NFL’s Depression-era Ban on Black Players Lingers On in the Owner’s Box
The National Football League season opened last week with a full slate of games. On the field, extraordinary athletes of all races and backgrounds competed with the same set of rules. Yet, it is worth noting that this has not always been the case — and that the legacy of discrimination has yet to be redressed.
7 Dishes Perfect for Game Day
Fried, grilled, baked or slow-cooked, game day dishes come in all flavors and textures so everyone comes out a winner. Try these classic ideas and new spins to take your home-gate to the next level.
A 7th Person Has Died From Vaping-related Causes. The CDC Is Stepping Up Its Probe of E-cigarette Illnesses
A California man has become the seventh person to die from a vaping-related illness in the United States as the nation's leading health agency activates emergency operations to better investigate the outbreak of lung injuries associated with e-cigarettes.
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa: A Luxurious Getaway With a Hint of Adventure
Cultural authenticity, luxury accommodations, breath-taking views, and a hint of adventure are what make the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa a true destination getaway.
David Ortiz Breaks Silence On Shooting In Dominican Republic: ‘I Almost Died’
David Ortiz has broken his silence since being shot in the Dominican Republic…. acknowledging in an interview with Univision that he almost died.
Century Mark
Astros defeat the Rangers 3-2 to reach 100-wins for third straight year
It is not often a baseball fan gets to witness the team they cheer for get 100 wins in a season. On tonight, 38,417 fans did. The Astros (100-53) defeated the Texas Rangers (74-79) 3-2 behind a strong pitching performance from the Major League leader in strikeouts, Gerrit Cole (18-5). He also became the fastest pitcher in Astros history to reach 300 strikeouts in a season. The last pitchers to reach such an accomplishment were Mike Scott in 1986 (306) and J.R. Richards, who did it twice in 1978 (307) and 1979 (313).
Issa Rae Developing Remake Of ‘Set It Off’ And Fans Are Not Having It
Sometimes it’s best not to mess with the cinematic classics, which is why we’re giving Issa Rae the side-eye for taking on a remake of “Set It Off” as her next project.
Woman In Kevin Hart Sex Tape Now Suing Him For $60M
Montia Sabbag, the woman who was filmed in Kevin Hart’s infamous and scandalous sex tape two years ago, is now suing the comedian for $60 million.
Joe Biden's Foot-In-Mouth Syndrome Strikes Again After He Implies Black Parents Don't Know How To Raise Their Kids
Former Vice President Joe Biden tasted his toes again after he flubbed an answer to a debate question about slavery.
Can America Break Its Gun Addiction?
Can America break its gun addiction? After mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, Southaven, Mississippi, Dayton, Ohio and Midland and Odessa, Texas, public demand for sensible gun reform once more soared. And once more, Republican politicians, led by Donald Trump, were intimidated into inaction by the gun lobby, led by the National Rifle Association. Remarkably, it was America's largest retailer -- Walmart -- that exhibited the courage politicians lacked.
Veteran Political Journalist Cokie Roberts Dead At 75
Cokie Roberts, the daughter of politicians and a pioneering journalist who chronicled Washington from Jimmy Carter to Donald Trump for NPR and ABC News, died Tuesday of complications from breast cancer. She was 75.
Priscilla Shirer: Ministering Through Acting in Overcomer
Call her an author. Call her an actress. Ask Priscilla Shirer what she is and she will say a minister, a teacher, someone trying to bring souls to know Jesus Christ. That is who she is at her core. Everything she does centers around that sole purpose. Connecting ministry to acting seems like a stretch when thinking of it in the mainstream of pure entertainment. However, changing your perspective to focus on the content of material rather than the entertainment factor and connecting the dots between the two is easy.
A Special Message From Houston ISD
As weather conditions continue to develop across the Houston region as a result of Tropical Storm Imelda and we assess the status of all HISD campuses, the district is following established protocols for determining closures or delays at schools and district facilities.
METRO Evaluating HOV/HOT Lane Conditions
METRO is monitoring road conditions and will make a determination early tomorrow on whether HOV/HOT lanes will be reopened for the Friday morning commute. Service on METRO bus routes and METRORail was restored earlier this evening. However, due to road conditions, customers may encounter detours and longer than expected travel times.
New JA Lake View Hotel Opens At ‘Dubai’s Largest Experience Resort’, JA The Resort
Opening September 22nd, JA Lake View Hotel is the third unique property in the 1 million square metre experience-packed JA The Resort in Jebel Ali, Dubai. A unique structure with panoramic views over the golf course and Arabian sea, JA Lake View Hotel is described as a ‘design-driven property dedicated to sustainability’.
Second Chance Job Fair
City Council Member Dwight Boykins is pleased to announce his upcoming annual 2nd Chance Job Fair on Thursday, September 19, 2019.
Sean Spicer's Spice Girls spectacle on 'DWTS' is not okay
Even though the lines between politics and entertainment have been blurred from the beginning in the Trump administration, Sean Spicer twirling the frills on the sleeves of his neon, lime-green shirt on "Dancing With The Stars" ("DWTS") have brought us to a collective new low.
AOC endorses progressive primary challenger to House Democratic lwmaker
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York on Tuesday threw her support behind a progressive primary challenger to Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois, a lawmaker who is considered to be one of the most conservative House Democrats.
American fashion brand sparks outrage over school shooting-themed hoodies
American fashion brand Bstroy has received fierce criticism on social media after displaying school shooting-themed hoodies at a show during New York Fashion Week.
Laverne Cox poised to make history with Emmy nod
Laverne Cox could make history on Sunday as the first transgender actress to win the coveted Emmy Award.
