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MLK III: What’s even more challenging today than 60 years ago

After a summer of discontent and disaffection, we returned to the nation’s capital Saturday to mark 60 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the March on Washington. We returned with a clear demand and unified call: It’s time to realize the dream. It’s time to realize that, in more ways than we can count, the challenges facing marginalized communities, particularly Black and brown Americans, are even more prevalent than they were six decades ago.

Trump leads in polls, money – and understanding the delegate race

Former President Donald Trump has attracted a lot of attention for his lead in the polls and the money race, but he’s also already ahead in an essential area that’s gotten less notice: the delegate process.

Fish City Grill and Half Shells to Launch Tasty New Menu Items

Seafood favorites Fish City Grill and Half Shells are introducing a collection of delicious new menu items. Four new items are now available at all locations.

Sarah Jakes Roberts Brings Her Texas-Sized Women's Conference to the Lone Star State - Media Credentialing Now Open

Woman Evolve—featuring Brené Brown, Yvonne Orji - to Take Over Globe Life Field in Arlington, September 14-16

Picking up the mantle of ministry and empowerment to women passed on from her father T.D. Jakes at last year's conclusion of the long-running event Woman, Thou Art Loosed!, Sarah Jakes Roberts is bringing her fifth annual women's conference, Woman Evolve, to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Sept. 14-16, 2023. Woman Evolve is shaping up to be an event of Texas-sized proportions with more than 30,000 tickets already sold.

New Hope Housing to Build 315 Affordable Rental Units with Two Amegy Bank-Funded Projects

Amid Houston’s affordable housing shortage, New Hope Housing (NHH) with almost $50MM in financing from Amegy Bank will add to Houston’s Third Ward and Northline neighborhoods over 300 affordable rental apartment homes with two new construction projects – NHH Gray and NHH Berry – both targeted to low- and moderate-income residents.

Air traffic control ‘failure’ hits UK airports

Air passengers across Europe faced delays on Monday on one of the summer’s busiest travel days after the UK’s air traffic control system suffered a “technical issue” resulting in restrictions on flights.

Explosion likely brought down aircraft purportedly carrying Wagner boss, flight data and video analysis suggest

There is a puff of white and then a plane can be seen falling, a trail of smoke or vapor stretching behind it, descending rapidly against a bright blue sky. The person filming the video zooms in as the aircraft spirals downwards out of control, revealing that it is missing a wing.

Some Iowa voters shift favorites after GOP debate, while Ramaswamy stokes a divide

Betsy Sarcone is nowhere near done looking for a presidential candidate, but the first Republican primary debate did reorder her shopping list some.

Blue Beetle

It’s a start. One day Latino superheroes will be everyday marvels. Not a rarity. This is the beginning.

8 candidates qualify for first 2024 Republican presidential debate

Eight Republicans have qualified for the party’s first 2024 presidential primary debate Wednesday night, the Republican National Committee announced Monday evening.

Little Rock schools will allow African American class to count for graduation, in break from Arkansas state officials

In a sharp break from Arkansas education officials, the Little Rock School District said in a news release it will offer AP African American Studies for credit.

Gran Turismo

Vroom. Vroom. Zoom. In his bedroom, he’s a helluva a race car driver. On the racetrack, he’s even better. That’s according to this very engaging bio/spo/dra.

Pro-DeSantis super PAC debate memo stirs anger and confusion from fundraisers and donors

The apparent attempt by a super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to float potential debate talking points to the Republican’s presidential campaign has stirred confusion and anger from fundraisers and donors, multiple sources told CNN.

How surrenders work at the troubled Fulton County jail – and why Trump’s will be different

If former President Donald Trump were facing the booking process that newly charged criminal defendants in Fulton County typically experience, he might find himself lingering for hours at the Rice Street jail waiting for his fingerprints and mug shot to be taken.

GOP presidential candidates prepare for first debate with or without Trump

A debate whisperer to collegiate champions and past presidential nominees is coaching Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Former Vice President Mike Pence is practicing with and without someone acting his onetime running mate. And South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott’s campaign manager wants him to “have fun” onstage.

Philadelphia Eagles players carted off after suffering neck injuries have ‘movement in all extremities’

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland and defensive lineman Moro Ojomo both have “movement in all extremities,” the team announced Thursday after both suffered neck injuries on separate plays.

Strays

Hold onto your leashes—last night’s Strays special screening was a fur-filled frenzy! Our film’s badass canine crew—Reggie, Bug, Maggie and Hunter—took the spotlight at a special screening at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles, proving that dogs aren’t just man’s best friend, they’re the life of the party.

Ten Weeks Until Early Voting in Houston Municipal Races

Monday, October 23, from 7 am to 7 pm, marks the beginning of the opportunity for early voting in the Houston Mayor, City Controller, and City Council races. Early Voting will continue until Friday, November 3, leading up to the General Election on Tuesday, November 7.

Congressman Al Green Hosts Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update with Commemorative Breakfast in the Congressional Dining Room of the U.S. Capitol Building

On Saturday, August 12, 2023, Congressman Al Green will host an historic Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update with Commemorative Breakfast to legislatively implement a National Day of Slavery Remembrance annually on August 20th. The annual event will help ensure the evils of slavery are never forgotten and never repeated. The event will take place in the Congressional Members Dining Room of the U.S. Capitol Building.

Glenda Glover announces retirement after a decade leading Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover announced Monday she is retiring from her position leading the historically Black university, a decade after she returned home to lead her alma mater.

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