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3 Foods Your Heart Will Love

Heart disease is the leading killer of all Americans, but African Americans are hit hardest. Heart disease develops earlier in African Americans than in white Americans and deaths from heart disease are higher. Moreover, the life expectancy of African Americans is 3.4 years shorter than that of whites, because of a higher rate of heart attacks, sudden cardiac arrest, heart failure and strokes than white Americans.

Simple Seafood Solutions for Lent

With people across the country observing Lent, a religious tradition observed during the 40 days before Easter, it’s time to rethink the standard family meal menu.

Black Panther: A Marvel Film Breaking Expectations and Records

Struggling to find the words to adequately express all of his emotions, film director Ryan Coogler penned a heartfelt letter to fans.

Net Neutrality Supporters Plan Internet-wide Day of Action On Feb 27 as FCC Repeal Enters Federal Register This Week

Publication of the rules starts clock on window of 60 legislative days to pass Senate CRA resolution to block the repeal. Operation: #OneMoreVote day of action will flood Senate with calls and emails

The FCC’s resoundingly unpopular net neutrality repeal was published in the Federal Register this morning, February 22nd, which officially begins a countdown of 60 legislative days to pass a resolution to reverse the order. Net neutrality supporters and major web platforms like Reddit, Tumblr, Etsy, Medium, and GitHub have already planned Operation: #OneMoreVote, a major Internet-wide day of action, for next Tuesday, February 27, to secure the final vote needed to pass the Congressional Review Act (CRA) in the Senate.

Beyond the Rhetoric: 25 Years and Going Strong, Part 2

Let me make an exception to the closing of my last article which was Part 1. I stated that “We have no time to fight”. Well, sometimes you must stop and fight the “Bastards”. We reached that conclusion back in 1996. At the encouragement of our Denver, Colorado chapter, we chose Denver as the venue of our next convention.

The Second Amendment and White Anxiety

There has been yet another school shooting in America. The multiple murders at the Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida mark the 18th school shooting in this nation since the beginning of the year. And once again the only response by elected officials has been to offer "thoughts and prayers" for the victims and their families.

To My Brilliant Black Daughters, Nobody Can Take Away Your History

To my beautiful, brilliant Black daughters: I have so many hopes and dreams for you, that if I tried to say them all, they would run longer than the entire Harry Potter series!

“When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir” by Patrisse Khan-Cullors & asha bandele, with a foreword by Angela Davis

You can’t look any longer. Whatever it is, it’s just too painful, too scary, so you hide your eyes and pretend that nothing’s happening. You can’t look any longer, so you don’t… but after awhile, you notice it again. That’s when you realize that you saw all along. That’s when, as in the new book “When They Call You a Terrorist” by Patrisse Khan-Cullors & asha bandele, you realize that you never really could look away.

Grief and Anger as Florida Prepares to Bury Victims of School Massacre

As families prepared on Friday to bury victims of another U.S. mass shooting, grief mixed with anger amid signs of possible lapses in school security and indications that law enforcement may have missed clues about the suspected gunman’s plans.

“Black Panther” Stars and Creators Reflect On Its Arrival

Fans, who bought a record-setting number of advance tickets, weren’t the only ones anticipating the Feb. 16 opening of “Black Panther,” Marvel’s historic first black superhero film.

Black Panther Pounces On The Screen With Style, Class & Wit

Let’s get straight to the point: when it comes to a Black Panther film, it’s about damn time. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1966 - just a few months before the Black Panther Party was founded - his story starts in Wakanda, a fictional African kingdom rich in technology and an almost indestructible material called vibranium, the same thing found in Captain America’s shield.

Getting to the Heart of the Matter: A Look at African Americans Battle with Heart Disease

She felt like she has lost all control is how a then 47-year-old Wanda Walton described her bout with heart disease. With her family in tow, Walton was driving when all of a sudden her left side went numb and she swerved the car off the road. When it happened the second time, her daughter knew something was terribly wrong. Walton’s then husband knew too and he sprung into action taking the wheel of the vehicle and made a beeline straight to the hospital while Walton screamed in pain.

What Happened, Moment by Moment, in the Florida School Massacre

In a matter of minutes, thousands of students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School went from thinking they were part of a fire drill to hiding inside closets and bathrooms to escape gunfire.

Keshia Knight Pulliam Dishes On Trump-Cosby Debate with Omarosa

Keisha Knight Pulliam is officially out of the Celebrity Big Brother house, and now she’s dishing on her rather awkward discussion with Omarosa Manigault.

Historic Portrait Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony to Be Held for Judges of 246th District Court

Judge John W. Peavy, Jr.’s Judge Peavy is not a stranger to making history and is a man of many “firsts”. Upon his appointment by Governor Dolph Briscoe in 1977, he became the first African American to serve as the first Family Law Judge in the state of Texas for the 246th District Court of Texas (1977-1994).

Beyond the Rhetoric: 25 Years and Going Strong, Part I

Starting and running a Black business association during the early 1990’s was more than a dream or a challenge. It was almost impossible. The concept was hardly credible back then.

Southern Black Law Makers Approve Jim Crow Segregation

Across the Southern states in the deep South, black law makers moved with haste to pass Jim Crow legislation to insure legal and enforceable separation of the races. Motivated by personal biases and political ambition, it is expected that Jim Crow segregation to remain in full force for years to come.

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama Portraits Unveiled at National Portrait Gallery

With the unveiling Monday at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. of the official presidential likenesses of Barack Obama and the former first lady, Michelle Obama, this city of myriad monuments gets a couple of new ones, each radiating, in its different way, gravitas (his) and glam (hers).

Valentine’s Day 2018: Hearts Desire: 9 Unique Gifts That Say I Love You

Romance is in the air and what better way to celebrate this Valentine’s Day than with a thoughtful and memorable gift that your valentine is sure to love? From lavender skin polisher to denim totes, here are some spicy alternatives to the last minute box of or long stemmed roses. – Although, chocolates, roses, and one of these gifts from our gift guide is sure to be a winner for your sweetheart!

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Houston Public Library

It’s the Year of the Dog and the Houston Public Library’s Living Room Series Program is inviting the community to celebrate the Lunar New Year at a neighborhood library. Everyone will enjoy the fun colorful events and plenty of delicious food. The events are free and open to the public.

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