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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday, according to federal prosecutors, following his conviction last year on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges stemming from his efforts over years to use his fame to ensnare victims he sexually abused.
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Texas A&M System to analyze racial profiling data from police stops
Tarleton State University’s Dr. Alex del Carmen will lead scholars and academicians from across the Texas A&M University System to analyze data racial profiling reported by law enforcement agencies.
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Albuquerque could be next city to pass laws against hair discrimination
Albuquerque city council is preparing to look at an ordinance that will focus on hair discrimination. It's called the CROWN Act. CROWN is an acronym for creating a respectful world for natural hair. Bantu knots, locks, afros and even box braids are just some of the hairstyles the CROWN Act is seeking to protect.
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Rep. White Wants Texas Fathers’ Role Valued in Texas Law
Rep. James White, Houston native and former teacher at Third Ward’s Cullen Middle School, was elected to his fourth term last fall as the only African American to represent Texas’ Piney Woods in the Texas Legislature. Today he's fighting for Texas families with his House Bill 453.
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City of Houston Awards $90,900 to Artists and Organizations Promoting Tourism and Resilience
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $90,900 in grants to nine individuals and nonprofit organizations focused on promoting cultural tourism and resilience in the city.
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Biden addresses an anxious world as Putin makes nuclear threats
As Russian President Vladimir Putin rattles the West with nuclear threats, President Joe Biden faces an even tougher-than-expected task in Tuesday's State of the Union address.
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Forest Whitaker: The kids deserve a seat at the table
We often hear the future belongs to the youth. This may be true, but the adults who are presently in charge can only ensure a safe and prosperous future if they make room for youth participation now.
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Halle Bailey's Performance of Part of Your World From Disneyland
Halle Bailey’s performance of Part of Your World from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is available now. The singer-actress, who stars as Ariel in the upcoming live-action film, performed the song for hundreds of fans in front of Sleeping Beauty’s castle at the Disneyland Resort. A new featurette on Bailey is available now as well. The Little Mermaid,” helmed by visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall, opens exclusively in theaters nationwide May 26, 2023.
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Ryan Reynolds and more pay tribute to Betty White
Betty White is being remembered for her light, humor, charm and friendship. Ryan Reynolds posted a loving tribute to longtime friend and "The Proposal" costar, who died Friday at the age of 99.
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Spotify Is Looking for New Female Podcasters of Color
With successful podcasts going mainstream like 2 Dope Queens, a show that was recently picked up by HBO, Spotify sees a clear market opportunity when it comes to this new space for content creation.
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Astros Sweep the Yankees to Advance to the World Series
“Houston, you have a problem,” was the mantra of the fans from Seattle before the Mariners played the Houston Astros in the 2022 American League Division Series.
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U.S. Navy Leaders to Blanket Houston-area Colleges and Schools This Week
Seeking top students for STEM careers and $180,000 scholarships
Navy leaders will have a strong presence in the Houston area this week, visiting numerous high schools and universities throughout the area in search of future Sailors who have what it takes to excel in high-demand STEM fields, such as nuclear engineering, cryptology, IT, and health care.
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Amber Alert Issue for Missing Baby
Six-week-old Shanally Flores is missing after her mother was stabbed and died. An Amber Alert was issued.
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Austria's Chancellor met with Putin to 'confront' him with atrocities he saw in Ukraine
Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he went to Moscow to "look in President Putin's eyes and confront him with what I saw" in Ukraine, he told CNN Wednesday.
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Celebrity weed brands worth trying
Now that weed has been deemed socially acceptable by pop culture and society at large, celebrity involvement in the cannabis industry is at an all time high. As this burgeoning new market continues to evolve, serious ventures from passionate celebrity stoners are beginning to eclipse brands or collabs where a celebrity (who may not even smoke) simply slaps their name on a preexisting strain and calls it a day.
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Cyber Security Expert Launches the World’s First Children FinTech Expo for Kids on Cyber Security and Financial Literacy
Teaching children the basics of finance as well as technology is the need of the hour today to prepare them for the future. Fortified Technical Solutions recently organized the world’s first Children FinTech Expo at Jones County High School in Gray, GA, on December 3, 2017, that took the first step of raising awareness on these two important areas of life and career.
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Four HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division Hospitals Earn 2022 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award®
HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division today announced four hospitals were named 2022 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award® winners by Press Ganey.
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Teenage Girl With a Bright Future Dies After Being Shot In Her Bedroom
16-year old Jewell Jefferson from DeKalb County, Georgia was recently found shot in her bed. Police say she was rushed to the hospital, but later died.
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Michael Phelps: How you should brush your teeth
As a lifelong swimmer, I have made spending time in the water a critical part of my daily routine. And I've wanted others to have access to a similar experience, which is why I started the Michael Phelps Foundation in 2008: to expand opportunities for kids to get into the water and live healthy, active lives.
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Another Penn State fraternity in trouble
Another fraternity at Penn State University is in trouble after a party in violation of what's called "Penn State expectations."
