Yolanda Adams Inducted Into Music Hall of Fame
Multi-Grammy award winning singer, Yolanda Adams is a Gospel Music Hall of Fame 2017 Inductee. The ceremony will take place on May 9, 2017, in Nashville, TN, at Lipscomb University Allen Arena.
Maroon & Gray Affair Raises Over $800,000 for Scholarships
Texas Southern University recognized outstanding students and alumni
Texas Southern University held its inaugural Maroon and Gray Affair on April 29 at the Marriott Marquis Houston and raised in excess of $800,000 in scholarship money for deserving TSU students. More than 1,100 people were in attendance. Texas Southern’s award-winning Ocean of Soul marching band opened the evening with a thunderous performance. Nephew Tommy, comedian and radio personality on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, and Melinda Spaulding from Fox News Houston served as the masters of ceremonies.
Statement On Dallas Shooting & UT Austin Attack
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the shooting of a first responder in Dallas and the stabbing attack on the University of Texas at Austin campus:
Rep. Ron Reynolds - Week of April 24, 2017
There are less than 30 days left in this 85th legislative session. As we head down the home stretch, I remain focused and committed to passing bills that support the priorities that majority of Texans care about: education, economic empowerment & development, healthcare, and criminal justice reform to name a few. I am also committed to helping kill bad bills that are divisive and not in the best interest of helping Texans. I urge you to stay engaged with me as we follow the progression of bills in their last stages.
Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster For Three Texas Counties Following Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today declared a State of Disaster in three Texas Counties following severe weather and deadly tornadoes that struck Texas over the weekend. In response to the significant damage the Governor has issued a Disaster Declaration for the following Texas Counties: Henderson, Van Zandt, and Rains.
NAACP Niagara Summit On the Potomac to Unite Groups On Strategies to Address Immigration, Voter Mobilization and Looming Civil Rights Crisis
On Tuesday the NAACP will bring together a rare gathering of diverse policy, polling and demographics experts, activists, and civil rights leaders to develop a set of key strategic principles and objectives to counter the unfolding and escalating civil rights crisis during its Niagara Summit on the Potomac.
Top Public Relations Pro Phyllis Bailey Sells Boutique PR Firm
Phyllis Bailey sells 3B Resources Group to media expert Misty Starks
Phyllis J. Bailey, one of the most respected public relations professionals in the industry, sells the PR firm she founded nearly two decades ago, 3B Resources Group Public Relations, to media strategist and television producer Misty Starks. As a highly sought-after PR professional, Bailey has worked with top names in business, government, entertainment and nonprofit from around the world.
Tamar Braxton Releases New Song Inspired By Her Dad’s Affair
Tamar channeled her mother's emotions about her cheating husband for 'My Man.'
BEAUTY: LUX HAIR Wigs by Sherri Shepherd Offers Stylish, Fun and Affordable Wigs
For many reasons (health-related hair loss, vanity, convenience) wigs have found their place into the mainstream allowing versatile options with a relatively easy and sometimes fun way to protect your natural hair from those daily doses of heat and style damage. Wigs are so on-trend currently that they are popping up on more heads than ever before. And there is something a little refreshing nowadays about being able to freely admit “It’s a wig.” No taboo… no judgments, no strange feelings.
John Legend To Receive Social Justice Award
John Legend is expected on a Massachusetts college campus this week to receive a social justice award.
Eight African Americans Earn Truman Scholarships for Graduate Study in 2017
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation has announced the selection of the 2017 Truman Scholars. Each Truman Scholar is awarded up to $30,000 for graduate study. They also receive priority admission to several top-tier graduate schools, have career and graduate school counseling opportunities, and are fast-tracked for internships within the federal government.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Breaks Ground on the Jackie Robinson Museum in NY
The Jackie Robinson Foundation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for donors on April 27, 2017. The 18,500-square foot space will honor the late sports legend Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and played an active, pioneering role in the modern civil rights movement. “Jack lived his life with such great purpose,” said Rachel Robinson, JRF Founder and wife of Jackie Robinson. “I hope that visitors to the Museum will not only learn about his journey and experience his energy, but that they will be inspired to view each day as a chance to make a difference.”
