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Houston native performs maintenance on a fighter jet in the hangar bay aboard USS Gerald R. Ford
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Devin Samuels, from Houston, assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, conducts routine maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet in hangar bay of the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Aug. 31, 2023.
Welcome Nominated For Best Student Video by the 24th Annual Webby Awards
Serena Dykman and Dynamant Pictures announced today that short drama WELCOME has been nominated for Best Student Video in the 24th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet.
Legendary Singer-Songwriter BRIAN MCKNIGHT Kicks Off His "EXODUS" Album Release With A LIVE Performance on BILLBOARD LIVE (AT HOME) Performance Series
Performance will benefit the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and The Charlie Teo Foundation
"EXODUS" will be globally available for release next Friday, June 26th, via the SRG ILS Group/UMG label imprint. The album is available for pre-orders now at EXODUS by BRIAN MCKNIGHT. With the pre-sale download, fans are now able to exclusively download and stream the new song, "BAD" .
Maternal Mortality in the Black Community
The definition of maternal mortality or maternal death varies slightly amongst the different governing organizations. The standing definition is that maternal death is the death of a pregnant woman due to pregnancy-related complications and/or conditions that were made worse by the pregnancy. Death can occur anytime during the pregnancy or within six weeks or up to one year after delivery. One organization uses six weeks postpartum while others use up to one year postpartum.
Univision: Who is the Hispanic woman in charge of Joe Biden's re-election campaign?
“50 years ago César Chávez led a historic fight for farmworkers rights. Today, his granddaughter Julie Chavez Rodriguez is also making history as the first Latina woman to lead a presidential campaign. Chavez grew up in the fields of the central valley of California and was involved in activism from a very young age along with her family. For Julie Chavez, the key to the White House lies in the vote of the Hispanic community.”
Looking Diabetes in the Eye During Diabetes Awareness Month
Eye Exam Can Detect Illness
When an eye doctor peers into the back of your eye, a diabetes diagnosis could be staring back. An eye examination can be the first step in detecting diabetic retinopathy, a condition where high blood sugar damages blood vessels in the light-sensitive part of the eye, the retina. Bleeding, swelling and scarring in the retina can cause permanent vision loss.
People For Statement on the Retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer
Following reports today that Justice Stephen Breyer will retire form the U.S. Supreme Court at the end of this term, People For the American Way President Ben Jealous released the following statement:
From the NAACP President to Teaching Racism
The University Press of Kentucky has just released paperback editions of two books that are instrumental to our understanding of civil rights history and how racism is perpetuated. Roy Wilkins: The Quiet Revolutionary and the NAACP, by Yvonne Ryan is part of the Civil Rights and the Struggle for Black Equality in the Twentieth Century series, and Raising Racists: The Socialization of White Children in the Jim Crow South by Kristina DuRocher is in the New Directions in Southern History series.
Pregnant Beyoncè Will Perform At The Grammys
In what will likely be the most-watched Grammy Awards telecast in history, producers have announced that Beyoncè will indeed perform at the ceremony on Feb. 12, reports E! News.
Turkey Leg Hut Owners Receive Pinnacle Award from Greater Houston Black Chamber
Turkey Leg Hut Founders Lynn and Nakia Price were honored as recipients of the Pinnacle Award at the 25th Annual Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce Awards on Saturday, October 19, 2019!
Louisiana Food & Wine Festival Wins Festival of the Year
The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced the Louisiana Food & Wine Festival as the Festival/Event of the Year winner during its Annual Meeting in New Orleans last week. Visit Lake Charles nominated the festival for the award.
Feature Film to Reveal Untold Story of Stepin Fetchit and Hollywood's First Black Movie Star, Lincoln Perry
Stepin Fetchit, known as the laziest man in the world, grew from a widely famous character on the big screen of the 1930s to a modern day slur akin to Uncle Tom.
Texas Must Face Hispanic Voting-Rights Claims
Hispanics in Texas will soon outnumber whites, but only two of the 18 judges on the state’s highest courts are Latino, and a federal judge refused this week to dismiss a voting-rights lawsuit taking aim at that disparity.
Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Urges NRA to Find a New Home for Their Convention
A leader in Dallas politics does not want the National Rifle Association to meet in his city. Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway is urging the NRA to find a new home for its annual convention.
Gospel Rap Artist Von Won Collaborates with Motivational Speaker Dr. Eric Thomas on Empowering New Single
The Extended Follow Up Of Her 2022 Album Of The Same Name Features Three New Singles Produced By Shaggy: Bruk Out, Feelin’ Good, and Good Taste
Houston Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Chinatown Jugging
A Houston man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison for his role in three attacks, including one in Houston’s Chinatown that left a woman paralyzed, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today.
Disney + Debuts New Featurette for Marvel Studios' "Loki"
Today, Disney+ debuted “Meet Sylvie,” a new featurette for Marvel Studios’ “Loki” featuring Sylvie, the extremely capable and dangerous variant who just happens to be another version of Loki. Watch the new “Loki” featurette to find out more about her and Sophia Di Martino, the talented actress who brings her to life.
Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott Collaborates with Wrangler® on Limited-Edition Jewelry and Apparel Collection
Two iconic brands team up for exclusive collaboration benefiting the National FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America)
Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott announces the launch of its first-ever collaboration, a joint collection with global denim brand Wrangler®. The limited-edition Wrangler x Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott collection features signature Kendra Scott silhouettes and inlaid gemstones, woven together with modern, elevated fits and finishes from the most authentic denim brand of the West. This product line presents both jewelry and apparel, a first for the Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott brand, and celebrates ranch culture, the natural environment of the Southwest and the spirit of its hard-working people.
Akon Reportedly Sued $150 Million By Former Business Partner
Akon is looking at a hefty lawsuit from a former business partner who helped him get his career started.
