NBA All-Star Game: Steph Curry wins MVP after leading Shaq’s OGs to mini-tournament victory
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry delivered a vintage performance in front of his home crowd, leading Shaq’s OGs to victory in the first NBA All-Star mini tournament on Sunday night and earning MVP honors.
7 more massage therapists accuse NFL kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior, bringing total to 16, per report
Seven more massage therapists have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior, bringing the total number of accusers to 16, according to The Baltimore Banner.
Celebrating Impact: The 2025 Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show H-E-B Leads the Charge as Presenting Sponsor and Esteemed Community Leaders Backing the Mission
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the 2025 Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show, where Houston’s most distinguished leaders, organizations, and businesses will converge to celebrate excellence, community service, …
Houston Area Urban League 2025 Black History Month Trailblazers Honoring Legacy, Empowering the Future
As we step into Black History Month 2025, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) proudly celebrates the trailblazers who have ignited progress, shattered barriers, and shaped the world we live in today. This is more than a moment of reflection—this …
NNPA Strikes Back: The Black Press Champions Selective Buying Amid DEI Rollbacks
The corporate world thought it could quietly abandon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, but the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has a message for them: Not on our watch! In a bold and historic move, the NNPA—representing the Black …
Shawn Thierry Appointed as Executive Director for Policy and Counsel at Texas Southern University
February 11, 2025 (Houston) — Texas Southern University (TSU) has announced the appointment of Attorney Shawn Thierry as its new Executive Director for Policy and Counsel. In this pivotal role, she will serve within the Office of Board Relations, working …
The PERFECT Way for Kids to Spend Spring Break! 🌟🎉
Looking for an engaging, educational, and fun-filled way for your kids to spend spring break? The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is offering an exciting lineup of Spring Break Youth Camps from March 10-24, 2025, at both its One Main Campus …
‘Not Like Us’ started as a diss. Now, it’s a Super Bowl anthem
Kendrick Lamar and Drake spent last spring trading disses. The rappers unleashed a slew of increasingly brutal attack tracks, taking aim at each other’s talent, parenting and race, among other sensitive subjects.
Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts stands atop the highest mountaintop after a long journey
Jalen Hurts has been fighting to get here for close to 10 years: on the midfield stage of a championship game, holding a trophy while confetti falls around him with the cheers of adoring fans ringing out around a massive …
Christian Menefee: Battling Trump’s Overreach, Championing Environmental Justice
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee is emerging as one of the most formidable legal minds in Texas, boldly standing up to Donald J. Trump's executive orders that threaten the well-being of Harris County residents. In a political landscape where many …
Wire Article Image Jared Allen, Sterling Sharpe, Eric Allen and Antonio Gates named to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Four new NFL legends are headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former defensive end Jared Allen, former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, former cornerback Eric Allen and former San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates …
Prince documentary will no longer be released by Netflix
Dearly beloved, an eagerly-anticipated documentary about Prince has been canceled.
NAREB’s 2025 Mid-Winter Conference: Elevating Black Homeownership & Real Estate Excellence
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is set to host its highly anticipated 2025 Mid-Winter Conference from February 22–26 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale, bringing together the nation’s most influential Black real estate professionals, industry leaders, and changemakers.
The Grammys gave Beyoncé the night the CMAs did not
Somewhere Adele may have been crying Sunday night, though we know for sure that Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish shed some tears, when Beyoncé finally won the Grammy for album of the year on Sunday.
April Ryan’s Historic Leap: A New Era for Black Press USA’s Washington Bureau
In a dazzling convergence of history, trailblazing journalism, and forward-thinking leadership, renowned White House correspondent April Ryan embarks on her newest chapter as Washington Bureau Chief and Senior White House Correspondent for Black Press USA. With an illustrious career that …

