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Five Ways to Avoid Being a Parking Grinch During the Holidays

Are you a grinch or a good driver when it comes to parking during the holidays? In the harried competition for close-in spots in busy shopping areas, normally courteous drivers engage in all kinds of parking taboos—many involving the use …

New Study Takes an Unprecedented Look at Being Black in Corporate America Despite billions spent on diversity and inclusion, new research from the Center for Talent Innovation finds that black profes

Corporate America needs to awaken to the challenges faced by black professionals, according to a new study published today by nonprofit think tank the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI).

The Human Rights Campaign Endorses Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for Re-Election

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization announced its endorsement of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s bid for re-election.

Why businesses need to rethink diversity training

Within the past couple of years, Starbucks and Sephora have come under fire for racial insensitivity. They responded to the criticism and negative publicity by closing their stores for companywide diversity training.

Senate Drug Plan Helps Government, Hurts Patients

Nancy Pelosi has a plan to lower drug prices. The Speaker of the House just released a new bill that would impose a slew of new taxes and allow the government to meddle with private businesses.

Dr Pepper Awards $725,000 To Students During College Football Conference Championship Weekend

Dr Pepper celebrated its 11th annual Tuition Giveaway during College Football Conference Championship weekend by awarding $725,000 in tuition to students. Five students took home $100,000 in tuition grand prizes after successfully throwing the most footballs into an oversized Dr …

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls for a Federal Investigation Following a Report of the Texas Department of State Health Services Found Cancer Clusters in Houston’s Historic Northeast Community

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following the transmittal of a letter to the EPA urging a federal investigation of the existence of cancer clusters in …

Mobile Mondays w/T-Mobile: 101 on the Wireless Gs

With 5G networks now rolling out across the country, we’ve reached the next generation of wireless technology. Each predecessor – 4G, 3G, 2G, etc. – has redefined what we can do on our phones. If you're not sure what those …

Harris County Advocacy Groups Blast DA Kim Ogg’s Push for Additional Prosecutors

Ahead of the Harris County Commissioners Court’s first set of preliminary budget hearings today, a slew of advocacy groups in and around Houston slammed Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg for an expected funding request for additional prosecutors for her …

NABJ Calls for Action in Fight for Press Freedom and Journalists Protection

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Dorothy Tucker will travel to Doha, Qatar in the coming days as part of the organization’s plans to intensify efforts to combat increasing verbal and physical attacks against journalists, including NABJ members, …

Houston man sentenced to 6 years for stomping an orange tabby to death

A 22-year-old Houston man was sentenced to six years in prison for stomping his girlfriend’s orange tabby cat to death, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.

Senate Drug Plan Helps Government, Hurts Patients

Nancy Pelosi has a plan to lower drug prices. The Speaker of the House just released a new bill that would impose a slew of new taxes and allow the government to meddle with private businesses.

Bureau Chief quits, announces a political run against former boss, current District Attorney

Harris County’s first African American bureau chief of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office (HCDAO) recently resigned to lead a campaign against her former boss and the sitting District Attorney.

Meet and Greet with American Tejano Band Siggno at Pasadena Xfinity Store

Xfinity opened the doors of their Pasadena store Wednesday, November 20, to bring family, friends and fans of Latin Grammy award-winning band, Siggno together for an up close and personal Meet and Greet.

Hurricane Harvey: Reaction, Recovery, Resiliency

Although the city is still helping residents put back together lives that were shattered by the record deluge of rain, national magazines and newspapers trumpeted the news that Houston had bounced back quicker than expected.