Texas Southern Celebrates Spring Commencement
Blind student earns degree from TSU’s law school
Texas Southern University saluted 1,139 candidates for graduation during Spring Commencement exercises on May 13 in TSU’s H&PE Arena. Texas Southern conferred 21 doctorate, 201 master’s, 230 professional and 686 bachelor’s degrees. Joanna Ramos, valedictorian, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy. Ashley Semier, salutatorian, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Daniel Vaughn, who survived six brain surgeries and is blind, graduated Summa Cum Laude from TSU’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law in a hooding ceremony on May 12.
The Home Depot Announces Its 2017 Retool Your School Grant Award Recipients at The Home Depot Headquarters Winners Ceremony With Special Guests Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed And Actor Hill Harper
Nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities Were Awarded a Total of $360,000 in Campus Improvement Grants
This week, The Home Depot® held the winners’ ceremony to announce the 2017 Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program recipients. This year, nine HBCUs were awarded a total of $360,000 to use towards funding sustainable campus improvement projects of their choosing. To date, the program has awarded more than $1.8 million dollars in grant money to HBCUs. In 2017 alone, 72 HBCUs participated in the voting phase of the program.
Houston Native Serves at Sea Aboard Navy’s Largest Warship
A Houston native and Pairland High School graduate, Seaman Angel Evans is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).
Houston Native Selected as Senior Sailor of the Quarter
A Houston Community College and American Military University graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, was selected as Senior Sailor of the Quarter for his outstanding work and dedication serving with Navy Medicine Professional Development Center (NMPDC) located in Bethesda, Maryland.
Lil Yachty Explains Thought Process Behind "Teenage Emotions" Cover Art
Yachty clears the air ahead of his much-anticipated new release.
"Straight Outta Compton" Suge Knight Actor Booked For Supposed Battery
The "Straight Outta Compton" actor was arrested for allegedly beating up a security guard.
Surprise! Simone Biles Voted Off ‘Dancing With The Stars’
Team USA will not repeat as “Dancing with the Stars” champions after Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles was eliminated from the reality competition despite perfect scores for her two dances during Monday night’s performance.
Bobby Brown Says Phaedra Parks Kept Him In Jail
Before Phaedra Parks was cast on The Real Housewives of Atlanta she was counsel to Bobby Brown when he was filming the reality show, “Being Bobby Brown.”
Cosby Says He Doesn’t Expect To Testify At Sex Assault Trial
Bill Cosby says he doesn’t expect to testify at his Pennsylvania sexual assault trial.
Moses Malone Jr. Adds James Harden to Robbery Lawsuit
The troubles for James Harden keep piling up. The son of former Houston Rockets Moses Malone Jr. has filed a lawsuit against current Houston Rockets James Harden saying he was the "mastermind" behind the robbery for which he was the target.
Drake Brings OVO Brand To U.K., Europe With Online Store
The "More Life" rapper expands his style empire.
HPD Welcomes Area Students During Police Week
From 9:45 a.m. to Noon TOMORROW (Monday, May 15), members of the Houston Police Department's Training Division will open the doors to the Houston Police Academy L. D. Morrison, Sr. Memorial Center, 17000 Aldine Westfield, to hundreds of Houston-area students to provide an inside look at various aspects of HPD.
The Keys to Outfitting Your First Apartment on a Budget
Moving into a place of your own for the first time is a huge step. I remember my first post-college apartment move. It was nothing special, but it was mine. It came with a few new challenges and responsibilities and all sorts of opportunities. For the first time, I was able to decide how to decorate an entire living area and turn a blank slate into a home.
NBA Releases List Of Team Representatives For Tomorrow's NBA Draft Lottery
See who will be representing your squad at the NBA Draft Lottery.
Travis Scott Mugshot Released Following Weekend Arrest
Scott looks bummed that the party got shut down.
Garcia on the Go May 2017
The pace in the Texas Legislature is at full speed with the end of the session quickly approaching on May 29th. I am working hard to pass legislation that would greatly benefit the constituents of Senate District 6, and all Texans. Most recently, we passed Senate Bill 128, which would enlist commercial truck drivers in the fight against human trafficking.
Community Garden to Become Hub for Learning to Special Populations Students at HCDE School
A community garden becomes a hub for learning to 100 special populations students enrolled in Harris County Department of Education’s
Young M.A. Talks Meeting Jay Z & Turning Down "Empire"
Watch Young M.A. discuss upcoming album, Empire, and meeting Jay-Z.
County Attorney Vince Ryan Obtains Order Shutting Down Unlicensed After-Hours Bar in Southwest Houston
HPD Finds 600 Patrons in Club When Serving Court Order
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan obtained a court order on Friday shutting down Avani Lounge, an unlicensed bar in Southwest Houston. When Houston Police officers served the court order early Sunday morning, they found 600 patrons inside the bar with alcoholic drinks.
Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich On President Trump: "He's In A Game Show"
"I feel like there's a cloud, a pall over the whole country."
Chance The Rapper Apologizes After Liking Offensive Online Comment
The rapper backtracked after fans react negatively to what he calls "accidental."
ACLU of Texas Files Suit on Behalf of Homeless Houstonians
The ACLU of Texas announced today that it had filed a lawsuit on behalf of three homeless Houstonian plaintiffs adversely affected by the City of Houston's camping and panhandling ordinances. Taken together, these ordinances illegally deprive homeless Houstonians of shelter, infringe on their right to free speech and ultimately constitute a criminalization of homelessness itself.
5 Things Your Yard Does for You (even when you are away)
You might be taking a summer vacation this year, but did you know your living landscape (grass, trees, shrubs, and flowering plants) never takes a break? Even when we’re sleeping or spending time away from home, our family yards are working hard for us, providing important environmental and health benefits. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) uncovers the top five benefits our living landscapes deliver, without us even realizing it.
