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NAACP Mourns Passing of Jazz Great Randy Weston
The nation’s foremost civil rights organization mourns the passing of jazz great Randy Weston, a modern-griot and powerful unifier of African culture in the Diaspora.
A young boy enjoys his experience at the zoo together with his imaginary friend
John Osback announces the release of ‘Joey the Blue Monkey’
When John Osback was 4 years old, his father, mother and grandfather took him to the zoo. When they got to the monkeys, he told them he had a blue monkey on his shoulder. His grandfather laughed and said he had pink elephants. At 4 years old, he did not get the joke.
San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick Donates Shoe Collection to Bay Area Homeless Shelters
Colin Kaepernick is known for three things. His abilities as an NFL quarterback, his activism and his massive shoe collection. Now, he is taking steps to give back in a new way, by donating most of his shoe collection to Bay Area homeless shelters.
About 1 million Americans without running water. 3 million without power. This is life one month after Hurricane Maria.
After Hurricane Maria toppled the bridge that connects him to the rest of civilization and ripped the roof and walls off his house here in the central mountains of Puerto Rico, Ramón Sostre raised a weathered American flag above the wreckage.
Texas Executes Mexican National Despite International Ire
Texas executed a Mexican national late Wednesday night despite a flurry of last-minute appeals and objections from his native country and United Nations human rights experts.
Houston Symphony EarShot Readings Postponed
Readings of Works by Composers José G. Martínez R., Patricia Martínez, Marco-Adrián Ramos, and Diana M. Rodriguez Aguilar to be Postponed
EarShot Readings with Houston Symphony scheduled to take place in Houston, TX on May 5-7, 2020 have been postponed in an effort to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19). The Readings, led by conductor Christopher Rountree, were to have featured the following works by four emerging orchestral composers: José G. Martínez R.’s En El Otro Lado/On the Other Side, Patricia Martínez’s PHOSPHORUS, Marco-Adrián Ramos’ Rehén de tus labios, o Escena de telenovela, and Diana M. Rodriguez Aguilar’s Mudai. These four composers were selected from a pool of 137 applicants in an international call for scores, reviewed by a distinguished panel of mentor composers.
Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Will Set Aside About $35 Billion for Texas Projects
The White House estimates that Texas will receive about $35.44 billion over five years for roads, bridges, pipes, ports, broadband access and other projects after federal lawmakers passed a long-anticipated national infrastructure bill on Friday.
NFL Player Turned Youth Mentor Hosts Book Signing in Houston this Weekend
Former NFL player of the San Francisco 49ers, Tyrone Smith now spends his time showing others how to score in life. His new book, “Outside the Huddle – Steps to Developing a Game Plan for Life,” recalls his journey as an at-risk, inner city youth struggling in school to graduating from Baylor University with a B.A. in Sociology, and ultimately, playing in the NFL.
Adult ADHD Is More Common Than You Think
Goodall is diagnosed with a neurological condition known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD, a condition that affects more than six million Americans, according to Dr. Deborah Pearson with UT Health Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.
What Janet Jackson’s Husband Wants Her To Know
Although the two have been extremely private to his point in their relationship, even getting married a year before the world found out, Janet Jackson and hubby Wissam Al Mana are becoming a little more public now that they are reportedly estranged.
Governor Abbott Posthumously Awards Texas Legislative Medal Of Honor To Master Sergeant Travis Watkins
Governor Greg Abbott today posthumously awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Travis Earl Watkins of the United States Army.
André 3000 Celebrated His 43rd Birthday In A Way Only Three Stacks Would
Atlanta's own André 3000 celebrated his 43rd birthday by taking in some sun at Lake Meritt in Oakland, California. The exact site of his birthday party was the now famous park where BBQ Becky harrassed two black men grilling in late April.
Houston Texans Star - DJ Reader On A Mission To Tackle Kidney Disease
David Vernon Reader Jr. or 'DJ' as he is called among his adoring family, friends and fans, has made quite a name for himself in only his second season in the NFL. As the replacement for five-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork, Reader, a starter for every game, has amassed 45 tackles, three for losses, one sack and the season isn't even over yet.
Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Two Counties
Two State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017: in Goliad County in the city of Goliad, and in Fort Bend County in Missouri City.
Immigrants Living In the Country Without Authorization at Risk for Anxiety and Depression
Nearly a quarter of Mexican immigrants who live near the California-Mexico border without legal authorization have a mental disorder, particularly depression or anxiety, according to a new study by Rice University.
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Two Counties
Three State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017: two in Harris County in the cities of Humble and Houston, and one in Bastrop County in the city of Smithville.
Harris County Attorney Ryan Files Court Brief In Support of Expanding Vote by Mail Ballot
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed a “friend of the court” brief on Monday in the lawsuit seeking to enforce the vote-by-mail ballot option to all voters whose health may be endangered by voting in person and ensure safe and fair elections for all.
New Report Highlights How Charter School Leaders of Color Build Strong School Culture to Drive Student Success
Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance), in partnership with Public Impact, released "Identity and Charter School Leadership: Profiles of Leaders of Color Building a Strong School Culture." This final report in a three-part series examines how the experiences of leaders of color influenced them to build a school environment where students learn, grow and thrive.
FIFA introduces innovative music strategy including new podcast series featuring Liam Payne and world’s leading football players and musicians
Today FIFA and Universal Music Group (UMG) announce the launch of FIFA Sound, a strategy to connect with audiences worldwide through shared passions of football and music and the PLAY ON podcast, hosted by chart-topping artist Liam Payne, which will feature the world’s leading football players, alongside musicians.PlayOn is the first of many new initiatives that FIFA will be launching in 2021 and beyond as part of its strategic collaboration with Universal Music Group for Brands – a division of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment. The first episode of PLAYON, featuring Ivan Rakitic & Morat is available to stream here now: https://fifa.lnk.to/PlayOnEpisode1PR!FIFA Future episode guests will include: Carli Lloyd, Asisat Oshoala, Lele Pons, Tiwa Savage, Wretch 32, Deyna Castellanos and many more.
Artists from Across the Americas Encouraged to Submit Qualifications for Five Major Permanent Works of Public Art at Houston's New International Terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
The Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), through the City of Houston’s Civic Art Program and on behalf of the Houston Airport System (HAS), is requesting submissions of qualifications from artists and artist teams to design, fabricate and install five major permanent works of public art for the new international terminal at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. This opportunity is open to all artists in the United States and international artists in the Americas with U.S. representation.
