'The Grandmother of Juneteenth' visits Milwaukee
"The Grandmother of Juneteenth" paid a visit to Milwaukee on Friday, Feb. 24.
Humble Man Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Shooting at Police during 37-mile Chase
An Humble man was sentenced to 37 years in prison for shooting at a police officer in Upper Kirby during a chase through Houston on the Southwest Freeway, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
African-American Energy Expert Damali Rhett Harding Named Acting U.S. Program Director for Regulatory Assistance Project
The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that supports energy regulators in the clean energy transition, announces that Damali Rhett Harding has been named acting director of its U.S. program, effective March 17.
Atlanta's First Black Reporter Dies at 83
Legendary anchorman Lorenzo 'Lo' Jelks has died at 83, first black TV anchorman in Atlanta at WSB-TV
Benjamin Crump wins NAACP Social Justice Impact Award and vows 'never to stop fighting racism and discrimination'
Attorney Benjamin Crump has been at the forefront of some of the highest-profile cases involving civil rights and racial injustice -- but acknowledges there's much more work to be done.
Moped-riding thieves are stealing AirPod Max headphones off people's heads, NYPD says
If you're an AirPod Max owner in New York, you'll want to hold on tight to your headphones. Since January, the New York City Police Department has recorded 21 incidents in which thieves riding mopeds stole Apple AirPod Max headphones …
Black hatmaker from Philadelphia gains national spotlight
Wakisha Bailey reports.
2023 Rodeo Uncorked!® International Wine Competition Winners Celebrated at the Champion Wine Auction & Dinner
The 2023 Rodeo Uncorked! Champion Wine Auction & Dinner was held at NRG Center today. Enthusiastic supporters gathered for the annual event, where winning wines from the 2023 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition were auctioned.
'Dilbert' distributor drops creator Scott Adams over his racist remarks
Andrews McMeel Universal, the company that syndicates "Dilbert," said it is cutting ties with the comic strip's creator, Scott Adams, after his racist remarks about Black Americans led hundreds of newspapers across the country to drop the satirical cartoon.
New report ranks Texas last in the country for mental healthcare
Advocates say the state has invested money in mental health, but that there is not enough funding to match population growth.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan goes before the Supreme Court Tuesday. Here's what borrowers need to know
Millions of student loan borrowers could see up to $20,000 of their debt canceled depending on the outcome of Tuesday's US Supreme Court hearing on President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program.
Texas teacher task force recommends better working conditions, pay
The group’s report touches on eight issues involving compensation, teacher training and support, and improved working conditions.
Bill being considered could lower the state's sales tax
Consumers say they like the idea.
Sale of late Egyptian President Sadat's passport in Texas sparks outrage among family
The sale of an Egyptian presidential passport at an auction is causing anger and confusion.
Fireside Chat with Mayor Turner & Police Chief Finner to Focus on Youth Crime & Violence
The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) and Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC) invite youth to participate in a Fireside Chat with Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner about issues of crime and violence faced by youth, on Tuesday, …
