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Tyler James Williams reluctantly addresses his sexuality

“Abbott Elementary” star Tyler James Williams has some thoughts about the speculation surrounding his sexuality.

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Tyler James Williams reluctantly addresses his sexuality

“Abbott Elementary” star Tyler James Williams has some thoughts about the speculation surrounding his sexuality.

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Lucille's 1913, and Kendleton City Host Annual Community Harvest

Fort Bend County Judge KP George, in collaboration with Lucille’s 1913 and the city of Kendleton, is set to host the third Annual Community Harvest on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

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Viola Davis achieves EGOT with Grammy win for her audiobook

After winning a Grammy Award, Viola Davis has officially completed the holy grail of entertainment awards.

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Questlove explains why Will Smith dropped out of Grammys hip-hop tribute

The last time Questlove and Will Smith were on the same stage it was controversial, but anyone looking for Smith in the hip-hop tribute produced by Questlove at the Sunday's Grammy Awards would have been disappointed.

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California man charged with several counts of BWI after crashing boat into a house at Lake of the Ozarks

A man from Huntington Beach, California has been charged in the crash that injured several people at Lake of the Ozarks last weekend.

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Warner Bros. Discovery trims costs and losses but misses forecasts

Warner Bros. Discovery reported a larger-than-forecast loss in the second quarter, but the loss was narrower than a year ago.

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Rodeo announces partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jacksons’ Sire Spirits for 2024

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced a new sponsorship agreement with Sire Spirits for the 2024 Rodeo. Sire Spirits is owned by award-winning multi-hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who will also be performing at RODEOHOUSTON® on Black Heritage Day, presented by Kroger, on March 1, 2024.

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FAA finds ‘multiple instances’ of Boeing quality control issues

The Federal Aviation Administration has found multiple problems with Boeing’s production practices, follow a six-week audit of Boeing triggered by the January 5 door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9.

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Mardi Gras: The most fun you’ll have with a history lesson

It’s time to break out your beads and get in your last bites of king cake – Mardi Gras time is here.

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School District sued over alleged inappropriate behavior by volunteer soccer coach

The Lindbergh School District is now facing a lawsuit following accusations of inappropriate behavior by a soccer coach. The mother of a 12-year-old girl at the center of the lawsuit is speaking to News 4.

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Avenatti promises new Kavanaugh accuser to come forward in next 48 hours

Michael Avenatti said Monday night that he has new information regarding allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Avenatti, the lawyer also representing adult film star Stormy Daniels who is suing President Donald Trump, said on CNN's "Cuomo Prime Time" that he has multiple clients and "at least one" is prepared to come forward publicly within the next 48 hours.

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Yvonne Orji: Laughter Leads the Way

Known for her role as Molly on HBO's Insecure, Yvonne Orji continues to display her versatility with her upcoming comedy tour Lagos to Laurel.

Joe Biden said two Democratic senators vote with Republicans more than their own party. Is he right?

President Joe Biden told a crowd in Tulsa on Tuesday that it wasn't exactly his fault that Congress wasn't passing more of his agenda.

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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.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Awards Historic $100,000 Founders' Centennial Scholarship

Zeta celebrates 100 years with largest single recipient scholarship awarded by a historically Black Greek-lettered sorority or fraternity

Cayla Withers, a recent graduate of A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, NC, was awarded Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's Triumphant Founder Arizona Cleaver Stemons Centennial Scholarship in the amount of $100,000 on June 19, 2020. The surprise presentation was recorded on news channel WSOC-TV.

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Houston Author and Pastor Mia K. Wright, to Keynote at Alpha Kappa Alpha International Conference

More Than 20,000 Women from Around the World Expected to Converge in Houston for the National Greek Sorority’s 68th International Conference

Houston’s own, Mia K. Wright, co-pastor and director of ministry at The Fountain of Praise, a 20,000-member megachurch, has been selected to serve as a keynote speaker at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s 68th International Conference, which will kick-off in Houston this week. Wright will speak at the Ecumenical Worship Service on Sunday, July 10, 2018 from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Kurt Carr and The Kurt Carr Singers will be guest musical artists. The Ecumenical/Worship Service is open to the public, so attendees don’t have to be registered for the conference to attend.

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Let's Go Streaking: The Houston Texans host the Buffalo Bills looking to extend their winning streak

In the movie Major League II, a story about the Cleveland Indians starting their second season after overcoming adversity and winning a playoff game. The manager Lou Brown is giving his team a pre-game speech the day after they have finally won a game ending a long losing streak. He stands in the middle of the clubhouse and bellows out very loudly.

Four Exceptional Black-Owned Businesses That You Can Find On The Black Directory

Featured on Good Morning America and Tabitha Brown, Symphony Chips is a fast-rising Black-owned gourmet potato chips brand that is steadily capturing the imagination (and appetites) of Americans.

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Amazon Spotlights Black-Owned Doll Brand

Founded by mother-daughter duo, Melissa and Esi Orijin, Orijin Bees' Baby Bee Doll collection is now being featured in Amazon’s newly-released Holiday Kids Gift Book and recognized in their "Toys We Love" List for 2022. The collection is available in an array of skin tones and curl patterns representing features of Black and Brown children.