Perry Ellis Partners with Cubavera for Hispanic Heritage Month
Global fashion house, Perry Ellis International, Inc (PEI), and the company's Latin-inspired Cubavera® brand are launching #CubaveraIcons, a multi-faceted campaign for National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Democrats Need Latino Voters -- But Fret Too Many Will Skip the Midterms
Latino voters are angry at President Donald Trump. But that doesn't mean their anger will carry Democrats into House and Senate majorities in November. Democrats had hoped that Trump's actions -- from attacking Mexicans at the outset of his presidential campaign to separating children from their parents at the southern border -- would galvanize Latinos who have historically skipped midterm elections.
A Healthy Way to Work
Improve health and performance at the office
Between the hours staring at a computer screen and the nearly constant temptation of treats in the breakroom, most offices are not known for fitness and health. However, work is where most Americans spend at least one-third of their days, and it’s a place where simple changes can make a big difference.
JP Morgan Chase to Pay $24 Million to Settle Class Action Discrimination Lawsuit
JPMorgan Chase & Co. will pay $19.5 million to more than 200 current and former black financial advisers and their attorneys in a class action settlement with the bank.
Paula Abdul: Inside the Heart of a Pop Music Legend
On October 3rd, Paula Abdul hit the road on her North American tour; a tour that’s been more than twenty-five years in the making, since her 1992 Under My Spell tour which grossed $60 million in ticket sales (a mint by 1992 standards), yet also yielded some tragedy that almost sidelined the beloved performer forever. The world knows Paula at the plucky, iconic dancer and popstar turned American Idol judge, turned legacy performer. What people may not know is that this Grammy-winning legend had to climb a mountain of adversity, both physical and emotional, to dance again.
Texas High School Students Won't Graduate Unless They Watch Video On How to Interact with Police
Starting this school year, English, history and math, are not the only classes required to graduate high school in Texas. A new state law requires students in grades nine through 12 to receive a class, paired with a 16-minute video, that aims to teach them how to deal with law enforcement during a traffic stop.
Black Seniors in Georgia Ordered Off of Bus Taking Them to Vote
As early voting began Monday in Georgia, a group of black senior citizens gathered for a voter outreach event at Jefferson County’s Leisure Center.
50 Cent Signs New Deal With Starz Worth $150 Million
Rapper and producer 50 Cent has just landed a 4-year deal with Starz worth up to $150 million. His new deal with the premium cable network will include a three-series commitment through his G-Unit Film and Television company. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, comments, "When I sat down with Chris [Albrecht, Starz CEO] and walked him through my plans for G-Unit Film & Television going forward, he let m
Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Partners with Black Law Enforcement Executives to build relationships with Houston area Youth
Law Enforcement officers from the greater Houston area will partner with the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Shell Shack Brings the Whole Kitchen Sink to Houston
Since July of this year, Houston's Heights has been home to a seafood place that captures all of the flavors that our hometown natives crave - spicy crabs, crawfish, shrimp, tasty fried catfish, mixed cocktails, and craft beers. Seven days a week, from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. hungry patrons can indulge their taste buds with boiled infused flavors with varying degrees of heat.
Facebook Takes Down Ads Mentioning African-Americans and Hispanics, Calling Them Political
Dozens of advertisements removed from Facebook for being political ahead of the November midterm elections did not appear to express any political view, a USA TODAY analysis showed.
Texas Southern University Athletics receives grant from Save the Children Fund
The Texas Southern University Athletics Department has received a $98,111 grant from the Save the Children Fund, an international non-governmental organization that promotes children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries.
'Wanderlust' strolls through monotony of monogamy
"Wanderlust" is one of those series with a New York Times Sunday Styles feature baked into its DNA, provocatively contemplating how middle-aged married people deal with the monotony of monogamy -- in this case, by finding excitement, and perhaps renewed interest in each other, through sleeping with other people.
Cardi B hands out winter coats in Brooklyn
Cardi B is kicking off the holiday season a bit early with some good will. The rapper handed out free winter coats in Brooklyn, New York on Thursday, where a massive crowd swarmed the "I Like It" performer.
'Modern Family' star Ariel Winter says death not who fans think
Ariel Winter has teased which character is set to die on her hit ABC series, "Modern Family." "It's a character that we'll all be sad to see go, but it's probably not an older character that you think is going to go," Winter told "Entertainment Tonight."
Trump's demonization of the media can have deadly consequences
For a man with too much to say about too many things, President Donald Trump has maintained atypical restraint in the 17 days since since the dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared into the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul and was presumably murdered inside it by agents of the regime.
Texas' Unemployment Rate Falls to New Record Low 3.8 Percent
Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent, down from 3.9 percent in August 2018 and setting a new record for the lowest unemployment rate recorded in four decades. The Texas economy added 15,600 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs in September. Annual employment growth for Texas was 3.3 percent in September, marking 27 consecutive months of annual growth.
Houston Woman Searches for Answers In the Death of Service Dog
Sixty-four-year-old Freeina Gaines was just out walking her dog, Henry, as she often does on Scott and OST when she was struck by a vehicle. She claims a white PT Cruiser bearing the company logo of Diallo’s nightclub hit her on the left side of her body knocking her to ground.
The Streak Continues: Houston Defeats Buffalo to Extend Winning Streak to Three Games
No matter whether you like it or not. The Houston Texans are finding ways to win games. They defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-13 to extend their winning streak to three games as they head into a divisional showdown next week with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Linda Johnson Rice Talks About Ebony’s Legacy, the Shift in the Industry, and More
A monthly lifestyle publication, Ebony Magazine has been shining a light on Black entertainment and experiences in America since 1945, earning a place in media history as a major player in the publishing game. No stranger to the industry, since taking over the helm from her late father - founder, John H. Johnson - media mogul Linda Johnson Rice has helped steer the organization into a new era; eventually rising to become the Chair and CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, the powerhouse also responsible for introducing JET Magazine to the world.
