Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Congressmen Bennie Thompson and Al Green Present HBCU Game Day Offering
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Congressman Bennie Thompson (MS-02) and Congressman Al Green (TX-09) will host an offering after the annual Alcorn State University and Texas Southern University football game.
In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Girl Scouts Releases Spanish Version of Its Anthem
#GIRL--Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) released “Me Verás Brillar,” a Spanish version of its “Watch Me Shine” anthem, which the organization released last year. The new song is distributed in conjunction with National Hispanic Heritage Month and emphasizes the importance of girls taking the lead in their communities.
We're 42 Years Apart But Our Mission Is the Same: Change Education for the Black Community
We are two Black men separated by 42 years in age. But we are bound by our collective rage about what is happening to our people. We are focused on education where there is more than enough to be angry about. Every day countless numbers of our children do not receive the quality education they must have in order to have even a modicum of a chance to live a decent life in today's world.
Fat Bao Puts the Flavor in Asian Fusion
We've all had those days’ lunch or dinner when we are ready to eat, but we craved something that is out of our comfort zone when it comes to food. At Fat Bao's, where one can choose from something called Bulgogi Bao, a Pork Belly Bao, Crab, or Chicken Bao, in addition to Fat Cauli, Fat Fries, or Curry Fat Fries, then you have probably embarked on one of the most unique tasting experiences in the Greater Houston area.
Whataburger — a Texas Staple — Accused of Whites-Only Hiring in Florida
A former manager for an out-of-state Whataburger restaurant believes she was forced to quit because she wouldn’t follow through with directions from higher-ups to only hire white workers. Now the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has jumped into the case, filing a lawsuit in Tallahassee against the Texas fast food chain.
Macy's Supports Glam4Good Event For Women & Families Devastated By Hurricane Harvey
Macy’s supported women devastated by Hurricane Harvey this past weekend at the Glam4Good event.
Forbes Taps Diddy and Russell Simmons for ‘World’s 100 Greatest Living Business Minds’ List
In honor of the Centennial anniversary of Forbes, we spent 18 months photographing and collecting wisdom from the world's 100 greatest living business minds.
Athletes, Activists Spar On Kneeling National Anthem Protests
Football fields have become forums for political debate over the past week, after President Donald Trump criticized players who kneel during the National Anthem to protest police brutality.
Moral Victory: Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans
As a child playing competitive sports, my coaches would tell us before each game that there was no such thing as a moral victory. You either win or lose. Moral victories don’t go down in the record books, they preached. So, every game, my teammates and I would never focus on what we did correctly. Never would we publicly talk about a great catch one of us had if we lost the game. Even when one of our players made a great tackle or even an interception, but the team lost the game. We would remain silent.
Texas Woman Dies of Flesh-eating Bacteria Caused by Hurricane Harvey
A 77-year-old Houston woman died earlier this month from a flesh-eating bacteria, which she contracted after falling into Harvey floodwaters in her home, authorities said. Nancy Reed, of the Kingwood area of northeast Houston, died on Sept. 15 of flood-related necrotizing fasciitis, more commonly referred to as flesh-eating bacteria, after she fell into contaminated flood water in her home, the Harris County medical examiner's office ruled.
Abbott Refuses to Tap Rainy Day Fund to Help Houston Pay Cost of Harvey
Houston won’t get help from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to recover from Harvey. Governor Greg Abbott shot down a request by Mayor Sylvester Turner to tap the state’s $10 billion emergency reserve.
Why Hacks Like Equifax Will Keep Happening
If it feels like 2017 is a banner year for cyberattacks, that's because it is. And the hits will keep coming.
Donations for Puerto Rico Pour In From Orlando's Hispanic Community
On the eastern side of Orlando, in a heavily Puerto Rican community, donations are pouring in from people worried about family on the Caribbean island ravaged by Hurricane Maria.
It's Getting Very Hard for Donald Trump Not to Fire Tom Price
On Thursday night, Politico published a story with this eye-popping headline: "Price took military jets to Europe, Asia for over $500K."
Sarah Jessica Parker Confirms 'Sex and the City 3' Canceled
Go ahead and stomp your Manolo Blahniks in frustration. The long-awaited "Sex and the City 3" is not happening, according to star Sarah Jessica Parker.
New LG Smartphone Keeps Mosquitoes Away
LG hopes its latest smartphone could stop you catching malaria. The LG K7i, launched by the South Korean firm at the India Mobile Congress this week, is embedded with technology that it says will keep mosquitoes away.
Rihanna Sams Trump On Puerto Rico: 'Don't let your people die like this'
Rihanna criticized President Donald's Trump response to the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, suggesting that the President is not paying enough attention to the disaster occurring on the island.
Is Coffee Healthy?
Yes, go ahead and grab that cup of joe, or two, or more. Doing so may improve your health and help you live longer, suggests new research.
Texas Southern Announces Preliminary Boost In Fall Enrollment
University tops 10,500 students after focused recruitment campaign
Texas Southern University (TSU) announces a preliminary boost in enrollment for the Fall 2017 semester. More than 10,500 students have started class on campus after a late opening to the academic session following Hurricane Harvey.
Houston Immigrant Youth Help DACA Beneficiaries Renew Their Protection From Deportation
United We Dream Scholarships Available for 100-150 Youth to Cover $495 DACA Renewal Fees at Free Events Scheduled for today through Sept. 30.
From today until Sept 30, immigrant youth, advocates, and community volunteers will host FREE events to help immigrant youth and families renew the protection from deportation and work permits made available by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), which Trump ruthlessly killed just weeks ago
