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Texas’ First Black Football Letterman Whittier Has Died

Julius Whittier once remarked that attending the University of Texas and playing football opened up a larger world for him. It could be said Whittier helped open the university to the world.

Black and Hispanic Children in Texas Lag Behind Peers On Success Measures, Study Say

African-American and Hispanic children in Texas have more barriers to success than their counterparts from other races, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Wisconsin Senate Refuses to Honor Colin Kaepernick

Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate refused to mention NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in a resolution honoring Black History Month passed Wednesday, rejecting calls from Democrats who said ignoring the Milwaukee native put them on the wrong side of history.

Intel To Pay $5M To Settle Pay Discrimination Allegations

The Labor Department says it has reached a $5 million settlement with chip maker Intel Corp. over allegations of pay discrimination against its female, African American and Hispanic employees.

Bank Calls Police On Black Mayor in His Own City

Mayor Richard Thomas discussed how staff at JP Morgan & Chase summoned the police on him, his staff member, and a Mount Vernon Police detective as the Mayor sought to deposit a six figure check and get access to the City’s online banking records

Man throws drill at courthouse to get arrested

One Clayton County man was determined to get arrested and even drew the attention of the United States Secret Service.

Search Continues For Suspect in 7-Year-Old Houston Girl's Shooting

Police and family members have asked for the public's help as a search continues for a man suspected of shooting a 7-year-old girl to death in Houston.

Houston Rapper Travis Scott Donates $100,000 to Workshop Houston

Following the biggest year in his career, Travis Scott just donated $100,000 to Workshop Houston, a nonprofit and after-school program in the Third Ward.

Rosenstein staying on at Justice Department 'a little longer' than anticipated

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is planning to stay on at the Justice Department "a little longer" than originally anticipated, according to a Justice official familiar with his thinking.

Eight Houston Black Leaders Honored in Art Precinct One Paints on Historic Church

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green and community leaders unveiled the “Sacred Struggles/Vibrant Justice Mural” that honors eight African-American who fought for civil rights in Houston.

Texas Jury Awards $68,000 to Black Girl Who Said Classmates Wrapped Rope Around Her Neck

A private school in Texas was ordered to pay $68,000 in damages to a black girl’s family two years after she returned from a sixth-grade school trip with severe rope burns around her neck.

Black and Hispanic Youth Are Targeted With Junk Food Ads, Research Shows

Click over to TV programming that caters to black and Hispanic youth and the commercials almost exclusively push fast food, sugary drinks, bad-for-you snacks and candy, a new report shows. Junk food comprised 86% of ad spending on black-targeted programming and 82% of spending on Spanish-language television in 2017, according to the study released Tuesday

Critical Role of Hispanics in U.S. Economic Growth

The Hispanic Wealth Project® (HWP), in collaboration with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP), today released the annual 2019State of Hispanic Wealth Report, confirming trends that underscore the critical role of Hispanics in the economic growth of the United States.

David Byrne (of Talking Heads) Coming to Houston!

White Oak Music Hall and Pegstar Concerts are proud to Present DAVID BYRNE: American Utopia Tour, Saturday April 28th on The Bud Light Lawn @ WOMH

David Byrne has announced an extensive world tour in support of his forthcoming solo record, American Utopia. David will perform songs from the new album, which is out March 9 via Todomundo/Nonesuch Records, as well as classics from his solo career and his days with Talking Heads.

HISD hosting job fair for bus drivers, custodians, mechanics, HVAC techs, and grounds crews

The Houston Independent School District is hosting a job fair this weekend to find candidates to fill several key operational support positions, including bus drivers, custodians, mechanics, HVAC technicians and grounds crews.

HISD announces winners of student holiday greeting card art competition

The Houston Independent School District will reveal the winners of the district’s 2022 Superintendent holiday greeting card student art competition. There were 142 submissions and 14 finalists in the 31st year of the annual competition. The finalists were chosen by the district’s assistant superintendents.

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