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Houston Public Library Unveils First Barbara Jordan Monument in Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin, and Houston Public Library (HPL) Director Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson, honored guests and more gathered at Houston Public Library (HPL)’s African American History Research Center (AAHRC) at the Gregory School Thursday, July 27, to honor the late Barbara C. Jordan (1936-1996) and unveil Houston’s first monument dedicated to her.
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In Praise Of Growing Old and Black
How Harry Belafonte's long life gives us hope
As an artist, Harry Belafonte's voice and magnetic presence on stage transported his audiences to the farthest corners of the world, while simultaneously connecting them to the commonality of the human experience. But it was not only his voice that defined him; it was the way he used it to speak truth to power. His activism was a testament to his deep-rooted belief in social justice. He marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., fought against apartheid in South Africa, and championed the cause of the poor and the downtrodden around the world for nearly a century
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Justin Bieber Hits Paparazzo With Rruck, Police Say
Singer Justin Bieber struck a paparazzo with his truck while trying to drive away from an event in Beverly Hills Wednesday night, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.
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SWAT Team kills Inmate Who Took Hostage at Illinois Hospital
A SWAT team killed a jail inmate who'd taken a woman hostage Saturday inside a suburban Chicago hospital, authorities said.
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Armed BBQ Joint Owner Chased Grill Bandits
Trent Brooks, owner of Brooks’ Place BBQ and a firm believer in second amendment rights, put his own life at risk in a daring attempt to nab two bold thieves.
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Kenya Moore Files Restraining Order Against Ex-Boyfriend
Kenya Moore has filed a temporary restraining order against her ex boyfriend Matt Jordan, according to the AJC. In the petition, the former beauty queen explains that Matt has been stalking and harassing her since last year.
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Tory Lanez Responds To Rumors That Self-Snitching Led To His Arrest
Tory Lanez addresses his felony arrest in Broward County.
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Work Zone Fatalities Increase 27 Percent in Texas
TxDOT urges extreme caution as motorists make up vast majority of those killed
Work zone fatalities in Texas last year increased 27 percent, resulting in 181 lost lives. Of those fatalities, 174 (96 percent) were motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.
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Intel To Buy Israeli Driverless Car-Tech Firm Mobileye For $15 Billion
U.S. chipmaker Intel (INTC.O) agreed to buy Israeli driverless car-technology firm Mobileye (MBLY.N) for $15.3 billion on Monday, positioning itself for a dominant role in the fast-moving autonomous-driving sector.
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Stevie Nicks wins the 'Dreams' Tik Tok challenge
Stevie Nicks has effectively ended the "Dreams" TikTok challenge. The singer, who
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Rapper Fetty Wap's brother was shot and killed in New Jersey
Rapper Fetty Wap says his brother's phone never used to ring three times in a row when he called him, but since his death it now goes straight to voicemail.
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What not to do if you're valet parking a Porsche
If you think you had a tough morning at work, spare a thought for this hotel valet in Sydney. Tasked with parking a Porsche Carrera for a hotel guest, he managed to wedge it under the SUV parked in front, and ram a second parked car against a row of metal bollards.
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Lyft tests $199 monthly subscription plan for rides
Lyft is experimenting with a new subscription model as it tries to find more ways to end car ownership. Rather than a traditional monthly car payment, some Lyft passengers can pay a monthly fee for access to its network of transportation services.
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Tuscany: Heavy Rains, Flash Floods Leave 6 Dead
At least six people have been killed and two are still missing after heavy rainstorms triggered severe flooding in Italy's Tuscany region over the weekend.
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Metamorphosis by Melissa Aytenfisu at HMAAC
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is delighted to present Metamorphosis by Melissa Aytenfisu. Melissa is originally from Quebec, Canada but is currently a 3rd Ward, Houston resident who has become deeply entrenched with the life that moves around her neighborhood. The work she creates is a reflection of her community and the relationship she has with it. From drawing, painting to make-shift print-making, her aesthetic is the true storyteller.
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HCDE Head Start Families Benefit from Second Distribution of Food Boxes
“Because We Care” food boxes given out to HCDE Head Start families in Baytown via drive-through event
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FEMA grants $119 million to the City of Houston for emergency protective measures during and after Hurricane Harvey
In the two years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $119 million to the City of Houston for emergency protective measures taken after Hurricane Harvey’s landfall.
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Pope Francis praises girl who broke through security to give him a letter
A little girl evaded tight police security Tuesday inside Abu Dhabi's city stadium and ran to Pope Francis to deliver him a letter.
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Michigan measles outbreak linked to outbreak in New York
Michigan health officials confirmed the measles outbreak in Oakland County is linked to the ongoing outbreak in New York.
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The National Museum of the United States Army officially opens to the public on Veteran's Day
The National Museum of the United States Army opened to the public on Veteran's Day.
