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Issa Rae, Tabitha Brown, Mayor Latoya Cantrell, Kym Whitley, Marc Morial, Mickey Guyton and More to Be Honored at the 2nd Annual "Crown Awards" During National Crown Day Weekend in New Orleans
Today, Dove announced the talent line-up for National CROWN Day's weekend celebration. Since 2018, Dove along with the CROWN Coalition have championed the CROWN Act; a tremendous and active movement, resulting in 17 states officially enacting the CROWN Act legislation into law, U.S. (United States) Virgin Islands, first U.S. territory to make hair discrimination illegal; grown the CROWN Coalition from 4 members to 90+ and secured over 400K petition signatures. Now, it's time to celebrate Black Hair Independence!
Texans Defense Restores Order In 45-14 Victory to Advance to the AFC Divisional Round
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans and defensive coordinator Matt Burke had repeatedly watched the Week 16 tape and knew what the Cleveland Browns offense had done to them in the 36-22 blowout game. He had a sideline view of veteran quarterback Joe Flacco hitting wide receiver Amari Cooper in stride for 53 yards on the first play from scrimmage, and they continued to play catch for the rest of the game.
Essence and Toyota’s Future 15 Event
Essence celebrated a new class of innovators, creators and risk takers at its Future 15 event. During the invitation-only celebration, Essence spotlighted fifteen Black millennial disruptors who are creating a new definition for success from across a variety of genres including entertainment, fashion, tech, music, travel and more.
Oprah Winfrey Receives Cecil B. DeMille Award at 75th Golden Globes, Gives Speech of a Lifetime (WATCH)
Other stuff happened at the 75th Annual Golden Globes tonight, sure, and we are definitely proud of Sterling K. Brown for that Best Actor TV Drama win for “This is Us.”
Married at First Sight Moves To Lifetime Starting April 20
New Spin-Off Series, Married at First Sight: Second Chances Also Debuts
The break-out docuseries Married at First Sight moves to Lifetime for its fifth season as Chicago area singles become duos, beginning Thursday, April 20. The new spin-off series, Married at First Sight: Second Chances, giving two past viewer favorites the chance to find love again, debuts Thursday, April 27.
Will Smith Stars in New Film Emancipation
Apple Original Films revealed today the trailer for highly anticipated film “Emancipation,” directed and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “The Equalizer”) and starring and produced by Will Smith (“King Richard,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Ali”). “Emancipation” tells the triumphant story of Peter (Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom.
HMAAC Hosts Legendary Champagne & Ribs
Isiah Carey and Jonathan Martin to be honored
The Houston Museum of African American Culture presents the legendary Champagne & Ribs event on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The charity fundraiser will be hosted by nine-time Grammy Award-winning producer Bryan Michael Cox. Veteran newsmen from FOX 26, Isiah Carey and Jonathan Martin, will be honored.
Youth Gathering to Bring 19,000 to Houston Next Saturday
Participants will meet under the theme “In All Things.”
From July 9–13, more than 19,000 high school students, adult leaders, volunteers and exhibitors will convene in Houston for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Youth Gathering at the George R. Brown Convention Center and Minute Maid Park. The LCMS has hosted its triennial Youth Gathering since 1980. This year, attendees from across the United States and at least seven other countries will come together to learn how Jesus Christ is “In All Things.”
Chadwick Boseman and Ryan Coogler on How ‘Black Panther’ Makes History | Variety
Chadwick Boseman struggled to catch his breath after he was cast as Black Panther. When he first tried on his spandex suit for 2016’s “Captain America: Civil War,” it felt too restricting. “It was suffocating,” recalls Boseman. “Literally, it closed off every possibility of air getting to you. I was in it, put the mask on. I said, ‘Hey, you got to get me out of this!’” By the time he headlined his own movie, as the first black Marvel superhero with his name on the poster, Boseman was more comfortable in his re-engineered costume. “I think it begins to feel like skin after a while,” says the 41-year-old actor. “But it takes time to get to that place.”
Houston Texans Sign S Tyrann Mathieu and Claim WR Sammie Coates Off Waivers
The Houston Texans signed unrestricted free agent S Tyrann Mathieu. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Houston also claimed WR Sammie Coates off waivers from the Cleveland Browns.
Motown Records Launches the ABC Initiative
Label Gives Back To The Community By Supporting Food Programs, Black And Brown-Owned Businesses And Others
Today, Motown Records launched The ABC Initiative – a multi-faceted campaign focused on helping communities navigate the fundamentals of life in these unusual times.
Man Charged In Theft Of Legend’s Bag, $25K Cufflinks At JFK
Authorities have cuffed a man charged with stealing Grammy winner John Legend‘s Louis Vuitton bag containing $25,000 Cartier cufflinks from an airport luggage cart in New York.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Previews 86th Grand Chapter Meeting
Join Visit Tampa Bay and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to preview its 86th Grand Chapter Meeting that will be held in 2023. Hosted by ESPN commentator, Ryan Clark, Kappa Alpha Psi will announce programs and activities that will highlight Tampa Bay as well as honor local community members with a Distinguished Citizens Award. Local dignitaries such as Mayor Jane Castor and Hillsborough County Commissioner, Gwen Myers. Santiago C. Corrada, President and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay and Sherri Brown, Vice President of Multicultural Sales and Development will also be in attendance.
espnW and Toyota Recognize 5th Class of ‘Everyday Heroes’ at 2017 The espnW: Women + Sports Summit
Brown Girls Surf, Lady Maverick Wheelchair Basketball, and Somali Girls Rock Receive Toyota Driving Solutions Grant
Last night at the eighth annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit presented by Toyota, espnW and Toyota announced the fifth class of Toyota “Everyday Heroes,” an award that celebrates individuals making a difference for women and girls in their local communities through sports. Grants in the amount of $10,000 are provided to the organizations honored.
Astros Coach Rich Dauer Recovering From Surgery
First base coach on the road to recovery at Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Astros first base coach Rich Dauer suffered a blood clot to his brain and was rushed to Houston Methodist Hospital immediately after the parade celebration on Friday afternoon. The doctors at Houston Methodist performed emergency surgery. Surgery was successful with many answered prayers and Coach Dauer is on the road to recovery. The Dauer family specifically requests for all media to respect the family’s privacy during this time.
Tony Bennett Received 35th Grammy Nomination for Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 in the Best Traditional Pop Album Category
Tony Bennett may have celebrated his 91st birthday in August but he is not slowing down and just garnered his 35th Grammy Nomination for his recording, TONY BENNETT CELEBRATES 90 in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion plays first live concert in over 600 days
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Main Stage lit up for the first live concert in over 600 days on Sunday, June 27th featuring an evening with Chicago.
Grab Your ‘Back on the Strip’ Tickets
Get ready to laugh your ass off as tickets for Back on the Strip are now on sale ahead of its theatrical debut on August 18. Check your local theater website or Fandango for early tickets and be one of the first to see this hysterical R-rated comedy.
Let's Talk STEM: Healthcare Executive James Burroughs: Black & Brown Children Need Role Models to Build Confidence
On the new episode of Let’s Talk STEM with Dr. Calvin Mackie, James Burroughs, a top executive at the Children’s Minnesota healthcare system, asserts that Black & Brown children must have role models in STEM professions to build the confidence that they can also succeed in those careers. But, too often, they don’t exist.