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Woman Accuses Jesse Jackson of Sexual Assault
It appears that there are enough sexual assault accusations to go around because now Jesse Jackson, a civil rights pioneer, is being accused of sexually assaulting a journalist named Danielle Young.
City of Charlotte, NC Welcomes Its First Ever Black Female Mayor
Vi Lyles has just made history as the first Black woman mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina. She ran an aggressive campaign, and her victory was confirmed by local and national news outlets on November 8th.
UNT Homecoming Party Turns Scary When Floor Collapses
When the party is jumping, the floor gets to rocking.
EPA Approves 'Killer' Mosquitoes to Combat Disease
The federal government has approved a new bio-engineered "assassin mosquito" that could help diminish the wild mosquito populations that carry infectious diseases like Zika, Dengue fever and yellow fever by targeting reproduction, according to a recent report in the science journal Nature.
UIW Students in “Blackface” Spark Social Media Protest
A student protest is now underway over a Halloween joke that may have gone too far. Social media posts show UIW students posing in "blackface."
African American Reporter Takes Stand After Body-Shaming
A woman's comments that an African-American female news reporter in Dallas "looks ridiculous" in her clothes has sparked outrage on social media. Wednesday morning, a woman on Facebook posted a photo of WFAA Channel 8 News traffic reporter Demetria Obilor wearing a red dress, criticizing the way she looked in her dress. T
Ayesha Curry Bringing New Restaurant to Houston in 2018
Come 2018, Houston will be home to a new restaurant owned by Ayesha Curry. The NBA wife, who has a growing resume, already has business deals with Cover Girl and Food Network.
Selena Is Memorialized With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The late Selena Quintanilla, the undisputed Queen of Tejano music, was memorialized with a much-anticipated star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At the ceremony, Suzette Quintanilla quoted her sister's words, "Selena said, the goal isn't to live forever, but to create something that will."
Council Member Amanda Edwards and Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Empower Houston Senior Citizens to "Be the Solution" at Town Hall Discussion
“Be The Solution: Senior Citizens Town Hall” will empower Houston senior citizens with a dialogue about the issues that impact their neighborhoods and lives. The Town Hall event will provide seniors with a forum to let their voices be heard, get their questions answered about the issues impacting their neighborhoods, and empower them to “be the solution” in their communities.
Texas Executes Mexican National Despite International Ire
Texas executed a Mexican national late Wednesday night despite a flurry of last-minute appeals and objections from his native country and United Nations human rights experts.
Texas Education Officials Reject Another Mexican-American Studies Textbook
For the second time in the last year, the State Board of Education rejected a proposed Mexican-American studies textbook, leaving teachers without any state-approved materials for teaching the course.
Looking Diabetes in the Eye During Diabetes Awareness Month
Eye Exam Can Detect Illness
When an eye doctor peers into the back of your eye, a diabetes diagnosis could be staring back. An eye examination can be the first step in detecting diabetic retinopathy, a condition where high blood sugar damages blood vessels in the light-sensitive part of the eye, the retina. Bleeding, swelling and scarring in the retina can cause permanent vision loss.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Introduces Gun Safety: Not Sorry Act to Address Gun Violence!
Jackson Lee: “While I continue to mourn the tragic killings in Texas and offer prayers and concerns for the victims and their families, moments of silence are not enough. We must do something to stop the carnage.”
Fans Knock METRO Rider Record Out of the Park
Parade Service Smashes Boarding Record
Fans who chose METRORail to get to the Astros World Series Parade set a new record for single day ridership. The agency tallied 395,000 boardings on Friday, Nov. 3. METRORail's Red, Green and Purple Lines had a combined 125,000 boardings. That exceeds the previous record set in February the day before Super Bowl LI by 16,000. Meanwhile boardings on local bus and Park & Ride combined were 270,000.
Former TSU Athlete and Coach Inducted Into SWAC Hall of Fame
Dr. Dwalah Fisher was selected as one of the nine class members to be inducted into the 2017 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Hall of Fame. The enshrinement ceremony will take place on Nov. 30 at The Westin Galleria in Houston.
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.
Houston Texans’ Jadeveon Clowney Launches New Hat Line, The Clowney Collection
The Houston Texans celebrated the fourth season of the Houston Texans Player Inspired Line featuring The Clowney Collection by Jadeveon Clowney. This year’s collection includes six hats for both men and women. The Clowney Collection by Jadeveon Clowney is currently on sale at the Houston Texans Team Shop at NRG Stadium.
11 GM Sites Achieve Conservation Certification
As General Motors continues scaling its efforts to restore, protect and promote biodiversity, 11 more sites have earned Conservation Certification from the Wildlife Habitat Council. The company is using its land, resources and partnerships to help address pressing global biodiversity issues.
