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Rice chemists: Sunscreen essential, but worth FDA scrutiny

The chemistry of sunscreen is under scrutiny by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has proposed updated regulations for a product routinely used by American consumers.

Spike Lee, Regina King, “Black Panther” and More Win at 91st Academy Awards

2019 is arguably the year of #OscarsSoBlack. According to the Los Angeles Times, this year set the record for the most individual Black winners of Academy Awards, with seven victors in six categories.

Ride METRO to Rodeo Houston

You can rope a ride on METRO to Rodeo Houston and the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest and leave your horesless buggy at home. From METRORail to local bus and shuttle services, there are several options to fit your schedule. You can rope a ride on METRO to Rodeo Houston and the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest and leave your horesless buggy at home. From METRORail to local bus and shuttle services, there are several options to fit your schedule.

‘Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History’ is an ode to heroism

While lessons on Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson are being taught in schools across the country, self-proclaimed “comedy rock star” Kevin Hart has taken a lesson of his own to Netflix to celebrate the less acknowledged minds and hearts that have brought pride and power to the African-American community for the better part of the last 300 years.

Tamar Braxton Is First Black Housemate to Win ‘Celebrity Big Brother’

Tamar Braxton has made reality show history, becoming the first African-American to win the CBS series Celebrity Big Brother.

Burberry Apologizes for 'Insensitive' Noose Accessory

Burberry is apologizing after one of its fashion accessories displayed on a runway during London Fashion Week — a hoodie with strings tied into the shape of an apparent noose — stoked outrage.

Walgreens and CVS Are Redesigning Their Drugstores to Focus More On Health

CVS Health and Walgreens are remodeling some of their drugstores to look more like doctor's offices.

Texas Settles Medicaid Fraud Case for $236 Million

A long-running case of alleged Medicaid fraud, in which taxpayer-funded costs for children’s orthodontic treatments in Texas soared over an eight-year period ending in 2012, has been settled for a $236 million payment to the state.

Judge OK’s Lawsuit to Stop Obama Library In Chicago

A federal judge gave the green light Tuesday to a parks-advocacy group’s lawsuit that aims to stop for good the delayed construction of former President Barack Obama’s $500 million presidential center in a Chicago park beside Lake Michigan.

New York City Bans Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles

When it comes to legal protections against discrimination, New York City is commonly seen as one of the most progressive cities in the US, with laws on the books designed to recognize discrimination in housing, employment, and pregnancy. Now you can add Black hair to that list.

Restoring Historic Dr. John Biggers Mural After Harvey

What was once thought gone in Hurricane Harvey now is back in full glory. This is the historic Dr. John Biggers mural – the contribution of the negro woman to American life and education.

Yates High School Advances in Playoffs with Staggering Victory Over Columbia

The high school basketball playoffs continued around the area Monday night, highlighted with a staggering 107-point victory. The Yates High School Lions took on the West Columbia Roughnecks.

Woman Told to Stop Speaking Spanish at Retirement Community

When Katherine Hernandez moved into a Salvation Army retirement community, she never thought she would have to fight to feel equal.

Seven Houston Educators Named Finalists for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Seven Houston educators have been named finalists for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.

Michael B. Jordan: How ‘Black Panther’ Role Sent Him to Therapy

Blockbuster film, Black Panther, was easily one of the best and highest grossing films in 2018. It’s characters resonated with people all over, it catapulted its stars into a new dimension and even had people wanting to go to the fictional place called Wakanda.

Texas State Representative, Advocates Push to Extend Voting Rights To People Who Have Completed a Term of Incarceration

State Representative Senfronia Thompson filed House Bill 1419 to restore voting rights to nearly 200,000 Texas citizens who are living, working, paying taxes in Texas communities. The legislation will bring Texas in line with 14 other states that restore voting rights to people with felony convictions who have completed their term of incarceration and have been released back to the community.

SeaWorld San Antonio to Launch 2019 Season Saturday, Feb. 23

New sea turtle attraction, new rides highlight 2019 calendar

SeaWorld San Antonio will launch its 2019 season Saturday, Feb. 23, with the first of four new Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends featuring fun for the entire family.

Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Remarks At Houston Business Coalition And C Club Luncheon

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered a State of the State address at the Houston Business Coalition and C Club Luncheon in Houston. The Governor spoke about his legislative priorities for the session, including the need for property tax and school finance reform, and discussed the state's continued commitment to recovery efforts for Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

T.J.Maxx to Open in Katy

T.J.Maxx, one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers with more than 1,200 stores currently operating in 49 states and Puerto Rico, will open in Katy on March 3, 2019. From fashion and accessories to jewelry, home, beauty, pet products, toys and more, shoppers can expect to find something for the entire family at the latest T.J.Maxx store.

Luxury Designer Isaac Moore comments on Gucci Blackface: Fashion or Faux

Isaac and Moore, up and coming Black American luxury designer had this to say about the Gucci Blackface controversy on newscaster’s Isiah Carey’s Isiah Factor Uncensored. “Let’s focus on a solution versus focusing on the problem. The problem is systematic.”

Theatre Under The Stars Announces the Cast of Mamma Mia!

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce its cast for Mamma Mia!.

TSU launches groundbreaking student-run, e-radio station

Texas Southern University students have a new voice – The Voice – with the launch of KTSU2, a student-run, streaming radio station that officially launches on Tuesday, February 19.

Doctors, Lawyers with Monetary Motives Cause Painful Decisions in Women's Health Care

Women, especially women of color and poor women, tend to suffer disproportionately in our healthcare system. The problem is growing worse now that there's a group of trial lawyers eager to exploit female victims, under the guise of offering help.

Chair Coleman Files Bill to Make Our Schools Safer

This week, I filed House Bill 1623 that continues my work on improving the safety of our schools. Please see below for information on the new bill, as well as information on my past legislation that improves safety in our schools.

Houston Ebony Opera Guild will hold African American Music Gala on March 2

Hall Johnson’s SON OF MAN will be performed by Chorus with Narration by Bishop Robert E. Hayes

Houston Ebony Opera Guild announces its Annual African American Music Gala, a concert featuring SON OF MAN, composer Hall Johnson’s cantata based on African American Spirituals. Roland Carter will conduct the chorus. With Bishop Robert E. Hayes, Jr. as narrator, the performance will take place at 4 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Westbury United Methodist Church, 5200 Willow-bend Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77096. Tickets are available online at houstonebonymusic.org or by calling 713-335-3800. The individual price is $30 in advance or $35 at the door. The Group Rate is $25 per ticket for 10 or more.

Houston Educator Named Finalist for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes

On Monday, a Houston teacher was named the first Houston-area finalist for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting him among the best educators in Texas.

Edward Pollard Announces Candidacy for Houston City Council District J

Local attorney and entrepreneur Edward Pollard officially announces his candidacy for Houston City Council District J. Pollard is the proprietor of Pollard Legal Group, which primarily focuses on personal injury cases.

National Study Finds Americans Do Not Know The Facts Or Their Risk For Heart Disease

While 7 out of 10 Americans acknowledge heart disease as the number one killer of both men and women, a national survey conducted by MDVIP and Ipsos finds that people still worry more about cancer (62 percent) than they do a heart attack (55 percent). A staggering 62 percent of Americans failed the "Heart Attack IQ" quiz, proving a concerning lack of knowledge about heart disease, the risk factors and prevention.

UNCF Celebrates 75 Years of Lighting the Way to Better Futures

Hosting annual San Francisco UNCF "A Mind Is…" Gala to benefit deserving students and historically black colleges and universities

For 75 years, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) has supported hundreds of thousands of deserving students, private historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and advocated for minority higher education.

2019 Statewide Warrant Roundup Runs Through March 16

Missouri City is taking part in the Statewide Warrant Roundup again, allowing offenders to settle their fines without going to jail. Payments started being accepted on Friday, Feb. 15—in person and by phone—and will continue to be accepted through Saturday, March 9.

