Work Zone Fatalities Increase 27 Percent in Texas
TxDOT urges extreme caution as motorists make up vast majority of those killed
Work zone fatalities in Texas last year increased 27 percent, resulting in 181 lost lives. Of those fatalities, 174 (96 percent) were motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.
10th Annual Family Day at Sylvester Turner Park Biggest and Best
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s 10th Annual Family Day at Sylvester Park will take place from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. this Saturday, April 8, 2017. All activities, entertainment and food will be free.
2017 Frederick Douglass Quarters Officially in Circulation from U.S. Mint
According to coinnews.net, famed abolitionist and activist Frederick Douglass has become the latest historic icon to land on U.S. currency. Designed by Thomas Hipschen and engraved by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill, Douglass is now on the U.S. quarter, which was released by the U.S. Mint on Tuesday.
The Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute Names Scholarship in Honor of Charleston Nine's Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney
Last week the Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute (“The Institute”) honored the memory and legacy of one of the “Charleston Nine,” The Honorable Reverend Clementa C. Pinckney. The Institute established the annual “Reverend Clementa C. Pinckney Legacy Builder Scholarship” for their Political Leadership Training “Boot Camp.” This historic scholarship was announced in Charleston, SC with Reverend Pinckney’s wife Jennifer and daughters Eliana and Malana in attendance.
From Interviewing to Interning: How to Land Your Dream Internship in Ten Simple Steps
In today's competitive job market, internships matter more than ever. Entertainment industry leader Emily White offers the step-by-step guide to getting hired for an internship you love.
If you're a college student, you probably already understand the extreme importance of internships. They are crucial for cultivating industry relationships, gaining on-the-job experience, and getting a real-life sense of what it's like to work in your desired field. But the question is: How do you actually get an internship? CEO and entrepreneur Emily White has the answer.
CBC Report Calls for Economic Justice
This year has brought a number of significant developments. A new Congress, the 115th in our nation’s history and similarly the 45th president have together begun a new era of government. From all indications, this new leadership seeks to create public policies and priorities that significantly alter what will remain as a governmental function. From education to environmental stewardship, health care and more, the governing toolbox of executive orders, regulation and legislation are all in use.
Houston Native Supports Navy’s Most Advanced Submarines
A 2011 Cycreek High School graduate and Houston native is serving aboard the homeport for U.S. Atlantic Fleet’s ballistic missile nuclear submarines.
Black Enterprise Executive to Address African American Community
The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) will host its monthly 2nd Tuesdays with the Chamber luncheon on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, from 11:30 am 1:00 pm at Buffalo Soldiers Museum where Black Enterprise Senior Vice President / Executive Editor-at-Large will speak and moderate a panel of BE 100s companies.
Houston Pension Solution Takes Historic Step Forward in Texas Legislature
After hearing testimony from Mayor Sylvester Turner and many others, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee today voted to send the Houston Pension Solution to the full senate for approval. With one exception, the measure passed out of committee is the same reform package supported by a 16-1 vote of City Council and forwarded to Austin by the City of Houston.
UT Chattanooga Celebrates Black Womanhood With ‘Lemonade’ Week
Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” album has inspired a week’s worth of study in black womanhood at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Judge Expects Bill Cosby’s Trial To Last Two Weeks
The judge in Bill Cosby’s criminal sex assault case expects the trial to last about two weeks and hopes to seat a jury before the proceeding opens June 5 in suburban Philadelphia, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
ESPN’s Sage Steele Replaced By Michelle Beadle
Steele will be hard-pressed to find any outpouring of sympathy from the black community.
Mel B. Alleges Estranged Husband Beat Her And Got A Nanny Pregnant
Singer Mel B has won a temporary restraining order and sole custody of her youngest daughter after she claimed her estranged husband subjected her to years of abuse.The judge’s order was issued Monday after the former Spice Girl filed a sworn declaration stating Stephen Belafonte subjected her to emotional and physical abuse throughout their relationship, and threatened to leak sex tapes of her.
‘That’s So Raven’ Spin-Off Heading Back To Disney Channel
Get ready to relive your childhood again, along with all the awesomeness of the early ‘00s because it has just been announced that Disney channel has officially ordered the That’s So Raven spin-off to series, starring Raven-Symoné herself.
Alicia Keys & Swiz Beatz Honored At Brooklyn Museum’s Annual Ball
The Brooklyn Museum held its seventh annual Brooklyn Artists Ball on Monday, and the seated dinner reception included a special tribute to Alicia Keys and museum trustee (and Keys’ husband) Swizz Beatz.
