Dollar Drops As Trump's Latest Crisis Alarms Investors
The greenback fell against other major currencies in the aftermath of allegations that Trump in February asked James Comey to end the FBI's investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Houston Host Memorable Celebration for Gospel Artist Earnest Pugh’s Top 20 Billboard Single "I Need You to Breathe"
It was an evening full of praise and worship for Dr. Earnest Pugh’s Billboard Celebration. Memphis native, Earnest Pugh, who recently moved to Houston, celebrated his eleventh Top 20 Billboard single, “I Need You to Breathe.”
Earnest Pugh's Billboard Celebration Hosted by Houston Mayor!
Monday, May 15, 2017, Mayor Sylvester Turner honored award-winning gospel singer, Dr. Earnest Pugh for reaching the top 10 on the billboard charts with his hit single, "I Need You To Breathe". The single marks Dr. Pugh's 11th billboard chart topper. Amber Shaw of KYND 1520 and national radio personality Lonnie Hunter hosted the red carpet experience featuring several familiar faces such as Pastor Kim Burrell, Author Carlos Wallace, Gospel Singer Nikki Ross, Sky Houston of Majic 102.1 FM, Miss Mykie of BET, former Houston Texan's Player Mister Alexander, The Musicians' Wives, Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, Earnest Walker of KTSU 90.9, Jonathan Martin of Fox 26, Mayor Sylvester Turner and the man of the hour, Dr. Earnest Pugh.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Regarding President's Disclosure Of Highly Classified Information to Russian Foreign and Ambassador
Jackson Lee: “Every day the President gives the nation another reason to question his judgment, doubt his word, mistrust his motives, or question his capacity and competence to manage the national security and foreign policy of the United States.”
Beyond the Rhetoric: Corruption is a Small Business Killer
I was so proud and inspired to speak before the United Nations last week. It was kind of a peak in my public speaking career. Included within my content was my concern of international corruption. T
Russell Simmons Supports National Robotics Competition in Houston
National C-STEM Challenge for Pre-K to 12th Grade to be Held at Health Museum of Houston
Houston based, C-STEM Teacher and Student Support Services (C-STEM), a leading national nonprofit, exposing low-income children of color to the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, is hosting the National C-STEM Challenge. This free, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, May 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Heath Museum of Houston, located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004.
Young Thug Engineer Gives "E.B.B.T.G." Update
Young Thug's engineer says "E.B.B.T.G." is in the works.
Rep. Coleman on Sandra Bland Act passing out of the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Today, May 15, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed SB 1849—the Senate companion to HB 2702, also known as the Sandra Bland Act—out of the Committee. SB 1849 will now head to the House Committee on Calendars. Chair Coleman released the following statement:
Texas Southern Celebrates Spring Commencement
Blind student earns degree from TSU’s law school
Texas Southern University saluted 1,139 candidates for graduation during Spring Commencement exercises on May 13 in TSU’s H&PE Arena. Texas Southern conferred 21 doctorate, 201 master’s, 230 professional and 686 bachelor’s degrees. Joanna Ramos, valedictorian, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy. Ashley Semier, salutatorian, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Daniel Vaughn, who survived six brain surgeries and is blind, graduated Summa Cum Laude from TSU’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law in a hooding ceremony on May 12.
The Home Depot Announces Its 2017 Retool Your School Grant Award Recipients at The Home Depot Headquarters Winners Ceremony With Special Guests Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed And Actor Hill Harper
Nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities Were Awarded a Total of $360,000 in Campus Improvement Grants
This week, The Home Depot® held the winners’ ceremony to announce the 2017 Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program recipients. This year, nine HBCUs were awarded a total of $360,000 to use towards funding sustainable campus improvement projects of their choosing. To date, the program has awarded more than $1.8 million dollars in grant money to HBCUs. In 2017 alone, 72 HBCUs participated in the voting phase of the program.
CIA Director Mike Pompeo to Brief House Intelligence Panel Tuesday
CIA Director Mike Pompeo will brief the members of the House intelligence committee Tuesday on what President Donald Trump discussed with Russian officials last week, following claims the President apparently revealed classified information.
Did H.R. McMaster Just Make Donald Trump's Russia Problems Worse?
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster faced the press Tuesday afternoon in hopes of quieting the storm caused by a Washington Post report that the president had shared classified information with two top Russian officials during a visit to the Oval Office last week.
Sen. John Cornyn Removes Self From Consideration for FBI Director Role
Sen. John Cornyn, the second ranking Republican in the Senate, has asked to be removed from consideration to be the next FBI director, the Texan said in a statement.
US Allies Taken Aback By Intel Sharing Revelation
The revelation that President Donald Trump reportedly disclosed highly sensitive information to Russian officials is raising questions among some allied intelligence agencies about the security of details they share with their US counterparts.
Houston Native Serves at Sea Aboard Navy’s Largest Warship
A Houston native and Pairland High School graduate, Seaman Angel Evans is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).
