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6 Things You Should Know Happened At The SAG Awards
Diversity was celebrated and Donald Trump was denounced at Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Deepwater Horizon: BP’s SECOND Blowout–The Secret History
Greg Palast reporting for Channel 4 (UK)
Ten years ago, April 20, 11 men on the Deepwater Horizon were incinerated when the BP/Transocean oil rig blew out and exploded.
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Sisters Network® Inc. to Host 9th Annual National African American Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run
Funds raised benefit the Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP)
Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), the only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization in the United States today announced over 5,000 participants are expected to walk/run on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 8:00 a.m., at the 9th Annual Stop the Silence National African American Breast Cancer 5K walk/run. The event will be held at the Discovery Green Park, 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX. 77010.
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Contracts, Grants and Those Intended to Be Served
It has come to our attention that a number of organizations have received contracts and grants to serve intended communities, often without verification of communities intended to be served. Some of this happens without ever providing notice that contracts or grants are available. For the benefit of both grantors and grantees, it should be stated as a reminder that public policy requires a notice of the availability of such funds and the right for those interested or affected parties to have an opportunity to apply for such funds. This is done by issuing a “RFP” (Request for Proposals) or a “RFQ” (Request for Quotes) on a proposed project. Due Process under Federal Statutes (Title 5 USC Sec 554 and 555) sets out this process.
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Our Vote: Our Weapon Against Racism
The recent electoral primaries are giving us important insight into the future politics of our country. All one has to do is look at the number of Trump supporters winning primary elections for a place on the November General Election ballots. Eight out of ten of the Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump have either lost their primaries or decided not to run again.
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America Needs Humanitarian Relief, Too
It is a good thing that America has been a lead nation in both providing humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine. It is good that we as a nation, Democrat and Republican, have been able to unify on this most important issue facing the world. It is also a good thing that America has been able to give hundreds of millions of doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine to struggling third world countries where people are waiting in lines while Americans refuse vaccinations for all kinds of reasons
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University Museum At Texas Southern University Bi-Annual Alumni “Homecoming”’
Every other year, the University Museum brings together a dynamic group of dedicated artists to pay tribute to the creative individuals who once enrolled as the Department of Visual and Performing Arts students.
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Maryland becomes 2nd state to report coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa
Maryland on Saturday became the second state to report a case of a coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa -- a strain that health experts say is more transmissible than previous ones.
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Advocates condemn Texas anti-immigrant law SB4 as legal battles continue
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, March 19 that Texas law SB4—which would allow law enforcement agents to arrest and jail migrants—could go into effect pending litigation on its constitutionality. Just hours later, the Fifth Circuit restored a hold on the law. These decisions come a day after the Supreme Court blocked the law from going into effect while emergency appeals played out. SB4, which closely mirrors Arizona’s discriminatory “show me your papers” law, criminalizes entry and re-entry, and deputizes state police to arrest people they suspect are undocumented.
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Foxconn makes most of the world’s iPhones. Now its CEO wants to make EVs
Certainly, Young Liu has heard the auto industry cliche that modern vehicles are “iPhones on wheels.” Cars and SUVs are packed with computer chips, sophisticated sensors, touchscreens and data connections.
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5 Things for Wednesday, June 28: Senate Health Bill, Cyberattacks, Laquan McDonald
Hunting for a spot to vacation? A new island just appeared off North Carolina. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Health Problem? Just Stop By the Vending Machine
From diapers to needles to bike helmets, vending machines have been rebuilt to go beyond breath mints and cold soda.
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Houston Habitat is Building a Lasting Testament to Super Bowl LI!
#SuperBUILD51
In February 2017, Houston will show Texas-sized hospitality to the world as they host Super Bowl LI. Houston Habitat for Humanity is partnering with the National Football League, the Houston Super Bowl LI Host Committee, the City of Houston, and other sponsors and friends to present a blitz build, SuperBUILD LI, to commemorate Super Bowl LI.
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People with blood type O may have lower risk of Covid-19 infection and severe illness, two new studies suggest
People with blood type O may be less vulnerable to Covid-19 and have a reduced likelihood of getting severely ill, according to two studies published Wednesday. Experts say more research is needed.
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Michelle Obama led a banner year for women at the Grammys
There's no doubt that women had a banner year at the Grammys. It's hard to say if this is an anomaly or the new normal, and it's too soon to herald a changing of the guard within the Recording Academy. However, the diversity of the female performers/honorees and winners -- not only in terms of race, but also musical genre and generation (from legends like Dolly Parton and Diana Ross to newcomers like Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa, and H.E.R.) -- is worth noting and applauding. Let's hope it's a sign of a more equitable future in the music industry.
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My Great-Grandmother Was Exposed to Lynchings; This is what she would say about the Capitol riot
The mob action that took place at the US Capitol two weeks before the inauguration was a reminder that most White and Black Americans live in different worlds with vastly different realities.
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New Orleans Begins Controversial Removal of Confederate Monuments
In the dark of night, workers wearing masks and tactical vests arrived Monday at New Orleans' Battle of Liberty Place monument to take it down.
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Texas sheriff and former county attorney indicted on evidence tampering charges in Javier Ambler's death, a Black man who died during arrest
A grand jury has indicted Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former Williamson County general counsel Jason Nassour for tampering with physical evidence in the investigation of the death of Javier Ambler II, a Black man who died during an arrest last year, the district attorney announced Monday.
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Application Fee Waived for One Day Only at AIM’s Digital Decision Day
In an effort to provide college seekers with support during the application process, Aviation Institute of Maintenance hosts Digital Decision Day across their national campuses
Applying to college can be stressful for prospective students. Whether it is applying to college for the first time or deciding to go back to school, Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) invites all college applicants to virtually attend Digital Decision Day on Saturday, April 25. Decision Day guides prospective students in deciding on the right program choice for them, along with the waiving of AIM’s standard application fee on event date only. Program guidance will be provided by admissions, financial aid, and career services teams who will be online for the virtual event.
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BET Awards 2023: See who won
The 2023 edition of the BET Awards took place Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.