Flu Cases Skyrocket Nationwide, Overwhelming Hospitals and Closing Schools
The CDC reported that at least 24 million people have been infected this season, with 310,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths, including 57 children.
A-Rocket Moving & Storage: A 66-Year Legacy of Distinction, Innovation and Growth
A-Rocket Moving & Storage, Inc. provides top-quality relocation, storage and logistics services to corporate, industrial and government clientele.
Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future & Answering the Call for Change this Black History Month
Black History Month is a time to honor the progress our ancestors fought tirelessly to achieve and the legacy we are entrusted to continue.
HillmanTok University: The Digital HBCU Revolutionizing Online Education
Cierra Hinton and her team are actively exploring partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities to expand opportunities and solidify HillmanTok’s place in the educational landscape.
Maternal Mortality Remains Alarmingly High for Black Women Despite Overall Decline
Black women in the United States continued to face the highest maternal mortality rates, dying at a rate more than three times higher than white women, according to a newly released report from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Hip-Hop Mourns the Loss of Irv Gotti; Murder Inc. Founder Dies at 54
Hip-hop icon and record executive Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo Jr., the mastermind behind Murder Inc. Records, has died at 54.
The Threat That Unregulated AI Poses to CIvil Rights and National Security
“The threat that unregulated AI poses to Civil rights and National Security“ is a top priority of the Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights.
Financial Expert: New Tariffs Could Bring Economic Pain to Black and Brown Communities
President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico have already begun to rattle markets and consumers.
New Data Shows Larger Racial Gaps in Income, Wealth, and Credit Access
New data has again revealed the persistent racial economic disparities in the United States, covering income, wealth, savings, employment, credit, and retirement.
Houston ISD Celebrates 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress Results
HISD announced its 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results, highlighting progress in key academic areas.
Deadly Midair Collision Near Reagan National Sparks Questions and Blame
A midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport left no apparent survivors.
US Armed Forces Leaders Named 2025 RodeoHouston Parade Grand Marshals
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced that top leaders from three U.S. military branches will lead the charge of the 2025 rodeo by serving as grand marshals.
Trump Administration Rescinds Federal Funding Freeze
Trump’s administration rescinded a Project 2025-inspired order that had abruptly frozen most federal grants and loans.
Travis Scott, Cactus Jack Foundation to Kick Off 3rd Annual HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic with Home Run Derby
Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation, in conjunction with Project H.E.A.L., will host a star-studded Home Run Derby to kick off the third annual Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic.
Houston Fisk Alumni Association, Christ Church Cathedral, Houston Area Urban League to Celebrate Black History Month with Night of Music and Culture
This concert will feature performances by the Grammy-winning Fisk Jubilee Singers and the Houston Scott Joplin Orchestra.
Sole Lounge in Downtown Houston Introduces New Lunch Menu Items
Houstonians love good cuisine and Sole Lounge, a modern sports bar in the heart of downtown Houston, is celebrating its new menu items.
Unleash Your Creativity in the Kitchen and Eat Healthier This Year
Here’s how to unleash your creativity to ensure your meals and snacks satisfy your cravings.
Harvard Under Fire for Slashing Slavery Initiative Staff as Black History Faces Nationwide Attacks
The Slavery Remembrance Program, a cornerstone of the Legacy of Slavery Initiative, was implemented to address Harvard’s extensive entanglements with slavery.
Dream, Dare, Do: The Vision Behind TEDxThirdWard
TEDxThirdWard, founded by visionary Durrel Douglas, is more than just an event; it’s a movement.
As Attacks Against DE&I Heighten, Costco and Apple Prove Inclusion Remains Good Business
Federal agencies are now prohibited from observing Black History Month, and employees involved in DE&I initiatives have been terminated.