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Commentary: Joe Biden Needs to Go
If we do not learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it. On July 30, 1864, more than 16,500 Union soldiers were aligned against only 9,500 Confederate seditionists in Petersburg, Virginia. In addition to its greater numbers, the Union had the element of surprise on its side.
Are American Classrooms Producing Mass Shooters?
Let’s face it. With all the mass shootings in America today, it is difficult to tease out the various motivations that prompt murderers to unleash their automatic weapons on unsuspecting and innocent individuals they do not even know.
Statement of Mayor Turner About Public Works and Engineering Director
“I am placing city Public Works and Engineering Director Karun Sreerama on administrative leave with pay, effective today, while I review the entire matter stemming from a federal grand jury indictment naming him as the victim of a bribery scheme.
Beyonce Shows Off Baby Bump At "Carter Push" Baby Shower
Beyonce and Jay-Z celebrate the impending birth of the newest additions to the Carter clan.
ESPN's New Apple TV App Dives Right Into Livestreaming
Automatic play of live-streamed channels makes this feel more like a TV channel than an app.
Mayer Scores Golden Parachute As Yahoo Names New Verizon Deal
Yahoo named its post-Verizon deal executive team, with board member Thomas McInerney serving as CEO and Alexi Wellman filling the chief financial officer position.
‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: The Bad Boy Story’ Premieres At The Tribeca Film Festival
Ready for some dope news on #BiggieDay?
Amazon’s $15 Minimum Wage Could Put Pressure On Other Retailers to Raise Pay
Amazon.com Inc.’s minimum wage increase to $15 could put pressure on other retailers, who are already competing for talent in a tight labor market.
Laverne Cox poised to make history with Emmy nod
Laverne Cox could make history on Sunday as the first transgender actress to win the coveted Emmy Award.
Houston Police: Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5000 Paige
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 5000 Paige about 12:50 a.m. today (Jan. 11).
JSU Fall 2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement set for Friday, December 9; Award-winning Journalist Roland S. Martin to serve as keynote speaker
Award-winning Journalist Roland S. Martin will serve as the keynote speaker for the Jackson State University 2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony this Friday.
Ne-Yo Invests In Coding School, Joins Board Of Trustees
The R&B singer wants to bring more multicultural students into tech.
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!
Sprouts Farmers Market Expands Grocery Pickup to Texas
Healthy grocer now offers curbside pickup at 30 additional stores
Sprouts Farmers Market has expanded grocery pickup to 30 of its locations in Texas as an added convenience for families looking to shop for healthy products without entering the store during this incredible time of need.
TSU to Celebrate Partnerships, Transformation, and President's Investiture at Largest Fundraiser
TSU to celebrate partnerships, transformation, and President’s in- vestiture at largest fundraiser event What: Texas Southern University will host the inaugural President’s Tiger Ball – “Supporting Scholarships and Trans- formation at TSU.” This black-tie affair is the University’s largest fundraising event. Hundreds of TSU students excel in their areas of study, but without the necessary funding they would not have the opportunity to pursue a college education. This evening of entertainment, inspiration, and fundraising will benefit TSU student scholarships and University programs. There will be a “Parade of Partners” to celebrate all of the partnerships that have been established and maintained.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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