Trash Bash to Hold 26th Annual Cleanup on March 30, 2019

Thousands of volunteers to clean area waterways

On March 30, 2019, the River, Lakes, Bays ‘N Bayous Trash Bash® (Trash Bash®) will celebrate its 26th consecutive cleanup of the Galveston Bay watershed. Trash Bash® is proud of its heritage as the largest, single-day, waterway cleanup in Texas. In 2018, about 3,600 volunteers collected 85.5 tons of trash, one ton for recycling, and 356 tires, while cleaning 158.5 miles of shoreline.

One of the Newest Celeb Favorites, Rufat Ismayel of AFFFAIR Brought Glamour and Lots of Sparkle to Spring Studios To Close Out NYFW

It is fitting that one of Hollywood’s newest go-to labels, Afffair, closed out NYFW at Spring Studios with a sultry, empowering, feminine collection from Azerbaijani designer, Rufat Ismayil.

Free Shuttle for Riders During METRORail Service Interruption

Green & Purple Lines Impacted by Power Line Work

On Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, free METRO shuttles will be provided to METRORail riders from the Theater District to Magnolia Transit Center and Palm Center while CenterPoint Energy works on a high-voltage power line in East Downtown.

Harris County Leaders Vote Against District Attorney’s $20 Million Budget Request to Hire More Prosecutors

The Harris County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday against District Attorney Kim Ogg’s request for a $20 million budget increase to hire more prosecutors.

Texas Judge Dies After Historic Midterm Election Of Black Women

Cassandra Hollemon, 57, succumbed to an unspecified illness on Monday, the Houston Chronicle reported. She was one of 17 Black women in the Black Girl Magic grou

The Threat Of A State Takeover Intensifies for The Houston ISD

Last October, the Houston school board opened its regular, monthly meeting with the typical routines — the pledge of allegiance, recognition — and then moved to the district’s business

Robbyn Traylor, MD, Named Among Top 25 Women in Healthcare

Chief Medical Officer of Next Level Urgent Care, LLC, Robbyn Traylor, MD, is named among the Texas Healthcare Diversity Council’s Top 25 Women in Healthcare 2019.

High Blood Pressure Hits Urban Blacks Harder

If you are black and live in a city, you may be five times more likely to have extremely high blood pressure than the U.S. national average.

How Jackie Robinson’s Wife, Rachel, Helped Him Break Baseball’s Color Line

Jackie Robinson, who would have turned 100 on Jan. 31, is often remembered for his courage, athleticism, tenacity and sacrifice. By confronting Jim Crow – both as a baseball player and as a civil rights activist – he changed America.

Black America’s ‘Bleaching Syndrome’

For black Americans, skin color is a complex topic. Whenever a black celebrity lightens his or her skin – whether it’s pop star Michael Jackson, retired baseball player Sammy Sosa or rapper Nicki Minaj – they’re usually greeted with widespread ridicule. Some accuse them of self-loathing, while many in the African-American community view it as a rejection of black identity.

Wisconsin Senate Refuses to Honor Colin Kaepernick

Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate refused to mention NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in a resolution honoring Black History Month passed Wednesday, rejecting calls from Democrats who said ignoring the Milwaukee native put them on the wrong side of history.

University of the Virgin Islands Becomes First Four-Year HBCU to Offer Free Tuition

Through the Virgin Islands Higher Education Scholarship Program, or VIHESP, the University of the Virgin Islands has recently become the first HBCU (Historically Black College/ University) to offer free tuition to students. It is also one of the few four-year colleges and universities in the United States to do so.

Texas City Planned Site for African-American Cultural Park

When Lynn Ray Ellison lived in “The Rectangle” — the area of Texas City where the city’s African-American community lived and thrived in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s — life was different, he said.

First Texas Black Business Week Observance Begins

The first observance of Texas Black Business Week got underway Monday, coinciding with Black History Month, and its creator hopes the event becomes just as widespread by offering minority business owners a chance in the spotlight.

Beto Vs. Trump In Dueling Rallies In El Paso

President Donald Trump charged ahead with his pledge to build a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, skimming over the details of lawmakers’ tentative deal that would give him far less than he’s been demanding and declaring he’s “setting the stage” to deliver on his signature campaign promise.