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UT Stabbing Suspect May Have Had Mental Health Issues, Police Say
Kendrex J. White, the suspect in a hunting knife attack that left one student dead and three others wounded at the University of Texas at Austin, may have been "suffering from mental health issues," UT Austin Police Chief David Carter said Tuesday.
Maroon & Gray Affair Raises Over $800,000 for Scholarships
Texas Southern University recognized outstanding students and alumni
Texas Southern University held its inaugural Maroon and Gray Affair on April 29 at the Marriott Marquis Houston and raised in excess of $800,000 in scholarship money for deserving TSU students. More than 1,100 people were in attendance. Texas Southern’s award-winning Ocean of Soul marching band opened the evening with a thunderous performance. Nephew Tommy, comedian and radio personality on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, and Melinda Spaulding from Fox News Houston served as the masters of ceremonies.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Cuba is making Big Progress
We just completed our fifth trip to Havana, Cuba. Each time we go we learn increasingly about this unique culture. The best thing I see in Cuba is the void of race consciousness. We, America, are obsessed with it. Cubans come in all shades – just like the United States but it is clear one’s race means nothing. They value the content of one’s character. Yes, just like Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech.
Three-Time GRAMMY Winner NE-YO Invests in Holberton School for Full-Stack Engineers
NE-YO joins school’s Board of Trustees; commits to promote greater diversity in tech industry
The idea of a coding school that charges no upfront tuition was intriguing to Ne-Yo. The Grammy Award-winning artist is certainly not the first musician to invest in Silicon Valley, but he’s one that wants to put his talents and money into helping to solve the diversity challenges facing the tech industry.
Sherrod Brown Sends Trump a Plan to Renegotiate NAFTA
Sen. Sherrod Brown is extending a Democratic hand to President Donald Trump as his administration prepares to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Conservatives Prepare for Justice Anthony Kennedy's Retirement
Justice Neil Gorsuch has been on the bench for less than a month and conservatives are already preparing for the next Supreme Court confirmation fight. The only hitch: there's no vacancy.
Ne-Yo Invests In Coding School, Joins Board Of Trustees
The R&B singer wants to bring more multicultural students into tech.
Kurios Review
Cirque De Soleil has not only taken over the idea of the “big top” with its extravagant exhibitions of artistry, they’ve rolled out series in the name of Michael Jackson & more. KURIOS, the latest series from the performance art troupe lived up to the predetermined hype in Houston.
Michelle Obama Tweets Her Love For Beyonce’s Formation Scholarships
The former first lady jumped on social media for the first time in a long time to give Queen Bey her props.
Patti LaBelle, Hill Harper And Yolanda Adams to Speak at the 22nd Annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit
Hank Aaron and Vernon Jordan to be honored at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit in Houston, TX May 17-20
Where Innovation and Capital Meet. Join BLACK ENTERPRISEat the 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit hosted by Nationwide on Wednesday, May 17 through Saturday, May 20, at the Marriott Marquis Houston in Houston, Texas, with a powerhouse lineup of some of the nation's most accomplished and celebrated entrepreneurs and motivational speakers. Patti LaBelle; singer, author, actress, and entrepreneur will join Yolanda Adams; gospel singer, record producer, and radio personality, as keynote speakers at the 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit.
Derek Jeter And Jeb Bush Reportedly Win Auction For Miami Marlins
Jetes and Jeb to become new owners of the Marlins.
Has the presidency changed Trump?
Never mind that he loved the idea of what he would accomplish by this point during the campaign. ("Just think of what we can accomplish in the first 100 days," he told crowds.)
Trump's first 100 days on the global stage
Trump entered office rejecting traditional foreign policy positions
The US can no longer afford to be the world's policeman, Trump declared during the campaign
Netflix finally finds a way into China
The company has signed a licensing deal with popular video streaming platform iQIYI, a subsidiary of Chinese search engine Baidu, Netflix spokeswoman Jessica Lee said Wednesday.
State Representative Ron Reynolds for the Week of April 17, 2017
Wednesday marked the 100th day of the 85th legislative session. As a proud member of 100 Black Men of America Houston Chapter, I was excited to have my fellow brothers here at the Texas Capitol to represent and advocate for "100 at the Capitol Day". 100 Black Men of America is a men's civic organization and service club whose stated goal is to educate and empower African-American children and teens.
The Baker Hotel: Will The Heart Of Mineral Wells Beat Again?
The Baker Hotel sits in the heart of Mineral Wells. But by many's estimation it “is” the heart of Mineral Wells. Investors are committed to bringing the landmark vacation destination back to life and are impatiently waiting for a governmental green light critical to that heart beating again.
Trump to review power to establish federal lands
A 1906 law gives the president power to set aside lands for federal protection
The review is related to the future of Bears Ears National Monument
How Google plans to get a billion new users
The company announced Tuesday that it has enabled nine Indian languages to work on the new AI-enabled Google Translate.
Trump Faces His First Budgetary Cliff
Everyone knows that Washington was built on a swamp. But in recent years it's felt more like the capital is teetering on the edge of a cliff.
Anthony Anderson To Host The Andrew J. Young International Leadership Awards and 85th Birthday Celebration for Ambassador Andrew Young
On June 3, 2017, The Andrew J. Young Foundation will present the second biennial Andrew J. Young International Leadership Awards and welcome the city of Atlanta and guests from around the world to celebrate the 85th birthday of its founder and chair, Ambassador Andrew Young. The gala event will be held at the Philips Arena in downtown Atlanta.
