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'Saturday Night Live' takes on Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation

"Saturday Night Live" opened Saturday's episode with one of the biggest stories from this week: the historic confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.

Chris Paul and Taraji P. Henson appointed to Biden's HBCU advisory board

President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is appointing more than a dozen top education leaders, celebrities and athletes to his board of advisers on historically Black colleges and universities, the White House said.

Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court

The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday in a historic vote that paves the way for her to become the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the nation.

A California law requiring more diversity on company boards is unconstitutional, judge rules

A judge in Los Angeles has ruled a law requiring public companies headquartered in California to diversify their boards violates the state's constitution, court documents show.

Taiwan's 'baby Tesla' of scooters heads to Wall Street

Gogoro, a Taiwanese electric scooter startup that's backed by Al Gore and one of Apple's biggest suppliers, is about to have its day on Wall Street.

Here are the companies pulling back from Russia

Dozens of the world's biggest companies have abandoned or scaled back their operations in Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

Michael Bay is ready for everyone to stop talking about the Will Smith slap

Director Michael Bay knows Will Smith from working with him on the first two "Bad Boys" films and has some feelings about "the slap."

Russian car sales have collapsed since the invasion of Ukraine

Auto sales in Russia plummeted by almost two-thirds in March, as the war in Ukraine, Western sanctions and an exodus of foreign businesses wreaked havoc on the country's economy.

Chris Rock's brother Kenny says the slap 'eats' at him

Chris Rock's brother would like to see Will Smith stripped of his new best actor Oscar. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Kenny Rock discussed his feelings about his brother being slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars.

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Partners with Dallas ISD for a 12 Week After School Program

After an abrupt pause due to the COVID pandemic, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) has launched a new After School Program in partnership with five Dallas ISD schools:

President Volodymyr Zelensky makes appearance at the Grammys

The President of Ukraine brought a touching moment to the 64th annual Grammy Awards Sunday. President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a speech that began "The war. What's more opposite than music."

Denzel Washington speaks publicly about Will Smith Oscar slap

Denzel Washington spoke publicly about his interaction with Will Smith on Oscar night and what happened after Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage.

June Brown, famed for playing British TV icon Dot Cotton in 'EastEnders,' dies aged 95

June Brown, best known for playing chain-smoking laundromat legend Dot Cotton in British TV soap "EastEnders," has died at the age of 95. The actress' family announced her death on Monday, saying she died peacefully at home on Sunday evening.

Of course Donald Trump endorsed Sarah Palin

Without Sarah Palin, there is no Donald Trump. So it makes perfect sense that the former President threw his support behind the former Alaska governor's House candidacy Sunday night.

MoDOT worker who survived crash advocates for better safety practices

More than four months after a driver ran over a MoDOT crew in a work zone, the case is still under investigation. There are growing questions about what is taking so long.

The Ensemble Theatre celebrates its 45th Anniversary Season with “Single Black Female”

The Ensemble Theatre continues its 45th Anniversary Season with the production of Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson. The Theatre welcomes back who was last seen in The Lawsons: A Civil Rights Love Story.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and Ginni Thomas

Last week, two events involving the U.S. Supreme Court occurred. First, four days of hearings surrounding the nomination and possible elevation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the nation's highest court.

Alopecia Is No Joking Matter

For most women, their hair is their crowning glory. They take meticulously care of it making sure no one strand is out of place. Onlookers need not dare to touch it for fear of the backlash they would be sure to receive. Some women’s identity is even connected to their hair making it their crowning glory.

Sunday Best: Celebrating Opening Day of the Obama Portraits Tour

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, invites Houstonians to celebrate at the Museum: celebrate your families; celebrate your communities; celebrate creativity, wellness, passion, and fashion; celebrate opening day in Houston of the official tour of the portraits of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald (April 3–May 30, 2022). Put on your “Sunday Best” and join us for a fun, free, enriching afternoon festival at the Museum.

New Orleans and other major cities at risk for severe storms including tornadoes

It's been less than a week since deadly storms impacted the Deep South, and once again we are looking at the potential for the same areas to get more severe storms.

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