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How to practice socialization after thriving in isolation
As the vaccination rate rises and COVID-19 restrictions begin to decrease, everyday activities are slowly becoming normal. But for those who have thrived during isolation, the idea of participating in social activities again may be daunting.
Beyond the Rhetoric : The Night I Met Fred Hampton
It was a typical Monday afternoon during my senior year at the University of Wisconsin when my fellow linebacker, John Borders, prompt down next to my seat. John informed me that he had made another deal with Professor Rosenstein.
Extreme heat safety tips for older adults
As older adults age, their ability to regulate body temperature becomes increasingly more difficult, especially during hot summer months. The heat can have a significant, rapid impact on them – and it can even happen within minutes. A Baylor College of Medicine expert provides tips for older adults to avoid heat-related emergencies.
Luchadores and Superheroes Featured in Colorful COVID-19 Ad Campaigns
Culturally Relevant Characters Encourage Vaccines and Boosters Among California’s Black and Latino Communities
As part of a statewide effort to encourage Latino and Black/African American Californians to get vaccinated and boosted, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched engaging and culturally relevant ad campaigns featuring luchadores and comic book heroes battling COVID-19.
Jackson State University featured in Pepsi Ad spotlighting HBCU band culture, celebrating SWAC championship game
The first commercial of its kind from Pepsi features top-ranked Jackson State University (JSU) and Florida A&M University (FAMU) marching bands.
Houston Texans Announce Dates and Times for 2023 Training Camp Presented by Xfinity
Team to host eight practices free and open to all fans, including Back Together Weekend
Houston Texans Training Camp presented by Xfinity will begin on Wednesday, July 26, as the Texans take the field in preparation for the 2023 Season. Eight training camp practices will be free and open to all fans: Friday, July 28; Sunday, July 30; Friday, August 4; Saturday, August 5; Tuesday, August 8; Sunday, August 13; Wednesday, August 16; and Thursday, August 17.
Comcast Awards $1 Million in Grants to Ten Emerging Black Filmmakers in Celebration of Its Two-Year Anniversary
In celebration of its two year anniversary and its commitment to support authentic Black content and creators, Comcast NBCUniversal’s Black Experience on Xfinity today announced the winners of its $1 million in Emerging Black Filmaker grants. Winners were selected for their ability to tell engaging and culturally relevant stories about the African, African American, or other Afro subcultural experiences or perspectives through a feature film, documentary, or web series, and were selected by an esteemed panel of diverse, entertainment-industry executives and thought leaders, including Gil Robertson, President of AAFCA; filmmaker, producer and author, Lyn Sisson-Talbert; and Yvette Milley, Executive Vice President, NBCU News Group and NBCU Academy. Winning submissions feature unique perspectives on the largest HBCU in America, the impact of Hip Hop legend, Kangol, and his group U.T.F.O., and a four-part series about how barbershops connect with Black culture.
Steel Mills Can Steal from the Least Powerful
U.S. Steel gave birth to Gary, Indiana in 1906. The city, named after a chairman of the corporation’s board, started as housing for steelworkers. The Gary Works opened in 1908 and for most of the 20th century was the largest steel mill in the world; it’s still the largest in this country.
Biden administration rolls out plan to address students' mental health
The Biden administration on Tuesday released a plan to address rising mental health concerns among students in schools across the country.
Man Who Fled Country After Killing Man in Case of Mistaken Identity Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison
The owner of a Houston transmission-repair shop who fled the country in 2018 after shooting a man he mistook for a thief was sentenced to 35 years in prison this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Saturday.
The Savoy Invites Community to Share Old Photos and Memories of the Historic Third Ward Bar to Celebrate Black History Month
“Meet Me at The Savoy” is a phrase that has been around over the course of 80 years in Houston and still is used today, now with a hashtag, to bring people together at The Savoy, a legendary neighborhood bar deep in the heart of Houston’s Historic Third Ward. The popular bar and restaurant, located at 4402 Emancipation Ave., was built as a neighborhood bar in 1940 and relaunched in 2021 by Black and Long Enterprises.
Unlock the Power of Your Vote: Early Voting Begins February 20th in Harris County for the Upcoming Joint Primary Elections
As the heart of democracy beats stronger in Houston, Harris County gears up for an essential phase in the electoral process. Starting Tuesday, February 20th, residents are empowered to cast their votes early for the Joint Primary Elections set for March 5th. This early voting window, open from February 20 through March 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily (except for a special window on Sunday, February 25, from noon to 7 p.m.), is a testament to Harris County's commitment to accessible and flexible voting options. With 79 early vote centers scattered countywide, convenience is at every voter's doorstep, ensuring your voice can be heard regardless of your location in the county.
On 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, physicians in GA, MI, TX, WI share how national abortion ban would impact medicine, harm women’s health
Today, to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, physicians from across the country gathered virtually to share how a national abortion ban, possible now in the wake of the reversal of Roe, would impede the practice of medicine and harm women’s health.
PVAMU celebrates founders, more than 5,000 students with academic honors
Prairie View A&M University will celebrate its founding while honoring 5,560 students for their academic efforts at the 2024 Founders’ Day and Honors Recognition Convocation. The Whitlowe R. Green College of Education will host this year’s Convocation on Wednesday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome).
Starship’s monumental third flight ends unexpectedly
Each time SpaceX’s Starship system leaps off the launchpad, it unleashes an unmistakable roar over South Texas that heralds the most powerful rocket ever built.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: The ups and downs of a ‘bad boy’ turned businessman
Sean “Diddy” Combs once traced his success back to a pair of shoes. One day, when he was a child, he asked his mother for a new pair of sneakers, but she couldn’t afford them. He recalled in a 2016 CNN interview that his mother almost began to cry upon hearing his request.
MLB Opening Day: 2024 regular season kicks off in full with Shohei Ohtani cloud looming
Although fans have been treated to a glimpse of MLB action, the 2024 season kicks off in full on Thursday with Opening Day. The Seoul Series saw the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Deigo Padres officially raise the curtain on the new calendar with a two-game series in South Korea, but the rest of MLB begins their campaign this week. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Opening Day.
Florida: Six-week abortion ban soon becomes law; voters consider constitutional amendment this fall
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for the state’s six-week abortion ban to take effect, while allowing Floridians to decide in the fall whether to enshrine abortion protections in the state’s constitution.
The Pope went to Canada to apologize. For some indigenous school survivors, he triggered more pain
Victoria McIntosh unfurls a little girl's white winter coat from her handbag and smooths it out on the table.
Pennsylvania man kills 3 people, including his 13-year-old sister, police say
A 26-year-old man is facing murder and other criminal charges after allegedly killing three people, including his 13-year-old sister, at two different homes in Pennsylvania before carjacking a driver and fleeing to New Jersey.