Downtown Aquarium Celebrates Thanksgiving with Family-Friendly Buffet
Area Residents Invited to Celebrate the Holiday with a Feast of Delicious Food on Thursday, November 23
It’s time to eat turkey, and cranberries too… Just like the pilgrims used to do! Families are invited to the Downtown Aquarium to gobble up some delicious food at the Thanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 23, with buffet seating times starting at 10:30 a.m.
Tiffany Haddish ‘Is Ready’ to Join the 2018 ‘Aces of Comedy’ Series in Las Vegas
Tiffany Haddish, who is quickly establishing herself as one of the most sought-after comedic talents in television and film, will bring her “She Ready” tour to The Mirage Hotel & Casino Sunday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, March 24. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. PST and start at $39.99 plus tax and service fees.
WGN America to Air a Brand New Home Improvement Show “Flip This Hood” Airs November 19th
WGN America will Air a Home Restoration Show like no other; starting Sunday, November 19, 2017 audiences will welcome into their Homes “Flip This Hood”; a show directed by Arthur Muhammad, an award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, and producer of the 2015 release, “Carter High” (which stars Charles Dutton, Vivica Fox, Pooch Hall, David Banner), has a keen eye, cinematic hands, and a patent gift for storytelling. Muhammad has taken footage he’s gathered from following Real Estate Businessman Michael Phillips and his team in order to give audiences a true journey of will and determination.
Media Personality Indy Smith Releases Controversial Relationship Guide About Cheating, Intimacy Issues, and Communication
Indy Smith, the author of the motivating Why Ask… series, is dedicated to helping, & devoted to keeping it honest & real. In her new book, Why Ask… Because In Love Sh** Happens!: Just About Every Question to Ask Your Mate or Date, she gives straight-forward yet compassionate delivery style attracts a versatile clientele including; notable celebrities, academic institutions, singles, and couples alike who can and are ready to handle the truth!
World Premiere of “Sharecrop Delta Cotton” Documentary and Sharecroppers’ Portraits to Feature in Joint Exhibit at Equity Investment in the Cotton Kingdom Symposium Nov. 9 & 10, 2017
Rocky Point, NC — Stack Stories LLC announces the world premiere of Claudia Stack’s short film Sharecrop Delta Cotton (2017), made possible by a grant from the Middle Road Foundation. The documentary will screen alongside the first exhibition of a series of portraits of sharecroppers by Carla Keaton at the 6th Annual Cotton Kingdom/Sweat Equity Investment Symposium on November 9 & 10, 2017.
New Book, Inspired By the Author’s 13-Year Old Granddaughter, Challenges One Million Black Men and Fathers to Make Sure Their Children “Know Our Story”
This individual activity provides fathers and black men opportunity to be involved in setting the foundation for their children’s future. “Know Our Story” has power to guarantee children increase their knowledge of the essentials of success.
African American Tech “Mompreneur” Launches Cryptocurrency $Guap to Grow Black-Owned Businesses
Technology veteran, visionnaire, and mompreneur Tavonia Evans has launched the very first ICO (Initial Coin Offering) for $Guap, a coin aimed at recycling wealth within the Black community. $Guap is a groundbreaking offer that breaks into the world of cryptocurrency with an ambitious mission to reward African-American consumers for supporting businesses that support them.
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.
MUSC Cancer Researcher Elected into National Academy of Medicine
Becomes first woman and first African-American from South Carolina selected for such an honor
Chanita A. Hughes-Halbert, Ph.D., has been elected into invited to join the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), the first woman and first African-American from South Carolina, to attain that distinction.
Following the Success of “The New Edition Story,” BET is Now Planning to Air “The Bobby Brown Story” in Fall 2018
BET is planning to air a TV biopics about the life and career of singer Bobby Brown. It will be a follow-up to the network’s record-breaking hit series, The New Edition Story.
“BroVember” Campaign Encourages Black Men Around the World to Grow Beards to Raise Money to Empower Young Black Boys
This November, Lite it Up Beard Oil is putting a new spin on BroVember by donating money to organizations that support the healthy physical, emotional and spiritual development of young black boys.
Jill Scott Files For Divorce, Saying It’s “Unsafe” to Stay Together; Her Husband Responds Calling Her an “Evil Woman”
After just one year of marriage, singer and actress Jill Scott has filed for divorce from her husband, Mike Dobson. According to TMZ, the 45-year old is citing irreconcilable differences.
Morehouse Student Julien Turner Goes Viral With “XY Cell Life,” Extra Credit Rap Video for Biology Class (VIDEO)
Enterprising Morehouse College student and filmmaker Julien Turner went viral this week when he posted his extra credit assignment for biology class on Twitter and YouTube. “XY Cell Life” is a rap video explaining the different phases cells go through, what they are comprised up and how they operate. For those (like me) who grew up on Schoolhouse Rock or for those who love hip hop – or both – watch the above because you most definitely will enjoy.
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.
