Attention Graduating HS Seniors: The Tom Joyner Foundation Now Accepting Applications Full Ride Scholarship Program
The Tom Joyner Foundation® announced the ‘Full Ride’ scholarship program that will cover all the expenses of one student planning to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the fall of 2018.
Entrepreneur Crushes the "Angry Black Woman" Stereotype With Her Smiling, Happy Products
Daveia Odoi is the creator of “The DynaSmiles by DNT,” an original collection of happy art sold in the US, UK and Ghana that has been highlighted by Essence, Black Enterprise, and BET. Her work places happy, smiling Black women on various products including journals, cosmetic bags, laptop covers, smartphone cases, and more.
10 Things Every Low Income Family Should Know About Open Enrollment For the Affordable Care Act
Open enrollment for healthcare insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15. There is good news this year -- 31 states have expanded Medicaid eligibility to low-income adults, so low-income individuals and families who have been unable to get it in the past should enroll this year.
More Than 63,000 People Have Already Joined This Powerful “Buy Black” Movement
A global initiative called the Buy Black Movement (www.buyblackmovement.com/buyus) has built a worldwide platform that easily enables Black consumers to do business with Black-owned businesses.
Larry Wilmore and Bassem Youssef to Develop Middle Eastern Superhero Comedy at ABC
ABC is developing a comedy about a Middle Eastern family with superpowers from Larry Wilmore and Bassem Youssef. The untitled series centers on the Sharif family, an ordinary Middle Eastern American family with two superhero parents at a time when it’s illegal to be a superhero, so they are forced to save the world in secret. The show will highlight some of the issues that immigrant families face when it comes to fitting into a society that at many times treats you like the enemy.
R.I.P. Robert Guillaume, 89, Emmy-Award Winning Actor and Star of “Benson”
Emmy Award-winning actor Robert Guillaume, best known as the title character in the TV sitcom “Benson,” died Tuesday. He was 89. His wife Donna Brown Guillaume told the Associated Press he died at their Los Angeles home of complications of prostate cancer. Guillaume often played acerbic, dry-witted, but ultimately lovable characters like the butler Benson Du Bois, which he created on the 1977 series “Soap,” before his character was spun off in 1979. Guillaume won Emmys both for “Soap” (as supporting actor) and “Benson” (as lead actor).
The Caffeine 'detox': How and Why to Cut Back On Your Daily Fix
Are you one of those people who can't get your day started without a cup of coffee?
After Harvey Weinstein, Contracts That Keep Employees Quiet Are Under Scrutiny
Harvey Weinstein's conduct shocked the nation. Now, it could encourage some U.S. states to change their laws. Over the past two weeks, dozens of women have accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault. Allegations against the producer span nearly three decades.
Alec Baldwin a Hit for Democrats Seeking Buzz
Live from Des Moines, it's Alec Baldwin! The actor whose biting portrayal of President Donald Trump has helped reenergize "Saturday Night Live" is emerging as a popular choice for candidates and state parties searching for new luster in the midst of a Democratic power vacuum.
Bob Corker's 9 Most Devastating Lines On Donald Trump In His CNN Interview, Ranked
Hours before Donald Trump was set to huddle with Senate Republicans to rally support for his tax cut measure, Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker delivered an absolute bludgeoning of the President. And even that may be an understatement.
8 Money Mistakes New Parents Should Avoid
It's a thought many new and soon-to-be parents have: How can something so tiny require so much stuff? While you might not need all the gear you've stocked up on, there's no getting around the fact that having a baby will bring changes to your budget.
Jeff Flake's 9 Toughest Hits On Trump
Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election in 2018, and then promptly took the Senate floor and began a lengthy screed against the state of Republican politics in the Trump era.
5 Things for October 25: GOP Senators, Ransomware and National Parks
Already thinking about your big 2018 vacation? Seville, Spain, is No. 1 on a new Top 10 list of the best cities to visit next year. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Tomorrow: Northeast Water Purification Plant Expansion Project
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to invite residents to attend an informational open house tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 25 or Wednesday, November 15 to learn about the expansion of the Northeast Water Purification Plant (NEWPP) located at 12121 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Humble, TX 77396.
Women Contractors Association Show Appreciation for Elected Officials in the Houston Region
The Women Contractors Association (WCA) held their annual event in celebration and appreciation of elected officials in the Houston region. It was standing-room only as hundreds of elected officials poured into Grappino’s restaurant mingling and networking with the Contractors and guests. Jacquie Baly serving as Mistress of Ceremonies once again recognized and thanked the various Regional leaders for their service.
Clean-up Begins in Puerto Rico, Where Landfills Are Already Filled to Capacity
None of it was supposed to be garbage. Yet, for weeks, heaps of discarded possessions grew to towering heights across Puerto Rico.
Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam Army Medic
President Donald Trump, for the second time in his presidency, awarded the Medal of Honor during a ceremony Monday at the White House.
Master P Says, “The Only Way to Have a Voice, A Freedom of Expression, is Through Ownership!”
Professional athletes are trying to exercise their First Amendment rights by kneeling or standing to the national anthem during NFL and NBA games. Master P says, “What makes it difficult for players to unite is that they can’t freely exercise their right to freedom of expression without ownership.”
Trump Promises Tax Reform Won't Impact 401(k) Plans
President Trump vowed Monday that the tax break for 401(k) plans will be kept in place under the administration's tax reform proposal, despite reports to the contrary.
Hollywood Speaks Out On James Toback Allegations
There are some harsh words being bandied about in Hollywood since numerous women accused screenwriter and director James Toback of sexual harassment.
