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Homeowner Kills Alleged Robber In Home Invasion

A man who fought off would-be robbers and killed one attacker during a home invasion thought he was going to die.

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Stocks sink on dashed hopes for stimulus

Wall Street was on a wild ride Monday, with the Dow swinging wildly between highs and lows. Stocks opened moderately higher on hopes that a stimulus deal might still get done ahead of the election, as well as buoyant economic news out of China. But it wasn't meant to last.

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Cardi B unveils 'Invasion of Privacy' album cover and announces release date

Cardi B is making money moves. The rapper on Monday unveiled the cover art for her debut album "Invasion of Privacy" on Instagram.

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Loretta Devine, Isaiah Washington & Meta Golding Star in 'Behind The Movement' on TV One this Sunday

Drama Starring Meta Golding, Loretta Devine, Isaiah Washington and Roger Guenveur Smith Reveals How Rosa Parks and the Unsung Heroes of the Montgomery Bus Boycott Helped Spark The Civil Rights Movement "Behind The Movement" premieres on TV One February 11, 2018 at 7/6C

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Artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald to Paint Portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama for Smithsonian

The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. has commissioned Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald to paint Barack and Michelle Obama’s portraits, respectively, the Wall Street Journal reports. Both portraits will be unveiled next year when they are added to the museum’s collection.

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Cohen provides list of names for judge to consider in document review

President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, has suggested four former prosecutors to serve as an independent agent to vet documents seized in the FBI raid of his home, office and hotel room.

SPLC Action Fund Calls for Immediate Removal of Mississippi Confederate Monument

On Monday, July 20, the Black Empowerment Organization (BEO) and community members will call on the Neshoba County Board of Supervisors to eliminate symbols of the Confederacy in public spaces by removing the Confederate monument located in front of the courthouse.

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Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid and other stars from 'The Parent Trap' are reuniting for the film's 22nd anniversary

Finally, some good news for 2020. For the first time since "The Parent Trap" was released in 1998, the cast and crew of the iconic film are reuniting to share all there is to know about the movie, from their favorite lines to the most memorable moments on set.

Joe Biden Tightens Grip on Favouritism for Next US President at 8/11 from 10/11

Trump 10/1 from 16/1 to Run for Presidency in 2024 if Loses November Election

Republican officials throughout the United States of America are betting on Donald Trump to win a second term but the polls, along with the betting, are strongly siding with former Vice President Joe Biden.

Silafrica Tanzania Honored with Five East Africa Best Brand Awards

Silafrica, a leading packaging supplier to East Africa and surrounding regions was the honored recipient of five 2019 East Africa Best Brand Awards. The company produces rigid packaging for food, beverage and chemicals packaging as well as consumer products for the middle income and base of pyramid populations in Africa for home, sanitation, and schools.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Launches Re-Election Campaign

Mayor Sylvester Turner launched his re-election campaign today by unveiling a new website, opening a campaign headquarters and inviting supporters to join him at the Union Station lobby in Minute Maid Park on March 30 for a kickoff.

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Astros Host Record-Breaking FanFest at Minute Maid Park

Astros fans turned out in force for their World Champion team at today’s 2018 FanFest at Minute Maid Park, breaking attendance records for the event at over 42,000 vouchers distributed. The free fan event featured autograph sessions with current and former Astros players, photo opportunities with the Commissioner’s Trophy, fan forums, multiple photo experiences, an interactive social media zone, swings in the batting cages, running the bases, throws in the bullpen and a PlazaFest on Crawford Street.

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Michelle Obama is launching a cooking show on Netflix

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix.

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Profiles in perseverance: Garrett Morgan

The son of two former slaves, Garrett Morgan had little more than a grade-school education.

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Michelle Obama is launching a cooking show on Netflix

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix.

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Group of masked men stole more than $2 million in diamond jewelry from Bronx store, police say

A group of masked men in New York made off with more than $2 million in jewelry Friday afternoon, according to the NYPD.

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Texas Democratic Party Unanimously Supports Congressman Al Green’s Top Three Resolutions

On Monday, August 8, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

Dorm room broken into as residents slept, police say

UC Santa Cruz Interim Chief of Police issued a community alert Tuesday after a dorm room at College Ten was broken into as the people inside slept.

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Comedian KevOnStage Launching Health Web Series with CDC Foundation for Healthier Black Community

Comedian, actor, author, entertainer and popular content creator, Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks, together with the CDC Foundation, is launching a new web series, “Live to the Beat with KevOnStage.”

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City of Houston Honors Black Music Executive Paris Eley In Celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month (Formally Black Music Month)

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Council Member Michael Kubosh, At- Large 3, will present a proclamation to Paris Eley on June 14, 2022, as “Paris Eley Day”. The proclamation will recognize this African American Music Executive who has worked at CBS Records, Epic Records, A&M Records, Atlantic Records, and Motown Records. The presentation is held in conjunction with the national celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month.