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Congressman John Lewis to speak at Lincoln University’s 160th Commencement
U.S. Rep. John R. Lewis, a prominent civil rights leader and representative of Georgia’s 5th congressional district, will speak at Lincoln University’s 160th Commencement ceremony Sunday, May 5.
Are you heavier or shorter than the average American?
America is struggling with an obesity epidemic, and a new government report says that the population is only getting heavier.
Fourth Annual Houston Black Heritage Music & Arts Festival
This year's fourth annual Houston Black Heritage Music & Arts Festival will be one for the books! Sponsored by The City of Houston, Houston First, Compassion International, The Principal Partnering Group LLC, Silver Eagle and others. The George R. Brown Convention Center will host the 2018 festival in Houston, Texas spanning two days - August 11th and August 12th. Over 50,000 people are expected to be in attendance!
Sunday Highlight: Pastor Joshua T. Scott Discusses Creating Jobs and Building Entrepreneurs In Houston
Young Pastor, Joshua T. Scott, is making his mark as an advocate, leader and giver to the community.
GOP Rep. Will Hurd: Trump should not meet one-on-one with world leaders
Republican Rep. Will Hurd is advising against President Donald Trump having solo meetings with other world leaders because "too much is at stake."
Ten Time Grammy Award Winner, CeCe Winans Launches Multi City Tour
CeCe Winans’ Fall In Love Tour Presented by Medi-Share Stops Include Dallas, Washington DC, Atlanta, Detroit and More
Ten-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum-selling artist CeCe Winans will follow her recently released number one album “Let Them Fall In Love,” with a national tour. The Fall In Love Tour presented by Medi-Share is Winans’ first solo tour in a decade.
Woman dies from Legionnaires' disease after staying at Atlanta Sheraton
A gunman fatally shot three people at a location in the 4900 of Isle Royal Court unincorporated Stone Mountain.
League of Women Voters of Texas Website Review Reveals 30% of Texas Counties Provide Very Good to Outstanding Voter Information
The League of Women Voters of Texas conducted its eighth review of all 254 Texas county election websites in February 2022 in preparation for the March 2022 Primary Election. Based on a set of criteria regarding the presence and quality of election information, the League awards points to each county’s website. The League commends the 56 county election websites that we rated as "outstanding" and the 36 websites that we rated as "very good". The League offers our congratulations to those counties and celebrates all the counties, large and small, that seek to meet the needs of their voters.
Honors Day Convocation Reveals Amazing Level of Academic Achievement
Texas Southern University’s best and brightest students along with family and friends filled H&PE Arena March 30 for the annual Honors Day Convocation ceremony. Dr. Willie Capers served as the keynote speaker. Dr. Capers, vice-chair of Clinical and Administrative Health Sciences in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at TSU, informed students that their investment of hard work today will not only pay off in excellent grades in the present, but increased professional and/or academic opportunities in the future.
Billboard Music Awards 2017: What You Missed
The 2017 Billboard Music Awards were held Sunday in Las Vegas and oh what a night. In case you missed it, here's what folks are buzzing about:
Boy Scouts' Decision to Welcome Girls Isn't Completely Welcome
The Boy Scouts will soon include girls, and not everyone's happy about it. The 107-year-old organization announced Wednesday that younger girls will be allowed to join Cub Scouts and that older girls will be eligible to earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.
Prince Death Investigation Documents: Opioids Found in Several Places in Paisley Park
Opioid painkillers were found in several places in Paisley Park in the days following Prince's death last year, court documents released Monday showed.
The art gallery where Christina Yuna Lee once worked honors her life and legacy
Two months since Christina Yuna Lee was brutally killed in her New York Chinatown apartment, family and friends are finding new ways to pay tribute to her life.
7 Virginia sheriff's deputies charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of man in custody
Seven central Virginia sheriff's deputies were arrested and charged with second-degree murder Tuesday after a man in their custody died shortly after they took him from county jail to a state mental health facility, authorities say.
NBA Star Kevin Durant Invests $10 Million to Help Maryland Youth Get into and Graduate College
After the disaster that was Hurricane Harvey, Commissioner Grady Prestage and Fort Bend County officials discovered the Stafford Club was one of the many buildings suffering flood damage. Once the waters receded and the clean up began, workers found mold on and inside the Clubs walls which would mean the building would have to be closed, displacing more than 1,000 students who participate in its sports and academic programs.
Doug Jones Won U.S. Senate Race in Alabama Because of Black Women Trying to “Save America”
Doug Jones defeated Roy Moore in Tuesday’s Alabama Senate race with the overwhelming support of black women voters, 98 percent of whom cast their ballots for the Democrat. According to CNN’s exit polls, only 34 percent of white women voted for Jones, with 63 percent of that voter bloc offering their support to Moore instead. The Republican has been accused of pursuing inappropriate relationships with teen girls as an adult.
Five people killed in Iran in protests over death of woman in police custody, human rights group says
Five people have been killed by Iranian security forces during protests that were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, who was being held in police custody, according to a human rights monitor.
Blinken met with Russian foreign minister for first time since Ukraine war began
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday for the first time since the war in Ukraine began more than a year ago.
Tacky Box Calls On Hackers to Create Online Anti-Cyberbullying Tool During "Hack the Bully" On Feb. 23-24
Committed to combating cyberbullies with technology in partnership with the Dallas Entrepreneur Center and David’s Legacy Foundation
Tacky Box, a for-purpose company dedicated to creating systemic change In they way children treat one another, has partnered with the Dallas Entrepreneur Center (DEC) and David’s Legacy Foundation to present “Hack the Bully”, an anti-cyberbullying hackathon on Feb. 23-24 at the DEC. Sponsored by Atmos Energy, the ultimate goal of the hackathon is to develop an online tool that weakens cyberbullies and empowers victims and bystanders.
5 things for April 27: North & South Korea, Cosby, White House, Iran-Israel, Brokaw
Congrats to Baker Mayfield! He's the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. He's headed to the Cleveland Browns, who always seem to pick first. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
