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Macy’s Launches YYigal, An Exclusive Limited-Time Collection By Designer Yigal Azrouel

The new line of architecturally feminine blouses, dresses and jackets is available now at 149 Macy’s stores and on macys.com

Macy’s announced the release of an exclusive, new collection by famed designer Yigal Azrouel. YYIGAL, an architecturally-influenced, limited-edition line, embodies the sophisticated and feminine spirit of the Yigal Azrouel brand through signature tops, blouses, faux-leather motorcycle jackets, intricate dresses and a statement jumpsuit. YYIGAL is available at 149 Macy’s stores and on macys.com today.

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Cornyn: Democrat Obstruction of Cabinet Nominees Irresponsible and Embarrassing

This kind of mindless obstruction is actually irresponsible, if not downright dangerous.’

Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the decision from Senate Democrats to delay and slow-walk the nominations of the President’s choices to fill his Cabinet even though they can’t stop them. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video of his remarks can be found here.

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Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform Releases Recommendations

The Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform today released a highly anticipated 153-page report with a list of recommendations proposed by the 45 member citizen group.The Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform today released a highly anticipated 153-page report with a list of recommendations proposed by the 45 member citizen group.

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Toosii Talks Tim McGraw & Kanye West New Campaign Video "The Mix" Clips

Viewers that tuned in last night for the brand new episode of the live millennial/Gen Z, mixed gender talk show, THE MIX, where no topic was off limits, saw a ton of action from the hosts, and special guest Toosii, Capitol Records newest big act with over 250 million streams in 2020 alone and landing #1 on Billboards Heatseekers Albums Chart. The below clips can be embedded/re-posted with the included descriptions.

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H-E-B Deploys Mobile Kitchen to SE Texas and Aid to LA Food Banks

For 115 years, providing aid in times of need is the cornerstone of HEB’s Helping Here philosophy, which promises to stand by communities during times of crisis. As communities across southeast Texas and Louisiana start to recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Laura, our Partners and disaster response teams have mobilized to provide food, water, and other means of support to those in need.

Heritage Action Unveils “No Police, No Peace” Billboards in New York, Dallas, and Atlanta

Heritage Action for America September 14, 2020 https://heritageaction.

Heritage Action today announced their new “No Police, No Peace” billboards in New York City, Dallas, and Atlanta. Jessica Anderson, Executive Director of Heritage Action, first announced the billboards on Fox & Friends this morning.

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Promising, New Web Series Empowers Black Actors & Women!

The new web series Ashley’s World debuted online in February 2018. The dramedy follows the journey of Ashley, a young single mother who is fighting to overcome poverty and follow her dreams of becoming a professional, working actor while caring for her demanding, yet loving family.

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Houston Housing Authority Celebrates Long-Awaited Mixed-Income Housing Complex

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee scheduled to join HHA celebrate its new development

The need for affordable housing in Houston is at an all-time high and a recent report shows the region ranks as the fifth worse metropolitan area in the nation for affordable housing shortages. Local leaders will gather on May 31 to celebrate the Houston Housing Authority’s first development in 10 years and voice the need for more affordable housing solutions in the city

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Historic Healing America Tour Rolls Into Houston

Healing America is the brainchild of Nelson Campbell, the founder of PlantPure Nation. He and his father, famed author and researcher Dr. T. Colin Campbell considered by many to be the “Science Father” of plant-based nutrition and health, are bringing their historic and grassroots movement to communities all over America.

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A Salad a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Nearly a year ago, 28-year-old Santala Robinson was in the worst health of her life. She was very overweight and diagnosed with diabetes. In May 2017, she was hired as a culinary manager for Snappy Salads’ first Houston location. Being surrounded by healthy food options every day prompted Santala to try something new: she started eating strictly salads.

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Colin Kaepernick Protest Inspires Author to Launch Book and Empowerment Summit For Black Men

Entrepreneur, author, radio and TV host, Coach Michael Taylor, will unveil his newest book, Shattering Black Male Stereotypes, at a free online empowerment summit scheduled for January 2018.

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At Just 15-Years Old, These Two Fun-Loving Entrepreneurs Have Proven That You Can Run a Successful Business… and Still Be a Kid!

15-year old entrepreneurs, Essynce Moore and Moziah Bridges, are disrupting the entrepreneur industry, leading by example after having started a business at a young age. Essynce started her business at the age of 10 and is owner of Essynce Couture, LLC based in Hillside, NJ. She’s an entrepreneur, actress, motivational speaker, fashion designer/stylist and author.

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Carol Burnett: An Evening of Laughter and Reflection Where the Audience Asks Questions

Carol Burnett, award-winning actress and best-selling author, is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her work on stage and screen, most notably The Carol Burnett Show. Named in 2007 by TIME magazine as one of "100 Best Television Shows of All Time," The Carol Burnett Show ran for 11 years, averaged 30 million viewers per week, and received 25 Emmy Awards, making it one of the most honored shows in television history.

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Shea Serrano’s Life Story Is Set to Come to ABC

The New York Times best-selling author of ‘The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed’ and ‘Basketball (and Other Things): A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated’ is set to pen a pilot to an upcoming ABC comedy helmed by ‘Parks And Recreation’ creator Mike Schur. The premise for the single-camera comedy focuses on Serrano’s childhood in San Antonio where his five uncles all had varying perspectives on manhood.

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Black Teen Awarded $1 Million Settlement After Cop Slammed Him Through a Window and Shattered His Lungs

Four years ago, Javier Payne nearly died from severe injuries after a police officer pushed him through a window in a brutalizing arrest. Now, Payne has been awarded a $1 million civil lawsuit settlement.

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Talented 9-Year Old Girl Born Without Hands Wins Handwriting Contest… For the 2nd Time!

Anaya Ellick, a 9-year-old girl who was born without hands, proves that nothing is impossible even with such condition as she recently received a national award for her cursive handwriting.

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Another Black Man Arrested by Police… This Time For Leaving His Car Running in a Parking Lot

Craig Williams, a 40-year old African American man from Sacramento, California, was recently detained and arrested by a white police officer for leaving his car idling outside of a local 7-Eleven. Cell phone video and the officer’s body camera shows Craig being arrested after resisting arrest with a brief struggle with the officer.

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ANEROS® to Donate a Percentage of 2017 Sales to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

Houston-based Sexual Wellness Company Names Houston Habitat for Humanity as Recipient

Houston-based sexual health and wellness products manufacturer Aneros is donating a percentage of sales to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Houston and surrounding areas.

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Art Colony Association Announces Bayou City Art Festival Downtown $5 Ticket Prices for First Responders

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), a non-profit producing Bayou City Art Festivals, is showing its appreciation for first responders by offering festival tickets for $5 to those that show their badge or ID at the gate. Bayou City Art Festival Downtown will be held Saturday & Sunday, October 14 - 15, 2017, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Meet the 7-Year Old Smashing Records as the Fastest Boy in the Country

At the age of 7, Rudolph Ingram Jr. also known as “Blaze the Great” has already broken several records and has became the fastest boy in the country, showing early signs of possibly becoming the next Usain Bolt.