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New Documentary ‘Boss’ Explores Black Business in America
The story of American entrepreneurship has largely left out the African-American experience.
Georgetown University Students Vote to Pay Fee to Benefit Descendants of Enslaved People Sold By School
According to jbhe.com, the student body of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. recently voted on a proposal to add a semester fee of $27.20 that would go toward a fund to benefit descendants of the 272 enslaved persons once owned and then sold in 1838 by the university to pay off debt.
Macy’s Invests in New Beauty Tech
Macy's is doubling down on the beauty business this year. On a recent earnings call with analysts, the retailer's executives noted that the brand will be investing more in the category this year.
Bravo Announces New San Antonio Reality Series ‘Texicanas’
At last there is a name and premiere date for Bravo’s upcoming reality TV show set in San Antonio. Raise your margaritas to “Texicanas,” the new docuseries that kicks off at 9 p.m. May 7.
Houston Could Feel More Like Central Mexico In 60 Years
It’s about to get warmer in Houston for a very long time. And, no, we’re not talking about the impending summer months.
Beto O'Rourke Kicks Off Campaign for President in Houston
Beto O'Rourke officially kicked off his run for president Saturday from downtown El Paso, his hometown, promising “a campaign for America, for everyone in America.”
NAACP Reveals Tactics Fossil Fuel Industry Uses to Manipulate Communities of Color
The fossil fuel industry regularly deploys manipulative and dishonest tactics when engaging with communities of color, often working to co-opt the respect and authority of minority-led groups to serve corporate goals.
Cancellations of Latino-Themed Shows Spark Anger, Reflection
Netflix's cancellation of "One Day at a Time" has led to an outcry on social media by the show's viewers.
Government Shutdown Closes National Black Museum Indefinitely
The popular National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) closed Wednesday, January 2, the latest attraction to close due to the partial government shutdown.
Oprah Might Lose $50M In Weight Watchers Stock Plunge
Oprah Winfrey stands to see the value of her investment in Weight Watchers shrink after the company said it hasn’t signed up as many subscribers as it hoped this winter and expects its profits to suffer.
READ: Trump's 2020 budget proposal
President Donald Trump delivered a 2020 budget to Congress on Monday that cuts spending across the board yet still isn't projected to balance for 15 years, even with ambitious economic growth forecasts. The President's blueprint also revisits the political fight over border wall funding that triggered this past winter's partial government shutdown.
Matching Donors
MatchingDonors is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, and the nation’s largest living organ donor organization finding and registering living organ donors for people needing organ transplants in the United States.
UT Men’s Head Tennis Coach On Administrative Leave After Bribery Allegations
The University of Texas at Austin has placed Michael Center, its head coach for men’s tennis, on administrative leave after FBI documents revealed that he allegedly took a $100,000 bribe in 2015 to help a student gain admission to UT-Austin by adding him as a recruit to the tennis team.
Reduced Waits for Driver’s Licenses, Raises for State Workers in Texas
Shorter waits for driver’s licenses and money to put a new state mental hospital for Dallas back on the drawing board were among highlights of a two-year state budget that won tentative approval from a House panel.
Harris County Settles DOJ Lawsuit Over Polling Locations That Violate the Americans With Disabilities Act
Harris County has been facing a lawsuit by the U.S. Justice Department over polling stations that don’t comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Now, the federal government is dropping the suit under a settlement with the county.
Murder Charges Filed Against Houston Gang Member Suspected Of Killing Lamar High School Student
Houston Public Media reports that Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced murder charges against a man accused of killing 18-year-old student De’Lindsey Mack near Lamar High School last November.
Blacks, Hispanics Breathe More Pollution Than They Make
African-Americans and Hispanics breathe in far more deadly air pollution than they are responsible for making, a new study said. A study looked at who is exposed to fine particle pollution — responsible for about 100,000 American deaths a year — and how much different races are responsible for the pollution based on their buying, driving and living habits.
At South by Southwest, H-E-B Throws a Dinner in Disguise
South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, has become a mecca for influencers and innovation in all industries, and now we can add Texas favorite H-E-B to the list.
Houston Municipal Courts Kick Off Amnesty Program
ABC13 reports if you have a warrant for failure to appear at Houston Municipal Court, there's a way out.
Mother Gives Birth to Sextuplets in Houston
A woman gave birth to six babies at the Woman's Hospital of Texas the hospital announced in a statement. Two sets of twin boys and one set of twin girls were born between 4:50 a.m. and 4:59 a.m., according to the hospital.
