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Black Lives Matter Movement Founders to Receive Sydney Peace Prize for 2017
The Black Lives Matter movement will be awarded this year’s Sydney Peace Prize. The award, which Australia’s Sydney University has offered since 1998, normally goes to an individual peacemaker who promotes human rights and using nonviolence as a means of combating injustice, making the University’s choice of the Black Lives Matter movement as the award recipient unprecedented.
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'DWTS' Shocking Elimination Riles Fans
Despite perfect scores and the expectation that she was heading to the finals, Olympian Simone Biles was eliminated on Monday night's "Dancing With the Stars."
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Poll: Trump's Job Approval Rating Drops to 36%
President Donald Trump's job approval rating has dropped to 36% due to Americans' negative reaction to his handling of the Russia investigations, a new CBS News poll has found.
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Mayor Turner Invites Proposals for National Creative Placemaking Grant
Mayor Sylvester Turner is calling for Houston’s best ideas to endorse for the national Our Town grant program.
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Michael Jackson Episode Pulled After Backlash Over White Actor
After an uproar over the portrayal of Michael Jackson in a British TV production, Sky Arts announced it would not broadcast the episode featuring Joseph Fiennes as the late superstar.
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Teen In Need Of Heart Receives Heartwarming Honor
A brave teenager got a big honor Monday from none other than the brave men and women in blue.
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12-Year-Old Artist Launches Inspirational “Art for Kids” Business
Leon Moss is a 12-year-old artist in Atlanta, Georgia. Leon has illustrated a book and created an art collection to inspire children. He began his career at 9, when his mother discovered his artistic abilities while looking for an illustrator for her children’s books.
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Chelsea Clinton Announces April Book Tour
The first daughter announced Tuesday an eight-stop book tour for her book, "It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going."
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Maya Henry To Spearhead Fundraising for Tree Media Foundation At 2017 Maxim Party Silent Auction
Sixteen-year-old actress, model, and activist Maya Henry will spearhead fundraising efforts for Tree Media Foundation during the 2017 Maxim Party silent auction on February 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The silent auction is an annual Maxim Party tradition which raises money for charitable organizations.
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J. Cole To Hit The Road For The "4 Your Eyez Only" Tour On June 1st
Tickets On Sale This Friday at www.Ticketmaster.com
Multi-platinum-selling artist J. Cole announces today that he will hit the road for a 57-city world tour. The "4 Your Eyez Only" Tour kicks off in South Carolina with a run of thirteen small, intimate shows before going into Live Nation arenas in North America and the U.K., along with a mix of arena and theater dates in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
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Burgess: Large Portions Of Obamacare To Be Replaced Soon
Despite campaign promises, a full repeal of the Affordable Care Act appears unlikely right now without consensus among Republicans on what will replace it. U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D., R-Texas 26th District, said there is enough agreement to change large portions of it.
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After Months of Quiet Travel, Obama to Speak In Chicago
Three months after leaving the White House, former President Barack Obama will deliver the first public remarks of his post-presidency.
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A Big Top Night for Houston’s SPA 50th Anniversary Gala
It was a grand affair as the Society for the Performing Arts put on its most memorable soirée to date. Appropriately themed, “The Greatest Shows on Earth,” the SPA’s 50th Anniversary Gala was the hottest ticket and a night no Houstonian wanted to miss.
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Ben Affleck Shares He's Completed Treatment For 'Alcohol Addiction'
Ben Affleck has revealed he has completed treatment for alcohol addiction.
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Houston's GLBT Political Caucus To Testify Against 'Bathroom Bill'
On Tuesday Texas lawmakers will debate one of the most controversial bills currently on the table, the so called “Bathroom Bill”. However, first they’re hearing testimony from those on both sides of the issue, many of whom made the trip to Austin from Houston.
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Joint Center Praises Leader Schumer on Staff Diversity Rules
Yesterday, Roll Call published the text of diversity rules adopted by the U.S. Senate Democratic Conference last Tuesday. According to Roll Call, the rule reads as follows:
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Depeche Mode Announce North American Leg of the Global Spirit Tour
As promised, Depeche Mode continues to roll out their Global Spirit Tour, with the second leg bringing their stunning live show to fans across North America this fall.
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Celebrating its 35th Anniversary, Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple, Which Introduced Moviegoers to Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, Returns to Cinemas for One Day Only This February
In honor of the film’s 35th anniversary, The Color Purple returns to movie theaters nationwide during Black History Month, its first nationwide release in more than three decades. Prior to and after the film, TCM Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz will provide new commentary and insight into the making and legacy of this unforgettable movie.
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Hungry Howie's Pizza Opens Development Throughout Michigan
Top Pizza Franchise Announces New Store Development and Resale Opportunities in Home State
Hungry Howie's Pizza, the originator of the Flavored Crust Pizza®, has announced development plans in its home state of Michigan. For the first time in 10 years, there are franchising opportunities available statewide for new-store development, as well as the resale of established locations. Reopening this market to expansion has been long-awaited by many savvy entrepreneurs in the Mitten State looking to deliver a high-demand product with brand recognition by way of a franchise model.
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Taylor Swift endorses Joe Biden
Taylor Swift is choosing to be fearless about endorsing her pick for president.
