TSU Comm Week Showcases Innovation and Scholarship
An Opportunity for Students to Connect and Grow
Texas Southern University is set to host its annual Communication Week, April 17-21, with keynote speaker Dr. James L. Conyers, Director of the African American Studies Program at the University of Houston. Conyers is an acclaimed author of many publications including; Black Pioneers: Images of the Black Experience on the North American Frontier, The Ideology of Racism: From Slavery, to Plessy, to Affirmative Action, to Racial Healing, Let's Talk! and Visions of Freedom on the Great Plains.
Dave Chappelle Salutes Charlie Murphy At John Mayer Concert
Dave Chappelle has teamed up with John Mayer to remember comedian Charlie Murphy.
Obesity in Hispanic Adolescents Linked to Nearly Sixfold Increase in High Blood Pressure
Obesity raises the prevalence of high blood pressure among adolescents but the increase is particularly pronounced among Hispanics compared to white, African-American or Asian ethnic groups, according to a study by researchers at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Results were published in the journal Pediatrics.
Eddie Murphy And Family: ‘Our Hearts Are Heavy’
"Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie."
As reported yesterday, comedian Charlie Murphy died after a tough battle with leukemia. Eddie Murphy and his family members are finally speaking out with words of mourning and remembrance. Check out their full statement below via Entertainment Weekly:
Are Katie Holmes And Jamie Foxx Ready To Go Public?
Quietly dating since 2013, the actors are finally ready to leave zero doubt about their feelings for each other.
Houston Texans’ Johnathan Joseph, UnitedHealthcare Donate New Playground Equipment for Special-Needs Students at T.H. Rogers School
Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph and UnitedHealthcare teamed up on April 11 to provide new playground equipment for special-needs students at Houston Independent School District’s T.H. Rogers School.
Texas Voter ID Law Intentionally Discriminated, Judge Rules
Texas legislators intentionally discriminated against Hispanic and black voters in passing its 2011 voter identification law, a federal judge ruled. In a 10-page decision issued Monday, U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos wrote that a previous ruling compelled Texas to demonstrate the law was enacted without knowingly targeting minorities, and that the burden of proof "shifted to the State to demonstrate that the law would have been enacted without its discriminatory purpose.
Mike Tyson Thanks Christie For Work On Prisoner Re-entry
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie accepted a champion’s belt from former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on Thursday for his efforts on prisoner re-entry.
Mayor Turner Names Houston’s Third Poet Laureate, Second Youth Poet Laureate
As part of National Poetry Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the selections of Deborah Mouton - an internationally-known poet, singer, actress, photographer, wife and mother - as Houston’s third Poet Laureate and Fareena Arefeen as the city’s second Youth Poet Laureate.
Sandra Bland’s Mom Returns to Texas to Urge Police Reforms
The mother of a black woman who died in a jail near Houston following a confrontational traffic stop in 2015 returned to Texas to back a sweeping police reform bill named after her daughter that influential law enforcement groups are fighting. The “Sandra Bland Act” as drafted would revamp racial profiling laws, officer training and other police accountability measures.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Issues Statement on the President’s Use of the MOAB or ‘Mother of all Bombs’ in Afghanistan
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “Bombing alone does not amount to an effective strategy to fight ISIS. I hope this is not an effort by the President to create distractions to hide his unknown foreign policy.”
9-Year-Old Houston Author Has Best-Selling Book
The book "Sydney Sunshine and the Not-So-Magic-Mirror" came out about two months ago.
Immigrant Women in Texas and California Aren’t Reporting Rape Out of Fear of Deportation
Legal officials in Los Angeles and Houston have reported a decline in Latinxs reporting rapes, and they believe it's due to fears over the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies.
"Queen Sugar" Season Two Debuts with Two-Night Premiere Event Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21 on OWN
“Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its second season with a two-night event on OWN Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21 (10 p.m. ET/PT each night). The series will regularly air Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Continuing a creative initiative established in the show’s first season, series creator DuVernay has once again assembled an all-female directing team for season two including: Kat Candler, DeMane Davis, Cheryl Dunye, Aurora Guerrero and Amanda Marsalis, with additional names to be announced.
Christmas Is Coming To The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter At Universal Orlando Resort
The most wonderful time of the year is coming to one of the most immersive theme park experiences ever created. Universal Orlando Resort announced today that a new Christmas experience is coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter as part of its destination-wide Holiday celebration.