Civil Rights Icon Roger Wilkins Honored with Building at George Mason University
George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, recently named its North Plaza in honor of Roger Wilkins, a former long-time faculty member who died this past March. Angel Cabrera, president of George Mason University, said at the dedication ceremony, “when Roger came to George Mason, few knew much about this fledgling university in the suburbs of Washington D.C. Roger was one of those intellectual pioneers who helped put this university on the map.”
Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale to Be Honored by Main Street Theater
The Big DO - February 2, 2018 - 3400 Main Street, 77002
Houston icon and hero Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale will be honored by Main Street Theater on February 2 at the theater’s fundraising event. The Big DO will raise money to support the theater’s far-reaching children’s education and outreach programs (impacting over 130,000 children in the Greater Houston Area yearly).
Free Workout Classes for Veterans On November 11th
Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11, and to show appreciation for our country’s brave service members, the Orangetheory Fitness studios in Houston will offer veterans a FREE workout any time from Saturday, November 11 until Sunday, November 12.
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.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Collects The Spoils From Congressman Who Lost The Astros/Dodgers Bet
Jackson Lee: “In a true sign of class and integrity, my friend Congressman Jimmy Gomez made good on his pledge, fed my staff, and learned the hard way why you should never bet against the Houston Astros.”
Reflections of the Americas Opens at the Frost Art Museum FlU:
Univision Communications Donates 57 Artworks by Forty Masters and Artists from throughout Latin America
The Director of The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU Jordana Pomeroy welcomed art collectors, cultural luminaries, Univision executives and FIU leadership to the opening reception on October 21 for Reflections of the Americas: New Acquisitions from the Collection of Univision.
The Galleria Host Tree Lighting & Ice Show on Saturday, November 11th
The Voice semi-finalist, TSoul, to Headline Free Event!
The 29th Annual Ice Spectacular at The Galleria will kick off the holiday season with the lighting of its 55-foot Christmas tree, featuring 450,000 twinkling lights and 5,000 ornaments in a variety of colors and shapes.
HPLQ Reading Series Presents: A Talk & Tasting Featuring Bestselling Author Chitra Divakaruni
Houston Public Library Quarterly (HPLQ) Reading Series will be featuring a A Talk and Tasting with bestselling author Chitra Divakaruni. Divakaruni will be discussing her most recent novel Before We Visit the Goddess. There will be light bites and book signing. This event is free. Reserve Your Seat Today! For details visit www.houstonlibrary.org or call 832-393-1313.
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.
New Contract for Longtime METRO Leader
METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert will serve at least another two years as head of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO). The METRO Board of Directors voted Oct. 26 to approve a new contract for Lambert and the agreement took effect Nov. 1.
Former TSU Athlete and Coach Inducted Into SWAC Hall of Fame
Dr. Dwalah Fisher was selected as one of the nine class members to be inducted into the 2017 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Hall of Fame. The enshrinement ceremony will take place on Nov. 30 at The Westin Galleria in Houston.
Hispanic Federation Launches $2.5 Million Amanece / Road to Recovery Fund to Power Long Term Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts
Federation Joins “Hamilton: An American Musical” Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda To Announce First Seven Grantees
Grants will support dozens of grassroots organizations across Puerto Rico to develop long-term recovery projects that create a resilient infrastructure on the island for years to come
NASA Opens $2 Million Third Phase of 3D-Printed Habitat Competition
Future missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond will require innovative options to shelter our explorers, and we won't be able to carry all of the materials with us from Earth. NASA's 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge, a Centennial Challenges competition, seeks ways to create or develop the technologies needed to create such habitats on-site, and challenges citizen inventors to lead the way. Today, NASA and challenge partner Bradley University of Peoria, Illinois, announce the opening of Phase 3 of the competition for team registration.
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.
TxDot Urges Drivers to 'End the Streak' of Daily Deaths
November 2017 marks grim milestone of more than 59,000 roadway deaths since 2000
At least one person has died on Texas roadways every day since Nov. 7, 2000. In an effort to end this grim and deadly 17-year milestone, the Texas Department of Transportation, through its #EndTheStreakTX campaign, reminds drivers to stay alert, obey traffic laws and take personal responsibility behind the wheel.
Astros Hire Jose Espada as Bench Coach
Powell hired as hitting coach for San Francisco Giants
The Houston Astros have named Joe Espada as their bench coach. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow.
Voters to Decide Financial Path for City of Houston
Registered voters in the city of Houston will be able to vote yes or no on bond propositions A, B, C, D and E in the election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. "I urge everyone who did not vote early to participate in this crucial election. The outcome will set the city’s financial course for years to come," Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
Astros Coach Rich Dauer Recovering From Surgery
First base coach on the road to recovery at Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Astros first base coach Rich Dauer suffered a blood clot to his brain and was rushed to Houston Methodist Hospital immediately after the parade celebration on Friday afternoon. The doctors at Houston Methodist performed emergency surgery. Surgery was successful with many answered prayers and Coach Dauer is on the road to recovery. The Dauer family specifically requests for all media to respect the family’s privacy during this time.