Online shoe store Zappos has been hacked, exposing the names, e-mail addresses, addresses, phone numbers and partial credit card numbers of its 24 million customers, the company said late Sunday night. Citing an “illegal and unauthorized access” to customer account information, the company reset its customers’ passwords. Zappos then urged customers to change their login […]

National

President Barack Obama evoked Martin Luther King Jr.’s own words about public service Monday as Obama and his family celebrated the life of the late civil rights leader with a volunteer project. The president, along with wife Michelle Obama and daughter Malia, joined other volunteers at Browne Education Center in Washington. During brief remarks, the […]

Music

Jimmy Castor, a New York funk and soul saxophonist, singer and songwriter whose tune, “It’s Just Begun,” morphed over 40 years into an anthem for generations of hip-hoppers and mainstream musical acts, died of apparent heart failure in a Las Vegas hospital, family members said Tuesday. He was 71. Castor’s music, including another 1972 hit, […]

Betty White kicked off her 90th birthday celebration with the world watching – or, at least, the 14 million who tuned in to NBC at 8 p.m. The celebrated “Golden Girl” officially enters her ninth decade today, and NBC threw her a birthday party during primetime Monday that featured guest appearances from other funny folks […]

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is the area’s premiere youth development organization providing youth with a safe haven in the midst of chaotic and dangerous neighborhoods, while delivering quality programming. Kandi Eastman visited the Jim and Barbara Morefield Club location (5950 Selinsky) to get the inside scoop about what programs are offered for […]

This Year Will Be Different. We’re half way through January and some of our New Year’s Resolutions have yet to see the light of 2012.…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from a North Carolina county that had regularly opened its public meetings with Christian prayers. The church-state dispute is a victory for two Forsyth County residents who brought suit against the Board of Commissioners. Janet Joyner and Constance Lynn Blackmon were represented in their court challenge by […]

The Houston community joined the Majic Crew along with several regional bands, cheerleading squads, and local organizations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 16th in Mid-town for The 18th Annual MLK Parade.

Tony Toni Tone & Mint Condition stopped by to talk about their future plans, New Year’s Resolutions & favorite Christmas gifts.  Check It Out!

After the hysteria surrounding her new born baby, Blue Ivy Carter has some-what subsided, Beyonce allegedly spoke out about giving birth and the cliche that proved true! The new mom opened up to Star Magazine about her new role in life, saying: “Nothing can describe the feeling. You have the instant connection once you know […]

H-Town

Sunday hundreds of Texans fans packed out the Improv Houston to watch the home team take on the Baltimore Ravens. Though the Texans put up a good fight, they still came up short losing to the Ravens 20-13. Texans fans are still proud and excited about the team’s success, and are confident that Houston will […]

This week’s edition of “Insider Her Story with nationally syndicated radio/TV personality Jacque Reid examines the pressing issues of minority women from all walks of life who mysteriously disappear never to be found again in our communities due to violence, crime and other opposing factors. Jacque Reid takes time to discuss the tragedies involved and […]