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Two PVAMU students announced as 2022 HBCU Scholars by White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Two Prairie View A&M University students have been announced as scholars a part of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The ninth cohort of HBCU Scholars recognizes 86 undergraduate, graduate and professional students for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, civic engagement and much more, according to a press release.
MMCA Honors "Sheroes in Media" Championing Media Diversi
The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) hosted its exclusive 2024 Sheroes in Media Awards reception on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the National Press Club near the White House, with leaders in media, philanthropy and communications gathered to uplift extraordinary women who exemplify diverse media excellence.
Beyond the Rhetoric: The Evolution of the National Black Chamber of Commerce – Part 3
My adult life was off to a great start. I was a football star and educated from a Big Ten university (Wisconsin) with leadership training and experience as an Army officer. Sales management in a Fortune 100 company was a natural for me. I just loved it and all the perks that came with it. My family friends feared I was becoming a womanizer. They were right!
Having Our Say Against Carbon Pollution
More than one million Americans told the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week that they aren’t willing to wait any longer.
58-yo on mobilty scooter hit, killed
A 58-year-old woman is dead after a crash in the south valley Sunday night.
The Big Homecoming Music and Culture Festival to Pay Homage to Rich Legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Leading brands like Allstate, Walmart, Spotify and Wells Fargo engage to deliver first-of-its-kind experience driven by creativity, connection and culture
Drug Makers Are Leading the Way on R&D
Over five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease. While a few drugs can temporarily alleviate symptoms, there's no treatment that slows the progression of the underlying disease; so family members watch helplessly as their loved ones' minds fade away.
4 arrested in connection to alleged rape of LSU student hit, killed by car
Police in Baton Rouge this week arrested four men in connection with the alleged rape of a 19-year-old Louisiana State University student who was killed when a car struck her in a roadway earlier this month.
Shooting Suspect 'always seemed like the unstable type,' Ex-classmate Says
A former student armed with a rifle stalked the halls of a Florida school, breaking windows and shooting terrified students in a massacre that left 17 people dead Wednesday, authorities said.
"There Is a Woman in Every Color: Black Women in Art” Opening at the Mulvane Art Museum at Washburn University
“There Is a Woman in Every Color: Black Women in Art” is now open to the public at the Mulvane Art Museum, Rita Blitt Gallery, on the Washburn University campus. The exhibition examines the representation of Black women in the United States over the past two centuries.
Motown Museum Receives $500,000 Donation From Hudson-Webber Foundation for Expansion
The vision of an expanded space for the world famous Motown Museum is closer to fruition with the donation of $500,000 from the Hudson-Webber Foundation, Business Insider reported.
Houston Native Patrols Seas from the Air for U.S. Navy
Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaac West, a native of Houston, wanted to be more independent and reach for success.
Shuford Named Interim Commissioner of State Health Department
Hellerstedt to Retire After Nearly 14 Years of Service
The Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young today named Dr. Jennifer Shuford interim commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, effective Oct. 1, replacing Dr. John Hellerstedt who is retiring from state service.
Oprah's O Magazine puts up billboards all over Louisville demanding action in the Breonna Taylor case
Oprah Winfrey's O Magazine is putting up billboards around Louisville, Kentucky, calling for the officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor to be arrested and charged.
Turning Fear Into Faith: Life After Breast Cancer
Fear and faith are not supposed to coexist. Faith is supposed to conquer all fears. When real life happens faith can waver. Faith can be questioned. Faith can even disappear. Just as easily as faith did all the things above, faith can also comfort. Faith can bring peace. Faith can come back. Shawntell L. McWilliams knows the fear and the faith journey. Six years ago she was forced to face fear and her faith was tested. In the end, her greatest fears were turned into her strongest faith.
NubianPoets.com Launches 2018 National Poetry Month Contest — This Year’s Theme is “Black Love”
April is National Poetry Month and NubianPoets.com is proud to have Latorial Faison who has been featured along with Iyanla Vazant, Danny Glover, and Dr. Cornel West in the 2003 NAACP Image Award winning book Keeping the Faith: Stories of Love, Courage, Healing, and Hope from the Black community as this year’s contest judge.
California Family Buries Man Wrongfully ID'd as Son
On May 12, Frank Kerrigan buried his son in a plot next to his late wife in California. About two weeks later, Kerrigan received a phone call and a voice he wasn't expecting.
Man arrested in Paris over attack on woman that was captured on video
A man was being held by French police Tuesday over an attack last month on a woman in the center of Paris that was captured on video.
Houston Ballet’s First African American Principal Dancer Honored with State Award
Poised and full of grace, Houston Ballet alum and native Houstonian, Lauren Anderson, amongst the legends and rising stars to be honored Wednesday, February 22nd at the esteemed 2017 Texas Medal of Arts Awards in Austin, Texas.
Statement by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Budget Reinforces Administration’s Commitment to Reversing Years of Underinvestment in Federal Education Programs to Ensure the Success and Wellbeing of our Nation’s Students

