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Millions of Xfinity Internet Customers Enjoy Faster Speeds at No Extra Cost
Xfinity Internet users across the nation are waking up to an unexpected upgrade in their internet speeds,
PVAMU Class of 2027: First-Year Student Dominates Toni Morrison Writing Contest
English was not Madi Gentles’ first language. Adopted from Ghana at the age of 3, Gentles, or Queenstar Maa Adjoa at birth, first spoke Twi, a dialect native to the West African country.
Chairman And CEO Sean Combs Promotes Long-Time Associate Dia Simms To President Of Combs Enterprises
imms will lead company in all verticals including fashion, spirits, media, and other brands
Sean "Diddy" Combs, Chairman and CEO of Combs Enterprises, one of the world's leading entertainment companies, today announced the promotion of Dia Simms to President of Combs Enterprises. In her new role, Simms will oversee business activities across the companies and investments built and cultivated by Mr. Combs. She will work directly with Mr. Combs to ensure that Combs Enterprises exceeds its financial and operational goals, as well as continuing to grow and expand globally and fulfill its broader strategic vision. Simms will also lead efforts across Combs Enterprises to identify and pursue strategic investments that expand the reach and influence that Mr. Combs has on entertainment, media, fashion, spirits, culture and other sectors. Under her new leadership, Combs Wines & Spirits will fold into Combs Enterprises as she oversees both ventures.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Proclaims Today 5th Ward TV Series Day
Community Invited to Join in Events with Houston’s Original “5th Ward” TV Series Creators
Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed today as Greg Carter/5th Ward TV Series Day in Houston.Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed today as Greg Carter/5th Ward TV Series Day in Houston.
The Home Depot Announces the 2018 Retool Your School Grant Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced its 2018 Retool Your School Grant Program. Now, in its ninth year, the program awards accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) grants to use toward creating sustainable renovations and additions to their campuses.
Every Girl’s Guide to Gut Health
Don’t allow your belly to be in charge of your day, let alone your fashion or sex life
What rhymes with ‘vacation’? Ugh, constipation! “Bathroom issues can take the fun out of a romantic rendezvous. It is super important to stay hydrated, especially during long flights.
The State of Lending in Communities of Color: Over 53 million consumers unbanked or underbanked, CRA at risk after 41 Years
One of the most reliable measures of a community’s economic vitality is convenient access to full-service banking. Regardless of whether a community is urban, suburban or rural, both consumers and local businesses rely on brick and mortar bank branches for a wide array of products and services.
Actor and Comedian Doug E. Doug Releases First Novel Inspired by the Unique Experiences of the Hip-Hop Generation, The Fall of 1987
Based on his viewpoint that the historic contributions of the Hip-Hop generation has largely been ignored by popular culture, actor and Comedian Doug E. Doug has released his first novel titled, “The Fall of 1987,” which tells dramatic story of a young Black man investigating the mysterious death of his brother during the rise of the Hip-Hop genre.
MLK's Mission Praised by Black Conservatives
Left-Wing Activists Criticized for Misinterpreting Teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In observance of the upcoming holiday devoted to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., members of the Project 21 black leadership network are available for interviews regarding Dr. King, how his teachings have shaped the nation and how people have acted ? positively and negatively - in his name.
Five Steps For Dealing With Social Isolation
In downtown Austin, a hopeful message can be seen on a movie theater marquee. It reads: “IN ORDER FOR US TO BE ALL TOGETHER, FOR NOW WE MUST REMAIN APART.”
Urban League Long Island Advocates for Change After Three-Year Investigation by Newsday - "Long Island Divided"
The Urban League Long Island will enter the third decade of the 21st Century with the same 20/20 vision the people of Long Island have come to rely upon. An Equity Profile of Long Island released in 2017 noted that 42 percent of all communities on Long Island are without a single Black resident.
AboutThatCar.com 2020 Lexus RX 350L AWD
Let us start with the upside of the 2020 Lexus RX 350L AWD. It is a luxury crossover in every sense of the word.
June Is Recognized As Men’s Health Month
Awareness period is key to fighting the spread of COVID-19
June 1 kicks off the 2020 Men’s Health Month (www.MensHealthMonth.org), an annual awareness period solely dedicated to education and activities on the health and wellness of men and boys. Communities around the nation are recognizing Men’s Health Month and Men’s Health Week (www.MensHealthWeek.org), a special awareness period recognized by Congress.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston launches new teen social justice initiative
Be The Change You Want 2 See
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) just launched its new teen social justice initiative called Be The Change You Want 2 See with three events last week to educate and inspire teen Club members to be catalysts for social change and racial justice in Houston and our nation. The objective of the initiative is to amplify youth voices and activism through critical and intentional conversations, artistic expression and service learning projects. The youth-led initiative uses the hashtag #bethechangeBGCGH.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Alison Leland and 2 U.S. Congress Members Unveil Statue of late Congressman Mickey Leland in Hermann Park
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Alison Leland and two U.S. Congress members on Saturday, April 25 unveiled a statue honoring the late Congressman Mickey Leland, a global humanitarian who devoted his life to helping others.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Collaboration with Congressman Hank Johnson and Congresswoman Marsha Fudge Seek Congressional Briefing from the U.S. Department of Justice on the Investigation of t
“Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor were two innocent lives who did not need to die. The laws must change. Killings driven by hate must be addressed both legislatively and morally. That must be done now!”
First of five Texas restaurants as part of 2019 expansion throughout the U.S.
Atlanta-based Tin Drum Asian Kitchen, a Pan Asian restaurant that transports its guests to a street side café in Asia, complete with hawker style cuisine and atmosphere, will open the first of five restaurants in Houston this year. Tin Drum has tapped experienced Houston restaurateurs Shairoz Lakhani, Avez Maredia and Faizan Momin to own and operate the five units in the Houston area. They are currently identifying potential locations and plan to open by the end of the year.
One in Four Latino Registered Voters Have Voted Early in Election 2018
One day before voters head to the polls for the 2018 midterm elections, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund and Latino Decisions released the results of the final wave of its ten-week national tracking poll of Latino registered voters.
Garnet Coleman Encouraging Citizens to Vote Early
Early voting in Texas begins today, Tuesday, Feb. 20. I encourage you to vote early as lines are typically shorter and you can vote at any polling location. Click here to find a polling location close to you. Remember to bring a valid form of photo ID with you to the polls. Click here for a list of approved forms of ID.
‘Smart’ shirt keeps tabs on the heart
Rice’s flexible carbon nanotube fibers woven into clothing gather accurate EKG, heart rate
There’s no need to don uncomfortable smartwatches or chest straps to monitor your heart if your comfy shirt can do a better job.