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Obesity in Hispanic Adolescents Linked to Nearly Sixfold Increase in High Blood Pressure
Obesity raises the prevalence of high blood pressure among adolescents but the increase is particularly pronounced among Hispanics compared to white, African-American or Asian ethnic groups, according to a study by researchers at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Results were published in the journal Pediatrics.
iOne Digital Buys Moguldom Media Properties
iONE Digital, formerly known as Interactive One, announced the acquisition of digital media properties Bossip.com, HipHopWired.com and MadameNoire.com from Moguldom Media Group.
Little Red Box Grocery in East End Houston Aims to End Food Deserts
the new community-driven effort launches to improve healthy food access in low-income neighborhoods
Samuel Newman opened the Little Red Box, a 800 sq-ft retail location as a ‘third place’ for the neighborhood for food access.
Rev. William A. Lawson Immortalized in New Interfaith Ministries’ Plaza
Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza, Rabbi Samuel Karff and Reverend William A. Lawson have become to be known as Houston’s very own “wise men” according to Martin B. Cominsky, CEO of Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston.
Samuel L. Jackson is not here for Joe Rogan's n-word apology
Samuel L. Jackson doesn't seem to be buying host Joe Rogan's apology for his past use of the n-word on his podcast.
Drag queen storytime in England promotes compassion and inclusion. British far-right extremists are importing US hate against them
An ordinary red-brick library in the southern English town of Reading is an unlikely backdrop for the latest front in the battle for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. But last week -- in scenes later repeated across the country-- Covid-19 conspiracists and far-right supporters lobbed homophobic and transphobic slurs at parents and children to try to stop the kids from meeting drag queens.
Prairie View A&M Awarded $1 Million for African-¬‐American Studies Initiative
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) a grant of $500,000 to support its effort to establish an African-¬‐American Studies Initiative, which will be housed in its Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino calls on fans to 'shut up all the racists' after abuse at Italian game
FIFA president Gianni Infantino expressed his support for two Lecce players who were racially abused in an Italian Serie A match on Wednesday, calling upon fans to "shut up all the racists."
Essence and Toyota’s Future 15 Event
Essence celebrated a new class of innovators, creators and risk takers at its Future 15 event. During the invitation-only celebration, Essence spotlighted fifteen Black millennial disruptors who are creating a new definition for success from across a variety of genres including entertainment, fashion, tech, music, travel and more.
Houston Native Selected as Senior Sailor of the Quarter
A Houston Community College and American Military University graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, was selected as Senior Sailor of the Quarter for his outstanding work and dedication serving with Navy Medicine Professional Development Center (NMPDC) located in Bethesda, Maryland.
Snake on a Plane: Australian python makes 9,000-mile flight in woman's shoe
It's the Samuel L. Jackson sequel we've all been waiting for: A Scottish woman has survived a real-life case of a snake on a plane, finding a python curled up in her shoe after a 9,000 mile flight from Australia.
History-Making Tyler Perry Studios Has Grand Opening Gala
Actors, directors, musical artists, filmmakers and politicians such as Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, Stacey Abrams, Ava DuVernay, Viola Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee, Tiffany Haddish, Whoopi Goldberg, Reginald Hudlin and Halle Berry showed up to support filmmaker and entrepreneur Tyler Perry as he formally opened his Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.
First on CNN: Georgia state GOP lawmakers file motion to quash subpoenas to appear in front of special grand jury investigating Trump
An attorney representing subpoenaed members of Georgia's General Assembly has filed a motion with the Superior Court of Fulton County asking to quash subpoenas for at least two GOP state lawmakers to appear as witnesses in front of the special purpose grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn election results.
Sugar Land Native Selects U.S. Navy Ship
Navy Midshipman Samuel Quach, from Sugar Land, Texas, participated in the 2019 spring Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) ship selection draft as a future member of the Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) community.
HFD Pushes To Ban Texting And Driving In Texas
The Houston Fire Department is pushing to prevent texting and driving among teens.
New Children’s Book Embraces Diversity and Empathy
The We Belong Bunch: Pookie J.’s School Day by Dr. Samuel and Angela Johnson is a children’s story about understanding and embracing each other’s differences to foster healthy relationships.
Houston Woman Who Killed 5-Year-Old Boy Sentenced to 52 Years in Prison
The Houston woman who killed 5-year-old Samuel Olson in 2021 was sentenced Wednesday to 52 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
“Get Out” Star Daniel Kaluuya Responds To Samuel L. Jackson’s Criticism
He also compares his character to J. Cole.
Justices Thomas and Alito lash out at the decision that cleared way for same-sex marriage
Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, lashed out on Monday at the religious liberty implications of the Supreme Court's 2015 decision that cleared the way for same-sex marriage nationwide.
His Name Is George Floyd
George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer just over two years ago. His killing sparked a movement to end unjustified police killings and racist law enforcement practices. Sadly, the killings have not stopped. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was blocked by Senate Republicans last year. The struggle continues in communities large and small.
