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Rockets’ Star Russell Westbrook Purchases 650 Laptops for Local Students
Even when he is not on the court, Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook is still making his presence felt in the community. Westbrook is teaming up with Comp-U-Dopt and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to donate 650 laptops through his WHY NOT? FOUNDATION to underprivileged children throughout the city.
Governor Abbott, Texas National Guard Announce COVID-19 Mobile Testing Sites
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas National Guard will be mobilizing more than 1,200 personnel as part of COVID-19 mobile testing teams (MTT). The 45 member teams will be mobilized in various parts of the state providing greater access to medical testing. The areas for these MTTs will be identified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) with the first two of the 25 teams deployed to Fredericksburg and Floresville, Texas. The remaining 23 teams will be deployed to additional locations based on assessments made by DSHS.
PVAMU architecture students’ winning design could be a game-changer following natural disasters
Seeking an alternative to FEMA trailers after the next climate catastrophe visits Houston’s historically segregated neighborhoods, students in the School of Architecture at Prairie View A&M University designed a single-family accessory dwelling unit that was selected as a winner in the student category of the City of Houston ADU|HOU Design Competition.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on Resignation of Director of Office of Government Ethics
Jackson Lee: “Director Shaub’s resignation marks a sad and disturbing development that calls into question the integrity of our Government at a time when so many questions have been raised.”
My Brother’s Keeper Houston Kicks Off Two Crime Reduction Youth Programs
The Houston Health Department’s initiative My Brother’s Keeper Houston, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department are teaming up to reduce crime, violence and recidivism.
Southern University System President Issues Statement on Wesley Bishop Leave Questions
"The Southern University System office has worked diligently with the Southern University at New Orleans administration to address the use of leave issues involving Wesley Bishop, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Black Trump supporter also gets longest sentence thus far in Jan. 6 criminal investigation
The Grio is reporting that a Black man who was one of only four residents of the District of Columbia arrested for taking part in the Jan. 6 insurrection has received one of the longest sentences thus far for his role.
Eliminating the CDFI Fund Would Harm Black Entrepreneurship
President Trump released his full Fiscal Year 2018 budget, and it calls for a reduction in the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund from $248 million to a paltry $14 million.
Viola Davis Receives First Star of New Year on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On Thursday morning, Viola Davis received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making her the first to receive that honor in the year 2017.
Jamie Foxx Nominated for SAG Award for Just Mercy
“I am humbled to be in the company of the other legends in this category. I am so grateful for this recognition from my peers in the SAG community. Just Mercy is one of the most life-fulfilling films I have had the pleasure to work on. I am indebted to Michael B. Jordan, our director, Destin Daniel Cretton, Warner Bros., our producer, Gil Netter, and the entire creative team. And of course - Bryan Stevenson who is our hero- fighting for justice every single day.” - Jamie Foxx
Texas House Democratic Caucus to Host Statewide Civil Rights Protests
On Saturday, April 22, the Texas House Democratic Caucus will host individual rallies in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Plano and Fort Worth. Community members are invited to attend to protest against major legislative efforts to roll back civil rights of communities across Texas.
Mastercard Unable to Defend Its Support for Marxist Group "Black Lives Matter"
"There Are Plenty of Positive Ways for Mastercard to Show Its Support for Minorities Without Embracing a Hate Group," says Horace Cooper
While bemoaning a narrative of "systematic racism" in the United States, Mastercard executives were unable to defend their support for the organization Black Lives Matter when questioned at today's annual meeting of Mastercard shareholders.
She Never Ate Her Lunch at School and Here's Why
She was quiet, completed all of her work on time, and followed the rules daily. Occasionally she laughed when the other children were being silly but at playtime she kept to herself. A pleasure to have in any classroom, teachers would love to duplicate her attitude towards learning.
Early Onset Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Heart Disease & Shorter Life
Diabetes continues to present a serious burden among the Black youth of today. From the ages of 10 and younger, Black adolescents are significantly impacted by both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Jordan Thomas Wins Harvard Debate Competition as He and 24 Other Students from Atlanta Make History
A group of 25 black students from Atlanta, competing against hundreds of young scholars from around the world, made history over the weekend with winning performances in a Harvard debate tournament.
MFAH Will Open New Galleries for Art of the Islamic Worlds on March 5
Endowed by Collector Hossein Afshar, Galleries will Feature Iranian Art in Extended.
A loan from the Afshar Collection and Selections from the Museum’s Holdings to Reflect the Breadth and Depth of Historic Islamic Lands
NBC SPORTS’ COVERAGE OF SUPER BOWL LVI AVERAGES TOTAL AUDIENCE DELIVERY OF 112.3 MILLION VIEWERS, REACHES 167 MILLION
Led by Peacock, Super Bowl LVI is Most-Streamed NFL Game Ever, with Average Minute Audience of 11.2 Million Viewers Across All Digital Endpoints
NFL Executives Reportedly View Colin Kaepernick As A "Traitor"
"I don't want him anywhere near my team."
Domino’s® Stores Across Greater Houston Looking to Hire 1,000 Team Members
Locally-owned stores looking to hire for part-time and full-time positions
Domino’s locations are looking to hire about 1,000 new team members across more than 150 stores throughout Greater Houston. The positions include delivery drivers, customer service representatives, assistant managers and managers.
The Energy Industry Was Ready For COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak has made a lot of things uncertain. Americans don't know the next time they'll see toilet paper in a grocery store, let alone whether or not they'll stay healthy or have a job in a week.
