Jussie Smollett apologizes to the 'Empire' cast and crew but insists that he's innocent
Jussie Smollett apologized to the cast and crew of "Empire" on Thursday night for any embarrassment the recent allegations may have caused, but he maintained that he was innocent, a person at the meeting told CNN.
Text messages and rideshares helped police uncover evidence in the Jussie Smollett case
The sequence of events reads like the plot of a television show: A man stages his own attack and rehearses it beforehand, making sure there's a surveillance camera nearby to record it.
Trump's Fake National Emergency
President Trump's decision to declare a national emergency in order to fund his border wall triggers a crisis for our Constitution and our democracy.
5 things to know for February 22: Jussie Smollett, NC election, Vatican, Venezuela
Looking for a new way to beat the traffic? If you live in Mumbai, you can use Uber to summon ... a speedboat. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Save Our HBCUs
Education is a gift that once obtained can’t be taken away. It can open doors to opportunities to advance one personally and professionally. Far from easy to obtain, it is treasured as many scrimp, save, and sacrifice so much just to acquire the basics of it. Knowing the importance and its worth, what if your education’s creditability was in some way threatened?
Texas State Representative, Advocates Push to Extend Voting Rights To People Who Have Completed a Term of Incarceration
State Representative Senfronia Thompson filed House Bill 1419 to restore voting rights to nearly 200,000 Texas citizens who are living, working, paying taxes in Texas communities. The legislation will bring Texas in line with 14 other states that restore voting rights to people with felony convictions who have completed their term of incarceration and have been released back to the community.
SeaWorld San Antonio to Launch 2019 Season Saturday, Feb. 23
New sea turtle attraction, new rides highlight 2019 calendar
SeaWorld San Antonio will launch its 2019 season Saturday, Feb. 23, with the first of four new Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends featuring fun for the entire family.
Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Remarks At Houston Business Coalition And C Club Luncheon
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered a State of the State address at the Houston Business Coalition and C Club Luncheon in Houston. The Governor spoke about his legislative priorities for the session, including the need for property tax and school finance reform, and discussed the state's continued commitment to recovery efforts for Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
T.J.Maxx to Open in Katy
T.J.Maxx, one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers with more than 1,200 stores currently operating in 49 states and Puerto Rico, will open in Katy on March 3, 2019. From fashion and accessories to jewelry, home, beauty, pet products, toys and more, shoppers can expect to find something for the entire family at the latest T.J.Maxx store.
Luxury Designer Isaac Moore comments on Gucci Blackface: Fashion or Faux
Isaac and Moore, up and coming Black American luxury designer had this to say about the Gucci Blackface controversy on newscaster’s Isiah Carey’s Isiah Factor Uncensored. “Let’s focus on a solution versus focusing on the problem. The problem is systematic.”
Theatre Under The Stars Announces the Cast of Mamma Mia!
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce its cast for Mamma Mia!.
TSU launches groundbreaking student-run, e-radio station
Texas Southern University students have a new voice – The Voice – with the launch of KTSU2, a student-run, streaming radio station that officially launches on Tuesday, February 19.
Doctors, Lawyers with Monetary Motives Cause Painful Decisions in Women's Health Care
Women, especially women of color and poor women, tend to suffer disproportionately in our healthcare system. The problem is growing worse now that there's a group of trial lawyers eager to exploit female victims, under the guise of offering help.
Chair Coleman Files Bill to Make Our Schools Safer
This week, I filed House Bill 1623 that continues my work on improving the safety of our schools. Please see below for information on the new bill, as well as information on my past legislation that improves safety in our schools.
Houston Ebony Opera Guild will hold African American Music Gala on March 2
Hall Johnson’s SON OF MAN will be performed by Chorus with Narration by Bishop Robert E. Hayes
Houston Ebony Opera Guild announces its Annual African American Music Gala, a concert featuring SON OF MAN, composer Hall Johnson’s cantata based on African American Spirituals. Roland Carter will conduct the chorus. With Bishop Robert E. Hayes, Jr. as narrator, the performance will take place at 4 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Westbury United Methodist Church, 5200 Willow-bend Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77096. Tickets are available online at houstonebonymusic.org or by calling 713-335-3800. The individual price is $30 in advance or $35 at the door. The Group Rate is $25 per ticket for 10 or more.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Providing Match Makers Throughout the Black Diaspora – Way Cool!
During the mid-1990’s we began sponsoring exploratory or fact-finding trips to nations in the Caribbean and West Africa. Then we expanded to East Africa and South America, i.e. Brazil. After getting comfortable and understanding the “Export/Import” challenges, we dared to start doing formal Trade Missions. During Thanksgiving week in the year 2000, we took 84 Black owned businesses to Rio de Janeiro for an aggressive Match Making event.
AboutThatCar.com: 2019 Mazda CX-3
The 2019 Mazda CX-3 is a small crossover. It was so small it could do a good imitation of a big hatchback. We drove one here to scope out the auto show.
Man discovers 30 year old Apple computer still in working order
A New York professor has Gen Xers reminiscing about their childhood after he posted images of his decades old Apple lle computer on Twitter Saturday night.
Amy Klobuchar's novel pitch for the Democratic nomination: Pragmatism
Sen. Amy Klobuchar seems willing to say one word that often goes unspoken by presidential candidates eager to win over voters: No.
Walmart had a blowout holiday quarter
Walmart's all-important holiday sales blew past expectations, a sign the retailer can more than hold its ground against Amazon.
