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New Nielsen Report Quantifies Black America's Digital Footprint

African American consumers are enjoying a remarkable period of influence, cultural expression and entrepreneurship that is manifesting digitally and trending mainstream, according to global researcher Nielsen. With the highest smartphone ownership and usage of any demographic group and an unyielding desire for self-expression and image control, African Americans are leveraging digital platforms and technology to move from consumers to creators--of platforms, products, content and financial ecosystems.

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Amazon investigates claims that employees sold confidential data

Amazon is investigating allegations that some of its employees have offered to leak confidential information and delete negative product reviews in exchange for money.

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Miguel's The Ascension Tour Breathed Life Into Houston

As a follow up with the fans for his fourth studio album, War & Leisure, Miguel made a stop in Houston on his The Ascension Tour, and the city couldn’t have been any happier. On tour with Miguel was his talented brother Nonchalant Savant and Drake’s label Ovoo hit Canadian R&B group DVSN.

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H-E-B Accepting Nominations for the 2019 Excellence in Education Awards

Nominations can be submitted online through Oct. 22, 2018

H-E-B is now accepting nominations for educators to apply for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. Each year, these awards highlight a variety of educators who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of their students and communities.

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Party of Lincoln Wouldn't Recognize Trump's GOP

Last week, President Trump, in a rambling stump speech in Montana, bizarrely compared his oratory to that of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, arguing (incorrectly) that Lincoln was "ridiculed" for the speech.

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LaTavia Roberson: The Naked Truth

LaTavia Roberson is back like she never left and taking full control of her life while going full throttle! Known for selling over 25 million records with the international known girl group, Destiny’s Child, this two-time Grammy award singer/songwriter brings much to the table than just her girl group image.

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CBCF Leaders of Democracy Awards Luncheon

Photography by Vicky Pink - Members of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation hosted …

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Stump your friends: Which tips really work to banish energy slumps, and which are hogwash?

There’s a scientific reason why your energy level seems to decline in the fall. Shorter days means less exposure to sunlight. This may cause your body to pump out more melatonin, the hormone that helps you doze off. It is possible to wipe out seasonal fatigue. Here’s a quiz to help you uncover the practical energizing actions that actually work. Share this with your friends to see who can answer the most correctly.

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Donald Trump's hurricane tweets show he can always go lower

On Thursday morning, Donald Trump tweeted:

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Houston City Council District B News

We had our seventh annual Back to School Block Party on August 18th! Supplies, clothes, and backpacks to more than 4,000 students in District B.

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New A&E Documentary Special by Marlee Matlin Aims to Change Misperceptions about Deaf Families

Follows Season 4 of Born This Way, unscripted reality show breaking down disability stigmas, which was nominated for four Creative Arts Emmy Awards last weekend

On the heels of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards this weekend, a new documentary special will air on A&E on Wednesday. Executive produced by Academy Award-winner Marlee Matlin, Deaf Out Loud follows three predominantly deaf families as they raise their children in a hearing world. With many differing opinions about how deaf children should be raised swirling in the social consciousness, these families work to forge their own paths forward and combat the daily social stigmas many deaf people face

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Declassification of Russia investigation materials poses a risky gambit for GOP

An outspoken bloc of House conservatives continues to call on President Donald Trump to declassify materials related to the Russia investigation as soon as this week, but their latest effort could backfire if it fails to confirm their allegations of serious misconduct, according to several current and former US officials.

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Gates Open at Lake Houston Spillway

Council Member Dave Martin would like to make Lake Houston Area residents aware all gates on the Lake Houston Spillway Dam are open due to the current inclement weather threat to our area. The gates will remain open until a lake level of 41.5 feet is achieved or the weather threat to our area is lifted.

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9/11 anniversary? Hurricane Florence? Donald Trump wants to talk about collusion.

On the 17th anniversary of the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in American history and with a monster hurricane bearing down on the East Coast, the President of the United States woke up on Tuesday morning and tweeted this:

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3rd Annual Black Music Honors Pays Tribute to Bobby Brown, Faith Evans, BeBe & CeCe Winans, and Whodini Airs Nationwide Through September 30

The Nationally Syndicated Television Special Airing Now  Through September 30

Rousing Performances by Doug E. Fresh, Bell Biv DeVoe, YoYo, Monie Love, Next, Raheem Devaughn, Donnie McClurkin, Ruben Studdard, Regina Bell, Angela Winbush and More Captivated the Audience

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Mason Park Pedestrian/Bike Bridge Unveiling Set for September 22

As part of Bayou Greenways 2020, this iconic 485-foot bridge will connect communities along Brays Bayou in the East End

Houston Parks Board and its partners are pleased to announce the Mason Park Bridge Grand Opening event slated for Saturday, Sept. 22. Community members along Brays Bayou and across the city are invited to celebrate the official unveiling of Mason Park Bridge with Houston Parks Board, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Harris County Flood Control District, Houston-Galveston Area Council, Kinder Foundation and Council Member Robert Gallegos. Event partners include Houston Area Road Runners Association, The Houston Wellness Project, Houston Marathon Foundation, Houston Dynamo, Bayou Preservation Association, Houston Public Library, East End Management District, Nature and Eclectic Outdoors (NEO), Telemundo Houston and various community organizations.

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Without Omarosa, there'd be no President Trump

Omarosa Manigault Newman, often known simply by her first name, needs no introduction.

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City of Houston, U of H, Kathrine McGovern Foundation, and HEB Joined Together to Bring the First Ever All Black Classical Festival To Houston, Colour of Music, September 11 - 16th

The University of Houston’s College of Liberal and Social Sciences, the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, HEB Corporation and the City of Houston have joined forces to present the first ever all black classical music Festival in Houston. The Colour of Music Festival Petit’ runs September 12-16, 2018. Scores of Classical Conductors, Composers, Musicians and Operatic Singers will travel from France, Great Britain, Columbia, Russia and cities across the United States to participate in this Historic event.

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H-E-B Casino Night Benefitting UNCF

Photography by Vicky Pink - H-E-B was honored to join the UNCF Houston Gala Committee …

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Actress Cree Davis Portrays Icon Janet Jackson In Bet's "The Bobby Brown Story"

Actress and triple threat Cree Davis will portray Janet Jackson in BET's highly-anticipated two-night television movie event "The Bobby Brown Story" that premiered September 4 and 5.