National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) Announces 2017 NULYP Honors Award Winners
National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) recognizes 10 outstanding young professionals who exemplify the National Urban League mission through their professional and personal contributions to community and service. This class of YP Honors recipients represent a diverse field of industries and backgrounds, but share the common value of excellence in service.
Yvette Miley Honored with NABJ's Lifetime Achievement Award
Yvette Miley Chosen as NABJ's 2017 Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has selected Yvette Miley as the recipient of its 2017 Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award.
Chairman And CEO Sean Combs Promotes Long-Time Associate Dia Simms To President Of Combs Enterprises
imms will lead company in all verticals including fashion, spirits, media, and other brands
Sean "Diddy" Combs, Chairman and CEO of Combs Enterprises, one of the world's leading entertainment companies, today announced the promotion of Dia Simms to President of Combs Enterprises. In her new role, Simms will oversee business activities across the companies and investments built and cultivated by Mr. Combs. She will work directly with Mr. Combs to ensure that Combs Enterprises exceeds its financial and operational goals, as well as continuing to grow and expand globally and fulfill its broader strategic vision. Simms will also lead efforts across Combs Enterprises to identify and pursue strategic investments that expand the reach and influence that Mr. Combs has on entertainment, media, fashion, spirits, culture and other sectors. Under her new leadership, Combs Wines & Spirits will fold into Combs Enterprises as she oversees both ventures.
Gabourey Sidibe Says She Was Racially Profiled At A Chanel Store
The “Empire” actress says that she was nearly turned away at one of the high end designer's boutiques in Chicago.
Mary J. Blige Announces Strength of a Woman North American Tour
Tickets On-Sale Friday, May 19th; Citi Pre-Sale Begins Wednesday, May 17th; Pandora, Facebook and Live Nation Pre-Sale Available May 18th 13th Studio Album STRENGTH OF A WOMAN Tops Billboard R&B Album Chart Upon Release
Angela Bassett To Star In New FOX Series ‘911’
The Oscar-nominee joins "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy for this upcoming 13-episode drama.
Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs To Step Down
Boone Isaacs was the first Black person to hold the position.
Kevin Hart And Wife Eniko Are Expecting
Kevin Hart has a lot to be happy about these days. The diminutive comedian has a thriving career and a beautiful wife. This Mother’s Day, he and wife Eniko announced yet another reason to be joyful – they’re expecting!
D.C. Does It Again: Miss District Of Columbia Is Miss USA
The District of Columbia has won back-to-back Miss USA titles.
Rapper Travis Scott Arrested After Concert in Arkansas
Houston native Travis Scott was arrested Saturday night after encouraging a riot at his concert in Arkansas. Rogers Police Department confirmed.
Black Mothers in Texas Will Suffer Due to Republican Civil War
Today, the singular bill in the Texas House addressing the alarming mortality rate of Black women giving birth was prevented from being voted on due to a tactical maneuver used by a conservative wing of the Republican Party. HB 2403, authored by Representative Shawn Thierry (D-Houston) would have investigated the causes of why African American women in Texas are dying at three times the rate of other women during or shortly after childbirth.
DOJ Guidance on Mandatory Sentencing is a Throw Back to a Cruel and Harsh Era
Jackson Lee: “Jeff Sessions lacks appreciation for the severe inequities caused by mandatory minimum sentences and has complete disregard for the significant impact that criminal charges alone have on a suspect and their respective communities.”
Strife in Life: GED 2017 Graduation Focuses On Successes of Adult Learners at Harris County Department of Education
Graduation 2017 is slated for May 20 at 11 a.m. in the Harris County Department of Education Conference Center, 6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, Texas. The ceremony focuses on the successes of adult learners as they return to school to get their GEDs. The theme “Strife in Life” captures the personal stories from students who share their successes and struggles.
NAACP Statement on the Mythology of Voter Fraud
NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks released the following statement regarding President Trump's executive order creating a commission on voter fraud.
DOJ Reversal on Drug Prosecutions Will Fuel Mass Incarceration and Undermine Public Safety
The NAACP released the following statement regarding the DOJ's decision to promote the use of mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes.
MOTHER'S DAY, 2017
Mother's Day is a special celebration in America. It is an occasion to thank our mothers for the life and love they have given us and to emphasize our affection for them, affection they deserve every day of the year. But it is also an opportunity to honor mothers across our Nation and celebrate motherhood as a pillar of our country's stability and success.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Honors Awardees at Annual Gala During National Police Week
Memorial Fund President & CEO Craig W. Floyd presents a Lifetime Achievement and Excellence in Media Awards
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is pleased to announce that Ralph M. Purdy and Joe Akers are the recipients of its Lifetime Achievement Award and ‘Patriots Day,’ a movie about the Boston Marathon bombing, and the Manhattan institute’s Heather Mac Donald are the recipients of its Excellence in Media Award. The awards were presented during the Legacy of Honor Gala, held May 12, 2017, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.
Lil B Offers To End James Harden Curse: "It's Time To Talk"
"I apologize to James Harden I'm ready to talk and end the curse."
Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland Tells Employees There Will Be No Payroll
“Should we be concerned about the FBI, Billy?”
‘Rob & Big’ Star Christopher ‘Big Black’ Boykin Dead At 45
Rob & Big star Christopher “Big Black” Boykin has died at the age of 45 after possibly suffering a heart attack, reports TMZ.
Burglary Suspect Arrested At 50 Cent’s Mansion
Authorities say they have arrested a suspected burglar at rapper 50 Cent’s mansion in Connecticut.
