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How an 8-year-old Autistic Boy Inspired #WhatBlackPantherMeansToMe

Black Panther, the biggest, Blackest movie of the year, just dropped this weekend, and it’s been brekaing records and inspiring fans worldwide.

Halfway Home: Rockets Look to Finish What They Have Started

As we approach the midway point in the 2017-18 NBA season, there is one thing that has remained constant throughout the first 56 games of the season. The Houston Rockets are good. Ok, let me repeat myself and add something else to that last statement.

“Black Panther” Stars and Creators Reflect On Its Arrival

Fans, who bought a record-setting number of advance tickets, weren’t the only ones anticipating the Feb. 16 opening of “Black Panther,” Marvel’s historic first black superhero film.

Black Panther Pounces On The Screen With Style, Class & Wit

Let’s get straight to the point: when it comes to a Black Panther film, it’s about damn time. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1966 - just a few months before the Black Panther Party was founded - his story starts in Wakanda, a fictional African kingdom rich in technology and an almost indestructible material called vibranium, the same thing found in Captain America’s shield.

Shooting Suspect 'always seemed like the unstable type,' Ex-classmate Says

A former student armed with a rifle stalked the halls of a Florida school, breaking windows and shooting terrified students in a massacre that left 17 people dead Wednesday, authorities said.

Houston & Atlanta Rolls Out the Red-Carpet for “BLINK” The Movie

Courtney Glaude’s New Movie, Blink, Is A Powerful Look at the Psychology Behind Domestic Violence

Blink, the movie from filmmaker Courtney Glaudé will be premiering in select AMC theatres in Houston and Atlanta from March 2nd through March 8th. Houston rolls out the red carpet with an exclusive red carpet on March 2nd at 7:30 pm at The AMC Studio 30 Dunvale while Atlanta Rolls out the red carpet on March 3rd at AMC Campcreek Theatre

Torrey Smith Takes a Stand Against Trump

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith told CNN Tonight Tuesday "there are plenty of guys who said they do not plan on going" to the White House should the team participate in the traditional visit to commemorate their Super Bowl win. Championship winning teams visiting the White House is a tradition that dates back to the 60s.

PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke Helps Host Chris Paul Win His Fourth State Farm® CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational Doubles Title

Houston Rockets star wins second consecutive title in multi-event extravaganza benefitting Paul’s CP3 Family Foundation

With the help of PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke, Houston Rockets All-Star guard Chris Paul won his second consecutive and fourth overall doubles title in the State Farm® CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational presented by GoBowling.com in a special televised Sunday, February 4, 2018 on ESPN from Bowlero The Woodlands in the suburban Houston.

Brown Sugar to Add Exclusive Original Programming

Popular Streaming Service for African Americans to Release New Documentary "Am I Black Enough?" on Feb. 12

Brown Sugar - the popular new subscription-video-on-demand service featuring the biggest collection of the baddest African-American movies of all-time - announced today that it will add exclusive original content beginning this month.

Senator Borris L. Miles' Statement on HISD Budget Cuts

Last week, HISD proposed budget cuts to close their multi-million dollar deficit which would have a devastating impact on students, staff and communities of color. The proposed cuts include reducing bus routes and cutting janitorial services in schools.

The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris Joins First Cohort of the BOLD Theater Women’s Leadership Circle

$1.25 Million Gifted To Support the Present and Future of Women in the American Theater

The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director, Eileen J. Morris is among five female artistic leaders selected as the first in the Nation awarded part of a $1.25 million gift of The Pussycat Foundation and Northern Stage in support of women artistic directors in professional theaters across the United States.

Big Sean to Headline North American "Unfriendly Reminder Tour"

Tickets On Sale to the General Public Starting February 9th

Grammy nominated and multi-platinum G.O.O.D. Music / Def Jam Recordings artist, Big Sean, announced today his North American headlining “Unfriendly Reminder Tour”, which is set to kick off April 12th in Orlando, FL. The multi-city trek produced by Live Nation will hit a number of major U.S. cities including Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York and Detroit. The outing will feature direct support from acclaimed rapper Playboi Carti, along with opening sets from Shy Glizzy and GASHI. Big Sean will perform fan favorites spanning his entire discography, going beyond a normal album tour. The 31-city tour is scheduled to wrap June 3rd in Toronto, Canada. See full routing of concert dates and venues below.

Governor Greg Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Seven To Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brad Drake and Wally Kraft to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019. Additionally, the Governor appointed Bret McCoy and Katie Stedman for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021 and appointed Kelly Mitchell, Gary Cheatwood, and Chris Spencer for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.

McDonald's® to Serve as Platinum Sponsor of 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards, Event World Premieres on Bounce Sun. Feb. 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET

McDonald's® will serve as the Platinum Sponsor of the 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards with SheaMoisture and Denny's also participating in the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions which will air exclusively on Bounce on Sunday, February 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Valentine’s Recipes You’ll Love to Share

If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off this Valentine’s Day than with a homemade breakfast prepared with love.

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.”

Black Lives Matter Concludes Super Bowl Week of Counter Actions with Shutdown of Minneapolis Transit on Game Day

Concluding a week of counter actions against Super Bowl LII, activists shut down public transit route to the big game

Today, over a hundred activists joined leaders representing the Movement for Black Lives; including the Black Lives Matter Network, BYP100, St. Louis Action Council and the BlackOUT Collective, to shut down several critical transit lines in Minneapolis, chanting, carrying banners, and wearing t-shirts saying “You can’t play with Black lives!”

The Home Depot Announces the 2018 Retool Your School Grant Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced its 2018 Retool Your School Grant Program. Now, in its ninth year, the program awards accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) grants to use toward creating sustainable renovations and additions to their campuses.

ProDoula HONORS BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH A POWERFUL DOCUMENTARY

ProDoula, in partnership with “Dr. Doula” Andrea Little Mason Ed.D. announce the premiere of The Black History of Birth in America. This educational and emotional documentary conjures change provoking thought and necessary awareness. Never before has such a powerful message of truth been needed, for a community who ushers in our world’s next generation. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics from 2011 – 2013 show, almost three times the death threat. Statistics state 43.5 deaths per 100,000 live births for black women, staggering in comparison to the 12.7 deaths per 100,000 live births for white women or 14.4 deaths per 100,000 live births for women of other unspecified races.

Obsidian Theater Presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf

Once described by New York Daily as, "A triumphant event, filled with humor. Pure theatre" and Time Magazine as "A poignant, gripping, angry and beautiful work,” it is obvious that For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, lives up to its raving reviews. So, when I heard the Obsidian Theater was bringing the production to Houston, it was no doubt that I had to be there. Having seen the movie by director Tyler Perry, I knew what I was in store for but I was not prepared for how deep the cast would dive into their roles.

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