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Advocates Call for Lynching Memorial

TX: A group in Tyler is advocating for a memorial that would honor the victims of lynching.

First Black woman to serve as USDA's No. 2 set to leave department

Jewel Bronaugh, the No. 2 person at the US Department of Agriculture and the first Black woman in the position, will leave the department on Tuesday after a two-year tenure in which she led agency efforts to diversify its workforce and provide relief to farmers of color who say they have been discriminated against over the years.

Humble Man Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Shooting at Police during 37-mile Chase

An Humble man was sentenced to 37 years in prison for shooting at a police officer in Upper Kirby during a chase through Houston on the Southwest Freeway, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Urban Outfitters Celebrates Black Influence, History, and Culture with Exclusive Collections and Initiatives in Honor of Black History Month

On February 23rd, Urban Outfitters’ will release a commemorative collegiate merch collection in collaboration with Cheyney University, the first Historically Black University, and sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness, with proceeds from the sales of the collection being donated to the university, continuing UO’s support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The collections and initiatives launching in February speak to Urban Outfitters’ ongoing commitment to nurturing long-term connections within our community by celebrating diverse talent and inspiring the next generations of creative youth.

Tickets On Sale for the Texas Hill Country Wineries Wine & Wildflower Journey

Tickets are now on sale for Texas Hill Country Wineries spring self-guided passport event, the Wine & Wildflower Journey, which is happening from March 27th - April 21st. Passport holders can sip award-winning wines at 40+ unique Hill Country wineries during the course of the event. Participants can visit up to four wineries per day and receive a 15% discount on three bottle purchases.

African-American Energy Expert Damali Rhett Harding Named Acting U.S. Program Director for Regulatory Assistance Project

The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that supports energy regulators in the clean energy transition, announces that Damali Rhett Harding has been named acting director of its U.S. program, effective March 17.

St. Peter Catholic - A Career and Technical High School- Houston's first Catholic T E High School groundbreaking ceremony to be held on March 7, 2023

A Career and Technical High School is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of Houston's first Catholic CTE high school.

Erica Campbell Headlines “Celebrate Gospel” at Disneyland Resort

Ahead of performing at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., as the headlining talent of “Celebrate Gospel” on Feb. 25, 2023, award-winning singer and radio show host Erica Campbell made special memories with Minnie Mouse before taking the stage.

Atlanta's First Black Reporter Dies at 83

Legendary anchorman Lorenzo 'Lo' Jelks has died at 83, first black TV anchorman in Atlanta at WSB-TV

Benjamin Crump wins NAACP Social Justice Impact Award and vows 'never to stop fighting racism and discrimination'

Attorney Benjamin Crump has been at the forefront of some of the highest-profile cases involving civil rights and racial injustice -- but acknowledges there's much more work to be done.

Moped-riding thieves are stealing AirPod Max headphones off people's heads, NYPD says

If you're an AirPod Max owner in New York, you'll want to hold on tight to your headphones. Since January, the New York City Police Department has recorded 21 incidents in which thieves riding mopeds stole Apple AirPod Max headphones off their victims' heads. The popular headphones retail for $549 on Apple's website.

She grew up watching 'Sesame Street.' Then she made history as the show's first Black female puppeteer

Megan Piphus Peace has always found magic in puppets. The self-trained ventriloquist and puppeteer grew up watching the sock puppets on "Lamb Chop's Play-Along," the hand puppets of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," and the muppets of "Sesame Street." As a child, the characters seemed so alive, and it was only later that she learned what it took to create that sense of reality.

Demand has surged — not slumped — for Kanye West's Yeezy sneakers, one CEO says

Adidas last year dumped Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) and his once hugely popular Yeezy clothing and sneaker brand because of his antisemitic remarks. But the controversy has seemingly spurred demand for the shoes.

Angela Bassett checked on Ariana DeBose after viral rap

Angela Bassett did indeed do the thing. The "Black Panther" star told Variety she messaged Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose after DeBose mentioned her in a now-viral performance at the BAFTA Awards.

WJZ's Black History Month Oratory Competition concludes

Three participants were named at the winners of this years contest.

'Dilbert' distributor drops creator Scott Adams over his racist remarks

Andrews McMeel Universal, the company that syndicates "Dilbert," said it is cutting ties with the comic strip's creator, Scott Adams, after his racist remarks about Black Americans led hundreds of newspapers across the country to drop the satirical cartoon.

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