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Freedmen's Town Could Receive United Nations Cultural Designation

The Houston Chronicle reports UNESCO – the Paris-based cultural arm of the United Nations – is considering Freedmen's Town for its Slave Route Project, which is a registry created in 1994 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization of historically significant sites that tell the global story of the trade in human labor.

Trailer for the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winning Musical "Hamilton" the film of the Original Broadway Production Has Arrived

Disney+ to Premiere Film Globally July 3, 2020

Last night, as part of the 2020 ESPYs airing on ESPN and ESPN2, Disney+ debuted the trailer for “Hamilton,” the filmed version of the original Broadway production, ahead of its global premiere on the streaming service on July 3, 2020.

Coda to a massive scandal: Two Kraft executives charged in accounting scheme

Kraft Heinz and two of its former high-ranking executives settled charges with the Securities Exchange Commission, which found the company engaged in a "years-long accounting scheme" involving falsified supplier contracts.

Police identify woman who opened fire in Houston megachurch - what we know

A woman who walked into a popular Texas megachurch Sunday afternoon with a long gun and a young child opened fire before she was killed by law enforcement officers on scene.

First Hispanic woman elected to lead the more than 1 million-member DAV

Utah native Nancy Espinosa was unanimously elected national commander of the more than 1 million-member DAV (Disabled American Veterans) today in Atlantic City, New Jersey, at the organization’s 101st national convention. The service-connected disabled Army veteran is the first Hispanic woman to hold DAV’s highest post.

Texas Police Seize 75 Pounds of Liquid Meth in Cleaning Jugs

A Texas woman faces federal drug trafficking charges after police seized 75 pounds of liquid crystal methamphetamine worth $2 million inside her vehicle, according to the Austin Police Department.

$1.5 Million Awarded to Four Foster Youth Dropout Prevention Pilot Programs

Central Texas, Dallas and San Antonio regions awarded funding

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently announced the award of $1.5 million in funding for the Foster Youth Dropout Recovery and High School Completion pilot program to help current and former foster youth ages 16 to 25 earn a high school diploma or its equivalent, and obtain high-demand workforce skills with the goal of ensuring that this vulnerable population has a pathway to postsecondary education or employment in high-demand occupations.

How long you live may depend on how much money you make

Life expectancy in modern, affluent societies is supposed to move in only one direction: upward. But that is not what is happening in the United States. The 2010s were the first decade in American history in which life expectancy failed to rise since the federal government began keeping comprehensive mortality statistics in 1900. Then along came Covid-19.

Astros Acquire LHP Liriano From Toronto

In exchange for outfielders Aoki, Hernandez

The Astros have acquired left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for outfielders Norichika Aoki and Teoscar Hernandez, General Manager Jeff Luhnow announced today. Liriano is scheduled to join the Astros in Houston on Tuesday.

Baytown Man Sentenced to 60 Years In Prison For Stabbing Girlfriend At Motel

A Baytown man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for murder in the 2020 stabbing death of his girlfriend at a motel where they were staying, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Trump says he joked about wanting Russian help in 2016. The facts tell a different story.

President Donald Trump recently claimed he was joking when he asked the Russians to hack Hillary Clinton's emails during the 2016 campaign. But court filings and public comments show some members of Trump's team were quite serious about accepting help from the Russians in 2016.

District Names Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services

Aldine ISD named Diaka R. Melendez Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services. Melendez is returning home, having started her career in education at Nimitz Ninth Grade School as a teacher and softball coach.

An Evening of Elegance and Acclaim: Join KHOU Anchor Len Cannon and Renowned Musicians at the Da Camera Gala 2024

Prepare for an enchanting evening of melodies and memories as the Da Camera Society cordially invites you to grace the 2024 Gala. Revel in the charm of Houston's Four Seasons Hotel on May 3rd, where the harmonious blend of classical and jazz will capture your soul. Esteemed KHOU 11 News anchor Len Cannon, a familiar face since 2006 and a beacon in the journalism community, will guide the festivities as the emcee. His accolades, including multiple Emmy Awards and the Columbia University Dupont "Silver Baton," are testaments to his impactful presence both on-screen and in our city.

Kings Of Bachata Aventura Return To New York For First Time In Four Years For Special Hometown Show

Today award-winning bachata superstars Aventura announced an intimate concert in their hometown of New York City to take place on Monday, March 16th at Radio City Music Hall. The show will mark the group’s first performance in the city in four years.

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Named Honorary HBCU Executive Leadership Institute Fellow at CAU

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative commits $1M to support nation's most diverse cohort of future HBCU leaders; Inaugural class boasts 58% women

The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (HBCU ELI) at Clark Atlanta University, today announced its first honorary fellow, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Funded in large part by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), HBCU ELI aims to serve as an incubator for recruiting and developing the next generation of leaders for over 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The first-of-its-kind program boasts a roster that includes 58% women, making it the nation's most diverse cohort of future HBCU leaders. CZI's $1M donation is the largest gift to HBCU ELI to date.

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."

The Executive Leadership Council Statement on Racial Injustice and Disparities Facing the Black Community

The Executive Leadership Council issues the following statement in response to recent events fatally impacting the Black community. The Executive Leadership Council

'State Of Black Music' Podcast Debuts On The Mocha Podcast Network In Celebration of NMAAM Juneteenth Black Music Month Summit

New podcast hosted by music vets Phil Thornton, award- winning producers Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, and Tamone Bacon - and features Tamar Braxton and Tevin Campbell

Oscar Winner CUBA GOODING JR. to Star as 'Billy Flynn' in CHICAGO on Broadway, Oct. 6-Nov. 18

The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, (Barry & Fran Weissler, producers) will welcome Academy Award winner and Emmy nominee CUBA GOODING JR. as smooth-talking lawyer “Billy Flynn,” beginning Saturday, October 6, 2018 through Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Video Shows Police Officer Beating Homeless woman

A police department in Georgia has reopened an internal investigation after a cellphone video surfaced showing a DeKalb County police officer striking a homeless woman with his baton several times during an arrest.

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