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Drake's "One Dance" Was World's Biggest Song In 2016

Drake had more than one person dancing in 2016.

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Jacqueline Woodson Wins $608,000 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, World’s Largest Children’s Literature Prize

According to latimes.com, acclaimed author Jacqueline Woodson, who won a National Book Award for “Brown Girl Dreaming,” just won the 2018 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award on Tuesday. The award comes with a prize of $608,000, which is funded by the government of Sweden. Publishers Weekly reports that Woodson is the 18th person or organization to win the prize, which is considered one of the most prestigious children’s literary awards in the world.

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Breonna Taylor killing: A timeline of the police raid and its aftermath

Four current and former Louisville police officers involved in the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor's home -- including detectives who worked on the search warrant and the ex-officer accused of firing blindly into her home -- have been charged with civil rights violations and other counts, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday.

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Breonna Taylor killing: A timeline of the police raid and its aftermath

Four current and former Louisville police officers involved in the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor's home -- including detectives who worked on the search warrant and the ex-officer accused of firing blindly into her home -- have been charged with civil rights violations and other counts, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday.

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Wedding Oak Winery Wins 3 Class Champion Awards at the 2018 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition

Wedding Oak Winery was recognized with three Class Champion, and two Double Gold medals, among nine wines that won medals at the 15th annual Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition, held Nov. 11 – 12, 2017, at NRG Center in Houston, Texas. Wedding Oak Winery received Class Champion, Class Champion and Double Gold medals for its 2016 Marsanne and 2015 Tioja and a Class Champion, Texas Class Champion, and Silver medal for its 2016 Wedding Oak Winery Bridal Veil white blend. All Wedding Oak wines submitted to the competition are made using 100 percent Texas grown grapes.

Texas Police Officer Shot and Killed a Woman During Arrest Attempt

A shaky cell phone video captured the moments before a Texas police officer shot and killed a woman who claimed she was pregnant. A family member identified the woman as Pamela Shantay Turner.

(Re) X Signs Prominent Retail Stores, Universities and Museums to Carry Recycled Hangers

Agreements Expand Sustainable Plastic Hangers Reach at Retail

(re)x, an eco-design company, announced it has completed distribution agreements with elite schools, retail stores and museums which will carry its line of 100% recycled hangers made from previously ocean and ocean-bound plastic. (re) x (pronounced re-to-the-x) was founded by fashion designer Paulina Quintana whose mission is to reduce consumers’ environmental footprint by eliminating the need for products made from virgin plastic while delivering a fantastic, durable, and more versatile product.

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'Say Her Name' Sandra Bland Documentary to Air on HBO in December

A documentary film on Sandra Bland will run on HBO in December.

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Former Houston Comet Becomes the First African American Woman to Coach Men's College Basketball

Former WNBA star Becky Hammon made headlines back in August of 2014 when she became the first full time female coach in NBA history for the San Antonio Spurs. Some will say she blazed the trail for the female coaches behind her, as a record number 11 women are currently on staff with other NBA teams around the league.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner and Dr. Marc L. Boom Honored by the American Leadership Forum

The Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Leadership Forum (ALF) honored Mayor Sylvester Turner and Dr. Marc L. Boom with the 2021 Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award and the 2021 ALF Public Service Award, respectively, at ALF’s signature Joseph Jaworksi Leadership Award event held Thursday, December 2.

The Rise, Fall and Rise of the Interactive Display Market

A month ago, 13 countries had complete school closures, affecting 19% of enrolled learners and placing an emphasis on the concern for adequate supply. As the peak of the crisis in China was just after Chinese New Year, vendors had plenty of inventory to cover the annual common shortage around that time, leading to limited shortages. Now manufacturers in China, which accounts for 90% of the global interactive display market, are gradually returning to work. As a result, the product is shipping and some vendors report that they have had little change in supply.

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Police arrest woman facing 111 counts, accused of charging thousands to victims’ accounts

On Wednesday, the Lawrence Police Department announced the arrest of a local woman accused of taking advantage of coworkers, acquaintances and a neighbor by stealing their personal identifying information and fraudulently charging thousands of dollars to the victims’ accounts.

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Former Trump operative Roger Stone met with Russian who wanted $2M for Clinton dirt

Conservative political provocateur Roger Stone met in May 2016 with a Russian who offered damaging information about Hillary Clinton in exchange for $2 million, Stone and former Trump campaign communications official Michael Caputo told CNN on Sunday.

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2 arrested after Philadelphia shooting left 3 people dead and 11 wounded, officials say

A night of revelry on Philadelphia's South Street turned chaotic Saturday as gunmen opened fire into a crowd, leaving two people and a suspect dead and 11 wounded in one of at least 13 weekend mass shootings across the United States.

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7 people hospitalized after car crash on Golden Gate Bridge possibly exposes them to fentanyl

Seven people were hospitalized after a car crash Sunday on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco may have exposed them to the deadly drug fentanyl.

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Woman's Activists, Celebrated Pastor and Television Personality Sabrina McKenzie Announces New Show, "In A Man's World" Set To Premiere On Bravo TV

Celebrated Pastor, Business Woman, and Television Personality, Sabrina McKenzie, officially announces her newest role as the star of the highly anticipated BRAVO television show "In A Man's World." Produced by two time Grammy Award Winning Actress and Producer, Viola Davis, the show is set to premiere October 1st, 2019.

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Whitney Houston I Wanna Dance with Somebody Now Available On Digital and Coming to Blu-Ray and DVD

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Academy Award® nominee Anthony McCarten (Best Adapted Screenplay, The Two Popes, 2019), produced by legendary music executive Clive Davis and starring BAFTA Award® winner Naomi Ackie, the film is a no-holds-barred portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind The Voice.

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Kentucky's 2018 primary was one for the history books

For the first time in Louisville history, a woman will be on the ballot in November for mayor. Angela Leet is the first female nominee for mayor in Louisville's history.

Federal Agency Again Honors Texas A&M System for Success in Protecting U.S. Secrets, Technology

Award comes as foreign agents seek to steal COVID-19-releated research

The Texas A&M University System is in a class by itself in terms of protecting sensitive information from foreign agents who want to steal it.

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Scholarship Application Open for African American Undergraduates Pursuing Physics, Astronomy

TEAM-UP Together will award Black students scholarships of $10,000 per academic year to ease the financial burdens that may prevent them from completing their undergraduate degree in physics or astronomy.