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The Race Moment Trump Seemed to Relish
t took President Donald Trump two days to condemn by name neo-Nazis, the Klu Klux Klan and white supremacist groups involved in this weekend's bloody clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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After Years of Not Waiting for the Facts, Trump Blames Charlottesville Vagueness On Just That
President Donald Trump, a man who has quickly and bluntly called out terrorist attacks for years and slammed his opponents for being too sheepish in the face of terror, said Tuesday that he gave a vague statement about violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday because he wanted to wait for the facts.
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Why Trump's Spontaneous Moments On Race Tell Us More Than the Scripted Ones
President Donald Trump's examination on race is not over, not by a long shot. Trump finally bent to intense pressure and called out white supremacist groups on Monday, as the fallout from rallies in Charlottesville, Virginia, that led to a woman's death rocked his administration.
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Texas Southern University to House Official NAACP Archives
Texas Southern University will soon be home to Texas NAACP official records. On August 17 at 10:00 a.m., Texas NAACP officers will designate TSU as the official depository for its records to preserve the organizations history and to ensure scholars will peruse these materials and record the struggles and accomplishments of the NAACP in Texas.
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Dr. Heavenly Kimes Presented The Official Grand Opening For Smiles By Dr.Heavenly
On Saturday, August 12, 2017, Star of Bravo’s Married To Medicine and Leading Atlanta Dentist Dr. Heavenly Kimes hosted the official grand opening for her new dental practice, Smiles By Dr.Heavenly at its new location in Duluth, GA. Preceded by a private Medical Meet & Greet , inviting doctors only, on Wednesday, August 9th, the two "private" grand openings were attended by Atlanta’s elite including Dr. Damon Kimes (Married to Medicine), Dr. Jackie Walters (Married to Medicine), Quad Webb-Lunceford (Married to Medicine), Toya Bush-Harris (Married to Medicine), Dr. Eugene Harris (Married to Medicine), Sasha The Diva (Kiss 104.1 Radio Personality), Towanda Braxton (The Braxton Family Values) and more. Sponsored by Collette Caters, Jaxon’s Pastries, Sweetshots Cupcakes, and Bomade Vodka, the event was covered by Atlanta’s premiere media outlets including The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Kontrol Magazine, Freddy O, IMPACT Magazine, Africa TV One , World Star Hit Radio, many more.
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After Charlottesville, Push for Real Reform
Racism, exposed once more in the terror visited on Charlottesville, Va., still scars America. Hundreds of neo-Nazis, white supremacists, klansmen and other fervid racists gathered — some armed with assault rifles, wearing camouflage. They marched with lit torches, yelling Nazi slogans, looking for trouble. They provoked the violence, terrorized a city, and took the life of Heather Heyer and injured many more. In the reaction to those horrors, character is revealed.
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Margaritaville Shares Hourly Relaxation Tips Just in Time for National Relaxation Day, August 15
According to the Brain Research Institute at the American Institute of Stress, 77% of people regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress. Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand inspired by Jimmy Buffett, is here to help. In honor of National Relaxation Day on Tuesday, August 15, the brand is serving up an hour-by-hour agenda for ways to relax with Margaritaville, creating The Most Relaxing Day Ever.
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Demetria McKinney "Easy"
Vocal powerhouse Demetria McKinney is a triple threat in the truest sense of the term. She is an award-winning actress who has played diverse roles on the big and small screens as well as the stage. She is a talented singer with a rich voice requiring zero studio enhancements. And she is a skillful songwriter who generously expresses emotions in a way that instantly connects with listeners. Demetria McKinney "Easy"
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Houston Media Personality Announces College Tour For Freshmen Girls
Radio/Television Personality and founder of JJ’s I’m Me Foundation, JJ Simmons is thrilled to launch the first I’m Me Tour: College Edition at the Texas Southern University August 26-27, 2017. The 2-day experience will include workshops, motivational sessions, guest speakers, and empowering freshmen young ladies to continue their journey of success while adjusting to the collegiate life.
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'Deadpool 2' Stunt Person Dead After On-set Accident
A female stunt person has died while performing a motorcycle stunt on the set of "Deadpool 2," according to a statement from the Vancouver police.
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Noose Found at Michigan School Playground
Authorities are investigating after a noose was found hanging at a Michigan school playground.
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True Crime TV: The Devil's In the Details
With true crime TV, the devil is in the details -- specifically, the ones that we didn't remember, or even with high-profile cases, perhaps never knew.
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White Nationalist Richard Spencer May Get His Say at University of Florida
His planned speech at Texas A&M University has been axed, but another university could still host white nationalist leader Richard Spencer.
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A Donald Trump-endorsed Candidate Just Might Lose in Alabama Today
By just after 8 a.m. ET Tuesday, President Trump had already tweeted his support for Sen. Luther Strange's candidacy in Alabama twice. "Big day in Alabama. Vote for Luther Strange, he will be great!," said Trump in one tweet. Strange, appointed by then Gov. Robert Bentley (R) to replace now-Attorney General Jeff Sessions, faces a serious fight today in the form of Roy Moore, a controversial ex-chief justice of the state's highest court, and Rep. Mo Brooks.
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Donald Trump Retweeted An Alt-right Conspiracy Theorist. Here's Why.
On Monday night, just hours after he had, finally, condemned in harsh terms the neo-Nazis and white supremacists involved in violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Donald Trump took to Twitter. And he retweeted this from a man named Jack Posobiec:
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Playwright, Garrett Davis, Using the Performing Arts Theater as a Platform to Bring Awareness to Minority Health and Health Care Issues
How do you teach the mind, touch the body, reach the soul of a man, woman or child? With a reflection of themselves, not in the mirror, but on the stage. Playwright Garrett Davis’ mission to educate and advocate with laughter is making an impact with audiences across the nation with his touring Performing Arts series. Illness does not discriminate – not void of race, age or gender; so consequently, families and communities are afflicted by various health issues sharing similar experiences, questioning yet learning to cope and comfort.
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This Program Empowers Low Income Young Adults to Go From Poverty to Professional Careers... in Just One Year!
Year Up is a program that helps low income young adults go from poverty to a professional career within just one year. It consists of six months of training, prep for entry level jobs, and then placement in an internship for six months at a local or national company.
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Formerly Homeless Hair Salon Owner Gives Free Makeovers to Homeless Women and Girls
Vanessa Howard from Tampa, Florida was once a homeless single mother with three children. But she has long recovered, started her own business called Giving Hands Hair Salon, and now gives back to the community by giving homeless women and girls free makeovers. So far, she has given 275 people free trims, facials and manicures.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: Obama Presidential Center – How Black Will It Be? – Part I
So far, the Obama Legacy is surprisingly lacking in Black participation. During his two presidential administrations, Black business participation was on a continuous downward slide. At the end of the George W. Bush’s two administrations, SBA lending to Blacks was approaching 8 percent and Black business participation was similar. When the Obama presidency succeeded George W. Bush the numbers in both categories started to fall from the beginning. Both categories were cruising at the 2 percent level.
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Houston Native Serves with the U.S. Navy Half a World Away in Japan
A Stephen F. Austin High School graduate and Houston native is serving in the U.S. Navy with the forward deployed unit, Naval Beach Unit 7.
