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Marriott Slapped with $300G Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Black Woman Over ‘No Party Policy’
A California woman filed a $300,000 lawsuit against Marriott on Monday, claiming she was singled out because of her race when asked to sign a “no party policy” before checking into her Portland hotel room.
New Fund Offers Opportunity for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
The San Antonio Latino Dream Makers Fund is helping entrepreneurs who have an idea and passion launch small businesses by helping them gain access to capital.
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern Dies at 77
David Stern, the NBA commissioner during the most successful period in league history, has died, the league announced Wednesday. He was 77.
Texas Led The Nation In On-Duty Officer Deaths In 2019
A sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed after a traffic stop in East Texas on Tuesday, bringing the total number of on-duty officer fatalities in the state this year to 18.
Nick Gordon, Found Liable in Bobbi Kristina’s Death, Dead of Suspected Overdose
Once Bobbi Kristina Brown’s boyfriend, he was also held liable in her 2015 death in a 2016 civil trial.
Lifetime Follow-Up R. Kelly Doc Focuses On Victims of Sexual Assault
Few TV documentary series can boast having a more powerful real world impact than “Surviving R. Kelly.”
Woman Told to Stop Speaking Spanish at Retirement Community
When Katherine Hernandez moved into a Salvation Army retirement community, she never thought she would have to fight to feel equal.
Restoring Historic Dr. John Biggers Mural After Harvey
What was once thought gone in Hurricane Harvey now is back in full glory. This is the historic Dr. John Biggers mural – the contribution of the negro woman to American life and education.
New York City Bans Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles
When it comes to legal protections against discrimination, New York City is commonly seen as one of the most progressive cities in the US, with laws on the books designed to recognize discrimination in housing, employment, and pregnancy. Now you can add Black hair to that list.
Walgreens and CVS Are Redesigning Their Drugstores to Focus More On Health
CVS Health and Walgreens are remodeling some of their drugstores to look more like doctor's offices.
Black Haircare Vendors Sat Their Business Is Being Affected By the Coronavirus Outbreak
As the coronavirus continues to spread, black hair care businesses have started to feel the effects of the virus on the wholesale side of their business.
Black and Hispanic Homeownership Rates in Texas Still Lag Behind White Families, Study Finds
Black families in Texas own homes at a rate far below that of white families, a new study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finds.
Free Delivery and Curbside Pick Up with Federal American Grill
Matt Brice, owner of The Federal Grill, 510 Shepherd Drive (77007) and the newly opened 8731 Katy Freeway, Suite 150 (77024) location is offering a limited menu beginning at 11 AM until 8 PM daily for curbside pick-up or free delivery within a three-mile radius.
Historic Third Ward Community Center Asks for Help Rebuilding After Harvey
A historic Third Ward community center damaged during Hurricane Harvey is pleading with the public for financial support to repair its building and restore a treasured work of art reports KPRC.
Workers Trapped by Harvey at a Mexican Bakery Feed a Hungry Houston
Three bakers were trapped in a Houston area bakery when the first rains of Hurricane Harvey began to fall. All the men were worried about the safety of their families so they decided to channel their energy into baking.
Earthquake Shakes Mexico, Killing Dozens
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck central Mexico on the anniversary of the 1985 earthquake that killed thousands. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake hit five miles southeast of Atencingo in the state of Puebla.
Black Girls Code Organization Receives $255K in Funding From General Motors
Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization that aims to increase the number of women of color in the digital space, has announced a partnership with General Motors, which includes a generous donation of $255,000.
Keys To Black Wealth Summit To Kick Off Virtually on Juneteeth, “Freedom Day”
During this exceptional season of change, Juneteeth - Freedom Day 2020 will surely have a major impact in all of our lives.
Summer meals site at Chavez HS closed due to possible COVID-19 case
The curbside summer meals site at Chavez High School is temporarily closed for cleaning and sanitization due to a possible case of the COVID-19 virus.
Third Ward Residents Receive Letters Challenging Voter Registration
A historic Houston community could be facing voters registration suspension— and most residents may not even know about it! Many residents in the Third Ward area recently received a letter informing them of an address change that they actually didn't file.
