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NAACP Condemns Racist Remarks by TV Anchor Mocking Sean Combs’ Plans to Purchase NFL Team
The NAACP issued the following statement regarding KRON-TV anchor Henry Wofford’s use of racist stereotypes to insult and belittle Sean “Diddy” Combs’ interest in purchasing the Carolina Panthers NFL team.
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Rod Rosenstein gets his day at the Supreme Court
Rod Rosenstein, the embattled deputy attorney general, will take a break from supervising the Russia investigation on Monday to make his debut before the Supreme Court and argue a technical sentencing guidelines case.
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WILLIAM CHRIS VINEYARDS EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION IN TEXAS
100% Texas-grown wine, William Chris Vineyards now available in select restaurants and retail locations across the state with additional locations to be announced.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Urges Trump Administration to Stop Immigrant Family Separation
Decrying the forcible separation of immigrant children from their parents at the Mexico border, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson urged the Trump administration to immediately end the practice and reunite the families.
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Apple reaches $1,000,000,000,000 value
How do you like them apples? Apple just became the first American public company to cross $1 trillion in value.
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NABJ rejects Trump attacks on journalists
NABJ passes resolution condemning attacks by President Donald Trump and his administration on press freedom
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) board of directors unanimously passed a resolution on Sunday condemning statements and actions by President Donald Trump and his administration that are detrimental to the freedom of the press. The continued attacks and hostile attitude towards the press must cease.
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The Caucus Ensures Equality Wins & History was made in Fort Bend County Today!
The Houston GLBT Political Caucus would like to celebrate the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court on making history by unanimously passing an amendment to the County Policy on Equal Opportunity for County employees that adds Employee Non-Discrimination protections for Fort Bend County’s LGBTQ+ employees, veterans, and many other communities! Fort Bend now joins Harris County and nearly a dozen other localities in Texas that have non- discrimination policies which prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity for their local government employees, thanks to pro-equality Commissioner Ken DeMerchant.
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Statement on Commissioner Steve Radack's Decision Not to Run for Reelection
It’s the beginning of a new era in Harris County. After 30 years in office, Commissioner Steve Radack has decided not to run for reelection. That leaves an open seat for Harris County Commissioner in Precinct 3.
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Republican Kim Davis, the Kentucky court clerk who became a conservative Christian heroine for refusing to sign same-sex marriage certificates three years ago, lost her re-election bid Tuesday, accord
Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer will win his bid to be the next senator from North Dakota, CNN can project, ousting incumbent Democrat Heidi Heitkamp and dealing a significant blow to Democrats' prospect at taking control of the Senate.
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New York University Study Shows Diversity in Schools Has Positive Impact on Student Achievement
A new report by the Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools at New York University finds that there is an academic advantage for students who go to diverse schools. Researchers compared demographic information on the student bodies at New York City public schools with results on achievement tests and graduation rates.
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Revolutionary Black-Owned Swimming Cap Brand Fits Women With Braids, Locks, and Afros
Do you have braids, locks, weaves, or an all-natural afro? Have you ever been frustrated finding a swimming cap that would perfectly cover your hair, that is not too tight and damaging? Fret not! Nomvuyo Treffers, a woman entrepreneur from South Africa, has innovated a swimming cap design specifically made for Black women's hair.
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NYT: Trump Questions Authenticity of 'Access Hollywood' Tape
President Donald Trump has questioned the authenticity of the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape in which he bragged about being able to grope women, The New York Times reported over the weekend, despite the fact that Trump immediately apologized for his remarks when the video surfaced.
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Little Mix's Perrie Edwards is having a baby
Little Mix star Perrie Edwards has announced that she is expecting her first child with England footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
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Capitol Rioters Shouted 'This is our house.' But the Capitol was built by enslaved Black Americans
"This is our country; this is our house," one rioter told a reporter while storming the US Capitol last week in support of President Donald Trump.
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Biden to name Chris Inglis as new national cyber director
President Joe Biden is expected on Monday to name Chris Inglis to the new position of national cyber director, an official familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.
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Burger King is bringing back this fan-favorite menu item
Burger King is bringing back crown-shaped chicken nuggets after a 10-year absence, the latest nostalgia play in the fiercely competitive fast-food industry.
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Fish City Grill, Half Shells Offer Comfort Food, Chalkboard Specials to Keep You Cozy This January
Fish City Grill and Half Shells are excited to kick off 2021 with four comfort-food specials to keep you cozy during chilly January: Shrimp and Andouille Mac and Cheese, Slow Roasted Louisiana Pot Roast, Shrimp and “Shroom” Linguini and Creole Jambalaya. The pot roast was on the regular menu many years ago and is still requested by longtime fans of the restaurant, so Fish City Grill and Half Shells are pleased to bring back the recipe for a limited time. Below is a description of each dish:
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The Fisk Jubilee Singers® Set to Commemorate 150th Anniversary with Yearlong Celebration of Events
The world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers® will celebrate the 150th anniversary of their founding with a year-long celebration of events. Organized as a choral ensemble in 1871, the Fisk Jubilee Singers® have played an essential role in introducing and sharing the tradition of the Negro spiritual with the world. This remarkable ensemble has traveled the world singing sacred songs and raising funds to support Fisk University for the past 150 years.
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More than 80 civil rights organizations call on Biden to abolish the federal death penalty
More than 80 nationally recognized criminal justice and civil rights advocacy organizations have joined in the call to President Joe Biden on Tuesday urging him to abolish the federal death penalty and commute the sentences of 49 death row inmates to life in prison.
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Ex-President Obama joins NBA Africa as strategic partner and minority owner
Former US President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a strategic partner, the National Basketball Association announced on Tuesday.
