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‘Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom’ Spotlights Georgetown University Students and the Case of Terrel Barros

Imprisoned in 2013, Barros Has a New Hearing This September

Today, Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom takes on the case of Terrel Barros – a case so powerful that it attracted the attention of the students of the “Making an Exoneree” course at Georgetown University.

Judge orders reopening of DACA, after 90-day delay

Another federal judge has overruled the Trump administration's efforts to end a popular immigration program -- this time saying the government has to accept new applications.

Once Homeless, Black Doctor Tells His Story of Beating the Odds in New Film

Dr. Tommy Watson is sharing his empowering life story in a new film called Resilient that is scheduled to start filming in Charlotte, NC in the summer of 2019. Based on his award-winning book A Face of Courage: The Tommy Watson Story, the film tells the story of Watson’s inspiring journey from homelessness, abandonment and childhood neglect to successful Big Ten football player with hopes for the NFL and later a fulfilling career as a school principal and motivational speaker.

Trump sues over California law forcing candidates to turn over tax returns

President Donald Trump sued California Tuesday challenging a state law that requires candidates for president to disclose income tax returns before they can appear on the state's primary ballot.

The Dayton shooter's family requests privacy as they mourn the loss of 2 children and 'process the horror'

Mourning the loss of a mass-shooting victim and the gunman himself -- their daughter and their son -- the Betts family is "shocked and devastated by the events of Sunday morning" in Dayton, Ohio, they said in a statement.

NYC Men Teach Initiative Recruits Black Men As Public School Teachers

Efforts are underway to recruit more teachers of color, and one such successful initiative is in New York. NYC Men Teach was started two years ago under Mayor Bill de Blasio; the program is part of the mayor’s Young Men’s Initiative (YMI), started under former Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Kem and Babyface Coming to NRG Arena

R&B LEGENDS KEM & KENNY ‘BABYFACE’ EDMONDS ANNOUNCE “THE FULL CIRCLE TOUR” HOSTED BY SHERRI SHEPHERD

Black lawmakers in Texas criticize bill that seeks to ban DEI offices in higher education

The Texas House passed a bill Monday aimed at banning diversity, equity and inclusion offices in public colleges and universities, a move that Black leaders say will halt progress and stifle future research funding.

Texas Black Expo Announces NBA Legend and Entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson as the Featured Guest of its Corporate Luncheon

The 2023 season marks the organization’s 20th anniversary of serving the small business community throughout the state of Texas.

The Texas Black Expo is honored to announce Earvin “Magic” Johnson as the featured guest of its Corporate Awards Luncheon, taking place during the annual Summer Celebration, May 18 - 21, 2023, with the theme of BOOM: Building Our Own Marketplace. The Corporate Luncheon will be Friday, May 19, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, located at 1777 Walker St., at 12 noon.

Two Black-led Nonprofits Merge to Form Powerhouse Organization Aimed at Reversing Hollywood’s Systemic Racism Problem

Goal is to raise $1M to fund capacity building and vital new programs

The Black TV & Film Collective (BTFC), a nonprofit development and production hub for artists of Black and African descent, is excited to announce a historic merger with The Parity Project, a data-driven organization with the mission to create financial and narrative equity for African American professional writers within the TV industry.

Union Pacific Mobilizes Community Support for Groundbreaking Soil Testing Initiative in Houston's Fifth Ward

Proactive Testing Initiative Unveiled as Union Pacific Reinforces Its Long-Term Dedication to Community Transparency and Safety

Union Pacific Railroad has escalated its commitment to ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for residents of Houston’s Fifth Ward by unveiling a comprehensive soil sampling program. Collaborating with esteemed organizations like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), City of Houston, Harris County, and Bayou City Initiative (BCI), the railroad giant aims to gather crucial data on soil conditions near the former Houston Wood Preserving Works (HWPW) site, an area already benefitting from Union Pacific's rigorous remediation efforts.

Sister’s Soiree: A Happy Hour Supporting the UNCF Walk for Education

Photography Vicky Pink - On Friday, August 23, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …

Iran Attacks: Twin Assaults On Parliament And Shrine Rock Tehran

- Attackers have mounted simultaneous gun and suicide bomb assaults on Iran's parliament building and the tomb of the republic's revolutionary founder, in one of the most audacious assaults to hit Tehran in decades.

5 Things for Tuesday, January 3, 2017: House Republicans, Airport Computer Outage and Turkey Shooting

Gutting the watchdog and passing the blame. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Undocumented Immigrant Accused In Alleged Rape of Classmate

News that one of the two Maryland high school students accused of raping a schoolmate was allegedly in the country unlawfully has caught the attention of the White House.

National Day of Giving

A day when the world comes together to GIVE!

On November 28th, 2017 (#GivingTuesday), 14 Houston arts and cultural organizations will launch fundraising campaigns on power2give.org. A total of $10,000 in matching support will be available dollar to dollar, while supply lasts, to posted projects and programs located within the City of Houston. Please support these organizations and their programs!

R. Kelly convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking by a federal jury in New York

Jurors have found R&B singer R. Kelly guilty of racketeering, including acts of bribery and sexual exploitation of a child, along with separate charges of sex trafficking.

Tensions in St. Louis: How Did We Get Here?

Since white ex-St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley was acquitted Friday in the 2011 fatal shooting of Anthony Lamar Smith, a 24-year-old black man, demonstrators have taken to the streets every night. Largely peaceful in the daytime and sometimes turning violent after dark, the protests have reignited the national conversation over race, police conduct and the use of the deadly force.

You Don’t Have the Answers

In life, questions constantly swirl our minds. Some we can answer but let’s face it most questions we really can’t answer. Who do we turn to when we have more questions than answers? Some look to a higher authority like parents, mentors, trusted confidants, and those with expertise. What if all those people were all gathered in one place just for you to give you the answers for which you search? The annual Answer Conference is that event that brings those with the knowledge and experience to answer life’s burning questions.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Authorizes Cite and Release Program

Program allows officers to issue tickets for low-level offenses instead of making arrests

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29, Houston Police officers will be able to issue citations instead of arresting individuals for certain Class A and Class B misdemeanors. Mayor Sylvester Turner signed Executive Order No. 1-68 Monday afternoon, authorizing the City of Houston to join Harris County's Cite and Release Program.

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