Nobel Laureates Toni Morrison and Sir Arthur Lewis to Have Buildings Named for Them at Princeton University
The board of trustees of Princeton University in New Jersey has announced that Toni Morrison, the Robert F. Goheen Professor in the Humanities, Emerita at the university, will have a building on the Princeton campus named in her honor. West College, built in 1836, is now used as an administration building. It will now be known as Morrison Hall.
Three-Time GRAMMY Winner NE-YO Invests in Holberton School for Full-Stack Engineers
NE-YO joins school’s Board of Trustees; commits to promote greater diversity in tech industry
The idea of a coding school that charges no upfront tuition was intriguing to Ne-Yo. The Grammy Award-winning artist is certainly not the first musician to invest in Silicon Valley, but he’s one that wants to put his talents and money into helping to solve the diversity challenges facing the tech industry.
iBuyBlack Card Launched in Philadelphia to Offer Discounts to Supporters of Black-Owned Businesses
African-American business owners in Philadelphia gathered last week to launch a discount card to encourage the community to spend their money at local Black-owned businesses, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.With an iBuyBlack card, which costs $10, shoppers receive discounts up to 15 percent at participating Black-owned businesses. About 80 companies currently participate in the program, which has the support of a wide coalition that includes local elected officials.
A Hacker Is Holding Season 5 Of ‘OINTB’ For Ransom
When Netflix refused to pay the anonymous hacker, they leaked five episodes of the new season online.
Twitter, Bloomberg Partner To Stream News 24/7
Twitter Inc. has found its first partner for its push into round-the-clock streaming television: Bloomberg.
Facebook Conducted Research On Emotionally Vulnerable And Insecure Youth
FACEBOOK has come under fire over revelations it is targeting potentially vulnerable youths who “need a confidence boost” to facilitate predatory advertising practices.
Dubai Introduces Its Own Font, Lauding Free Expression It Does Not Permit
Dubai has long had a taste for the finer things in life. The influential Persian Gulf city has been home to the world’s tallest building, a hotel that offers guests private butlers and 24-karat-gold iPads, and even a bakery that sold gold-laced cupcakes for roughly $1,000 each.
Trump: 'Why Was There The Civil War?'
President Trump during an interview that airs Monday questioned why the country had a Civil War and suggested former President Andrew Jackson could have prevented it had he served later.
Interpol Add Turn On the Bright Lights Anniversary Shows
They’ll perform the album in its entirety in NYC and L.A.
Oliver Stone's Putin Interviews to Air on Showtime
The filmmaker's extensive meetings with the Russian leader get a June premiere, running over four consecutive nights.
The Transformation of Morris Chestnut: From Movies to Muscle
Handsome Hollywood star and sex symbol, Morris Chestnut, has been making ladies swoon since his appearance in Boyz N The Hood back in 1991. Fast forward nearly 30 years and the handsome actor is married and has been for over twenty years and has two grown children in college now. But Morris doesn’t have your typical “dad-body” with love handles and a beer belly–well, at one time he actually did.
T.I. Tells Trolls To Shut Their Mouths About His Crumbling Marriage
T.I. claps back at the haters who've blamed him for the dissolution of his marriage.
Ne-Yo Invests In Coding School, Joins Board Of Trustees
The R&B singer wants to bring more multicultural students into tech.
James Earl Jones To Get Tony Life Achievement Award
Two-time Tony Award winner James Earl Jones will soon get a third — for lifetime achievement.
Ava DuVernay Might Be Down With The Rihanna + Lupita Nyong’o Fan Film Idea
And to think this all started over a tweet...
Potter’s House Preacher Resigns After Alleged Affair With Married Goddaughter
If you thought megachurch drama was limited to TV shows like Greenleaf, well, you’d be wrong. A new scandal has rocked the church world this week and its one closely connected to Bishop T.D. Jakes. A married Denver pastor has resigned after allegations that he was cheating with his godchild – his married godchild. Chris Hill, a Jakes protegé who is pastor of the The Potters House Church Of Denver, left his post earlier this month.
Michelle Obama Tweets Her Love For Beyonce’s Formation Scholarships
The former first lady jumped on social media for the first time in a long time to give Queen Bey her props.
R. Kelly Sued By Man Who Says He Was Having An Affair With His Wife
It seems like the man who brought you ‘Bump and Grind’ just can’t stay out of trouble when it comes to his alleged sex life. A Mississippi man claims that R. Kelly has been having an affair with his wife and is suing him under the state’s alienation of affection law.
