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YG's New Album 'Stay Dangerous' Set for August 3rd Release on Def Jam
Multi-platinum Bompton-based rapper YG doubles up today with the launch of the pre-order for his eagerly awaited new album STAY DANGEROUS arriving next Friday, August 3rd via Def Jam Recordings (tracklisting below) – and the release of a new single and music video for one of the album’s premiere tracks, “Handgun” featuring A$AP Rocky. The “Handgun” video will exclusively be broadcasted on BET Jams for the first 24 hours of its release.
United Health Foundation, UH Expand Obesity and Diabetes Program to Houston’s East End After Success in Third Ward
Midway through a three-year, $2 million grant from the United Health Foundation, University of Houston’s Project TOUCH (Treating Obesity in Underserved Communities) has impressive numbers to report. Based on its success in Houston’s Third Ward, the effort for preventing and treating obesity, Type 2 diabetes and other ailments will move into Houston’s East End in the fall.
Louisiana HIV Patients file Federal Personal Injury Cases Against Gilead Over Key HIV Drug
Legal actions filed by two patients with HIV from Louisiana targets Gilead over its promotion of HIV/AIDS medication that causes permanent damage to the kidneys and bones AND over Gilead’s suppression of a safer version of the drug with far less toxicity in order to maximize profits and extend the sales of the initial drug, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (“TDF”).
Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Karlie Redd, Marsha Ambrosius, Snowfall star Isaiah John, Grammy-nominated Gospel Artists, The Walls Group, and More Exciting Guest Appearances Next Week on "Sister Cir
"Sister Circle," the live, daily talk show from TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and TV One, is hosted by a panel of four female hosts - Quad Webb-Lunceford (Married To Medicine), Syleena Johnson (R&B Divas), TV host, sports reporter and radio show host Rashan Ali and stand-up comedienne Kiana Dancie - airs weekdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET on TV One. The daytime talk show is a part of TV One's daytime programming block and also airs in 12 TEGNA markets. "Sister Circle" is produced out of TEGNA's WATL in Atlanta and reaches 60 percent of U.S. television households.
Talented Innovators with Disabilities Showcase Secrets Behind 400 Percent Improvement in New Jobs for People with Disabilities
A panel of diverse leaders with disabilities and their allies are gathering next Monday, July 30 to discuss key insights into the unprecedented success of hundreds of thousands of Americans with disabilities who entered the workforce last year. This panel, composed of disability employment and workforce development leaders, will be presenting between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. as part of a day long summit sponsored by RespectAbility, a nonprofit organization fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities for people with disabilities.
America’s Team: Team Fighting Cancer Wins Inaugural Championship
Houston – Do you remember when you were younger playing a game of tag at school? And there were always those couple of kids you just didn’t run after because they were too fast to catch. That is what over 6,500 fans in attendance got a chance to witness at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. The American Flag Football Championship was played in front of a crowd that included Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, Texans defensive back Tyrann Mathieu, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, and a host of other current and former NFL players who perused up and down the sidelines during the game. Yes, they were all pretty fast to catch.
Carranza: Houston ISD 'didn't have the stomach' for Big Reform
The Houston Chronicle reports that former Houston ISD superintendent Richard Carranza is not mincing words. In an interview published this week about his disappointment in HISD's failure to pass major reforms he championed during his 18-month tenure, he suggested the district lacked the appetite for changes that would boost outcomes for lower-income and minority students.
Trump Is Lousy General for Trade War He's Started
President Trump has triggered what could be "the largest trade war in economic history," the Chinese Commerce Ministry warns. Trump is threatening tariffs on $500 billion in Chinese goods, virtually all of our imports from China. He's also hit Mexico, Canada and our European allies with punitive tariffs.
Chicago Mayoral Candidate Hands Out 300K at Church; Gov. Upset
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he didn’t know a candidate for Chicago mayor planned to hand out $200,000 to churchgoers at a service where the governor also spoke, a scene that prompted opponents to accuse the Republican of trying to buy votes for his own re-election.
R. Kelly Answers His Critics With a 19-minute Song, 'I Admit'
R&B singer R. Kelly, whose career has been under siege in recent months amid allegations of sexual misconduct, is fighting back.
Michelle Obama Launches New Voter Registration Campaign #WhenWeAllVote
Former first lady, Michelle Obama, is teaming up with several celebrities to launch a new voter registration initiative ahead of this year’s midterm elections. The new nonprofit, “When We All Vote,” is a nonpartisan organization with the goal to get more voters registered.
Beto O’Rourke Sets New Fundraising Records
El Paso Democrat Beto O’Rourke, the underdog challenger to Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, recently burnished his grass-roots credentials by completing a tour of all 254 counties in Texas.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Legislation Establishing Cybersecurity Apprentice Program
Jackson Lee—“The House Committee on Homeland Security is one of the essential entities at the forefront of protecting our nation and its people from terrorist threats and attacks, by securing our land borders, ports of entry, and cyberspace. Cyberspace is the area of national security and national defense where our nation is in the greatest need of resources to confront the threats posed by state and non-state actors toward our nation’s critical infrastructure.”
TSU student awarded BeyGOOD Homecoming scholarship
Jordan Davis, a senior Healthcare Administration major at Texas Southern University is one of eight recipients of the 2018-2019 BeyGOOD Homecoming Scholars Award. He will receive a scholarship totaling $25,000. Davis participates in Habitat for Humanity and is a member of TSU Honors College Enrichment, Urban Gardening, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and is a Young Life Christian Fellowship counselor. He plans to start a home health-care business after graduation.
METRO Leader Recognized Nationally as Transit Manager of the Year
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is recognizing METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert as its Outstanding Public Transportation Manager for 2018. The award honors a public transportation system manager who has made outstanding contributions to the transit industry.
Fight to raise minimum wage wins court victory in Birmingham
A federal appeals court delivered a surprising victory Wednesday to supporters of the Fight for $15 campaign when it ruled that a lawsuit challenging the abolishment of a minimum wage hike can go forward.
Tom Arnold brings anti-Trump crusade to Viceland
Tom Arnold held a rambling press conference for his new Viceland show "The Hunt for the Trump Tapes" on Thursday, insisting that he would continue his personal campaign to discredit or embarrass President Trump "until he resigns."
Chris Hardwick returning as host of 'Talking Dead' following investigation
AMC is standing behind TV host Chris Hardwick, who weeks ago was accused by an ex-girlfriend of sexual and emotional abuse.
Michelle Williams quietly weds musician Phil Elverum
Michelle Williams has married singer-songwriter, Phil Elverum. Williams revealed news of her recent nuptials in Vanity Fair's September issue, in which she described her relationship with Elverum as "very sacred and very special."
Seth Rogen will tell Vancouver public transit customers where to get off
Actor Seth Rogen will be a guest voice on public transit in Vancouver, British Columbia. The announcement comes after Rogen, a Vancouver native, offered to replace fellow actor Morgan Freeman, who lent his voice for a public announcement campaign for TransLink.
