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Caste discrimination could soon be banned in California. But the effort has been contentious

California lawmakers have cleared a bill that would explicitly ban caste discrimination in the state, sending it to the governor’s desk for signature.

Untold Story: Three upcoming book projects on the history of PVAMU

Prairie View A&M University is affectionately known as “The Hill” by students and alumni. The University is the second-oldest public higher education institution in Texas, and it remains a pinnacle of academic excellence[1].

Stanley, other drink cups, contain lead - should we worry?

First, Stanley cups were all over social media because so many people wanted them. Now, the oversize tumblers are back in the spotlight over fears they may contain lead.

Bagwell Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame Today

Became second player ever to go into the Hall as a member of the Houston Astros

On January 18, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum officially announced that former Astros All-Star first baseman Jeff Bagwell would be a part of the Hall’s Class of 2017. This afternoon in Cooperstown, NY, that became a reality as Bagwell was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame along with Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez. He is the second player to go into the Hall as a member of the Houston Astros, joining former teammate Craig Biggio, who was inducted in 2015.

Emmy 2017: The Winners Llist

The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Stephen Colbert, aired Sunday on CBS. The following is a list with the winners noted with an asterisk (*) and WINNER.

Analysis: Don't use the royal birth to trot out a dangerous myth

It's hard not to get excited. It's like watching the unfolding of a modern-day fairy tale. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, just gave birth to a boy. The royal baby becomes the "first Afro-American baby born into the royal family," a "gorgeous" symbol of racial progress in the US and Britain.

Artists Respond to Conditions in Harris County Jail and Mass Incarceration in the US

NOVEMBER 4TH - NOVEMBER 30TH

PANEL DISCUSSION WITH ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS NOV. 4, 2023, 2:00 PM HOUSTON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE 4807 CAROLINE STREET, HOUSTON, TX

NAACP Image Awards 2023: How to watch and why the show still matters

The 54th NAACP Image Awards is a week-long celebration of excellence in film, TV, music and literature that will culminate in a televised ceremony Saturday.

Canadian Wildfires Force 14,000 to Evacuate as California Fires Rage

More than 200 wildfires were burning in British Columbia, Canada, Monday evening, forcing 14,000 people to evacuate, according to fire officials.

Manchester Terror Attack: 22 Dead at Ariana Grande Concert Blast

At least 22 people, including children, have been killed in a blast at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, in the deadliest terror attack on British soil since the 2005 London bombings.

A Race Against the Weather to Avoid Disaster at California Dam

There's no word yet when the 188,000 people who evacuated their homes near Northern California's Oroville Dam can return.

OWN Announces New Comedy Series "The Paynes" From Tyler Perry

Network Orders Additional Episodes of Perry’s Hit Drama Series “The Haves and the Have Nots” and “If Loving You is Wrong”

Continuing its successful partnership with prolific producer Tyler Perry, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a 38-episode order for a new comedy series from Perry, “The Paynes,” a spinoff of his popular series “House of Payne.” The network has also ordered 44 additional episodes of Perry’s hit OWN drama series “The Haves and the Have Nots” and 18 episodes of “If Loving You is Wrong.”

Deadly Kansas Shooting: A Senseless Crime and a Friend Lost

The body of an Indian tech worker shot dead in a Kansas bar last week was due to be repatriated to his family in Hyderabad Monday as investigators sought to determine if it was a hate crime.

Stephen Hill OUT At BET

The cable channel said Wednesday that its programming president, Stephen Hill, is stepping down. BET also announced that executive vice president Zola Mashariki is leaving.

36 ISIS Fighters Killed by US 'mother of all bombs': Afghan Official

In its second major display of military might in one week, the US dropped its most powerful non-nuclear bomb on ISIS positions in a remote part of Afghanistan.

Ed Gillespie Retreats From Big-money Past in Trump Era

Ed Gillespie has embraced much of the pedigree that makes him a political heavyweight: a praised chair of the Republican National Committee; a senior adviser to George W. Bush during the waning days of his presidency; and today, the prohibitive favorite to serve as the Republican nominee for Governor of Virginia.

Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention: The choice before Americans

Americans have a choice on November 3: Trumpism or Obamaism.

Michelle Obama makes a moral case against Donald Trump

Former first lady Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention was not just a powerful condemnation of President Donald Trump's record and handling of the pandemic, it was an appeal aimed at the heart and conscience of every American who has watched the chaos of the last four years and yearned to make things right.

Boutique owner sees skyrocketing sales for Michelle Obama's 'VOTE' necklace

As soon as the texts started rolling in Monday evening, Chari Cuthbert knew she was on the cusp of the biggest moment of her career.

The riskiest thing about the Post Office freak-out

There is some hazard in the increasingly frantic argument Democrats are making that President Donald Trump is tearing down American democracy and the entire American experiment is at risk.

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