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We Don't Need the President's Thugs in Chicago
"Hitler had his Brown shirts and Mussolini had his Black shirts, now Donald Trump has his camouflage shirts." Thus began a statement signed by 15 distinguished interdenominational religious leaders in Chicago that I joined, including ministers, priests, and rabbis.
Rockets Restart
Houston opens up against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday as the 2019-20 season is set to resume
The Houston Rockets will continue their pursuit of an NBA Finals Championship on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks as the 2019-20 season starts back up after nearly four months off due to the global pandemic caused by COVID-19. Houston will play eight games at ESPN Disney before the playoffs start and every game counts for the Rockets since they are in a playoff seeding battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz.
What Many Africans Are Hoping To See In Beyoncé’s BLACK IS KING
In March 2018, a month after the film "Black Panther" was released, the fictional country Wakanda was the fourth most-mentioned African country on Twitter -- after Egypt, South Africa and Kenya -- according to a 2019 study by the University of Southern California. The fact that Africa's fourth most-talked about country doesn't exist confirms just how powerful pop culture is in shaping our understanding of the world around us.
Commissioners Court Takes Action to Help Those Facing Evictions
CARES Act Eviction Protections And Additional Unemployment Assistance Payments are Set to End
Since federal eviction protections ended last Saturday, Harris County Commissioners Court took action to help those facing evictions in the coming months. After hearing testimony from members of the Housing Stability Task Force and advocates for tenants’ rights, the court approved measures to provide relief to residents.
Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga lead 2020 MTV VMA nominations
The MTV VMAs are raining nominations all over Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga.
Barack Obama's full eulogy of John Lewis
Former President Barack Obama eulogized civil rights icon John Lewis on Thursday before the late congressman's body was laid to rest in Atlanta, drawing a comparison between the battles Lewis participated in during the civil rights movement and the current protests for racial justice happening across America.
Trump tells associates on Air Force One he will not intervene in Kansas' US Senate GOP primary
President Donald Trump indicated to associates during a flight on Air Force One on Wednesday that he would not intervene in the US Senate Republican primary in Kansas despite the fears among top Republicans that the state could elect a nominee who will lose the seat and thus the Senate, according to three sources with knowledge of the conversation.
Delay the election? That's not what we do here
On the one hand, this is banana republic stuff, that a President, who the evidence suggests is losing his bid for reelection, would suggest delaying the election, as Donald Trump did Thursday morning.
These historically Black universities just got their biggest ever financial gifts all thanks to one generous donor
Four historically Black colleges and universities announced that they have each received the largest single donation in their long-standing history.
Army names independent panel to review Fort Hood following Vanessa Guillen's killing
The US Army on Thursday released the names of five civilians who will review the "command climate and culture" at Fort Hood after the killing of Spc. Vanessa Guillen and "follow the facts wherever they lead."
Herman Cain dies from coronavirus
Herman Cain, a onetime Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, has died from coronavirus, according to an obituary sent from his verified Twitter account and Newsmax, where he was launching a television show.
Dodgers pitcher and manager suspended by MLB after bench clearing incident against the Astros
Major League Baseball sent a strong message to the rest of the league in regard to any other teams seeking any type of revenge towards the Houston Astros for the 2017 cheating scandal that was revealed this past off-season by a former Astros pitcher who is currently with the Oakland A’s.
Bad Blood
Benches clear as Astros and Dodgers faced each other in Houston for the first time since 2017
Ever been out somewhere and notice a fixture that causes you to reminisce about the past? It could be a park that you and a significant other use to go to just to talk. Or that one restaurant that you used to go to as a kid that just took you back to your younger days? Now not all memories will be pleasant. Some of those places could take you back to some tumultuous times in your life and cause some real emotions to stir up.
The Shot Heard Around Houston
Bregman’s 100th career homerun leads Astros to victory over the Mariners
One day after having their 15-game winning streak snapped against divisional foe Seattle Mariners, the Houston Astros (3-1) got back to some familiar ground on Monday night and that is dominating the Mariners (1-3). Houston scored runs in three consecutive innings to defeat Seattle 8-5 and take the series 3-1.
NLC Statement on the Senate Coronavirus Relief Proposal
Today, the Senate released an initial proposal for the next round of federal coronavirus relief. The framework, the HEALS Act, will kick off negotiations between the Senate, House and Administration on a final relief package, hoping to be passed before Congress departs for August recess. As proposed, the HEALS Act does not include additional funds for state and local governments. Following the announcement of this proposed legislation, Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and Executive Director, National League of Cities (NLC) made the following statement:
Texas Southern University's KTSU 90.9 FM Debuts #OneVoice
The new show will blend generational voice as they tackle contemporary issues facing the urban community
With the recent racial unrest in our country, now more than ever before, our voices are needed to highlight the social ills plaguing the Black community. That’s why Texas Southern University’s community radio station KTSU, The Choice 90.9 is proud to debut #ONEVOICE, a new talk radio show that is designed to educate, empower and engage the Black community and its allies.
HAR-”D”-EN
Late defensive stops down the stretch by Rockets superstar has help lead Houston to victories
With 16.2 seconds left on the clock in Sunday’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks, the reigning 2019 NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounpo found himself with an opportunity to take advantage of a statement he made earlier this year about former 2018 MVP James Harden. During a press conference after the 2020 NBA All-Star game, Antetokounpo said his team’s defensive scheme towards the end of the game was, to get the ball to whoever James Harden was guarding.
Harris County Commissioners Court Moves to Provide Equal Access to Legal Representation for Everyone
For too long, individuals’ ability to pay has determined the quality of their legal defense and, consequently, determined whether they go free or spend years of their life behind bars. Access to quality legal representation is every person’s right, regardless of his or her resources.
National Bar Association Swears in Tricia “CK” Hoffler as its 78 th President
The NBA Executes a Nationwide Plan with its Coalition Partners to Battle COVID-19, Police Brutality, and Voter Suppression
The National Bar Association (NBA) swore in Tricia “CK” Hoffler as its 78th President on July 29, 2020. As the nation's oldest and largest national network of predominantly African-American attorneys and judges, the NBA represents the interests of approximately 65,000 lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students. The president is elected by the membership to be the voice of the collective concerns of the African American legal community and spearheads initiatives reflective of the collective conscience of the organization. “I am so honored to take on this position and to lead this magnificent organization at this tumultuous time in our country.
Actor and Vocalist, TC Carson, Releases New Video "Come Together" To Bring Unity After Racial Divisio
Today, actor and singer, TC Carson (affectionately remembered as "Kyle Barker" of Living Single), independently released a new video for his re-released single, "Come Together". This up-tempo multicultural video was birthed in response to the recent protests surrounding the untimely deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain, Ahmaud Arbery and countless other unarmed people of color who have been murdered at the hands of police.
