New Bill Preventing Firing Employees For Political Expression
A bill proposed in the Texas Legislature on Friday would prevent employers from firing off-the-clock employees who express their political views.
Whitney Houston Documentary Headed To Tribeca Film Festival
Documentaries about Whitney Houston, Gilbert Gottfried, Elian Gonzalez and Frank Serpico will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Voting Is Underway For the Home Depot 2017 Retool Your School Program
Black Hollywood’s brightest stars rally together to show their support of the popular grant program supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Continuing its commitment to our nation’s accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), The Home Depot® announced today that voting is underway for the 2017 Retool Your School Grant Program. The program is in its eighth consecutive year, and this year, nine HBCUs will be awarded a total of $360,000 for campus improvements.
The Ensemble Theatre Kicks off Audience Choice “The Nacirema Society”
The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 40th Anniversary Season audience choice, The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years, by Pearl Cleage and directed by Eileen J. Morris with Opening Night and media reception, Thursday, March 23, 2017.
Steve Bannon In 2013: Joseph McCarthy Was Right In Crusade Against Communist Infiltration
The Wisconsin senator's inquisitions of those he suspected of communist ties -- which eventually led to his censure by the United States Senate -- was a key moment in the Red Scare and led to the coining of the term "McCarthyism."
Houston Sailor Reflects on 75th Anniversary of World War II
This year, as Americans reflect on the 75th Anniversary of World War II, some Navy sailors have a special bond with the occasion. Houston native and Northbrook High School graduate, Ensign Marisol Aguilar, serves aboard a ship named after a historic figure from that war, USS Forrest Sherman.
Cancer Doctor Ordered To Pay $60k, For Misleading Patients
The Texas Medical Board has ordered a local cancer doctor to pay $60,000 in fines and serve five years probation for misleading terminally ill patients.
Rental Properties Can Make Good Investments, but They Come with Risk
Maybe your financial house is in order. Your debt is manageable or paid off. You have an emergency fund and now you're looking for ways to grow your wealth. Or, perhaps you're planning ahead by learning about different investments options. Have you considered becoming a landlord?
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls the President's Repackaged Muslim Travel Un-American and Unconstitutional
Jackson Lee: “After being blocked by the courts over his ill-conceived Muslim ban, Trump’s attempts at repackaging cannot hide the ugly truth that this policy is un-American and unconstitutional.”
Selma NFL Hero to Return for 8th Annual Youth Camp & Career Day
Bengals DE Michael Johnson to host highly anticipated youth sports weekend April 21-22, 2017
Selma native, and Cincinnati Bengal, Michael Johnson is once again returning home with his highly anticipated youth football and cheer camp. Presented by Johnson's MJ93-90 Fund, the annual events will include a Career Readiness Day at Wallace Community College from 9am-12pm on April 21st.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Is the Democratic National Committee Evaporating?
There was a time when it seemed that the Democratic National Committee seemed to be invincible. It was the early 1990’s and this new comer from Arkansas, William Jefferson Clinton, was the right guy at the right time. He named a guy who came out of nowhere named Ron Brown to head the DNC. That was unheard of at the time. A Black man running an entire political party. It wasn’t long before everyone knew he had a calling. He led the DNC admirably. He got Bill Clinton elected and then the spell was cast. We had a new breed of national politics.
Midtown Houston Hosts Month-Long Culinary Series to Spotlight Local Restaurants
On March 1, Midtown Houston kicked off eat IN midtown, a month-long culinary event offering residents a taste of the area in a cost-effective way. The participating bars and restaurants have donated gift cards to be distributed on social media between March 1 and 31 under the hashtag #eatINmidtown. Guests can expect a chance to sample the very best that Midtown has to offer with special pricing at restaurants such as Holley's Seafood Restaurant + Oyster Bar, Charivari Restaurant, Freshii, Weights + Measures, Laurenzos and the breakfast klub.
County Attorney Vince Ryan Files Suit to Stop Polluting Pasadena Refinery
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed an enforcement action in state District Court Friday against Pasadena Refining Services Inc. (PRSI) seeking to hold that company responsible for repeated violations of Texas environmental protection laws.
Usher’s Biggest Career Regret Involves Music’s Most Controversial Artist
Usher has a career that spans of over 20 years, giving him the opportunity to drop eight studio albums and work with everyone from Beyoncé to Priyanka Chopra.
ESPN Layoffs To Hit On-Camera Personalities
ESPN will lay off some of the personalities who appear on TV, radio and online.
Old Dominion Will Not Perform at RodeoHouston®
Because of a death in a band member’s family, Old Dominion will not be performing at RodeoHouston® Wednesday, March 8, 2017, as scheduled. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ officials are currently working on booking a new artist.
Comedy Central To Laugh It Up With A 3-Day Festival In June
No joke! Comedy Central is leaping off the screen this summer with a comedy cavalcade in the heart of San Francisco.
Don Cheadle Told Twitter Trolls Why He Hates Donald Trump
It’s no secret that Don Cheadle has never been a fan of Donald Trump—and he recently took to Twitter to blow up the president’s spot even more after being targeted by Trump supporters.
