New Netflix Film ‘Burning Sands’ Confronts Hazing In Black Fraternities
The new film takes a look at the secret underground world of Black fraternity pledging.
Office Of The Governor And Houston Crime Stoppers Offer Reward In Case Involving Shooting Of Eight Year-Old Girl
The Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division today offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons involved in the shooting of eight year-old De'Maree Adkins. The award offered by the Governor’s office, combined with the Houston Crime Stoppers award of $5,000 will bring the total amount to $15,000. Following a car crash around 2:00 A.M. on Saturday in Houston, an unknown gunman opened fire on the vehicle De’Maree was traveling in, resulting in her death.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters Keeps It Real About Trump On ‘The Real’
California Congresswoman Maxine Waters does not care one whit what Donald Trump thinks.
Black Worker Advocates Launch the #WorkingWhileBlack Campaign to Address the “New Deal for Black America,” Discriminatory Job Policies, and Corporate-Sponsored Exploitation
National Black Worker Center Project to Trump and Members of Congress: “Bring a permanent end to the economic abuses of Black workers with a vision that goes beyond the desire for political power.”
The National Black Worker Center Project, a national network dedicated to addressing the multi-dimensional Black work experience, announced its launch today of the #WorkingWhileBlack campaign to expose the impacts of racial and economic injustice in the workplace.
Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Babyface Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame
History was made this morning with the announcement of Jay Z as a 2017 inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Lisa Gagnon Named Executive Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Presentations at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Former vice president of marketing for the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee, Lisa Gagnon, was named an executive director at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Pentagon Sends ISIS Options To White House
The Pentagon has sent the White House the expected preliminary options for accelerating the fight against ISIS that President Donald Trump ordered 30 days ago, according to a US official.
Trump to propose $54 Billion In cuts To 'Most Federal Agencies'
President Donald Trump's first budget proposal will look to increase defense and security spending by $54 billion and cut roughly the same amount from non-defense programs, the White House said Monday.
Oprah Winfrey To Speak At Upstate NY College Commencement
Oprah Winfrey will be a speaker at the graduation ceremony for an upstate New York college that some graduates of her South African school attended.
Oh, Baby! Nick Cannon Welcomes Son; A ‘New Edition’ Is On The Way
2016 was a challenging year, as celebrity deaths were frequent and sometimes shocking. This year, though, there is much joy in celebrity world, as pregnancies and babies have been bountiful. Nick Cannon, already father to Moroccan and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah Carey, now has three reasons to be thankful – the arrival of his son, Golden “Sagon” Cannon, with ex-girlfriend, Brittany Bell.
Houston Native Supports Naval Aviation Modernization
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Flores works as a personnel specialist and operates out of Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California.
Crocheted Octopi Comfort Preemies In Hospital NICU
These cuddly toys are used as a form of therapy to help comfort and calm premature babies, according to officials at Poole Hospital.
Beyonce Drops Out Of Coachella; Now Slated For 2018
Beyonce, who is pregnant with twins, will not perform at Coachella this year, but will headline the festival in 2018.
It Was 'Moonlight,' Not 'La La Land': A Timeline Of A Historic Oscars Blunder
Director Barry Jenkins said he was "speechless" after his movie "Moonlight" was announced as the winner of best picture on Sunday night, following an unprecedented moment in Oscars history. And he wasn't the only one.
Simone Biles And Mr. T Suit Up For ‘Dancing With The Stars’
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and actor Mr. T will be among the celebs competing for the Mirrorball trophy on the upcoming 24th season of Dancing With the Stars, ABC confirmed to ET.
Academy Awards Kills Off Wrong Person
In addition to what is now being referred to as "Envelopegate," in which "La La Land" was mistakenly named best picture when "Moonlight" actually won, the Academy kind of killed off the wrong person.
Judge: 1 Additional Accuser Can Testify At Bill Cosby Trial
A judge will let only one other accuser testify at Bill Cosby‘s sexual assault trial to bolster charges that the actor drugged and molested a woman at his estate near Philadelphia.
DIY Network Wants TO Overhaul Aretha Franklin’s Childhood Home
The Memphis home where music icon Aretha Franklin was born may become the next overhaul project at the DIY Network, officials in charge of repairing the crumbling structure said Thursday.
NBC Take On 'Taken' Isn't Special Or Skillful
"Taken" was a remarkably efficient action thriller, starring Liam Neeson as a killing machine who unleashes his "very particular set of skills" in a tireless effort to rescue his abducted daughter. After two sequels, the title now lands on NBC as a series, albeit one that basically just appropriated the name, with nothing particularly special or skillful about it.
Ellen DeGeneres And Walmart Give These Students The Ultimate Prize
Nyasha Biggs, 17, wasn't sure what to expect when she and the rest of her high school class were flown to Los Angeles to appear on the "Ellen DeGeneres Show."
