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Beyond the Rhetoric: 25 Years and Going Strong, Part I
Starting and running a Black business association during the early 1990’s was more than a dream or a challenge. It was almost impossible. The concept was hardly credible back then.
Include “Us” in the Movement — African American Women Move to End Workplace Discrimination
Marine Corps veteran and long-time university adjunct professor, Dr. Shirley Ann Johnson, who stands in support of the worldwide call to action for the #MeToo Movement, seeks to include in the conversation another women’s issue. She has coined it “Us” Too – a movement which will focus on the mistreatment of African American women in the workplace.
Meet the First Black Woman on the U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team
18-year old Maame Biney is the first Black woman ever to join the U.S. speedskating team for the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. She has already advanced to the quarterfinal round after finishing second in the opening round on Saturday.
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama Portraits Unveiled at National Portrait Gallery
With the unveiling Monday at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. of the official presidential likenesses of Barack Obama and the former first lady, Michelle Obama, this city of myriad monuments gets a couple of new ones, each radiating, in its different way, gravitas (his) and glam (hers).
Professor and Poet Elizabeth Alexander Named President of Mellon Foundation
Elizabeth Alexander, whose memoir was a finalist in 2016 for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award and who wrote and recited an original poem at Barack Obama’s 2009 inaugural, will be the next president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the country’s largest humanities philanthropy.
Houston & Atlanta Rolls Out the Red-Carpet for “BLINK” The Movie
Courtney Glaude’s New Movie, Blink, Is A Powerful Look at the Psychology Behind Domestic Violence
Blink, the movie from filmmaker Courtney Glaudé will be premiering in select AMC theatres in Houston and Atlanta from March 2nd through March 8th. Houston rolls out the red carpet with an exclusive red carpet on March 2nd at 7:30 pm at The AMC Studio 30 Dunvale while Atlanta Rolls out the red carpet on March 3rd at AMC Campcreek Theatre
HBO’s “Real Time” Host Bill Maher Announces Additional Dates for 2018 Aces of Comedy Series
Bill Maher, a seasoned comedian and Aces of Comedy Series veteran, has added May 18 – 19 to his 2018 schedule. Tickets to see him live at the Terry Fator Theater inside The Mirage Hotel & Casino are on sale now. All shows are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.
The National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Class of Inductees
New Inductees and Contributions to Society to be Honored at May Event
Fifteen innovation pioneers whose inventions range from OLED displays to football’s yellow “First and Ten Line” will be honored as the newest Class of Inductees in the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF). In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), NIHF will honor these Inductees May 2-3 at one of the innovation industry’s most highly anticipated events — “The Greatest Celebration of American Innovation.”
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Houston Public Library
It’s the Year of the Dog and the Houston Public Library’s Living Room Series Program is inviting the community to celebrate the Lunar New Year at a neighborhood library. Everyone will enjoy the fun colorful events and plenty of delicious food. The events are free and open to the public.
Latino Victory Calls for White House Chief of Staff’s Resignation
Latino Victory Project issued the following statement after reports that White House Chief of Staff John Kelly offered to resign over his mishandling of domestic abuse allegations against a White House aide.
Jackson Elementary School in Utah, Named for Andrew Jackson, Votes to Rename Itself After Mary Jackson, NASA’s 1st Black Female Engineer
An elementary school in Utah has traded one Jackson for another in a change that many say was a long time coming.
Governor Abbott Orders Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of Fallen Officer David Sherrard
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags in the City of Richardson to be lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen Richardson Police Officer David Sherrard who was killed in the line of duty on February 7, 2018.
Trial Opens in Major Federal Voting Rights Lawsuit in Texas
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Filed Lawsuit to Challenge Discriminatory Method of Electing Texas’s High Court Judges
On Monday, a federal district court will hear arguments in the trial phase of a major voting rights lawsuit filed by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Garza Golando Moran, PLLC, and Dechert LLP. The suit, filed on behalf of Latino voters, challenges the discriminatory method of electing justices to the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals, the two highest courts in the state. These courts decide critical issues arising under state civil and criminal law and issue rulings that impact the lives of all Texas residents.
Michael Smith: ESPN Panicked & 'Muted' Him and Jemele Hill
Can’t say we didn’t see this coming. Now that his former partner in crime, Jemele Hill, has been pressured to leave their SportsCenter gig, Michael Smith is speaking out saying what’s on his mind as far as how he’s now being treated.
New Caney and Conroe Disaster Recovery Centers to Consolidate in Montgomery County
The State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the East Montgomery County Courthouse Annex, in New Caney, will consolidate with the Conroe DRC on Monday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m.
Society for the Performing Arts Announces Retirement of President and CEO June Christensen in December 2018
Board of directors to conduct national search for new leadership
Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) announced today that June Christensen, long-time SPA President and CEO, has advised SPA’s board of directors that she will retire at the end of 2018. Christensen joined SPA in 1989 and was promoted to her current position in 2007.
Taylor Richardson, 14, Raises $17,000 To Help 1,000 Girls See “A Wrinkle In Time”
Taylor Richardson, a 14-year-old aspiring astronaut from Jacksonville, Fla., exceeded her goal of raising money to send 1,000 girls to see the upcoming film A Wrinkle In Time. As of press time, her GoFundMe page for the goal has raised $17,455 of her $15,000 goal.
Help from Public Needed in Search for Assault Suspect
METRO police are asking for the public's help to find a man wanted for punching a METRO bus operator in the face. The aggravated assault took place after the man boarded the bus at East Richey Road and Imperial Valley Road on Monday, Feb. 5 just after 9:30 p.m. on the 86 FM 1960/ Imperial Valley route.
Jordan Peele, Frances McDormand, Ava DuVernay, and Rob Reiner Honored at the 9th Annual African American Film Critics Awards
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the nation’s premiere group of Black film critics, handed out trophies to winners in several categories at its 9th annual awards gala held in Los Angeles Wednesday night. Several industry notables also received honorary awards for their outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry, as well as their commitment to civil rights, telling stories with global perspectives, breaking barriers of inclusion and more.
Valentine’s Day Struggle
Her tears began as a trickle. Her vision quickly blurred forcing her to wipe away the haze. Michelle reached across the wooden table and gently squeezed her best friend’s palm. Their longstanding friendship, which dated back to college where they first met, made this new ritual all the sweeter and Valentine’s Day a little more bearable.
