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“Hidden Figures” Dominates MLK Weekend Earning $26M and #1 Box Office Ranking for 2nd Week

Fox 2000 and Chernin Entertainment’s “Hidden Figures” dominated the domestic box office, topping charts for the second straight weekend after earning $26 million. The film’s message of empowerment and triumph over prejudice was amplified by the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

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CUNY’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice Debuts Online Archive on Slavery in New York

The John Jay College of Criminal Justice, part of the City University of New York, has announced the establishment of the New York Slavery Records Index, an online archive of slavery records from 1525 until the end of the Civil War.

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A Private War - Los Angeles Premiere Featuring Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan, Annie Lennox and Director Matthew Heineman

In a world where journalism is under attack, Marie Colvin (Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike) is one of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time. Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless, while constantly testing the limits between bravery and bravado.

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‘Twilight Zone’ Reboot Executive Produced by Jordan Peele Gets Greenlight at CBS

“The Twilight Zone” reboot at CBS All Access has officially been ordered to series, the streaming service announced Wednesday.

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Update

The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Treasury have begun releasing the information that will guide the programs created through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. Awarded the 2018 Creativity Laureate Prize

Henry Louis Gates Jr., the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University, received the 2018 Creativity Laureate Award from the Benjamin Franklin Creativity Collaboration at a recent ceremony at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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Adrian Garcia to Host Town Hall on Wednesday Focused on Flood Protection; Featured Speaker is Jim Blackburn

Former Sheriff Adrian Garcia, candidate for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2, will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday evening focused on protecting our homes and families from flooding. The featured speaker is environmental lawyer Jim Blackburn.

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Neighborhood Restoration Center Harvey Recovery Fair - August 18

August 18 Harvey Recovery Fair will connect residents to services

The City of Houston and community partners BakerRipley and Memorial Assistance Ministries operate 14 Neighborhood Restoration Centers (NRCs) at locations throughout Houston to offer guidance and support to residents in need of Harvey recovery assistance. The centers are staffed with case managers who consult with residents to assess their needs, help them prepare a recovery plan, and connect them to needed services and resources.

Inaugural Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival to be Held at Louisiana State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 11

Sponsorships and VIP packages are now available for this new, family-friendly festival with live music, food vendors, cooking demos, and more in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The Eddie E. Hughes Foundation and Budweiser will present the Inaugural Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday, May 11.

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Book Chronicles The African American Dating Experience…And Explains Why Most Women Are Single

“The Price” now available for purchase

Antwuan Jackson, recently released his very first self-published ebook, “The Price.” The ebook is a fictional memoir of sorts about the dating world and relationships, based on Jackson’s own personal experiences in the dating scene in Dallas and in Houston, where he previously lived. It is now available for purchase through Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com.

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Richard T. Greener, 1st Black Faculty Member of University of South Carolina, is Honored with Bronze Statue on Campus

Recently the University of South Carolina unveiled a nine-foot statue of Richard T. Greener on campus. The bronze statue, located between the library and the student health center, honors the first Black faculty member at the university.

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Michael B. Jordan to Star as Equal Justice Lawyer Bryan Stevenson in Drama ‘Just Mercy’ at Warner Bros.

Michael B. Jordan has set legal drama “Just Mercy” as the next feature he will shoot, as Warner Bros. picks up the rights for the story.

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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Hosts Mental Health Symposium

The stress-burden of color, implicit in the very nature of existence for people of color, may lead to emotional, mental and psychological health issues. These aforementioned health issues may then be increased by the economic realities of existence --including substandard housing, low paying jobs, discrimination, and a daily possibility of lethal violence in any encounter with the police. Consequently, the current political climate in America may be creating a condition of "stress overload" for people of color.

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New Trailer and Poster for "Avatar: The Way of Water" Released

20th Century Studios has released a new trailer and poster for “Avatar: The Way of Water,” James Cameron’s highly anticipated, first follow-up to his Academy Award®-winning “Avatar,” the highest-grossing film of all time. “Avatar: The Way of Water” opens in theaters on December 16.

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Congressman Al Green Invites You to a Legislative Roundtable Discussion and Minority Business Development Agency Funding

Congressman Al Green Cordially Invites You to a Legislative Roundtable Discussion and Minority Business Development Agency Funding Announcement with Special Invited Guest:

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New Trailer for Disney's Epic Movie Event "Peter Pan & Wendy" Available Now

A new trailer for Disney’s epic movie event, “Peter Pan & Wendy,” is available now. The studio’s live-action reimagining of the J. M. Barrie novel and the 1953 animated classic will begin streaming April 28, 2023, exclusively on Disney+.

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The National Black Cultural Information Trust and Black Content Creators Tackle COVID-19 Misinformation with "Inform Unite Heal" Awareness Campaign

The National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. launched the "Inform Unite Heal" COVID-19 Awareness Campaign for Black communities to spread awareness of how the pandemic affects Black lives and counter misinformation.

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Mexican Pit Masters Spice Up Houston Rodeo's BBQ Cookoff

Houston's World Famous Barbecue Cookoff will have an international twist this year as Mexican Pit Masters from Monterrey, Mexico, join the competition

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Ensemble Theatre's 'Beatbox: A Raparetta' Marks Groundbreaking Venture into Hip Hop Theatre

The Ensemble Theatre in Houston is making waves with its first major foray into Hip Hop Theatre, 'Beatbox: A Raparetta,' a production that promises to guide artists and audiences into the next generation of theatre.

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The future of the auto industry will have an outsized impact on Black America

Three generations of Lynda Jackson’s family have worked in Detroit’s auto plants, and three generations have been union members.