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FAST X | Watch the Big Game Spot
The end of the road begins. Fast X, the tenth film in the Fast & Furious Saga, launches the final chapters of one of cinema’s most storied and popular global franchises, now in its third decade and still going strong with the same core cast and characters as when it began.
Melinda Spaulding Chevalier named VP for public affairs at Rice
Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, an Emmy Award-winning communicator, brand strategist, crisis management expert and community affairs leader, has been named Rice University’s next vice president for public affairs.
Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott Collaborates with Wrangler® on Limited-Edition Jewelry and Apparel Collection
Two iconic brands team up for exclusive collaboration benefiting the National FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America)
Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott announces the launch of its first-ever collaboration, a joint collection with global denim brand Wrangler®. The limited-edition Wrangler x Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott collection features signature Kendra Scott silhouettes and inlaid gemstones, woven together with modern, elevated fits and finishes from the most authentic denim brand of the West. This product line presents both jewelry and apparel, a first for the Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott brand, and celebrates ranch culture, the natural environment of the Southwest and the spirit of its hard-working people.
Houston Teen Comedian Makes a Splash In the Entertainment World
The Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, family entertainment network BYUtv announced its new comedy competition series "Wayne Brady's Comedy IQ," created and hosted by multiple Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Wayne Brady and his producing partner, Mandie Taketa.
April is National Donate Life Month: New Heart Means a New Life for a Pacific Northwest Little Girl
April is celebrated nationwide as Donate Life Month. National Donate Life Month was instituted by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003 and features an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those who have saved lives through the gift of organ and tissue donation.
A Georgia Transplant Family Will Celebrate BIG This Month
A New Heart and Their Little Boy’s 6th Birthday
For years to come, January will be a month full of celebration and joy for the Gray family of Atlanta, Georgia. But when their son, Everett, was born six years ago they were not certain his January birthday celebrations would be a reality for their family.
Live Nation Celebrates National Concert Week By Making Over 2 Million Tickets Available To the Hottest Summer Shows for Only $20
Today Live Nation revealed their fifth annual National Concert Week will take place from May 1st through May 7th and give fans the exclusive opportunity to purchases tickets for just $20 (all-in including fees). Kicking off an epic summer concert season, the offer will include over two million tickets to 2,800+ in-demand shows from Live Nation’s upcoming roster of tours across North America. The tickets will cross multiple genres for every type of live event fan, including Country, Hip-Hop, Latin, Metal, Rock, Pop, and Comedy.
Apple announces the next generation of AirPods Pro
Delivering unrivaled audio quality, enhanced Active Noise Cancellation, and new features for even more convenience
Apple today announced the second generation of AirPods Pro, the most advanced AirPods ever. With the power of the new H2 chip, AirPods Pro unlock breakthrough audio performance — including major upgrades to Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode — while also offering a unique way to experience Spatial Audio that’s even more immersive. Now, customers can enjoy Touch control for media playback and volume adjustments directly from the stem, along with longer battery life, a brand-new charging case, and an additional ear tip size for a better fit.
HISD Athletic Hall of Honor induction ceremony set for this weekend
The HISD Class of 2022 Athletic Hall of Honor includes NFL legends, Olympians, renowned coaches, high school record holders, collegiate standouts, and those who have given back as mentors to student-athletes.
Goldman Sachs "One Million Black Women" Announces Latest Round of Investments, Partnerships and Grants to Kick Off 2022
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announced the next round of investments, partnerships and grants for the One Million Black Women initiative. The announcement was made following the January 12 One Million Black Women Advisory Council meeting, which consists of 17 Black business and community leaders. At the meeting, One Million Black Women highlighted a new partnership with the renowned King Center to prepare young people to be the global leaders of tomorrow ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Announces Latest Round of Investments, Partnerships and Grants to Kick Off 2022
One Million Black Women announces new investments, impactful partnerships and philanthropic grants for 17 leading organizations and projects across the country to lift up Black women and girls.
Introducing the 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X - The Most Advanced Off-Road Midsize Truck
Launch includes the next-generation Canyon lineup, where capability comes standard
The official vehicle of nowhere is here: the 2023 GMC Canyon midsize truck. Boasting a fully redesigned exterior with a standard factory lift and widened track across the lineup, a new premium suite of advanced technology and an all-new interior design, the next-generation Canyon is built from the ground up to conquer any terrain.
This Nation-wide Organization for Black Skiers Is Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary at Vail This Week
The National Brotherhood of Skiers is an organization with 57 clubs and over 3,500 members around the country.
Members of the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) are heading to the slopes of Vail to celebrate the organization's 50th anniversary.
How U.S. Natural Gas Will Help Countries Meet Their Paris Commitments
While critics bemoan President Trumps decision to pull out of -- or renegotiate -- the Paris climate agreement, the United States has been reducing its greenhouse gas emissions over the past decade. And now the country is poised to help a number of the signatory countries reduce theirs as well.
More Than 50,000 Texans Take Action to Oppose Discriminatory Legislation
Today, a group of LGBTQ and civil rights groups -- including the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Equality Texas, the ACLU of Texas, the Texas Freedom Network and the Transgender Education Network of Texas – delivered a list of signatures from more than 50,000 Texans who have taken action this year to oppose discriminatory anti-transgender legislation such as SB6, HB2899, SB3 and HB46 and other anti-LGBTQ bills considered by Texas lawmakers.
National Association of Black Journalists Celebrates Excellence in Journalism
NABJ recognizes journalists for superior news coverage of black issues and the black community
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) bestowed more than 100 awards at its 42nd Annual Convention and Career Fair from Aug. 9-13 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NABJ inducted four veteran journalists into its 2017 Hall of Fame on Friday and announced the winners of the NABJ Salute to Excellence (STE) and Special Honors awards on Aug. 12.
Aurora Pays $110K for Unlawful Detention and Tasing of Darsean Kelley
Police Tased Kelley in the Back as he Said, “I Know My Rights”
The City of Aurora will pay $110,000 to settle claims brought by ACLU of Colorado on behalf of Darsean Kelley, a young Black man who was unlawfully stopped, detained, and tased in the back by Aurora police just as he said “I know my rights.”
Rockets Acquire Nine-Time All-Star Chris Paul
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has acquired guard Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Patrick Beverley, forward Sam Dekker, forward Montrezl Harrell, guard Darrun Hilliard, guard DeAndre Liggins, guard Lou Williams, forward Kyle Wiltjer, a future first round pick, and cash considerations.
“Go-To” Black Voice Expands Into Missouri City
The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) and Ft. Bend County Commissioner Grady Prestage will host the Kickoff Meeting of the Missouri City Branch of the GHBC and share results of the Texas Southern University commissioned “Missouri City Business Needs Assessment,” Tuesday, July 25th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at the Fort Bend County Sienna Annex Building located at 5855 Sienna Springs Way, Missouri City, TX 77459. A reception will be held immediately following the event at B’s Wine Bar located at 8770 HWY 6, Suite 300.
Sounding the Alarm on School Schedules
American schools are raising a generation of dreamers -- daydreamers, that is. Fully 10 percent of teenage students say they are "disengaged" and "discouraged" in the classroom.
