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Texas Legislative Black Caucus Statement Condemning TEA Takeover of HISD

"This is an overreach by the state on this academic issue and will be a total loss of local control over the education of over 194,000 students at 276 campuses. Ultimately, we need to be focusing on the best ways to help serve our students and teachers, and taking the helm of HISD is not the best way to move forward. The Texas Legislative Black Caucus completely condemns"

Grammy Awards relocate to Las Vegas and move to April

The Grammy Awards have a new date and location. CBS and the Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the music event will take place in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, one week after the Academy Awards. The ceremony was originally going to occur later this month in Los Angeles, but it was postponed due to the pandemic.

Jennifer Hudson is an EGOT winner

The "Respect" star joined the elite EGOT club. An EGOT is an artist who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and a Tony Award in their career.

“PARTY ON THE PLAZA” MUSIC SERIES RETURNS TO AVENIDA HOUSTON

Party on the Plaza, a live music series produced by Houston First Corp. and presented by Champion Energy, will be making its way back to Avenida Houston this Friday, April 8!

Solid Waste Management Department Collection and Facility Schedule for July 4th, 2023

Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to make residents aware of the collection and facility schedule changes for the upcoming Independence Day federal holiday.

Hip-Hop Icon Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell Enjoys Football Field Unveiling

The City of Miami Parks and Recreation dedicated The Luther Campbell Football Field in honor of Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell for his significant contributions to the community of Liberty City, Miami, and its youth for the past thirty-one years through the Liberty City Optimist Club of which he is co-Founder.

HCA Houston Healthcare Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Focus on Patient Safety

Three facilities receive an ‘A’ for the Fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast and HCA Houston Healthcare West have earned an “A” for the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

Rapper and activist Killer Mike arrested on misdemeanor battery charge after Grammy wins

Rapper and social activist Killer Mike was arrested Sunday evening near the site of the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on a night when he took home three of the coveted statues.

Parkland school massacre six years later

It's been six years since the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and parents of the victims continue to make changes to make schools safer.

How Much Trouble Is Bob Menendez Actually In?

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez goes on trial today in a federal court in Newark, New Jersey, on charges of bribery in regard to his relationship with a campaign donor. Menendez has, from the start, insisted that he is totally innocent. But how much legal peril is Menendez actually in? I reached out to Thomas Cooke, a former assistant state's attorney and assistant public defender in Maryland and a longtime member of the Georgetown University faculty.

This AI tool writes real estate descriptions without ever stepping inside a home

"L O V E L Y Oakland!" the house description began. It went on to give a slew of details about the 1,484 square-foot home — light-filled, charming, Mediterranean-style, with a yard that "boasts lush front landscaping" — and finished by describing the "cozy fireplace" and "rustic-chic" pressed tin ceiling in the living room.

US Tests Defense System After North Korea Missile Launch

The United States said it conducted a successful missile defense test in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday amid growing tensions with North Korea.

US task force proposes starting colorectal cancer screening at age 45

The US Preventive Services Task Force -- the nation's leading panel for medical guidance -- is considering a draft recommendation to lower the recommended screening age for colon and rectal cancers to 45.

Beyond the Rhetoric: Vietnam – The Worst Years of our Lives – Part II

During the presidential election of 1964, Candidate Lyndon B. Johnson told a group of military supporters, “Get me elected and you can have your damn war”. He delivered on the promise. By 1965 our nation was in “full swing”. Soon there would be up to 500,000 U.S. military involved and body bags would start shipping home to the tune of 500 per week. The mid-1960’s became chaotic with anti-war demonstrations growing stronger and stronger. Our government was disingenuous with the public. In other words, they were lying to us. As the case for that became stronger and stronger, life in America became depressing and tense.

Bentley Continental GT is classic style in a modern package

The Bentley Continental GT has a big, powerful V12 engine, but it's no Ferrari. It's also got a classic design with round headlights and a big chrome grill, but it is no Rolls-Royce. But that's OK. A car like this is about the proper balance of power, handling and comfort. And, of course, good looks.

EBONY Magazine Announces Its EBONY Power 100 List

Hollywood and the music industry take a bow with iconic entertainment honorees including Drake, Cardi B, Travis Scott, Zoë Kravitz and Black Panther

Trailblazers from the political world and todays crusading activists include Barack and Michelle Obama; lawmakers Stacey Abrams, Andrew Gillum, Keisha Lance Bottoms and London Breed; and #MeToo founder Tarana Burke

Staying on the bold path: tips from Ford Foundation chief Darren Walker

What’s the best thing about working in an organization with a big social mission? The mission. I’ve worked in such places; I’ve come to know many more of them as a journalist, and I’m starting this new LinkedIn newsletter as a way of championing what cause-minded leaders can do.

Houston Chamber Choir returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre after three-year absence with free concert “This Land Is Your Land” on Oct. 29

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, led by Robert Simpson, is back at Miller Outdoor Theatre for the first time since 2019 presenting “This Land Is Your Land” as the second performance of its 2022-2023 season. The concert on Saturday, Oct. 29 is free and open to the public at Houston’s iconic outdoor performance space in Hermann Park. The Choir missed 2020 and 2021 Miller Outdoor Theatre performances due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Delta variant's trajectory in UK and Israel provides hope for US -- if we can keep vaccinating

All eyes are on the Delta variant that is now dominant in the United States as new Covid-19 cases rise week-to-week and the variant -- first identified in India and also known as B.1.617.2 -- accounts for a growing share.

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces New Funding to Expand Outreach Centers for Women Entrepreneurs

$1.5M Will be Awarded to Support the Expansion of the Agency’s Women’s Business Centers Across HBCUs and Higher Education Institutions Serving Hispanic, Tribal and AAPI Communities

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