The Test Of A Man NFL Regional Combine-Houston, Texas
I walked into the NRG practice facility for the NFL franchise Houston Texans and saw all the young men stretching and getting themselves prepared for their early morning job interviews. My mind wandered back to a poem I learned in my college days that had the sentence that summed up my first impression, “It isn’t the victory after all, but the fight that a brother makes.” And by the looks of the Houston NFL Regional Combine participants, these gifted young men were ready to showcase their talent to league scouts that were in attendance.
Houston Style Goes One-on-One with Comedic Legend Dick Gregory
As part of his national tour, comedic legend and civil rights activist Dick Gregory visited Houston last week to entertain guests at the city’s Dolce Ultra Lounge and Bistro with his age-old comedy, and also to share some of his viewpoints on current events at the Shrine of the Black Madonna. During his visit, Gregory spoke with Houston Style Magazine about his career, and shed some light on today’s black community.
DNA Tests Find Subway Chicken Only 50 Percent Meat, Canadian Media Report
A Canadian investigative consumer program ordered DNA analysis of several fast-food chicken sandwiches and concluded that Subway chicken was only half meat — with the other half soy.
Houstonian Changing the Hair Industry with The Weave Dryer
Inventions are the answers to what annoys us most in life. While on vacation Dr. Michalyn Porter was having a hard time drying the hair underneath her weave. She noticed the problem was not germane to her alone. Getting weave to become dry was not the only troublesome problem, she also observed how not drying hair properly could lead to infections. It was then she knew that she had to do something about this problem that annoyed her.
Taco Enthusiast Wants to Make Tacos the Official State Food of Texas
The official state dish of Texas is listed as chili by the Texas State Library, but one man is looking to swap that classic dish for a South-of-the-Border staple.
South Africa is Fighting Obesity With a Sugar Tax
The South African government is planning to implement a sugar tax to help curb the country's growing obesity epidemic.
This is Who We Are
As journalists, we tend to want to remain neutral when reporting about politics and policy. Our job is to report the facts to you. But at times, injustice occurs and our concerns, fears, and anger cannot be contained. Our will and our want to help our community compels us to speak up on a personal level.
NBCUniversal Invests $500 Million in Snapchat IPO
At least one traditional media company bet big on Snapchat's IPO.
Some Birth Defects 20 Times More Likely for Moms with Zika, CDC Says
The proportion of Zika-related birth defects during 2016 was nearly 20 times higher than the number seen during the pre-Zika years, according to a new report from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Remembering the Life of Kelvin Keith Belcher, MD
Romans 6:23 reads, “For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Kelvin Keith Belcher, MD has reached his eternal life with the Lord joining him on February 18, 2017.
Barack Obama Named Recipient of 2017 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award
Former President Barack Obama was named the 2017 winner of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award on Thursday for carrying on his fellow Democrat’s legacy.
Justice Department Softens on Texas Voter ID Law
The US Department of Justice has dropped its long-standing opposition to a key aspect of Texas' voter ID law.
Sessions Opens the Door Again to Privatized Prisons
Next week, March 7, will mark the 52nd anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the historic march and shocking police riot in Selma, Ala., that helped build public support for passage of the Voting Rights Act.
GOP Senator: Medicaid Expansion 'better be' Preserved
A Republican senator from West Virginia is insisting that Medicaid expansion be preserved in the GOP's Obamacare replacement proposal.
Texas Could Lose Millions Of Tax Dollars If It Stalls Medical Marijuana
The Texas Compassionate Use Act was signed into law on June 1, 2015, by Governor Greg Abbott. However, it appears the state might not implement the medical marijuana program it passed and could walk away from millions in potential tax revenues.
Pence Used Personal Email for State Affairs While Governor
Vice President Mike Pence used a personal email to conduct state business while he was governor of Indiana that was hacked in a phishing scam.
The Changing Scope of Black Radio in Houston
Music has always been a connecting element for African Americans. From the moment we knew there was sound, we have used it to make music as a way to both entertain and communicate. In the early years, music was made with the use of our mouths and body parts. We advanced to add the dimensions of instruments. Those various sounds combine to make beautiful music and our yearn for a larger platform to showcase our musical talents grew.
5 Things for Your New Day
Sessions wasn't the only one talking to Russia. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Rutgers University Launches Black and Latino Tech Initiative
Rutgers University’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development will hold its Black and Latino Tech Initiative Launch (BLT). The free event offers black and Hispanic tech entrepreneurs valuable advice on preparing their businesses for an accelerator program as well as on-site networking opportunities with venture capitalists and accelerators.
New App Celebrates Black Fraternity and Sorority Life — Divine 9 Emojis, a 300+ Sticker Pack
Sometimes words are not enough, and that’s why there are stickers. The Divine 9 Emojis app, released this week for iMessage, is a 300+ sticker pack capturing the quintessential expressions of Black Fraternity and Sorority life.
