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African American Registered Nurse/ Entrepreneur Creates Online Nursing Program to Help More Students Pass the NCLEX Exam
The online course, called “Choosing Nursing,” offers cheat sheets and readiness assessments for NCLEX exam preparation.
Choosing Nursing, an online program that prepares nurses in the U.S. and Canada to sit their NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN exams and meet the prerequisites for their nursing license, is currently offering eight paid digital products and courses with strategies to help its students secure passes. Founded by Registered Nurse Chioma Okeke, Choosing Nursing offers training year-round and has a free-to-download guide on their official website that outlines some of the biggest mistakes nurses make when taking the NCLEX.
Conscious Hip-Hop Artist, YL Ques, Releases New Album “Born to Win” to Inspire Black Youth
His new album “Born to Win” is available on all digital music platforms.
YL Ques (aka Young & Livin), whose real name is Jaques Gholston, was born in Auburn, Alabama, but now resides in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a conscious hip-hop artist who is no stranger to the struggles of every day life being a young Black male deep rooted in the historical south. His album, “Born to Win,” promotes conscious and mental awareness in the Black community and is currently available for download and streaming on iTunes, TIDAL, Spotify, Google Play, Pandora, Amazon, and all the other major digital music platforms.
Black Nurse Sues Major Hospital for Honoring a Patient’s Racist Request
Teoka Williams, an African American nurse has filed a lawsuit against her employer, Beaumont Hospital, claiming that she was discriminated against when the hospital decided to honor a white patient’s request to remove her from their care just because she is Black. She believes her civil rights were violated by the incident.
Here's what's actually going on behind closed doors at the Manafort trial
The jury in former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's trial is now in its fourth day of deliberations. Conventional wisdom would tell you that the longer the jury goes on without a decision, the better it is for Manafort.
Flint water crisis case moving to trial
Michigan’s top public health official will stand trial for the deaths of two men, who allegedly died of Legionnaires’ disease tied to the Flint water crisis.
Rose McGowan facing backlash for urging 'be gentle' with Argento
Rose McGowan has been one of the most ferocious critics of those accused of sexual assault.
Tesla wouldn't be as private as Elon Musk wants
Even if Elon Musk takes Tesla private, its finances might stay public. The SEC can still require a company to report its results, even if it doesn't have publicly traded stock.
Judge tells Manafort jury to keep deliberating after it asks about impact of not reaching verdict on one count
The judge in the trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort urged the jury Tuesday to keep deliberating after it asked what happens if it can't reach consensus on one of 18 counts.
54th annual Austin Trail of Lights announced for Dec. 10-23, 2018
Austin's most Austin's most vibrant holiday winter attraction is back for its 54th year; announces activities, event calendar and more!
The Trail of Lights Foundation today announces dates for the 54th annual Austin Trail of Lights, powered by H-E-B. Austin's favorite and longest-running holiday event will run Monday, Dec. 10 through Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Austin's beloved Zilker Park. Visitors seeking a first look at the Austin Trail of Lights can participate in the annual Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Rice’s Baker Institute to convene ‘Houston Stronger: A Path to A More Equitable City’ Aug. 31
Leaders and experts from government, nonprofits and academia will gather at BakerRipley’s Ripley House Aug. 31 for a public forum convened by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy to build community consensus around the need for a more equitable Houston.
Homeschool Pottery Class To Begin
A homeschool teen pottery class will begin Tuesday, Sept. 11, and will run 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday through May.
Madonna called out for paying tribute to Aretha Franklin with story about herself
Madonna's attempt to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin on MTV's Video Music Awards has some viewers calling out the singer for d-i-s-r-e-s-p-e-c-t.
Houston Chamber Choir presents This Is Why I Sing to open 23rd season on Sept. 29
Houston Chamber Choir’s 23rd Season opens with a concert that illustrates the joy of musicians, highlighting our singers’ favorite pieces. These are the compositions that remind us why we love to sing. This will be an evening of “the best of the best” by composers like Morten Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre and Bob Chilcott, along with John Tavener and Arvo Pärt. The Kinder HSPVA Chorale, under the direction of Shannon Carter, and the Parker Elementary School Advanced Chorus, under the direction of Marianna Parnas-Simpson, will be our featured guests as they present pieces that have kindled their youthful love for singing. The evening will end with a glorious performance featuring all three choirs singing together.
Putt-Putt FunHouse is Proud to Host the 2018 Professional Putters Association National Championship Week
The PPA National Championship Week begins September 10, 2018 and continues until Friday
Putt-Putt FunHouse is hosting the 59th Annual Professional Putters Association (PPA) National Championship September 10 through September 14. Over $35,000 in prize money will be given out to the best professional putters in the country.
Russians targeted Senate and conservative think tanks, Microsoft says
Parts of an operation linked to Russian military intelligence targeting the US Senate and conservative think tanks that advocated for tougher policies against Russia were thwarted last week, Microsoft announced early Tuesday.
5 things for August 21: Russia hacking, Venezuela, Asia Argento, Colorado killings
Today is Eid in many parts of the world. If you're celebrating, may your day be full of feasts and festivities. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
#MeToo founder says 'there is no model survivor' after Asia Argento report
The woman who created the #MeToo movement is calling on her fellow activists to press forward in light of news that one of the group's most prominent voices, Asia Argento, allegedly paid off an accuser of her own.
BIG3 Draws Largest Crowd In Its History To See Power And 3's Company Advance To The Finals
BIG3 set an all-time high in attendance with a total of 16,402 fans turning out in Dallas – an increase over the huge turnout of 15,125 in Dallas last year and the previous BIG3 record of 16,341 during 2018 Week 1 in Houston.
R.I.P. Kofi Annan, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Former United Nations Secretary General
The former United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan, has died at the age of 80 after a short illness, his family and foundation announced on Saturday.
How Four Millennial Entrepreneurs Established Tupuca, Angola’s 1st Food, Grocery and Pharmaceutical Delivery Startup
Erickson Mvezi, Wilson Ganga, Patrice Francisco and Sydney Teixeira set up Tupuca in 2015, Angola’s first food delivery platform that allows users order food from multiple restaurants straight from their smartphone. Fast forward to the present; Tupuca has added groceries and pharmaceutical delivery to their services.
