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Classes Canceled As Threat Of Chicago Teacher Strike Looms

Chicago‘s mayor announced on Wednesday that the city’s public schools will be shut down on Thursday, one day ahead of an expected teachers’ strike.

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Hearing Examines Video That Wasn’t Disclosed In Terror Case

Surveillance video taken on the day that two Phoenix men left for suburban Dallas to attack a 2015 Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest shows them in religious clothing, one of the men with a handgun on his hip and both carrying unspecified objects out of their apartment, an FBI agent has testified.

Sports Events 365 will demonstrate at WTM in London new supplier interface for major ticket vendors

Sports Events 365 supplier interface, which was introduced this summer, has already allowed travel agencies, tour operators, OTA's and other travel customers to receive immediate confirmation on 80% of all sporting events tickets

HISD’s DeBakey High School repeats number one ranking in CHILDREN AT RISK analysis

The district is also recognized for high performance on high-poverty campuses

For the 11th consecutive year, DeBakey High School for Health Professions topped the 2019 CHILDREN AT RISK list of best public schools in the Houston area. HISD’s Eastwood Academy ranked third in the Houston area, Carnegie Vanguard came in fourth, East Early College was sixth among local public high schools, and Challenge Early College ranked eighth regionally.

Vulcan Announces New Partnership In Support Of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Vulcan Materials Company Foundation Grant to Support Academic Excellence Programs at Select HBCUs, Promoting Scholarships, Internships, Workforce Development and Diversity & Inclusion

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Executive Trainer, Professor, and Global Speaker, Orobosa Owie hosts her first Power of Your Presence Brunch

A Girl from Brooklyn Passionately Leading New and Seasoned Professionals to be Their Best Selves and Live Their Best Lives

With the January 15th Orobosa Owie released of her first book and added published author to her list of titles. The book was entitled Be Bold, Be Confident, Be You: A Motivational Guidebook in Shattering the Fear Ceiling shares the seven steps of self-mastery, guiding readers to successfully move toward personal and professional fulfillment. In celebration of the book and in connection with International Women’s Month Orobosa launched the Power of Your Presence brunch series.

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Texas Legends Set the Houston Rodeo Record Strait... By Breaking It

George Strait, Robert Earl Keen, & Lyle Lovett Close Out the Houston Rodeo

George Strait, accompanied by special guests Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett, closed the 2019 Houston Rodeo with a record-breaking set. George Strait, Robert Earl Keen, and Lyle Lovett now hold the NRG Stadium attendance record for concert-only performances. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo confirmed 80,108 fans attended the concert, breaking the previous record from 2013, which was also set by Strait and his openers Martina McBride and Randy Rogers Band, with 80,020 fans.

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Oldest African-American Sorority Works To Combat Heart Disease in the African-American Community

Heart disease is the number one cause of both death and disability in women in the U.S. African-American women have an even higher chance of dying from heart disease—and at a younger age—compared to white women, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

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Black Chamber Honors Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Tom Joyner During 23rd Annual Pinnacle Awards Show That Will Raise Funds For Disaster Relief Fund

On Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 6:00 pm the Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) will host the 23rd annual Pinnacle Awards at the Marriott Marquis located at 1777 Walker Street. The Pinnacle is regarded as the most prestigious award bestowed upon African-American entrepreneurs who have not only succeeded in business, but have positively impacted the communities and industries they serve in the Greater Houston metropolitan area.

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NBA Issues Memo Urging All Teams to Stand for the National Anthem — So Will Black NBA Players #TakeAKneel?

The NBA pre-season has already started, and the league office has issued a memo to all 30 teams about the countries national anthem. The memo included the restatement of an existing rule requiring all personnel (including players) to stand for the national anthem.

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Father Files Lawsuit Against Foster Care Program After His 9-Month Old Daughter Dies

A 27-year old man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the foster care provider who he claims ignored his rights as a parent which contributed to the death of his 9-month old daughter.

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In the Midst of a Public Education Crisis, Yellowstone College Prep Builds on a Legacy of Educational Excellence in Houston’s Third Ward

In August 2018, Yellowstone College Prep will open its doors to serve students in the historic Third Ward community. As nearby public schools face a difficult future, Yellowstone College Prep provides families with a safe and academically-driven option for middle school students. The unique charter school model was approved by the state in June 2017 and is currently accepting applications on a rolling basis.

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H‑E‑B Announces Sale Of Limited‑Edition Selena Bag

H‑E‑B and The Selena Foundation are excited to announce the release of a limited‑edition bag, featuring the Queen of Cumbia, Selena.

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New Book Calls Christians to Resume Positions as Ambassadors and Soldiers

Donald R. Turner urges readers to obey ‘The Law of the Kingdom’

Wanting to bring people back to the Bible and what it says about how to live, Donald R. Turner wrote his new book, “Ambassadors of I Am: Living Inside the Kingdom of God While Still on Earth” (published by WestBow Press), to show how the Bible as the only “instruction manual” necessary for life.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Festival Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event

The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) recently honored the Martin Luther King, Jr. Festival as a 2018 Top 20 Event for the month of January.

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‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler’s Emotional Letter Thanking Fans Will Make You Happy Cry

Ryan Coogler, the director of Marvel blockbuster Black Panther has written a love letter to fans that is sure to make everyone who loved the film love him too. Coogler’s letter is so good that we have to post the whole thing in its entirety.

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Harris County Attorney Ryan Sues Arkema Over Chemical Release During Harvey

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today sued Arkema, Inc., whose Crosby plant released toxic substances into the air when chemicals stored at the site burned during flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.

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Superstar Patti Labelle Shares Her Love for Cooking with All-Star Guests in New Season of Patti Labelle's Place

Grammy-winning® artist Patti LaBelle is an icon on-stage and in the kitchen, and she opens her doors to special guests and viewers for a fun and food-filled party in Patti LaBelle's Place, which returns for a second season on Sunday, November 26th at 11am ET/8am PT on Cooking Channel. Jam-packed with special guests including Cedric the Entertainer, Laverne Cox, Tamron Hall, Carrie Ann Inaba and Robin Roberts, the new episodes feature Patti's home-cooked dishes, laugh-out-loud stories and even a song or two.

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Team Rubicon Seeks Houston-Area Veterans to Lead Pilot Recovery Program in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey

Team Rubicon is encouraging Houston-area veterans to apply for its yearlong fellowship to help lead the disaster response organization’s pilot recovery program in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. In partnership with SBP, Team Rubicon is committed to rebuilding 100 homes over the next two years along the Texas Gulf Coast.

AARP Brings Latino Community Holiday Cheer with Special Re-release of Historic Virtual Duet Music Video Featuring Ivy Queen and Celia Cruz

—The Queen of Reggaeton and Queen of Salsa’s performance of ‘La Vida Es Un Carnaval’ is just what the holidays need this year —

AARP is bringing the Latino community some uplifting cheer with a special re-release during the holidays of the Ivy Queen-Celia Cruz virtual duet “La Vida Es Un Carnaval”. The epic duet, which can be viewed here through the holidays, was recently the centerpiece of the Calle Ocho Live festival.