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Blacks and Whites See Racism In the United States Very, Very Differently

How you see race in the United States can depend a lot on your own background. President Donald Trump's various responses to clashes between white supremacists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville this weekend drew widespread condemnation, but also brought decades-old questions to the surface of American political and moral discourse.

Donald Trump's Presidency Is Headed to A Very Dark Place

Donald Trump's insistence Tuesday that "both sides" were responsible for the violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, has turned what was a fumbling presidency into what now appears to be one on the verge of total collapse.

Twenty Five Memorable Premier League Moments

As the English Premier League prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, we look at some of the most dazzling moments in a competition which entertains millions around the world.

After Charlottesville, Push for Real Reform

Racism, exposed once more in the terror visited on Charlottesville, Va., still scars America. Hundreds of neo-Nazis, white supremacists, klansmen and other fervid racists gathered — some armed with assault rifles, wearing camouflage. They marched with lit torches, yelling Nazi slogans, looking for trouble. They provoked the violence, terrorized a city, and took the life of Heather Heyer and injured many more. In the reaction to those horrors, character is revealed.

'Bachelor in Paradise' Plays Coy with Controversy

First, the obvious: The tantalizing whiff of controversy drew media to a season premiere of "Bachelor in Paradise" that many outlets (including this one) would have otherwise ignored. Nobody expected a "60 Minutes"-type expose, but once ABC and Warner Bros. opted to forge ahead with the show, they had a certain duty not to whitewash what nearly derailed it, and to clarify what happened -- or didn't.

True Crime TV: The Devil's In the Details

With true crime TV, the devil is in the details -- specifically, the ones that we didn't remember, or even with high-profile cases, perhaps never knew.

A Donald Trump-endorsed Candidate Just Might Lose in Alabama Today

By just after 8 a.m. ET Tuesday, President Trump had already tweeted his support for Sen. Luther Strange's candidacy in Alabama twice. "Big day in Alabama. Vote for Luther Strange, he will be great!," said Trump in one tweet. Strange, appointed by then Gov. Robert Bentley (R) to replace now-Attorney General Jeff Sessions, faces a serious fight today in the form of Roy Moore, a controversial ex-chief justice of the state's highest court, and Rep. Mo Brooks.

Donald Trump Retweeted An Alt-right Conspiracy Theorist. Here's Why.

On Monday night, just hours after he had, finally, condemned in harsh terms the neo-Nazis and white supremacists involved in violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Donald Trump took to Twitter. And he retweeted this from a man named Jack Posobiec:

Frederick Clay, Wrongfully Convicted of Murder, Wins Freedom Back after Nearly Four Decades in Prison

A Boston man who has maintained his innocence through nearly four decades behind bars was granted his freedom after Suffolk, MA prosecutors admitted his 1981 murder conviction was tainted by discredited witness identification and police tactics. “To quote Sam Cooke, ‘it’s been a long time coming,’ ” Frederick Clay said after walking out of the Suffolk Superior courtroom yesterday. “It’s been 38 years for something I didn’t do. I’m overwhelmed and sort of nervous.”

Texas Bowl Gridiron Legends Class of 2017 Announced

The Texas Bowl Committee has selected the 2017 Class of Gridiron Legends, the Bowl announced today. The honorees will be introduced at the 2017 AdvoCare Texas Kickoff game on September 2 and will be inducted to the Gridiron Legends at a special pregame ceremony during the Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on December 27.

Natchez, Mississippi: History and Heritage On Every Corner

Nestled along the banks of the curvy Mississippi River and situated high on The Bluff is a piece of preserved United States history that tells a story for generations to come. Natchez, first settled by the French in 1719 – 1729 makes it the oldest city to be established along the Mississippi River! Once considered the second wealthiest city in the U.S. (behind NYC) in the 1800s, Natchez was a retreat for many well-known millionaires. There is no doubt that the history of Mississippi is the history of America.

Top Three Tips for Back-to-School Safety and Savings

Safety lessons start for Houston students before they hit the classroom. When school starts at the 25 schools and university campuses near or along METRORail, METRO Police Officers and METRO staff will be on several platforms sharing life-saving information with parents and students.

Baton Rouge Rapper Caleb Brown Releases New Video "RIP Chad Butler"

Baton Rouge native Caleb Brown has been working continuously throughout the summer since the release of his All Dawgs Go to Heaven 2 album at the start of the season. Today (Aug. 10), the rising rapper drops the visuals for his song “RIP Chad Butler,” which serves as a tribute to the late Pimp C.

Civil Rights Organizations Counter Justice Department’s Attack On Affirmative Action

As millions of students return to school, the nation’s Justice Department (DOJ) is beginning an investigation that could potentially sue universities over affirmative action admissions policies. As first reported by the New York Times, Justice’s Civil Rights Division will carry out this effort to determine whether white applicants were discriminated against.

Vivica Fox Returns to the Stage in Je'Caryous' Two Can Play That Game the Play

The original movie was met with rave reviews, instantly becoming a fan favorite and ultimately a cult classic. Over the years, the media has lauded it a “turning point in movie history” and a “game changer.” It is the movie “Two Can Play That Game.” It was also hailed as “opening the door for a generation of black entertainers” including Academy Award winning actress Mo’Nique, heartthrob Morris Chestnut, Grammy Award Winning Artist Bobby Brown and TV and movie stars Vivica A. Fox, Anthony Anderson and Gabrielle Union, who all starred in the original movie and have gone on to achieve great success in their careers. Now, an adaptation of the hit movie will be hitting the stage and touring across the country.

Football Is Back In Houston

At last, the wait is over. Football is back. The Houston Texans opened the preseason against the Carolina Panthers in the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday night (8/9/17). As is the case with most NFL preseason games, the Texans’ primary goal was to evaluate some of their younger talent and shake the rust off the veterans.

Houston Faith Leaders Join Forces to Raise Awareness About Breast Cancer Fatalities Among African American Women

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among African American women, due to factors such as late diagnosis and long intervals between mammograms. Of even more concern is the fact that the mortality rate from breast cancer is 40% higher in African American women than Caucasian.

The 10 Senate Seats Most Likely to Switch Parties in 2018

The GOP's Senate recruiting challenges -- failing to land candidates in some states, attracting too many candidates in others, while two vulnerable incumbents are also targeted from within -- mean the party faces a long list of internal battles. Only after those are settled can the GOP fully turn its attention to unseating Senate Democrats in the 2018 midterm elections.

Why the Left Is Betting On Single-payer As Their Litmus Test

When Sen. Bernie Sanders hit the road in July to gin up resistance against Republican efforts to raze Obamacare, he delivered a two-part message: First, protect the current law. Second, push on and make the case for a single-payer system, or "Medicare for all."

Introducing America's Next Iconic Restaurant

Sweet and creamy green-garlic panna cotta with salty and grainy sea urchin on top. Tender spot prawns complemented by flecks of melon and cucumber that curls like a snake. Fresh oysters so pickled they make you squint and pucker, served with freshly grated wasabi.

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