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Seven Interesting Facts About Kwanzaa
Beginning December 26 and lasting for seven days, Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family and culture, established as a means to help African Americans reconnect with their African roots and heritage. Here are some interesting facts you may not know about this annual celebration.
Statement by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Budget Reinforces Administration’s Commitment to Reversing Years of Underinvestment in Federal Education Programs to Ensure the Success and Wellbeing of our Nation’s Students
'An inspiration for all fat people': Tyson Fury praises Andy Ruiz Jr.
Braggadocio and trash talking -- where boxers taunt rivals to boost ratings and provide an alternative narrative for the media and fans outside of the ring -- are part and parcel of the boxing world.
Dr. Carla Brailey Announces Run For Lieutenant Governor Of Texas
Former Vice Chair of the Texas Democratic Party is launching her campaign to unseat current Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
Today, Dr. Carla Brailey announced her intention to run for Lieutenant Governor of Texas. Brailey is a native Texan, civic activist, college professor, mother, and former Vice Chair of the Texas Democratic Party. Brailey issued the following statement:
Chevrolet Partners with America’s Black Publishers to Help HBCU Students Discover the Unexpected
Since 2016, General Motors Chevrolet brand and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) have partnered to provide deserving HBCU students with the exciting opportunity to “Discover the Unexpected” about themselves and their communities via a journalism fellowship program.
The Immersive Installations of Pipilotti Rist: Pixel Forest and Worry Will Vanish Return to the MFAH, beginning in March 2023
Two works by the Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist will once again transform the Museum’s Cullinan Hall from Spring Break through Labor Day, 2023
'Ted Bundy Tapes,' 'Robert Durst' add to TV's 'celebrity' monsters
The appetite for true-crime programming has created a bit of a logjam, to the point where coverage of notorious murderers and serial killers is beginning to recycle. The question is whether the sheer volume of coverage risks somehow romanticizing these infamous figures.
Terry Crews at 50: Family, Football, & Funny
Action-movie hero, sitcom star, syndicated game show host, advertising pitchman, former NFL player and best-selling author all describe the man that is Terry Crews. He’s known for having his shirt off and playing wacky, but memorable characters. He is perhaps best known for playing Julius, the overworked dad on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, a tough guy in the feature franchise “The Expendables,” the loveable goofball in “White Chicks,” or his appearances in Old Spice commercials.
Surprise! Miranda Lambert got married
Miranda Lambert is no longer single. The country star announced on her Instagram account this weekend that she recently got hitched.
Mayor Turner Hosts Adult Literacy Breakfast to "Keep the Torch LIT"
Nearly 250 of Houston’s community leaders joined elected officials for the Mayor's Adult Literacy Breakfast on September 14 at the Julia Ideson Building. Candace Burns, anchor with KPRC Channel 2, emceed the event as Mayor Sylvester Turner headlined his final Breakfast as Mayor and stressed the importance of improving adult literacy in our city and the need for increased opportunities that allow individuals to learn basic digital skills to thrive in a connected economy. Turner praised adult learners and recognized award recipients for supporting literacy efforts.
Once Homeless, Black Doctor Tells His Story of Beating the Odds in New Film
Dr. Tommy Watson is sharing his empowering life story in a new film called Resilient that is scheduled to start filming in Charlotte, NC in the summer of 2019. Based on his award-winning book A Face of Courage: The Tommy Watson Story, the film tells the story of Watson’s inspiring journey from homelessness, abandonment and childhood neglect to successful Big Ten football player with hopes for the NFL and later a fulfilling career as a school principal and motivational speaker.
Kids aren’t always taught AAPI history in schools. These people are trying to change that
Jaslene Lai heard a classmate joke about her having the “kung flu” this school year, when she was under the weather, wearing a mask.
For fans of John Coltrane his lost album is exciting. For the church that worships him, it's a religious event
Eight months before John Coltrane died, he performed a concert at Temple University. During the concert, the legendary jazz musician put down his horn and banged his fists against his chest. He screeched and he squawked. He yodeled and he screamed. He prayed and he sang.
Excuse us Taylor Swift, you were blocking the BMAs
Taylor Swift is so officially back. The singer who was off the radar for a minute while she worked on her new album had quite the busy weekend.
"Girls Trip," "Get Out," "Black-ish," Garner Multiple Wins at 49th NAACP Image Awards
The winners of the 49th NAACP Image Awards were announced last night during the live broadcast from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One. The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson and opened with a powerful moment in support of #TIMESUP featuring Angela Robinson, Kerry Washington, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Laverne Cox, Lena Waithe and Tracee Ellis Ross.
California recall contender Larry Elder makes misleading claim that young people don't need Covid-19 vaccines
Larry Elder, the leading GOP candidate vying to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom, said he doesn't think it's necessary for young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or for children to wear masks at school, and he vowed to repeal any mask or vaccine mandates for California's state workers if he is elected to replace the Democratic governor in the September 14 special election.
Bank of America will hike its minimum wage to $20
Bank of America is raising its minimum pay to $20 an hour for its more than 205,000 employees.
Shemar Moore Returning to CBS in 'S.W.A.T.' Reboot
Criminal Minds” alum Shemar Moore is coming back to CBS to star in and co-produce the network’s reboot of “S.W.A.T.,” reports Variety.
5 Signs That You’re Entering Menopause
Menopause is a natural part of aging for women, but there is no predictable pattern or timeline for the symptoms, doctors say.
New Orleans Jazz Fest is turning 50. And it's only getting better with age
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival opens Thursday, marking its 50th year of delivering chart-topping headliners, rock 'n' roll legends and global rhythm-makers, all bathed in the sights, sounds and flavors that have made Louisiana a shining star of American culture.

