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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.
Can’t Take the Memories
Roughnecks season cut short due to coronavirus
The sports world has suffered some major setbacks during this coronavirus pandemic. For the first time since 1939, there will be no men’s champion in NCAA postseason, also a first for women since the NCAA began hosting that tournament in 1981-82. There also won’t be any spring sports (baseball, track & field, softball, etc.) in high school or college athletics this year. It affects the high school seniors the most because those who participate in spring sports lost their senior seasons to showcase their talents that could have earned them a college scholarship.
Minority (and WOMAN) Owned Organic Hair Care Line Changing the Industry
The official Launch for Tress Organix began in April 2019 and was created by mompreneur and beauty enthusiast, Pam Trice. Tress Organix is an all-natural product line that was designed to revitalize damaged hair strands into stronger, longer tresses. Their mission is to empower women around the world with the organic products needed to make a transformative hair recovery and grow a beautiful head of strong tresses!
COVID-19 Stimulus Bill: Who gets what from $2 trillion coronavirus relief package
Republicans and Democrats say they reached a deal on the stimulus bill that will help Americans as efforts to slow the spread of the virus are choking the economy. The $2 trillion coronavirus relief package is the biggest in American history.
Even Doing the Covid-19 Pandemic, The SCLC is Fighting for the Poor
All Americans, Not Just Corporations, Must Benefit from the Funds to End the Crisis and Restore Our Economy, SCLC President Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. Says
With all Americans bearing the brunt of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis, Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), today called on President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress to make sure all Americans benefit from the nearly $1 trillion that will be spent to restore the health of citizens and the economy.
NFL and NFLPA Delay Off-Season Programs Indefinitely; Issue Additional Procedures for Free Agent Travel and Medical Examinations; Restrict Access to Club Facilities
NFL and NFLPA Delay Off-Season Programs Indefinitely; Issue Additional Procedures for Free Agent Travel and Medical Examinations; Restrict Access to Club Facilities
Battle Buddies
Rockets bench has been biggest issue in the four-game losing streak
One of the first things the Army teaches you is how to support your battle buddy (other soldiers). No matter what happens you should always have your buddies back especially during adversity. The seventh line in the Soldiers Creed explains it best:
Teens Head to Walt Disney World for Disney Dreamers Academy
The 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE kicks off this week, March 12-15, 2020, welcoming 100 students from across the country to Walt Disney World Resort for an immersive, transformational four-day mentoring experience.
Local Kids Compete in "American Ninja Warrior Junior" Quarter Finals Airing Saturday, March 14 at &pm ET/PT
“American Ninja Warrior Junior” Hosted by Fan-favorites Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila Alongside New Co-Host Victoria Arlen
Universal Kids’ Daytime Emmy-nominated series “American Ninja Warrior Junior” begins quarter finals with the first round debuting on Saturday, March 14 at 7pm ET/PT.
NEWS: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Endorses Sanders for President
Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. announced on Sunday that he is endorsing Sen. Bernie Sanders for president and will speak today at an event with the senator in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Black Leaders Call Out Big Insurance Over Surprise Medical Billing
Prominent figures in the African-American community are calling on Congress to rein in large insurance companies as lawmakers look to address an increasingly urgent problem in the health care market that falls especially hard on working families, including African-Americans.
Unity National Bank of Houston NA Partners with Citi in U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Agent Mentor-Protégé Program
Black-Owned Houston Area Bank to Engage in Knowledge Transfer with Leading Global Bank
Unity National Bank of Houston NA (“Unity”), the only African American owned bank in Texas and one of only two African American owned banking institutions with a National Chartered Banking License, announced an on-going knowledge exchange partnership with Citi under the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Agent Mentor Protégé Program. Through this program, Unity will engage in collaboration and enterprise training sessions led by Citi, the third largest U.S. bank by assets with approximately 200 million customer accounts, serving clients in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions.
Defense Wins Championships
Roughnecks defense shuts down Renegades offense to stay undefeated
Legendary Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant once uttered the most prophetic and timeless cliché’s in sports history. “Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships,” said Bryant.
The Emergence of Butterfly Ali
Butterflies are some of nature’s most beautiful creatures mainly for their various phases of life that allow them to transform through a process called metamorphosis. Humans are like butterflies too constantly changing to reinvent themselves.
Rockets Mike D’Antoni Named Western Conference Coach of the Month for February
Today, the NBA announced that Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni was named Western Conference Coach of the Month for February. He has won the award 10 times in his career, including five times since joining Houston in 2016-17.
David Vs Goliath
Rockets small ball lineup faces tough test versus Clippers big men
Tonight’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers is a must see as it could potentially be a preview of the 2020 Western Conference Finals. Yes, you did read that right. I believe that these two teams may see each other down the line to determine who will represent the Western Conference in the Finals.
Hulk Swag
Rockets avenge bad losses during current five-game winning streak
If you are familiar with the old television show, “The Incredible Hulk” which was derived from the comic book by the same name. You know that the basis of the show is about a physicist named Dr. Robert Banner who is a mild-mannered, law-abiding citizen who lives a normal average everyday life.
Local Houston-Based Company Launches Into 20 Walmart Locations in Texas
FIREDISC® Cookers Celebrating a Decade of Delicious Innovation
Ten years ago, Griff and Hunter Jaggard began a journey to bring high tech and portability to the gas-cooker market. With a ton of passion and a decade of perseverance, FIREDISC® has become famous for a line of mobile, bullet-proof and high-quality cookers that is taking the industry by storm.
It's Time to Turn the Prescription Drug Debate on its Head
Politicians typically blame drug companies for soaring pharmacy prices. But insurers, pharmacies, and other middlemen are the real driving force behind rising drug spending.
Tom Steyer to Appear at Town Hall in Houston this Monday
Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer will host a Town Hall in Houston this Monday, March 2, 2020 at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum featuring introductions from local leaders and activists and catered by locally owned business, The Breakfast Klub.
