Performing Arts Houston presents Dance Theatre of Harlem Houston Education Residency
Performing Arts Houston presents Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) for a week-long Education and Community Residency, December 6-11. The residency will offer a wide range of engagement opportunities throughout Houston, in advance of the company’s performances at Jones Hall this …
House Democrats pick Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi, the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress
House Democrats chose caucus chair Hakeem Jeffries of New York to succeed Nancy Pelosi as leader of the Democrats in the chamber next year, a historic move that will make him the first Black person to lead one of the …
The Time is Now for Increasing Diversity in American Media Ownership
Several months ago, I co-wrote an op-ed with my long-term friend and national media colleague, Jim Winston. Our commentary emphasized why "Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority."
Legendary Songstress Anita Baker Announces 2023 Tour Dates
THE LIMITED RUN BRINGS BAKER ON A FULL TOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1995 Tickets On Sale Starting Thursday, Nov. 17 at 10 AM Local Time on LiveNation.com
Angela Bassett's tribute to courageous women is the inspiration you need today
Angela Bassett gave a rousing speech about female empowerment at the Glamour Women of the Year event on Tuesday night.
Kanye West can't sell 'White Lives Matter' shirts because two Black men own the trademark
Two Black radio hosts in Arizona could be a potential roadblock if Kanye West ever decided to sell his "White Lives Matter" T-shirts in the United States.
Black men say they feel ignored by politicians. A historic Senate face-off between two Black men isn't helping
Aaron Bethea says he has voted election after election for US presidents, governors and senators -- and yet those lawmakers have done little to nothing to improve life for him, his family or his community.
Wells Fargo’s first Black American Board Foundation Member Shares His Perspective on the Post and Discusses Career Journey
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “There is a saying, do not talk about it, be about it,” said Otis Rolley, now the head of Philanthropy and Community Impact at the bank and president of the Wells Fargo Foundation. Rolley also counts as …
Gun violence has killed at least 1 rapper every year since 2018
It's happened again: America wakes up to news that a hip-hop star was fatally and senselessly shot. This time, the rapper is Takeoff of Atlanta's platinum hit machine, Migos, who was slain early Tuesday in Houston, according to a source …
Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) Presents Negative Women: Four Photographers Questioning Boundaries November 4 - January 27 Curated by Christopher Blay
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is proud to present NEGATIVE WOMEN: FOUR PHOTOGRAPHERS QUESTIONING BOUNDARIES, curated by Christopher Blay, HMAAC’s Chief Curator. The exhibition opens for a preview on November 4, from 7 - 9PM with refreshments. …
Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" World Premiere
Stars, Filmmakers and Special Guests Hit the Purple Carpet in Hollywood Tonight, Celebrating Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"
Multicultural Haircare Brands My Black Is Beautiful and Gold Series Team up With Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” to Celebrate Black Joy and Beauty
Procter & Gamble (PG) haircare brands My Black is Beautiful (MBIB) and Gold Series have announced a collaboration with Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther:
Lupita Nyong'o Rocked a Lancôme Red Lip & Silver Eye Look at the Wakanda Forever World Premiere
“While travelling from East Africa to West Africa with Lupita, I was inspired by the beauty of the continent. The Balmain dress Lupita is wearing tonight remind me of goddess statues from North Africa. To reflect that, I wanted the …
Alfred Street Baptist Church is the Largest Faith-Based Donor in the Nation to HBCUs
Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) has become the largest faith-based financial supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation, as a result of a combination of direct donations, contributions, scholarships and/or waived fees awarded to students from …
Opinion: The real Herschel Walker problem
Why are so many Republicans still supporting Herschel Walker? The answer isn't just hypocrisy or expediency -- it's something much darker and it reveals quite a bit about the true views of too many conservative voters.
