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Crosby Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Huffman-area Murder
A Crosby man who killed an acquaintance rather than repay a debt was sentenced to 45 years by a Harris County jury this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Netflix documentary on campaigns of four Democratic women, including Ocasio-Cortez, set to be released in May
Netflix is set to release a new documentary early next month that chronicles the 2018 congressional campaigns of four Democratic women, including prominent freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Ghana and South Korea – A Tale of Two Nations
In 1957, Ghana was the richest nation in sub-Saharan Africa with a per capita income of $490. That was nearly the same as South Korea which had a per capita income of $491. By the early 1980’s Ghana’s per capita income had been reduced to $400 while South Korea’s per capita income had grown to a whopping $2,000. By 1990 South Korea’s per capita income was ten times larger than Ghana - $4,832 versus $481.
Predatory lenders are making money off rising gas and food prices
In the last few months, Yumekia Jones, a legal assistant at the Mississippi Center for Justice's Indianola office, has fielded an unusually high number of calls — a roughly 400% spike — from people in dire need of immediate financial assistance.
Artist Residency Program Ucross Announces Inaugural Founder's Dinner to Honor Legacy of Raymond Plank
Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will receive The Raymond Plank Award for Visionary Leadership at the event
Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts, today announced their inaugural Founder’s Dinner & Benefit, to be held on November 2, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The event will honor the legacy of Raymond Plank – WWII bomber pilot, business leader, philanthropist, and founder of Ucross – one year after his passing. Plank lived and worked in Houston after moving Apache Corporation to Texas in the mid-1990s.
UBS will cut 3,000 jobs in Switzerland as it absorbs Credit Suisse
UBS expects to shed around 3,000 jobs in Switzerland to help it cut $10 billion in costs as it undertakes a sweeping overhaul following its emergency rescue of Credit Suisse earlier this year.
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Complete Communities: Major Accomplishments Since April 2017 Launch
“Every community will be a community of opportunity.” ~ Mayor Sylvester Turner
What’s New in Montgomery -The City Welcomes New Hotels, Flights, Events and Cultural Attractions-
On August 23, Montgomery announced plans to develop a world-class outdoor recreation center anchored by an Olympic-standard recirculating whitewater course.
A Unique Fashion Event You Won't Want To Miss – Tune in live and cast your votes for your favorite designs
If you caught the Academy Awards on April 25th, you may be yearning for more red carpet glam? Well, you’re in luck! The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and Houston Community College have teamed up for an innovative, reimagined fashion event, Fashion Fusion VI: Antiquities to Modern Works, inspired by the Museum’s permanent collection.
Congressman Al Green Responds to Governor Abbott’s Claims Denying Uvalde Cover-up
On Monday, July 25, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
Congressman Al Green Responds to Governor Abbott’s Claims Denying Uvalde Cover-up
On Monday, July 25, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
'25 Black Women in Beauty' Launches to Celebrate Black Women Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Influencers in the Beauty Industry
The collective, the first of its kind, hosted its first annual dinner sponsored by Rémy Martin XO
25 Black Women in Beauty celebrated their official launch with a private dinner at the Whitby Hotel, featuring some of the most powerful black female executives, entrepreneurs and influencers in the Beauty Industry today. The inaugural dinner, sponsored by Rémy Martin XO, featured moving introductions by each guest, innovative ideas for collaborations, and a commitment to continued growth and excellence in the field. Guests included Sarah Curtis-Henry, SVP & General Manager of Fresh; Sharon Chuter, founder of Uoma Beauty; Kahlana Barfield Brown, former fashion and beauty editor turned mega influencer; Karla Evans-Davis, Sr. Director of Integrated Marketing & Media at Ulta Beauty and former supermodel Veronica Webb, who was the first African-American model to land a major cosmetics contract.
Convicted Rapist Sentenced To 60 Years For 2015 Murder
A 26-year-old Houston man, who was already in prison for raping two women, was sentenced late Wednesday to 60 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Convicted Rapist Sentenced To 60 Years For 2015 Murder
A 26-year-old Houston man, who was already in prison for raping two women, was sentenced late Wednesday to 60 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Pre-Mother’s Day Online Auction Showcases Vintage Finds
. Gallery Auctions, Inc. presents an extraordinary online auction open to the public on Saturday, April 25 at 10am. Located at 13310 Luthe Rd., Houston, the auction will showcase over 350 lots of authentic pre-owned luxury handbags and accessories for women and men. Coveted brands include Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Celine, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Hermes, Yves St-Laurent and more.
This November, Unite to Defend The Black Vote
Right before our last national elections in 2020, thousands of Black voters in Detroit got a call from someone posing as a woman named “Tamika Taylor.” She warned them that if they voted, the government would collect their personal information and come after them for credit card debt, outstanding warrants, even forced vaccinations. The calls were a voter suppression scam, and the two white guys behind it were prosecuted. But we’ll never know how many people were nervous enough to avoid voting that year.
Is Breast Cancer everybody's business?
My fight against breast cancer began in 1986 when my sister, Mabel was airlifted to a London hospital for an expensive surgery that could not save her dear life–she died of metastatic breast cancer.
Watch Raiders of the Lost Ark while Houston Symphony Performs Incredible Score at The Pavilion August 29
On Thursday, August 29, all are welcome to attend a screening of Steven Spielberg’s very own Raiders of the Lost Ark at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The Houston Symphony will be performing the movie's suspenseful score live, as the action of Indiana Jones unfolds on the venue’s big screens. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Reserved orchestra seating tickets are $20. Gates open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. performance sponsored by Anadarko.
Pennsylvania mother and daughter accused of killing five relatives
A Pennsylvania mother and her daughter are in police custody, accused of killing five of their relatives, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
Lizzo thanked Prince and Beyoncé in a joyful Grammys acceptance speech
Lizzo gave perhaps the most unrelentingly joyous acceptance speech of the night at the Grammys, lifting nearly every star in the audience to their feet.