METRO Gets an "A" for Financial Transparency
A national consumer advocacy organization and its state affiliate has given METRO an "A" for showing taxpayers how their money is spent. U.S. Public Interest Research Group (USPIRG) and TexPIRG compared METRO’s financial disclosures against dozens of other districts across the country.
Why Texans Wanted QB Deshaun Watson
On Thursday night, the Texans surprised everyone when they traded up to No. 12 to select quarterback Deshaun Watson. From the moment, Bill O’Brien and Rick Smith met the 6-2, 221-pound national championship winner, they knew he was a good fit for Houston.
Patti LaBelle, Hill Harper And Yolanda Adams to Speak at the 22nd Annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit
Hank Aaron and Vernon Jordan to be honored at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit in Houston, TX May 17-20
Where Innovation and Capital Meet. Join BLACK ENTERPRISEat the 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit hosted by Nationwide on Wednesday, May 17 through Saturday, May 20, at the Marriott Marquis Houston in Houston, Texas, with a powerhouse lineup of some of the nation's most accomplished and celebrated entrepreneurs and motivational speakers. Patti LaBelle; singer, author, actress, and entrepreneur will join Yolanda Adams; gospel singer, record producer, and radio personality, as keynote speakers at the 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit.
Statement from United Airlines Regarding Resolution with Dr. David Dao
We are pleased to report that United and Dr. Dao have reached an amicable resolution of the unfortunate incident that occurred aboard flight 3411. We look forward to implementing the improvements we have announced, which will put our customers at the center of everything we do.
Trump’s First 100 Days Marred by Abysmal Performance and Historically Low Poll Numbers
Jackson Lee: “President Trump promised to drain the swamp but instead he has nurtured a cesspool of corruption and waged an assault on hard-working families.”
The American People Want and Deserve Answers on Flynn, Trump, Russian Ties
Jackson Lee: “The payments Flynn took from Russia despite being warned not to accept them raise grave questions about the scope of his Russian dealings and the extent to which the Trump White House has attempted to cover them up.”
House Advances Sanctuary Cities Bill
Last night, after 16 hours of emotional debate, the Texas House voted to advance Senate Bill 4, known as the Sanctuary Cities bill. Under this bill, local sheriffs and police chiefs would be required to honor ICE requests. As of now, honoring ICE requests is voluntary and Texas counties already comply.
OZY Genius Award Winner Claudine Humure Designs 3-D Printed Prosthetic Socket
Claudine Humure, a senior at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, is one of the 10 young people awarded $10,000 as a winner of one of the OZY Genius Awards distributed by OZY, the news site.
Aretha Franklin Shades Dionne Warwick Over Whitney’s Funeral
The Queen of Soul is coming out swinging against fellow legend Dionne Warwick, accusing her of making up a story that she was Whitney Houston’s godmother, even though the alleged offense happened five years ago at Houston’s funeral.
Jeremy ‘Felon Bae’ Meeks Denied Entry In London
Jeremy Meeks was ready to make his overseas debut, but the United Kingdom wouldn’t let him. Nicknamed “Felon Bae,” Meeks had social media swooning when his mugshot from the Stockton Police Department went viral. Meeks was facing federal gun charges in California at the time.
Man shot in car near Lakewood Church
A man was taken into surgery early Wednesday after he was shot in the neck inside a vehicle near Lakewood Church.
Rockets advance with 105-99 win over Thunder
James Harden had 34 points and his supporting cast helped the Houston Rockets overcome a 47-point game by Russell Westbrook to get a 105-99 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night to advance to the Western Conference semifinals.
Survivors Help Other Burn Victims Heal
Justina Page puts on some scrubs in the burn center at Memorial Hermann in the Texas Medical Center.
Lil Yachty Claps Back At Joe Budden For Claiming He's "Not Hip Hop"
Lil Yachty went for Joe Budden after the OG expressed outrage over his "Teenage Emotions" album cover.
All Fourteen Tracks Off Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN." Hit Billboard's Hot 100
Kendrick Lamar has invaded the Hot 100.
Derek Jeter And Jeb Bush Reportedly Win Auction For Miami Marlins
Jetes and Jeb to become new owners of the Marlins.