Newsone Now Salutes Jackie Robinson on the 70th Anniversary of His Major League Baseball Debut
Roland S. Martin to honor Robinson on NewsOne Now as part of Jackie Robinson Day celebration scheduled Saturday, April 15
On Friday, April 14, NewsOne Now Host and Managing Editor Roland S. Martin will dedicate the programming of the day’s show to honoring Jackie Robinson, the first African American baseball player to play in the major leagues. The show airs on the eve of Jackie Robinson Day, signified by having every major league baseball player wear jerseys with the number 42, Robinson’s number when he played with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
DJ Khaled & Asahd Make XXL's Spring 2017 Cover
DJ Khaled and "Grateful" executive producer Asahd make the cover of XXL.
Nas Confirms His Album Will Be Released In 2017
Nas Album Not Done (but will be some time this year)
ASAP Rocky & Guess Originals To Release New Summer 2017 Collection
A$AP Rocky and Guess Originals will drop an Ice Cream and Cotton Candy capsule collection this summer.
LA Dodgers To Unveil Jackie Robinson Statue This Weekend
First look at the new Jackie Robinson statue.
R.I.P. Charlie Murphy, 57, Comedian, Writer and “Chapelle’s Show” Co-Star
Charlie Murphy, the older brother of Eddie Murphy, a “Chappelle’s Show” star and an accomplished comedian in his own right, died Wednesday in New York City. He was 57. Murphy’s publicist confirmed the comedian’s death, and the cause of death was leukemia.
Did Janet Jackson’s Marriage Troubles Stem From Cultural Differences?
Could cultural differences be behind the couple's sudden split?
Folks are still dealing with the shocking news of the separation of Janet Jackson and her Muslim billionaire husband Wissam Al Mana just three months after the birth of their first child, a boy.
Lady Gaga’s Ex Manager Named Advisor Of Prince Estate
Troy Carter has been chosen to serve as entertainment advisor for Prince’s estate, Billboard reports.
Tyrese, Tank & Ginuwine Continue Their Messiness On The ‘Gram
This is literally the song that never ends.
After somewhat squashing their beef, the gentleman of R&B trio TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank) are back at it. On Monday, Tyrese and Ludacris were on a radio show to promote The Fate of the Furious, when all hell broke loose.
Tiny And Bernice Burgos Trade Social Media Barbs Over T.I.
Someone please cue Mokenstef's "He's Mine."
The ongoing drama between Tiny, T.I.‘s wife, and Bernice Burgos, T.I.’s alleged lover, continues.
Issa Rae Talks About What To Expect In ‘Insecure’ Season Two
Season 2 of 'Insecure' is slowly approaching and series star and creator Issa Rae has us on the edge of our seats!
In a little over three months, fans of the breakout HBO hit series Insecure will get what they’ve been waiting for, as the comedy series will return on July 23 for a second season that is sure to be just as funny, dramatic and memorable as the first.
United CEO Finally Apologizes After Passenger Was Dragged Off Flight
After people were horrified by video of a passenger getting dragged off a full United Express flight by airport police, the head of United’s parent company said the airline was reaching out to the man to “resolve this situation.”
Ludacris Tapped As Host For ‘Fear Factor’ Reboot
MTV is bringing back “Fear Factor” with Ludacris set to host and executive produce.
Woman Who Lived In Former Slave Cabin Visits Smithsonian
It’s been years since Isabell Meggett Lucas has been inside the tiny house she was born in, a former slave cabin where her ancestors sought refuge from the hot South Carolina sun.
Stevie Wonder Reportedly Planning Summer Wedding To Tomeeka Bracy
Stevie Wonder will reportedly jump the broom for a third time this summer.
Sandra Bland’s Mom Returns To Texas To Urge Police Reforms
The mother of a black woman who died in a jail near Houston following a confrontational traffic stop in 2015 returned to Texas on Tuesday to back a sweeping police reform bill named after her daughter that influential law enforcement groups are fighting.
Don Cheadle Tackling Story of Jeremiah G. Hamilton, Wall Street’s 1st Black Millionaire
Don Cheadle has acquired the film and TV rights to “Prince of Darkness: The Untold Story of Jeremiah G. Hamilton, Wall Street’s First Black Millionaire” by Shane White, with plans to adapt the 2015 book as a starring vehicle. Steven Baigelman, who worked with Cheadle on the Miles Davis biopic “Miles Ahead,” is reteaming with the actor and will write the script for the drama.
SpoiledLatina Wins Hispanicize Tecla Award For Best Lifestyle and Entertainment Creator on Social Media
Yvonne Guidry, Founder of the Houston based popular Lifestyle Blog SpoiledLatina.com, was awarded the Top Lifestyle and Entertainer Creator award at Hispanicize Tecla Awards. In its third year, the Tecla Awards recognize excellence in multicultural digital marketing using social media strategies.
