Shotguns stolen from Palm Beach Zoo
Two specially modified shotguns and ammunition were stolen from Palm Beach Zoo sometime late Wednesday or early Thursday morning.
Woman forced to clean dishes in bathtub due to plumbing problems
A Las Vegas woman desperate for running water is cleaning dishes in her bathtub.
5 things for April 30: Migrant caravan, T-Mobile and Sprint, Michelle Wolf
We've known for some time that the Great Barrier Reef's in serious trouble. But all hope is not lost. Australia's pledging millions to save it. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Logan Browning Gets Candid About the Series Dear White People
Her beauty is luminescent, her conviction fierce. It’s a potent combination and why actress Logan Browning’s portrayal of student activist Sam White in the Netflix hit series Dear White People has struck a chord with audiences. The series, based off the 2014 movie of the same name, also created by Justin Simien, seems custom made to address the uproarious intersection where President Donald Trump’s politics and Black Lives Matter collide. More importantly, beyond its pop culture relevance, is the show’s ability to humanize a people and their collective point-of-view to a larger population of viewers.
Cuba Officially Announces Two Black Women as New Vice-presidents
Cuba is being hailed as becoming more progressive as the country takes leaps toward diversity and moves away from its white dominated legacy. Cuba now has more Black leadership with two Black women vice-presidents in Inés María Chapman and Beatriz Jhonson.
“Harriet Gets Carried Away” by Jessie Sima c.2018, Simon & Schuster
You wear Mommy’s shoes, too. You love that clomping around, the wiggly-wobbly feel, and the fun of pretending that you’re someone else. Dressing up is great but be careful. As in the new book, “Harriet Gets Carried Away by Jessie Sima, things could quickly get out of hand.
Pastor Sues Oprah Over ‘Greenleaf’
Oprah Winfrey is being sued by a pastor and a screenwriter who claims the OWN series “Greenleaf” is a rip off of their idea. According to TheWrap, the suit, filed in federal court in California by Shannan Lynette Wynn and Pastor Lester Eugene Barrie, states the two teamed up to create a TV drama called “Justice & Glory,” and they met with Oprah’s team at OWN in the fall 2014 to pitch their idea … and got great feedback.
METRO to Test Low-speed Driverless Van at TSU This Fall
Houston METRO will be testing a driverless van at Texas Southern University as early as this fall.
Festive Fiesta Flavors
Serve up some spice with fun party dishes
Make your next fiesta one to remember with colorful decor, festive touches and, perhaps most importantly, unique and mouthwatering recipes that bring guests back for seconds.
Wet’n’Wild SplashTown Opens for the Summer Season Soon!
Wet’n’Wild SplashTown, Houston’s largest water park featuring 41 slides, rides and attractions, is sure to make a splash this summer season as the water park opens to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018.
Houston Black Realtors Hope to Raise Homeownership for African Americans with Expo
With increase wealth people are more prone to invest in property ownership. This is the hope of The Houston Black Real Estate Association while they hosted their Community Wealth Building Expo.
Who was Jack Johnson, the boxer who may be pardoned by Trump?
On Saturday, President Donald Trump said he was weighing whether or not to grant a posthumous pardon to boxer Jack Johnson, after it was suggested to him by actor Sylvester Stallone.
Atlantic Coffee Solutions Set to Close Its Doors in Houston's East End
From the Metro Rail to townhouses and new businesses, the East End has experienced a lot of growth but one thing that didn't seem to change over the decades was the aroma of roasting coffee coming from the iconic plant on Harrisburg.
Janelle Monae opens up about her sexual orientation
Singer and actress Janelle Monae sheds light on her sexual orientation in a new interview. "Being a black queer woman in America ... someone who has been in relationships with both men and women -- I consider myself to be a free-** motherf**ker," she said in a Rolling Stone cover story published online Thursday.
'Star Wars: Resistance' awakens franchise's animated galaxy
The "Star Wars" universe is expanding again on the animation front with "Star Wars: Resistance," a Disney Channel series set during a period prior to events depicted in the 2015 movie "The Force Awakens."
What happened to Allison Mack?
In 2013, actress Allison Mack, then best known for her 10-season run on the television series "Smallville," posted a video to her YouTube channel titled "You asked, I answered."
Meek Mill says prison release doesn't mean he feels free
He may have been released from prison this week, but Meek Mill said he doesn't feel free. The rapper sat down with NBC's Lester Holt soon after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered an immediate release Tuesday for the Philadelphia rapper.
Hundreds of Students Get Academic Enrichment at AKA ASCEND Summit
The Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) and other Houston area AKA chapters in partnership with The Dow Chemical Company hosted hundreds of high school girls and boys at an ASCEND℠ Summit where students had the opportunity to receive academic enrichment and life skills training to support their journey to college or vocational employment.
Local Barbers Clean Up Southeast Houston Homeless
A gym owner and two barbers have teamed up to give the homeless in their southeast Houston community new looks. Luis Torres, owner of Powerhouse Houston, collects clothing donations from gym members. Two haircutting cousins, Abraham Orozco and Mario Tapia, were inspired to join in the effort.
Defenders dismiss speculation over Kanye West's 'erratic' behavior
Whether you believe he's drumming up publicity for his soon-to-be-released music or just really passionate, Kanye West is stirring controversy once again. But his defenders are quick to denounce speculation on social media that he's being erratic or has mental health issues.
