weeklong convention, members of the sorority gathered to discuss their role in the upcoming midterm elections at the Take Action Now Forum: Establishing the Alpha Kappa Alpha Social Justice Agenda.

Coast Guard Foundation Hires New Regional Director for the Gulf Coast

Kelly P. Hodges to Lead Organization’s Efforts in Texas, Louisiana

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that Kelly P. Hodges recently joined the Foundation’s fundraising team. In her new position as regional director for the Gulf Coast, she will work closely with Coast Guard units in Texas, Louisiana and throughout America’s heartland to identify and fulfill education, morale and wellness, and family support for Coast Guard members.

The Bush School Advisory Board Welcomes New Members

The Bush School of Government & Public Service is pleased to welcome five new members to its Advisory Board:

Shannon Beador, ‘Real Housewives’ cast member, arrested for DUI and hit-and-run

“Real Housewives of Orange County” cast member Shannon Beador was arrested arrested for drunk driving and hit-and-run in Newport Beach, California over the weekend, according to police.

Massachusetts - Man arrested - charged with threatening to bomb local synagogue, kill members

Federal law enforcement officials arrested a Massachusetts man on a charge of threatening to bomb a local synagogue and kill its members, the US Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts said Monday.

Most Americans say they aren't booking a vacation to space -- except millennials

Millennials aren't using their vacation days. They've got more than $1 trillion saved up combined. And FOMO -- fear of missing out -- pushes them toward experiences over material things.

State revenue declines lead to cuts in children's Medicaid benefits, education spending, Rice experts say

States facing sudden drops in tax revenue amid the pandemic are announcing deep cuts to their Medicaid programs just as millions of newly jobless Americans are surging onto the rolls.

Phoenix woman kills backyard rattlesnake, eats it

A Phoenix woman and her family found a rattlesnake slithering around her backyard and took matters into her own hands to protect her two dogs. She said she hit it on the head with a shovel, and afterward, her dad suggested keeping the skin as a souvenir and eating the meat.

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