With drivers confused, Atlantic City to redo BLM road paint
(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. โ Atlantic City says it will redo a Black Lives Matter tribute on a street because the original painting of those words across the entire road confused motorists who didn't know where to drive on it. Instead, the words โBlack Lives Matterโ will be painted onto the repaved road in a manner that does not obscure lane divider markings, Mayor Marty Small said Thursday. โThe words โBlack Lives Matter" will still be on the street." The road painting was a compromise that averted a potential confrontation between activists who wanted to paint the words โBlack Lives Matterโ on the famous Boardwalk, and city officials who would not allow it. City Council member LaToya Dunston accused the city of wasting taxpayer dollars by painting the road without knowing the rules governing it.
Federal grand jury hearing evidence in death of George Floyd
The New York Times first reported that a grand jury was hearing testimony against Chauvin. Floydโs death sparked protests in Minneapolis and beyond and led to a nationwide reckoning on race. Like Chauvin, all three were fired soon after Floydโs death. Itโs unclear what specifically prompted the increased grand jury activity in the last few weeks, though most federal grand juries are discharged after about 18 months. Barr rejected the deal in part because he felt it was too soon as the investigation into Floydโs death was still in its relative infancy, the officials said.
Houston-area forecast: Jackets For A Winter Chill
Cooler air is spilling into Southeast Texas and temperatures are dipping to the coldest weโve seen in a few weeks! After waking up to temperatures in the mid 30s to low 40s, Thursday afternoon will be chilly in the upper 50s to low 60s. A cold front could trigger a few light rain showers Saturday afternoon and evening but no significant rain is expected. Temperatures ahead of the front will be warm in the 70s Saturday afternoon and cooler behind the front in the 60s Sunday afternoon. Overall weekend weather looks pleasant and features more sunshine compared to last weekend.
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman: 'Even as we grieved, we grew.'
American poet Amanda Gorman reads a poem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. In one of the inauguration's most talked about moments, poet Amanda Gorman summoned images dire and triumphant Wednesday as she called out to the world โeven as we grieved, we grew." Did you catch the 2 @HamiltonMusical references in the inaugural poem? โThat day gave me a second wave of energy to finish the poem,โ Gorman told the AP. Two other books come out in September โ the illustrated โChange Singsโ and a volume of her inaugural poem and other works.
Houston restauranteur honors familyโs legacy of service on MLK Day
On Monday, his nonprofit organization, Lucille 1913, set out to fed 3,000 people in three Houston-area communities. โItโs just an opportunity for us to give back, give thanks and involve the community in the process,โ Williams said. โWe all dream about an ideal world and he also dreamed about an ideal world,โ George said. His Lucille 1913 nonprofit also unveiled its second community garden in Houstonโs Fifth Ward on Monday. Anyone that would like to volunteer or donate to Lucille 1913 can go to lucilles1913.org.
LIST: Opportunities to serve the Houston area on MLK Day
HOUSTON โ In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, organizations across Houston are using the holiday to further his legacy through acts of service throughout the community. Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- observed each year on the third Monday in January -- is recognized as a day of service, according to the AmeriCorps. Here are opportunities to get involved in the Houston area:MLK Day of Service at Houston Food BankWhen: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, January 18Where: Houston Food Bank at 535 Portwall St. Details: Houston Food Bank will gather non-perishable donations to include in Backpack Buddy sacks for food-insecure schoolchildren. Martin Luther King Day of ServiceOrganizer: Villanova University Club of HoustonDetails: Participate in a virtual food-drive by purchasing items from Houston Food Bankโs Amazon wishlist.
Member of famed Tuskegee Airmen dies from coronavirus
Lumpkin, a Los Angeles native, died Dec. 26, according to a statement from Los Angeles City College, which he attended from 1938 to 1940. Theodore Lumpkin Jr. was just days short of his 101st birthday. Lumpkin, a Los Angeles native, died Dec. 26, according to a statement from Los Angeles City College, which he attended from 1938 to 1940. The Tuskegee Airmen escorted bombers in Europe. In 2007, the Tuskegee Airmen were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
Houstonโs annual parades celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
HOUSTON โ The nation will honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday with parades and events in various cities from coast to coast. What to know about 42nd annual MLK paradeDOWNTOWN MLK DAY PARADE: KPRC 2โs Sofia Ojeda is live in downtown Houston, joining in the festivities of the โoriginalโ MLK day parade. The parade began at 10 a.m. in Downtown Houston, starting on Smith and Lamar streets. Houstonโs MLK parade was the first held in the nation after being sanctioned by the King family in 1978. The parade featured more than 250 performance groups, including 36 marching bands and 14 parade floats from across the nation.