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Ironic Adult Coloring Book, “I am So Sick of White Guys,” Tests the Alt-Right’s Sense of Humor
The authors of I am So Sick of White Guys do not hate white guys. In fact, Jim Corbett and Tim Jones ARE white guys. But when news of the political satire coloring book hit the wires, the far right hit the ceiling. (www.sickofwhiteguys.com)
Trump Denies Making 'shithole countries' Commect
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump on Friday denied describing certain nations as "shithole countries" during a meeting in which he rejected a bipartisan deal on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
How Police Violence Kills Black Women Slowly Through Trauma, Pain and Loss
When we think of police violence, what first comes to mind is the people that suffer and die directly from baton blows or by being hit by a bullet. But there’s so much more than that. The pain of losing a loved one to that kind of violence slowly kills a person with trauma and depression.
New York Prisons Impose 'Draconian' Rules Limiting Books Inmates Can Read to 'Sex Novels, Bibles and Coloring Books'
New York state is piloting a new program that imposes strict rules on what inmates are able to receive while incarcerated, including a limitation on books that critics say will reduce their reading options to "junk sex novels," "bibles and religious books" and a number of activity books, including coloring and puzzles.
PowerPost Jeff Bezos Donates $33 Million to Scholarship Fund for ‘dreamers’
Jeffrey P. Bezos, founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, announced Friday that he is donating $33 million to a scholarship fund for young “dreamers,” immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children.
Trump's FISA Tweets Throw Washington Into Chaos
President Donald Trump's sunrise tweet casting aspersions on the domestic surveillance program his own intelligence officials have called essential set off a thunderclap of concern in Washington -- and underscored the pitfalls of the President's morning television tweet-alongs.
GoFundMe: Frederick Joseph Launches the #BlackPantherChallenge to Take Kids to See Black Panther in Theaters
After raising $30,000 on GoFundMe, Joseph launches national challenge
New York resident Frederick Joseph launched a GoFundMe to take Harlem children to see Black Panther in theaters next month. In just a few days, he raised over $30,000. Today, he announced the #BlackPantherChallenge to ask others to start a GoFundMe in their community to take more kids to watch Black Panther in the theater.
Congressional Black Caucus PAC Endorses Deb Haaland For Congress
Historic Endorsement for New Mexico’s First Congressional District Campaign
“Deb Haaland has a strong track record of standing up for Democratic values and the people of New Mexico. She has dedicated her life to serving her community and therefore she knows how to best represent them. Deb would be the first Native American woman to serve in Congress, where her voice is sorely needed. The CBCPAC is united in its support for her.
12 HISD Students to Compete During MLKJr. Oratory Finals
Twelve HISD elementary students will continue the tradition of honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when they compete Friday in the final round of the 22nd annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition at the historic Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Christ in downtown Houston.
Trump’s Racist Comment Does Not Reflect the Goodness of America
Jackson Lee: “As a granddaughter of Jamaican immigrants and a proud member of Congress representing the 4th largest and one of the most diverse cities in the nation, I believe Trump’s latest, ugly, divisive comment shows that the President has no idea what makes America great, again.”
Sessions Stands for Outmoded, Unjust Law-and-Order Policies
Attorney General Jeff Sessions gets it wrong. On core issue after core issue -- civil rights, voting rights, women's rights, police reform and particularly mass incarceration -- he is a destructive force.
Quality Over Quantity: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Lasting Legacy
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “The quality, not the longevity, of one’s life is what is important. “ The quality and legacy one’s leaves on Earth is something that has been at the forefront of my mind since 2018 began. We are only 11 days in 2018 and I have been to three funerals with one pending. During their celebration of life affairs, many spoke of the goodness of the decease’s life and the people he/she touched.
Join Rep. Garnet Coleman for the 22nd Annual MLK Day Celebration at the Houston's Children Museum
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed for us to live in a world where we would “not be judged by the color of [our] skin, but by the content of [our] character.” Join Representative Garnet Coleman and the Children’s Museum of Houston in honoring civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy during the 22nd MLK Day Annual Celebration.
Abraham Mateo Receives His First Award Nomination in the United States for Best New Latin Artist
Following the international success of "Loco Enamorado", which has surpassed 230 million views to date, the cross-over collaboration on Pitbull's latest single, "Jungle", and the current hit single "Háblame Bajito" featuring 50 Cent and Austin Mahone, teen idol ABRAHAM MATEO continues an impressive streak, receiving his first award nomination in the United States. iHeartRadio Music Awards just announced their 2018 nominees, placing Abraham Mateo within the "Best New Latin Artist" category alongside among Karol G, Ozuna, Bad Bunny, and Danny Ocean.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls For Reexamination And More Hearings For Controversial Judicial Nominee
Jackson Lee: “With his troubled history of promoting segregation and discrimination, Thomas Farr lacks the character and integrity required to serve on the federal bench, and his nomination should immediately be withdrawn.”
The Autobiography of Charles 67X * Poetry and photographs by Askia Muhammad
Who in the world is Charles 67X? Born Charles K. Moreland, Jr., in Indianola, Mississippi, he exchanged the "slave name" Moreland for the Nation of Islam's "X," as in "unknown quantity," as in "ex-Negro," as in "Charles 67X."
Art Colony Association, Inc. to Announce Top 30 Finalists for the Direct Energy Middle School Art Competition
Culminating in an exhibition of students' artwork at Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park, Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, 2018
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), a non-profit dedicated to supporting Houston community non-profit organizations, will announce the top 30 finalists for the Direct Energy Middle School Art Competition at the "Art in the Middle" reception on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Spring Street Studios located at 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007.
Nanotube Fibers in a Jiffy
Rice University lab makes short nanotube samples by hand to dramatically cut production time
The terms "handmade" and "high tech" are not commonly found in the same sentence, but they both apply to a Rice University method to quickly produce fibers from carbon nanotubes.
MD Anderson and UT Health San Antonio applaud San Antonio City Council for Increasing Tobacco Sale Age to 21
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UT Health San Antonio applaud the actions of the San Antonio City Council today in voting to implement an ordinance that would raise the minimum legal age of sale for all tobacco products from 18 to 21. The measure is the first of its kind in Texas, and is an important step toward protecting the health of future generations and reducing the burden of tobacco in the state.
Ignored, Dismissed, and Misdiagnosed: Eight Things Every Parent Should Know About Traumatic Brain Injury
Luke Galloway died at age 22 by suicide, 19 years after being struck on the head by a playground swing. The two events were connected. His mother, Claire, tells his story in a heart-wrenching new book. Here, she reveals eight truths about traumatic brain injury and how it's too often overlooked by those who are supposed to diagnose and treat it.