College Student Kaya Thomas Creates “We Read Too” Mobile Directory of 600 Books that Prioritize Diversity
As a kid, Kaya Thomas enjoyed reading. “No matter how old I was, what I was going through, how I felt in any moment, a book was always a means of escape” she wrote in a blog post in 2015. “A way to dive into a new world and become a new character.”As a self-professed “nerdy black girl in high school,” Thomas’ love of books, and the escapism they afforded, only grew. She’d read three or four a week, seeking solace in their pages when she “felt very different than most of my peers.”
Suge Knight Claims To Be Real Target In 2Pac Murder
Suge Knight states that he, not Pac, was the real target in the 1996 drive-by shooting.
DJ Khaled Stresses Asahd About Drake Vocals For "Grateful"
DJ Khaled and Asahd are waiting on Drake's vocals.
Eminem & Tech N9ne Might Collaborate Again
Tech N9ne says he wants Eminem on his next album, "Planet."
Lil Uzi Vert's "XO Tour Llif3" Debuts On Billboard Hot 100
Lil Uzi Vert's "XO Tour Llif3" might be his biggest solo hit yet.
PUMA Sues Forever 21 Over Knock-Off Rihanna Sneakers
PUMA has hit Forever 21 with a design patent, trade dress, and copyright infringement lawsuit after they released a line of sneakers that are clearly knock-offs of the wildly successful Rihanna x PUMA line.
Tony Romo To Retire From NFL For Broadcasting Job
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will reportedly announce his retirement from the NFL today as he pursues a career in broadcasting with either CBS, Fox or NBC, all of which have shown interest in him.
Keuchel, Correa Lead Astros Over Mariners 3-0
Dallas Keuchel allowed two hits over seven innings, Luke Gregerson and Ken Giles completed the three-hitter and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 3-0 on Monday night in their opener.
Chemical Leak Causes Evacuation At TSU Science Building
Several HFD vehicles are on the scene of an evacuation at the Texas Southern University Science Building due to a chemical leak.
Opening Day Welcomes Thousands Of Excited Fans
Thousands of excited fans crowded downtown Houston in anticipation for Monday's home opener during Opening Day for the Astros.
Katherine Jackson A ‘No Show’ In Elder Abuse Hearing
Katherine Jackson didn’t appear in court on Tuesday in the case against her nephew, Trent Jackson, in which she’s accusing him of elder abuse, theft and all sorts of scandalous manipulation.
Mike Epps Sorry For Dancing With Kangaroo On Detroit Stage
Actor and comedian Mike Epps is apologizing for dancing on stage with a kangaroo in front of a screaming crowd at a Detroit comedy show.
TSU Aviation Program Reaches New Milestone
The Department of Aviation Science and Technology took a major step toward becoming a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved flight program during Spring Break when it took possession of two new aircraft.
Kevin Gates Jail Hops From Florida To Chicago
Kevin Gates is currently behind bars in Cook County after being released from Polk County in FL Wednesday around 4 PM…. and he had less than 24 hours of freedom in between.
Mayor Turner Welcomes New Chief of Staff
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced today that he has selected Marvalette Hunter to be his new chief of staff. Hunter has more than 20 years of experience in public policy, project management, real estate development and finance. She is an architect and city planner with extensive knowledge of federal, state and local programs regarding housing, economic development, transportation and public infrastructure.
Toyota’s ‘Juntos Somos Imparables’ Salutes Latino Achievement at Hispanicize 2017
Award-Winning Journalist Neida Sandoval to Serve as Celebrity Ambassador in Miami
Toyota will debut its Juntos Somos Imparables (Together We Are Unstoppable) community engagement series at Hispanicize 2017, the nation’s largest gathering of Latino professionals in digital content, marketing, journalism and entertainment.
Rice ‘Listening Project’ to Provide New Perspectives On Aural Perception
Rice University students will offer a free concert series called the “Listening Project,” which invites audience members to experience new perspectives on aural perception, April 9, 13 and 19 on the Rice campus.
Cornyn on Fox: We’ll Do What’s Necessary to See Gorsuch Confirmed
‘We hope our Democratic colleagues will show some independence and decide to give us an up-or-down vote for the judge. If not, we’ll do what’s necessary… to see him confirmed.”
National Drug Take-Back Day in Clear Lake
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce that National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Houston Police Department's Clear Lake Substation, 2855 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77058.
