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Future To Release Another Album This Friday: Report
Future is about to release his second album in two weeks.
Migos Visits Mike Tyson's Home In Vegas
Mike Tyson gives Migos a tour of his pet pigeons and tells them why he sold his white tiger.
In Houston, a Tasting Menu Designed to Confront Racism
Chef Jonny Rhodes opened Indigo with his wife, Chana Rhodes, in July as the permanent follow-up to a series of pop-ups he started after leaving New York’s Gramercy Tavern.
Former Houston City Council Member And Urban Planning Advocate Peter Brown Dies
His family announced he passed away “after a long battle with cancer.”
Former Houston City Council member Peter Brown died Tuesday at the age of 81, his family announced.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Remains Quiet On Whether The State Will Opt Out Of Refugee Program
A large majority of the country’s governors have told the Trump administration that their states will continue accepting refugees, but with less than three weeks left to make up his mind, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hasn’t made clear if he’ll add his name to that list. Governors, mayors, county judges and other elected officials have until Jan. 21 to notify the U.S. State Department if they will continue participating in the refugee resettlement program.
Nle Choppa Releases New Song & Video for "Famous Hoes"
With poise, charisma and cleverness way beyond his years, 17-year-old NLE Choppa burst onto the scene and immediately grabbed our attention and captured our hearts. In just under a year, Choppa has amassed an astonishing 331 million cumulative views on YouTube and has gained a cult following that transcends age and socioeconomic status.
SNL Star Michael Che Pays Rent For His Grandmother’s Entire Building After She Passes From Covid-19
“Saturday Night Live” star and writer Michael Che has turned his grief into action to help others.
LeBron James Named Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year
Although he’s been sidelined for the next several games with a groin injury, it hasn’t overshadowed the moves LeBron James has made on and off the court.
R.I.P. Grammy Award-Winning Jazz Artist Roy Hargrove, 49
Roy Hargrove, a virtuoso trumpeter who became a symbol of jazz’s youthful renewal in the early 1990s, and then established himself as one of the most respected musicians of his generation, died on Friday in Manhattan.
Honoring History and Fighting for Justice: Congressman Al Green’s Speech about Juneteenth
On Friday, June 23, 2023, Congressman Al Green delivered an impactful speech on the House floor centering on the importance of Juneteenth, the District of Columbia Emancipation Act, and his Conscience Agenda. He declared in his speech:
Goodwill® Rising Together™ Initiative Announces New Partnerships with Accenture, Bank of America, Comcast Internet Essentials, Lowe's and USAA to Increase Access to Careers for More than One Million P
New partners join initiative catalyzing economic mobility for individuals across North America to access stable, well-paying careers
Goodwill, the leading nonprofit provider of job training and placement services in North America, today announced five new partners — Accenture, Bank of America, Comcast Internet Essentials, Lowe's and USAA — are joining its Rising Together™ initiative, expanding its reach and impact. While the U.S. economy continues to improve, the recovery has not been equitable. Rising Together™ is connecting people, particularly those who traditionally faced barriers to sustainable, well-paying jobs, to ensure they have access to a wide range of resources. These resources include skills training, job placement, transportation and internet access.
Houston-based Rapper, Activist, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur Trae the Truth Launches “We Are One! Hurricane Harvey Relief” Fundraiser
Focusing on the Underserved and Elderly, Trae Aims to Raise $250,000 Through His Non-Profit, Angel by Nature
Houston-based rapper, activist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Trae Tha Truth, has joined rescue missions for Hurricane Harvey and has launched a Go Fund Me titled “We Are One! Hurricane Harvey Relief” to raise money through his 501 (C)3 foundation Angel By Nature. His mission is to raise $250,000 buy supplies needed to aid underserved families and senior citizens.
Latino Victory Fund Endorses John Lira for Congress
Latino Victory Fund is the first national Latino organization to endorse the Marine Corps Veteran for Texas’ 23 Congressional District.
Today, Latino Victory Fund announced that it endorsed John Lira, the Democratic candidate running for Texas’s 23rd Congressional District.
Baytown Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Robbing, Killing Elderly Man Who Used Wheelchair
A Baytown man was sentenced to 60 years in prison on the eve of trial after pleading guilty to murder for robbing and killing a 65-year-old man who used a wheelchair, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Black Fret donates $25,000 to HAAM + accelerates release of $250,000 in grants in response to COVID-19
Austin-based music nonprofit pays Austin and Seattle bands $24,000 for performances the week of March 15 and accelerates the release of $250,000 in grants
Lawsuit Against the FDA Dismissed in Light of Menthol Rulemaking Process
Joint Statement from the Plaintiffs Declaring Victory
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the FDA – Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the National Medical Association (NMA) – represented by the legal team at Pollock Cohen LLP, are proud to have spurred on this action. The lawsuit followed the 2013 Citizen’s Petition which called on the FDA to prohibit menthol in cigarettes.
NICHE Turns Health Data into a Catalyst
The National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE) today issued a report on Leveraging HOPE: A Community of Practice, which applies to communities the comprehensive health data collected under NCHE’s groundbreaking Health Opportunity and Equity (HOPE) Initiative. A HOPE interactive data tool designed to help states and the country move beyond measuring disparities is used to help expand health equity in communities.
Trump’s Termination of FBI Director James Comey Raises Great Constitutional Concerns
Jackson Lee: “The President’s impetuous act is further evidence that the President has abandoned constitutional norms and abused his power in a desperate attempt to derail the investigation into Russian collusion with Trump Campaign officials.”
Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze Releases Spanish Ad
Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze has released a new ad outlining his vision for the City of Houston. Derrick Broze released a new video titled "Imagine a New Houston" which briefly explains his 9 focal points for his Mayoral campaign.
Black and Latino Drivers File Discrimination Class Action Against Amazon
Complaint Alleges Amazon Illegally Fired Drivers Based On Overly Stringent Background Checks
A group of six Black and Latino former Amazon drivers filed a class action lawsuit today in Suffolk Superior Court, charging that Amazon illegally discriminated against them and other similarly-situated drivers when it fired them in 2016. The complaint alleges that Amazon’s mass termination of predominantly minority drivers was based on an overly stringent background check policy that included old and minor offenses, and came months after the drivers were on the job and performing successfully.
