Ken Jeong stops show to rescue fan
He really is "Dr. Ken." Comedic actor Ken Jeong reportedly called on his training as an actual physician this weekend to help a fan.
'This Is America': The Childish Gambino video explained
Donald Glover had quite the weekend. The actor, who has been riding high these days with both his series "Atlanta" and his role as young Lando Calrissian in the forthcoming "Solo: A Star Wars Story," both hosted "Saturday Night Live" and was the musical guest as his rap/R&B alter ego, Childish Gambino.
Childish Gambino's poignant 'This Is America' lyrics
Donald Glover's musical alter ego, Childish Gambino debuted the song "This Is America" over the weekend and everyone is still busy tossing around theories about it.
Governor Abbott Honors Fallen Texas Peace Officers At 2018 Memorial Ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott today joined law enforcement officers from across the state for the 2018 Texas Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony to honor fallen Texas peace officers and their families. During the ceremony, the Governor met with, and presented medals to, the families of the fallen officers. Today’s ceremony included the laying of a memorial wreath and a 21-gun salute in honor the fallen peace officers.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Urges All Community Stakeholders To Work Together To Produce a Solution that Benefits all Houston Schoolchildren
Jackson Lee—“I encourage all stakeholders to heed the needs of our schoolchildren and devise a solution which empowers students and parents alike; one that inspires our Houston area schoolchildren to follow in the footsteps of astronauts and presidents, like their neighbors and predecessors before them, and one which galvanizes our community to work in the best interests of our students.”
Dope Moms With Natural Hair Love The Doux, Mother's Day Gifts Under $100.00
The Doux is a line of hair care (created by a mother of 5) getting attention for bold packaging, clever product names inspired by 90's hip hop and being a go-to option for natural curls, wavy, loose, or super tight. Available at select Target stores and at Thedoux.com All 5 products below are available for under $75.00!!
Sandy Pugh Named PVAMU Women's Basketball Coach
Sandy Pugh has been named the new head women's basketball coach at Prairie View A&M University.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Let’s Update the Farm Bill to Help Lift Americans Out of Poverty
I have long thought that we can rid ourselves of the Poverty Industrial Complex. The so-called Great Society has crippled the Black community with a never - ending dependence on government subsidies. The process lasts from generation to generation with no end in sight. Well, the National Black Chamber of Commerce believes we can break this cycle with adept job training followed by suitable job placement (good wage, benefits and a future).
Bayou Jamboree returns to Market Square Park on May 19
Market Square Park in Downtown Houston hosts its annual Bayou Jamboree and Crawfish Boil on Saturday, May 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. The New Orleans style band Bayou Roux will headline an afternoon of live music, with an opening set by the high energy NOLA Hustlers Brass Band.
Cooking For Mom on Mother’s Day Gives Kids Food For Thought
Taking mom out for brunch or dinner is a traditional way to celebrate her on Mother’s Day. But there’s another way that incorporates food, and it can be fun for the family as well as food for thought for the kids.
H-E-B Names Winners in 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Company Recognized Outstanding Educators and School Districts with Cash Prizes and Grants Totaling $430,000
On Sunday, May 6, H-E-B announced statewide winners of the 17th annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards during an awards ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Houston. During the ceremony, H-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt personally handed out $430,000 in cash awards and grants, and congratulated eight educators, two school districts, one early childhood agency and a public school board for being among the best in Texas. The program has given away more than $9.5 million in cash and grants since 2002.
Checking the Narrative on Black Women's Leadership It's Not Only Time to Court Black Women's Votes, But Also Support Them As Candidates
In a recently published Rolling Stone article, recording artist Janelle Monae exposes a disconcerting, yet largely universal awareness shared by Black women seeking to exercise power: when we reveal ourselves to be human and inevitably imperfect, we are too often labeled unworthy and incapable of leading. It's why, Monáe says, she spent the better part of a decade masking herself behind the persona of an android named Cindi Mayweather.
Houston Based Celebrity Hairstylist, Charmeka Augustine-Young, is Available for Spring/Summer Beauty Segments & to Discuss Houston's Influence in the Luxury Virgin Hair Industry
With the right hairstyle, a woman’s energy will radiate and beam through out every part of her body while having her believing the most magical things about herself. H-Town’s own Charmeka Augustine-Young, is bringing magic to the multi-billion dollar hair industry.
Mother of Waffle House shooting victim, DeEbony Groves, receives her daughter's college diploma
DeEbony Groves, 21, had dreams of walking across the stage and receiving her diploma in social work, which she had been working hard towards for several years. But on April 22, her life was cut short when a gunman entered the Waffle House where she was eating with friends.
Rice U. study: Reflecting on possessions can curb people’s impulse buying
Practice provides a way of mentally ‘shopping the closet’ and quells desire to buy, experts find
Consumers who reflected on their recently used personal belongings experienced less desire for an unexpectedly encountered product, were less likely to buy impulsively and expressed a lower willingness to pay for new products, according to a new paper by marketing and consumer behavior experts at Rice University.
Houston Native Serves with the U.S. Navy Half a World Away
A Houston native and 2013 Summer Creek High School graduate is serving in Japan in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Germantown.
Social context matters in spread of disease
Rice University study of fruit flies shows sex composition of group alters disease transmission
"Patient zero" isn't entirely to blame when an infection takes root in a population. According to Rice University scientists, social context in the community has a lot to do with how a disease spreads.
Sun & Ski Announces National Bike Month Giveaway
This month, in honor of National Bike Month, Sun & Ski will be giving customers a chance to ride away on a new bike. Sun & Ski announced today that they will be bringing back their "Bike A Week Sweepstakes". Each week during the month of May, customers can enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win the promotion.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar Rolls Out Revamped Menu on May 8
The butchers, bakers and bartenders at Hopdoddy Burger Bar are proud to introduce a refreshed menu across all locations on Tuesday, May 8. In addition to the popular mainstay burgers Hopdoddy fans have come to know and love, the updated menu includes a “shareables” section featuring a new selection of loaded fries, a new milkshake menu, a revamped cocktail program and more.
Bridging two continents and connecting cultures: travelers enjoy free layover service in Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and touristanbul
Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline, offers touristanbul, a free layover service to all Turkish Airlines passengers flying through Istanbul with a 6-24 hour layover. Since its launch in 2009, touristanbul has helped a quarter of a million passengers to explore and enjoy a taste of Istanbul during their layover.
