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This Is How the Democrats Can Win in 2020
Although Andrew Gillum lost the governor's race in Florida and Stacey Abrams is behind but may yet force a runoffin another close contest in Georgia, the two candidates offered a blueprint for how progressive Democrats can win both statewide and national elections.
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Communities Across the U.S. Celebrate the Second Annual National Day of Racial Healing With Concerts, Proclamations and Programs
On Jan. 16, communities across the country will celebrate the National Day of Racial Healing (#NDORH) with events and activities as distinct as their participants. High school students, recording artists, civic leaders, teachers, librarians, college students and more will come together in auditoriums, museums, libraries and churches, or on social networks. The array of activities mark the second annual National Day of Racial Healing, established by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) in 2017 to promote healing as a critical path for ending racial bias and creating a society in which all children can thrive.
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GM Increasing Ad Spend in Black-Owned Media by 400%
Automaker cancels meeting with group of seven publishers. Will now hold a series of small meetings with more media executives “ASAP”
Facing charges of “systemic racism,” General Motors Wednesday evening announced a 400% increase in ad spending in Black-owned media by 2023.
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AT&T to spin off and combine WarnerMedia with Discovery in deal that would create streaming giant
The streaming TV race is about to get even more competitive. On Monday morning AT&T and Discovery, Inc. announced a deal under which AT&T's WarnerMedia will be spun off and combined with Discovery in a new standalone media company.
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Millions remain under heat warning as extreme heat grips Northwest
The extreme heat wave in the Northwest is beginning to subside in Seattle and Portland, Oregon, but much of the West will continue to deal with baking temperatures as millions remain under heat alerts.
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Sorry, but video meetings are here to stay
Some workers hope to continue the full-time telecommuting life indefinitely, pandemic or no pandemic. Brandon Penn isn't one of them.
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St. Luke’s United Methodist Church holds ceremonial groundbreaking on transformative new Community Center in Houston’s Gulfton/Sharpstown area
55,000 square-foot Center will offer array of social and community services
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church today held a ceremonial groundbreaking event for construction of an expansive new $23.5 million Community Center in the Gulfton/Sharpstown area of Southwest Houston, located on its Gethsemane church campus at 6856 Bellaire Blvd.
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Detroit Auto Show Introduces New Charity Preview Activations
Jet Suit Takes Flight, New Drone Show Featured, Dinosaur and Off-Road Vehicle Encounters Premieres
The North American International Auto Show (aka Detroit Auto Show) today announced the black-tie Charity Preview will take flight with a thrilling display of personal mobility featuring the Gravity Jet Suit and a first-time drone spectacular that will illuminate the Detroit skyline with hundreds of drones. The Friday, Sept. 16 fundraiser at Huntington Place also will mark the premiere of the auto show’s Dinosaur and Off-Road Vehicle Encounters.
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TSU Community to Celebrate Juneteenth
Members of the Texas Southern University community will honor Juneteenth at several events throughout the month on campus and in the Houston region.
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NASA introduces the new astronaut class of 2021
Ten men and women are ready to begin training so they can journey to the International Space Station, the moon and beyond. The new astronaut class of 2021 was announced by NASA on Monday.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces 2021 Hispanic Heritage Awards Winners
Mayor Sylvester Turner honors five exceptional Houstonians during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Libraries Offer Introductory, Hands-On Computer & Technology Classes
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Adult Services staff will present a variety of free, introductory computer classes this month. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer and technology programs. The classes will take place in the Computer Labs of the libraries; seating is limited and reservations are required.
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Jason Aldean Announces Highway Desperaso Tour 2023
Special Guests Include Openers Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent, & Dee Jay Silver
With 27 number one singles, 15 billion streams and more than 20 million albums sold, ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean today announced his upcoming Highway Desperado Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 41-city headlining tour kicks off on July 14 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY making stops across the U.S. in Atlanta, Charlotte, Phoenix and more before wrapping up in Tampa at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on October 28. Mitchell Tenpenny serves as direct support for Aldean, alongside openers Corey Kent and Dee Jay Silver.
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What women can do to reduce risk from heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women — for about 1 in 5 women — in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 60 million American women are living with some form of heart disease, yet just over half (56%) are aware that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women.
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Male grooming is booming. Here’s why
Men’s grooming is booming. According to data gathered by market insight company Statista this year, the global male grooming market is expected to be worth $115 billion by 2028, up from nearly $80 billion in 2022. The same market was worth an estimated $74.8 billion in 2021. So what’s behind the growth?
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Here are 6 self-care tips to fight the blues
Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.
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Study finds video gamers may risk hearing loss or tinnitus
When it comes to being exposed to extremely loud sounds at concerts, researchers have long warned about the consequences for your hearing. But these risks may also come with playing video games, according to new research.
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Biden proposes rule that could save consumers $3.5 billion annual bank fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday said it is proposing a rule that would curb excessive overdraft fees charged to customers of large banks and credit unions, potentially saving consumers as much as $3.5 billion a year.
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Trump fires Tillerson, taps Pompeo as next secretary of state
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and will nominate CIA Director Mike Pompeo to succeed him, replacing his top diplomat ahead of a potential high-stakes sitdown between the US President and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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18 Big Events in Montgomery for 2018
With more exciting events planned for 2018 than ever before, Montgomery lives up to its reputation as Capital Cool. Known for its Southern hospitality and its revitalized downtown, this riverfront capital city was the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement and has established itself as a landmark Deep South destination.