Students at The Lawson Academy Pledge to End Bullying through Mentoring Program at Foster Elementary
On Wednesday, April 5 from 9:45 am to 10:45 am, Healing Family Inc., will host Safe Kids R-US, an anti-bullying workshop for teen and elementary girls at Foster Elementary (3919 Ward St, Houston, TX 77021). Middle School students from the Lawson Academy will work alongside girls at Foster to empower, inspire and help them develop social skills for future success. The program will include interactive educational activities aimed towards helping students gain a better understanding of the potential long-term implications of bullying, in addition to the value in being a positive influence in the lives of girls.
Black Business Day 2017 at the Texas Capitol
I was proud to present a proclamation to the Texas Association of African American Chamber of Commerce (TAAACC) naming March 31, 2017 as Black Business Day at the Capitol. I gave remarks about the bills that I filed to strengthen the HUB program - Historically Underutilized Businesses. Today we celebrate the 250,000+ Black Businesses owners across the state at the Texas Capitol.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee applauds the groundbreaking at the MLK, Jr. Plaza for the addition of iconic leaders Nelson Mandela, ROSA PARKS, and Barbara Jordan
“April 4th is the 49th Commemoration of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - a man who lived his entire life for peace and justice. And now we add more of those who fought for justice”
Black Heritage Society Holds Ground Breaking Ceremony for Icon Bench Statues of Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela
In 2014, the Black Heritage Society (BHS) established the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project and unveiled one of Houston’s most precious sculptures at MacGregor Park. The memorial honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a larger than life size statue and a chronicle of Dr. King’s life embedded with granite in the floors of the plaza along with historical quotes taken from his speeches.
Keke Wyatt Confirms She’s Pregnant With Baby #9
R&B songstress Keke Wyatt has confirmed recent reports that she is expecting her ninth child…and fourth child with husband Michael Ford.
Tyra Banks Scraps Age Limit On ‘Top Model’
Tyra Banks is bringing a big change to “America’s Next Top Model” when she returns as host for the upcoming 24th cycle.
Amazon Cash Lets You Shop Without A Bank Card
The e-commerce giant on Monday announced the launch of Amazon Cash, a new service that allows customers to add funds to their online Amazon account by showing a barcode to a cashier at certain brick-and-mortar stores.
Mural Celebrating a Local Legend to be Unveiled at Rising Stars & Legends of Texas
Local artist Theresa Thornhill prepares mural honoring Conroe native, Pulitzer Prize-winner Annette Gordon-Reed
A new mural will be unveiled on one of downtown Conroes building exteriors as part of Rising Stars & Legends of Texas, a celebration of arts and culture in the Lone Star State, scheduled for April 21 and 22 in downtown Conroe.
Larenz Tate Crime Drama "Deuces" Now Streaming on Netflix
The Crime Drama, produced by Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment in partnership with TateMen Entertainment, stars Larenz Tate, Meagan Good, Lance Gross, and LaLa Anthony.
Flavor Unit Entertainment alongside TateMen Entertainment are set to debut the original film, “Deuces” a tale of friendship, loyalty, love and deceit as seen from the anti-hero’s point of view. Directed by Jamaal Hill, the story follows ambitious undercover agent, Jason Foster (Lance Gross) as he infiltrates an airtight crime ring lead by the charismatic Stephen “Deuces” Brooks (Larenz Tate). Produced by LaRon Tate, the drama unfolds to reveal a tangled love story between Deuces and Jason’s sister, Janet Foster, played by Meagan Good.
NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis File Brief Urging Immediate End to Wealth-Based Bail for People Charged with Misdemeanors in Harris County
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis filed an amicus brief in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas in support of a preliminary injunction to immediately halt Harris County’s practice of jailing people charged with misdemeanors solely because they are unable to pay bail.
Astros Set 2017 Opening Day Roster
Six players to debut on active Opening Day roster
The Houston Astros have set their 2017 Opening Day roster today, which includes 13 pitchers, 12 position players and two players on the 10-day Disabled List. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow.
An Ancient Pyramid Was Just Discovered In Egypt
Remnants of an ancient pyramid have been discovered by an excavation team in Egypt, the Associated Press reports. The structure is believed to date back some 3,700 years.
Willowridge Native Serves Aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt
A Willowridge, Texas native is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.
Tesla, On A Hot Streak, Passes Ford In Investor Value
Change reflects a growing belief that electric motors and autonomous driving are the wave of the future for cars
NATA Responds to Call for Economic Regulation of Aviation Businesses
Today, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released a report provided to the FAA in response to charges levied by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) that FBOs and airports are maximizing their revenue streams in a manner that is unfair to pilots. Earlier this year, NATA became aware of AOPA’s eleven-month campaign to regulate airports and on-field businesses, obtained the relevant documentation from the FAA and shared it with other impacted parties in the general aviation community.
