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Students trapped and diplomats assaulted as confusion reigns over ceasefire in Sudan

Gunfire, explosions and overhead fighter jets were heard across Sudan's capital Khartoum and nearby cities on Tuesday, amid conflicting reports of an agreed ceasefire.

FDA joins 22 countries' recall of common heart drug

A common drug used to control blood pressure and help prevent heart failure was announced by the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday, a week after 22 other countries recalled it because the drug contains a chemical that poses a potential cancer risk.

Distance Learning, COVID-19 Pose Challenges to Educators, Administrators and Parents

In Southeast Los Angeles’s most under-resourced and predominately diverse neighborhoods of Compton, Lynwood, and Bellflower, David Anderson has served as an educator in the expanding learning and youth development space for more than 15 years.

5th-grade Class Holds Mock Slave Auction Selling Black Students

A fifth-grade teacher accused of holding a mock slave auction in which white students bid on black students has been placed on indefinite leave.

Discovery Green® announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will open for the Winter 2020-2021 season!

Safety protocols include increased sanitation and contactless ticket buying. A reduced number of tickets will be sold to maintain social distancing.

Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will be open for the Winter season beginning Nov. 13, 2020 through Jan. 31, 2021. This is the first large-scale event to be held at the park since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Supporting the health and safety of the community, Discovery Green is implementing procedures and protocols following guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

$1.5 Million Awarded to Four Foster Youth Dropout Prevention Pilot Programs

Central Texas, Dallas and San Antonio regions awarded funding

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently announced the award of $1.5 million in funding for the Foster Youth Dropout Recovery and High School Completion pilot program to help current and former foster youth ages 16 to 25 earn a high school diploma or its equivalent, and obtain high-demand workforce skills with the goal of ensuring that this vulnerable population has a pathway to postsecondary education or employment in high-demand occupations.

Beyond the Rhetoric: Cuba is making Big Progress

We just completed our fifth trip to Havana, Cuba. Each time we go we learn increasingly about this unique culture. The best thing I see in Cuba is the void of race consciousness. We, America, are obsessed with it. Cubans come in all shades – just like the United States but it is clear one’s race means nothing. They value the content of one’s character. Yes, just like Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech.

Chadwick Boseman's old high school to set up scholarship in his honor

Chadwick Boseman's South Carolina high school has revealed plans to honor the late actor with a scholarship fund in his name.

Celebrating Purity and Respect this Valentine’s Day

The 15th annual Day of Purity is a project led by Liberty Counsel on Valentine’s Day to promote purity and respect. It encourages and celebrates young people who choose to save sexual intimacy for marriage.

Black naturopathic doctors introduce alternative health guide

The disparate relationship between African Americans and the healthcare system has long been documented, leading many African Americans to seek alternative therapy. However, cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes are still some of the leading causes of African American illness and deaths.

Beyond the Rhetoric: They Blame it on Us?

It is absolutely shocking! In Illinois, 43 percent of people who have died from the disease and 28 percent of those who have tested positive are African-Americans, a group that makes up just 15 percent of the state’s population. African-Americans, who account for a third of positive tests in Michigan, represent 40 percent of deaths in that state even though they make up 14 percent of the population. In Louisiana, about 70 percent of the people who have died are black, though only a third of that state’s population is.

Democrats must respond to young voters

"Dance with the one that brung you," goes the old saw. Democrats would be wise to absorb its wisdom. In the last election, pundits expected a "red wave," with inflation high, Biden unpopular, and the history of midterm elections. Instead, Democrats were handed the best midterm results of any party since the 2002 midterm when Republicans were boosted by the post-9/11 sentiments.

The war on voting rights: Will your ballot count?

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has been called many things.

Trump Grants Clemency to Rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black in Final

The White House announced early Wednesday that President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to rapper Lil Wayne and a commutation to rapper Kodak Black, two of the raft of pardons and commutations on his final day in office.

Regulatory rollback on student loans takes away borrower protections

Every Fourth of July celebrates this nation’s founding. But this year, only a few days before the annual freedom celebration, an ill-advised governmental action will financially doom rather than free millions of student loan borrowers – as of July 1. Moreover, this action arrives as the cost of higher education continues to soar and household incomes remain largely stagnant.

Facebook plans to augment your reality at F8

That's when the giant social network hosts its annual F8 conference for software developers, a decidedly geeky affair that nevertheless has real-world implications for everyday Facebook users.

The Latest Release of Ez1095 2019 Software Offers White Paper Printing For Ease Of Use

ez1095 software has been updated to print on plain white paper for Human Resources satisfaction. Test drive the 30 day no cost or obligation trial at halfpricesoft.com.

The Affordable Care Act is one of the most-talked-about HR and healthcare topics for several years running. Halfpricesoft.com has developed ez1095 to help meet these requirements, confidently and quickly. The software will allow for white paper printing for ease of use to all employers and Human Resource staffing. The 1095C, 1094C, 1095B and 1094B forms for the upcoming tax season have been implemented and approved by the SSA to print on plain white paper.

Level Up with Some Of Houston's Leading Entrepreneurs & Strategists at Prospect Park Houston

Black businesses are on the rise across the globe and start-ups in Houston are becoming the norm. Are you seeking education and motivation to pull you in the right direction of becoming a successful business owner? Well, you might just be in luck. A team of influencers have created a 3-hour incubator for those who are ready to level up their plan to reach a niche market and switch into high gear right before the start of a new year.

Houston native serves aboard U.S. Navy’s East Coast Master Jet Base

Airman Hunter Fahy, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Air Station Oceana. Fahy joined the Navy two years ago. “I come from a military family, so I grew up wanting to serve my country,” said Fahy. “My dad, grandpa, great grandpa, uncles and cousins have all served. I wanted to do my part to protect and defend our nation as well."

Houston Grand Opera and Asia Society Texas Present World Premiere of The Big Swim

Organizations join forces to stage family-friendly one-act opera at Asia Society Texas from February 16 through 18, 2024, in celebration of the Lunar New Year

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) and the Asia Society Texas (AST) are proud to announce the world premiere of The Big Swim, created by composer Meilina Tsui and librettist Melisa Tien. Commissioned by HGO in partnership with the AST, The Big Swim will be presented on February 16, 17, and 18 at AST’s Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater.

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