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Strahan Returns to Houston to Show Harvey Recovery Efforts

Michael Strahan returned to Houston with his Good Morning America fam to show the recovery efforts in the city since Hurricane Harvey. Strahan is partnering with Rebuilding Together Houston to help them with their goal of restoring 1,000 damaged homes hit hard by Hurricane Harvey.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Receive UNCF’s Excellence in Education Award

Honorary Chair Melanie Gray and longtime supporters and this year’s Gala Chairs, Diana and Elijah White, will join more than 500 guests at the 29th annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala in Houston on November 18th at the Hilton Americas Hotel.

Chrisette Michele, Who Sang For Donald Trump’s Inauguration, Just Released a Song Called ‘Black Lives Matter’

R&B singer Chrisette Michele was heavily criticized when she sang for Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, and now the criticism continues with the release of her new single “Black Lives Matter”.

SCHEDULED: Kings Crossing Drive and West Lake Houston Intersection Improvements

The Lake Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ 10) will be conducting intersection improvements at Kings Crossing Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway beginning Monday, November 20. The work is expected to be complete by Spring 2018.

Tiffany Haddish Makes History With SNL Debut — Becomes First Black Woman Standup Comedian to Ever Host the Show!

Comedian Tiffany Haddish is making headlines for her hilarious debut appearance on Saturday Night Live. She is reportedly the first Black woman standup comedian to ever host the legendary show in the show’s entire history.

Is There a New Meth-related Heart Failure Crisis On the Horizon?

The steady rise in methamphetamine use across the country seems to be creating its own epidemic – a new kind of heart failure case, according to new research.

This Chinese Tech Giant Could Soon Be Worth More Than Facebook

China's answer to Facebook could soon be worth more than the real thing. Shares in Tencent, a Chinese social media and video games giant, have more than doubled in price over the past year, propelling the company's market value ever closer to Facebook's $520 billion.

Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 4141 Barberry Drive

Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 4141 Barberry Drive about 2:40 p.m. on Monday (Nov. 13).

First Annual Winter Wonderland Gala

The TJ Ford Basketball Academy and Project Beautiful Me kick off holiday fundraising to benefit families affected by recent storms

The holiday season is that special time of the year we all look forward to, but for families still trying to rebuild since Hurricane Harvey, it is not such a joyous occasion. For this reason, TJ and Candace Ford are combining forces and using their non-profit organizations to help provide a Christmas for families affected by the storm at the 1st Annual Winter Wonderland Gala.

Tips to Reduce Holiday Spending, Without Cutting Back on Cheer

(StatePoint) Amid the merriment of the holiday season is a hard reality -- nearly six in 10 Americans don’t have enough savings to afford an unexpected expense like a $500 car repair or $1000 emergency room bill, according to a Bank survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associations International.

5 Things for November 13: Iran-Iraq earthquake, President Trump, Liz Smith

The wildfires may be contained, but California's wine country is struggling to attract visitors. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

“Keep Your Airspeed Up: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman” by Harold H. Brown with Marsha S. Bordner

In things of great importance, you stand on the shoulders of giants. Those who came before you gave you a boost to get you where you are. They cleared your path and knocked aside obstacles. You stand on the shoulders of those giants even if, as in the new book “Keep Your Airspeed Up” by Harold H. Brown (with Marsha S. Bordner), the giant was once kinda scrawny.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Celebrates Passage of City Propositions

Mayor Sylvester Turner made a major push for voters to say yes to bond propositions A, B, C, D, and E and it worked.

3 UCLA Basketball Players Reportedly Arrested in China for Shoplifting

Three freshmen on the UCLA men's basketball team were arrested after allegedly shoplifting in the Chinese city of Hangzhou just days ahead of their scheduled season opener, according to ESPN.

After New Jazz Sitcom Goes Live, White College Students Rant Saying “Jazz Was Saved By White People” and “Black People Don’t Listen to it Anymore”

A controversy arose on social media following a recent BlackNews.com story entitled, “Giant Steps TV Show — America’s First Jazz Sitcom Launches on Amazon” which was published on October, 31, 2017. Apparently, three white students at The New School School in New York posted that the show “sucked” and was “bad for jazz”, “not remotely funny or interesting”, and then followed with a claim that “whites saved jazz because Black people don’t listen to it anymore” and that “whites have evolved the music to be more intellectually engaging”. They further offered anecdotal proof claiming that booking agents nationwide hire more white artists than black artists.

In a Small Kentucky Coal Town, Joblessness Leads to a Health Crisis

In the small Appalachian town of Hazard, Kentucky, doctors at the local medical center have identified a high-stakes epidemic that has them scrambling in a race against time.

New York University Study Shows Diversity in Schools Has Positive Impact on Student Achievement

A new report by the Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools at New York University finds that there is an academic advantage for students who go to diverse schools. Researchers compared demographic information on the student bodies at New York City public schools with results on achievement tests and graduation rates.

McDonald's Offers Veterans and Current Military Free Extra Value Meal on Veterans Day

HOUSTON, TX – Participating McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Houston Area will honor military servicemen and servicewomen with a free Extra Value Meal this Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11. Veterans and current members of the military are invited to enjoy their free meal by visiting participating restaurants and showing their Military ID.

Office of Business Opportunity hosts 2nd Annual Salute to Veteran

The City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity is proud to present its 2nd Annual Salute to Veterans Business Workshop on November 8, 2017 from 9 am – 12 pm at the Leonel Castillo Community Center located at 2101 South Street, Houston, TX 77009.

H-E-B to Donate $150,000 and Provides Community Support In Wake of Sutherland Springs Tragedy

All Donations Collected to Directly Benefit Affected Families of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs

Providing aid in times of need, H-E-B will donate $150,000 and has launched a statewide checkstand donation campaign to support the families affected by the tragedy in Sutherland Springs. When a disaster occurs, H-E-B is dedicated to stand by the communities it serves, which is the cornerstone of our “Helping Here” philosophy.

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