Texas House Amends Budget
Thursday, April 6th was a big day that led into Friday morning at the Texas Capitol. According to the Texas Constitution, the budget is the only required bill that the legislature must pass.
AFT’s Weingarten on Betsy DeVos’ Scrapping of Student Loan Borrower Protections
Statement by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ scrapping of the Obama administration’s student loan borrower protections.
Another Gem By James Paxton Lifts Mariners To 6-0 Win Over Astros
James Paxton gave Seattle manager Scott Servais and the Mariners exactly the reset they needed after a horrid first week on the road.
The Black Church & HIV Initiative Launches Newly Updated Pastoral Resources for Faith Leaders, Empowering Them to Incorporate HIV into Ministry
Today, The Black Church & HIV: The Social Justice Imperative announced the release of its newly updated pastoral resources for faith leaders in honor of Minority Health Month. The Pastoral Brief and the Activity Manual offer a foundational approach for faith leaders to address HIV within the Black community from a social justice perspective.
Former Atlanta Braves Outfielder Otis Nixon Found Safe
Authorities in Woodstock said a former Atlanta Brave who left for a golf outing but never arrived has been found said.
Governor Abbott Announces Alliance To Support Military Members & Their Families
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Transition Alliance to expand employment and training opportunities for military service members and their families. The program is a partnership among Operation Welcome Home, the Governor’s Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative, Local Workforce Development Boards, Texas Military Installations, Texas Veterans Commission, and the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation designed to identify gaps in employment and education services for veterans and their families, as well as assist in the transition from active duty to civilian life.
UPDATE: Suspect Charged, Wanted in Woman's Disappearance
Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in connection with the disappearance of a woman whose vehicle was found about 1 p.m. on March 31.
Credit Rating Agency puts City on Notice about Downgrade in Absence of Pension Reform
Moody’s Investors Service has sent Houston a dire warning about the need for the Texas Legislature to approve the Houston Pension Solution. In its latest update on Houston’s $3 billion taxpayer supported General Obligation debt, the agency cites the “lack of a sustainable pension plan to address growing pension liability” as a factor that could lead to a downgrade in the city’s credit rating.
Clippers Rout Rockets 125-96, Tied With Utah For 4th Seed
It's all down to one game for the Los Angeles Clippers to earn home-court advantage in the playoffs.
Circus Circus Las Vegas Makes a Splash with Expanded Pool Offerings
Set to become the coolest place to chill out when temperatures heat up, Circus Circus Las Vegas has unveiled plans to develop a new pool experience for its hotel guests, scheduled to open just in time for summer.
Rice U. expert: Companies ‘can no longer reactively manage their reputations every time a crisis occurs’
As United Airlines responds to public reaction to an incident on one of its flights Sunday evening, a Rice University expert views the development as a case study in modern reputation management.
Anthony Mackie, Scott Wilson Added To Comicpalooza's Superstar Lineup
Anthony Mackie will join Comicpalooza’s expanding guest lineup as a headliner for Texas’ largest pop culture festival.
Nina Parker, Karen Civil, Don Benjamin, Amber Rose, Sibley, Kent Jones, Cordell Broadus, Jacquees and More Join Know Your Status Tour
The AHF Youth Task Force kicks off first HBCU college tour to promote sexual health awareness and STD prevention
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) announced today the launch of the Know Your Status Tour (KYST), a multi-city youth awareness campaign geared towards educating college students on the importance of safer sex, taking the proper precautions to avoid contracting STDs, and if already infected, how to be treated and continue living a productive life day to day. The AHF Youth Task Force will team up with Social Media Influencers and Pop Culture Influencers Nina Parker, Karen Civil, Don Benjamin, Amber Rose, Sibley, Cordell Broadus, Jacquees and more, to reach even more college students across the nation while on tour.
Sonshine Communications produces “Sistas Speak”
New documentary shares an up-close and personal account of HIV/AIDS awareness
Sistas Organizing to Survive (S.O.S.), a grassroots movement supported by the Florida Department of Health, and Sonshine Communications have teamed up to develop a documentary video on the lives of Black women who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS in south Florida. The video is called “Sistas Speak” and is a thought-provoking, moving and inspirational documentary on this pandemic.
West Point Cadet Convicted Of Drug Dealing
A West Point cadet has been convicted of distributing prescription drugs and has been dismissed from the U.S. Army.
