A message from Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan About Santa Fe Tragedy
Our district is in mourning today following the tragic loss of lives in our neighboring community of Santa Fe. We have reached out to Santa Fe ISD to offer our full support during this difficult time, and we will do whatever we can to help them move forward after this senseless attack.
Jay-Z Ordered to Testify in Financial Probe
A judge has said that Jay-Z must spend a day answering questions from the Securities and Exchange Commission in a financial probe of a company he sold his apparel business to over a decade ago. U.S. District Judge Paul ruled that the singer whose birth name is Shawn Carter must answer the SEC’s questions for a full day and maybe more.
James Borrego Breaks Barrier as NBA’s First Hispanic Full-time Head Coach
James Borrego pushed through a barrier when the Charlotte Hornets named him the first Hispanic full-time head coach in NBA history. The former San Antonio Spurs assistant coach’s family is of Mexican descent and three generations removed from arriving in the United States, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Black Sorority ‘Questioned’ of Performing Community Service While Black By State Trooper
The list has now grown even further of what Black people can be “questioned for” that others do normally. Members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania were performing an act of community serving cleaning a stretch of highway when a state trooper approached them.
Lenwood Johnson, Houston Community Activist, Dead at 75
Houston has lost a community activist who long fought for the poor in housing projects and to preserve the historic Freedman's Town.
Rep. Gutierrez Passes On Presidential Bid, Will Focus On Mobilizing Latino Voters
Retiring Rep. Luis Gutierrez has decided against seeking the Democratic presidential nomination and instead will focus his efforts on mobilizing Latino voters in key swing states in the run-up to 2020.
“The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row” by Anthony Ray Hardin with Lara Love Hardin
You always keep your eyes on the prize. You’ve given yourself no other options and your steadfastness is your compass. What you believe will happen. What you know is truth. Say it enough, and everybody else will know, too – especially when, as in the new book “The Sun Does Shine” by Anthony Ray Hinton with Lara Love Hardin, the truth is one of innocence.
5 Tips to Meal Prep Like a Pro
Dinner can be a daunting task for any family with multiple mouths to feed. Factor in complex schedules and individual tastes, and a family meal can become a stressful thought for home cooks.
Have You Thought About Seeing A Therapist?
“There’s a melancholy in me that never goes away. I’m 50% happy and 50% sad at any given moment.” – Billy Bob Thorton.
Outrage Over White Version of Childish Gambino’s ‘This Is America’
Since its release Childish Gambino has received much praise for artistic look at America pulling from the Black experience.
10 killed in shooting at Texas' Santa Fe High School, official says
Ten people were killed and several others injured in a shooting Friday morning at a high school in the southeastern Texas city of Santa Fe, a law enforcement official said on condition of anonymity.
UNICEF With Harvey On Its Mind Generously Gives Back
It was a glamorous night of Houstonians on the red carpet that led to a grandiose evening at the UNICEF Gala Houston.
Harris Says She'll Back Booker's Legislation to Legalize Marijuana
California Sen. Kamala Harris said in a tweet she plans to support her fellow Democratic colleague Cory Booker's legislation to legalize marijuana. She made her announcement in a video for Now This News.
All Access Art Show Summer 2018 Edition Takes Over the Health Museum
Bringing a fresh artistic vibe to Houston's creative scene, the All Access Art Show is taking over The Health Museum (1515 Hermann, Dr, Houston) on Friday, May, 25, 2018 from 7PM-12PM for their Summer 18' Edition.
Deadpool 2 Supersedes Expectations
The main selling point of superhero films, whether they belong to the DC or Marvel Universes are stakes. Most of then end up with a villain who wants to take over the world, via some malevolent force or action.
There has been, on average, 1 school shooting every week this year
We're only 20 weeks into 2018, and there have already been 22 school shootings where someone was hurt or killed. That averages out to more than 1 shooting a week.
Mexican Citizen Stole Woman’s Identity to Vote in Texas Elections, Authorities Say
A Mexican citizen living in Houston stole another woman's identity to vote illegally, the Texas attorney general's office says. Laura Janeth Garza, 38, was indicted last week on two counts of illegal voting.
Suspect in custody after shooting at Texas' Santa Fe High School
Someone opened fire at a high school in the southeastern Texas city of Santa Fe on Friday morning, officials said, leaving more than one person injured and students running from the school.
Heat Wave: Houston Texans 2018 Rookie Minicamp
If anyone is interested in moving to the city of Houston, let me give you a bit of advice. From April until October it gets extremely hot and humid in the middle of the day, and the temperature just keeps rising as the day goes on.
Burlesque Icon Dita Von Teese Touts Her Own Brand of Feminism
Born out of a time capsule from Hollywood’s golden era, glamour girl and burlesque goddess, Dita Von Teese has been captivating imaginations around the world since she burst onto the scene in the early 2000s, first on the cover of Playboy Magazine, and then draped on the arm of controversial rocker, Marilyn Manson. Since then, Dita has carved out an iconic reputation for herself as the most famous and sought after burlesque performer in the world. Vanity Fair has dubbed her a “Burlesque Superheroine,” and Elle has declared her an “all around icon.”
