Woman Told to Stop Speaking Spanish at Retirement Community
When Katherine Hernandez moved into a Salvation Army retirement community, she never thought she would have to fight to feel equal.
Seven Houston Educators Named Finalists for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Seven Houston educators have been named finalists for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.
Joe Biden's experience sets him apart. It could also hurt him in 2020.
If former Vice President Joe Biden enters the 2020 race, his more than four-decades-long career in Washington will face fresh scrutiny, including his work on criminal justice and financial reform issues.
Alabama ISIS bride's father sues Trump administration over citizenship and seeks her return
The father of the Alabama woman who joined ISIS is suing the Trump administration over her US citizenship and seeking her return.
Getting the Band Back Together: Houston Welcomes Back Center Clint Capela to the Starting Lineup
In 2014, one of the best hip-hop duos known to date, Outkast, reunited to play dozens of venues around the United States including Coachella, which is the biggest summer music festival around. It had been nearly 10 years since Big Boi and Andre 3000 had been on stage, but once they hit that stage it was like they never had a layoff.
Michael B. Jordan: How ‘Black Panther’ Role Sent Him to Therapy
Blockbuster film, Black Panther, was easily one of the best and highest grossing films in 2018. It’s characters resonated with people all over, it catapulted its stars into a new dimension and even had people wanting to go to the fictional place called Wakanda.
Sanders and Warren Give the Left a Bigger Platform -- And a Tougher Decision Than They Ever Expected
Before Sen. Bernie Sanders emerged as the left's alternative to Hillary Clinton in 2015, many of the same activists who eventually helped lift his primary campaign had a different progressive hero in mind: Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Fox says it's 'considering our options' after 'Empire' star's arrest
The studio and network behind Fox's "Empire" say they are considering their options, following the arrest of television actor Jussie Smollett.
Hate crimes are rising, regardless of Jussie Smollett's case. Here's why
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Thursday that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett "took advantage of the pain and anger of racism" when he allegedly falsely reported that he was the victim of a hate crime.
Here's what 2020 candidates should learn from Jussie Smollett
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett made the whole thing up. That's according to the Chicago Police Department, which held a remarkable news conference on Thursday to lay out the evidence that Smollett orchestrated an alleged attack in which he said two men chanting "This is MAGA country" beat him and hung a noose around his neck. Smollett, who is under arrest, continues to deny that accusation via spokespeople.
Democratic presidential candidates back off statements of support for Jussie Smollett
Democratic presidential candidates backed off their statements of support for actor Jussie Smollett on Thursday after he was arrested on the suspicion of falsifying a police report, saying he's done a disservice to victims of hate crimes.
Why would anyone lie about being a victim of a crime?
Everyone lies. But some falsehoods have graver consequences than others, such as lying to police about being a crime victim.
Jussie Smollett paid $3,500 to stage his attack, hoping to promote his career, police allege
Jussie Smollett paid two brothers $3,500 to stage an attack on him last month, taking "advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career," Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson alleged Thursday.
Jussie Smollett apologizes to the 'Empire' cast and crew but insists that he's innocent
Jussie Smollett apologized to the cast and crew of "Empire" on Thursday night for any embarrassment the recent allegations may have caused, but he maintained that he was innocent, a person at the meeting told CNN.
Text messages and rideshares helped police uncover evidence in the Jussie Smollett case
The sequence of events reads like the plot of a television show: A man stages his own attack and rehearses it beforehand, making sure there's a surveillance camera nearby to record it.
Trump's Fake National Emergency
President Trump's decision to declare a national emergency in order to fund his border wall triggers a crisis for our Constitution and our democracy.
5 things to know for February 22: Jussie Smollett, NC election, Vatican, Venezuela
Looking for a new way to beat the traffic? If you live in Mumbai, you can use Uber to summon ... a speedboat. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Save Our HBCUs
Education is a gift that once obtained can’t be taken away. It can open doors to opportunities to advance one personally and professionally. Far from easy to obtain, it is treasured as many scrimp, save, and sacrifice so much just to acquire the basics of it. Knowing the importance and its worth, what if your education’s creditability was in some way threatened?
Texas State Representative, Advocates Push to Extend Voting Rights To People Who Have Completed a Term of Incarceration
State Representative Senfronia Thompson filed House Bill 1419 to restore voting rights to nearly 200,000 Texas citizens who are living, working, paying taxes in Texas communities. The legislation will bring Texas in line with 14 other states that restore voting rights to people with felony convictions who have completed their term of incarceration and have been released back to the community.
SeaWorld San Antonio to Launch 2019 Season Saturday, Feb. 23
New sea turtle attraction, new rides highlight 2019 calendar
SeaWorld San Antonio will launch its 2019 season Saturday, Feb. 23, with the first of four new Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends featuring fun for the entire family.
