Virginia governor Ralph Northam is in some serious hot water on Friday afternoon after a medical school yearbook of the Democratic governor shows a photograph of two people, one in blackface and one in a KKK hood and robe. WTKR obtained the photo of the yearbook and it appears in the 1984 yearbook for Eastern […]
We celebrate Black History everday but in the month of February we are showcasing Black History RE:DEFINED. We will celebrate and highlight past leaders and those present day change agents that are creating their own history through dynamic video content. From activist, political leaders and innovative educators Black HistoryRE:DEFINED will give you a look at […]
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to the shooting at Atascocita High School that wounded one student. HSCO identified the shooter as Mikael Necciosup and have charged him with aggravated assault. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday in the school parking lot behind the cafeteria. Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest […]
Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text VIP to 71007 to join! Days after Empire actor Jussie Smollett was brutally attacked by two unidentified men, thousands have offered support for the 35-year-old activist. Smollett was hospitalized after the two suspects attacked hi and wrapped […]
Tiffany Smith, the wife of former Houston Texans GM Rick Smith has died. Her husband took an extended leave of absence from his duties as the Texans GM towards the end of last season. In a statement, Smith wrote, “I was honored to be her husband and I loved her dearly. My family and I, […]
Mayor Sylvester Turner urges Houston companies and organizations to join the hundreds of their counterparts who already participate in Hire Houston Youth, the trailblazing program that matches the city’s youth with summer jobs, internships and apprenticeships that pay at least $8 per hour for seven weeks. The program empowers applicants 16 to 24 years old […]
Earlier today (January 29), James Ingram, the celebrated singer-songwriter who co-wrote Michael Jackson‘s “P.Y.T.” and twice won Grammys passed away. Ingram, 66, passed after a battle with brain cancer. He collected Grammys for “One Hundred Ways” in 1981 and his duet with Michael McDonald on “Yah Mo B There” won in 1984. Collaborators and friends […]
Reports are circulating that James Ingram, the singer-songwriter best known for his Quincy Jones collaboration “The Secret Garden,” his duet with Patti Austin on “Baby Come To Me” and his work on Michael Jackson’s “P-Y-T” has passed away of brain cancer. Ingram was 66. Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking […]
Empire star Jussie Smollett has been hospitalized in Chicago after a violent attack, one authorities are deeming an apparent hate crime. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Tuesday. According to reports, two men wearing ski masks placed a noose around Jussie’s neck during the attack. The two men allegedly yelled, “This is MAGA country” […]
Five Houston police officers were shot Monday afternoon in Southeast Houston. The news was confirmed by both Police Chief Art Acevedo and Mayor Sylvester Turner. The shooting happened on the 7800 block of Harding. Two officers are said to be in critical condition. Two of the three suspects are dead inside the house where officers […]
Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text VIP to 71007 to join! After five weeks, the government shutdown finally ended on Saturday as Trump signed a bill which temporarily opened the government back for three weeks. However, the financial ramification of the shutdown could […]
The NAACP Houston Branch will host a community town hall meeting on Monday, January 28 at 7 PM to address the Houston Independent School District’s superintendent search and to determine what could be the best leadership for HISD children. It will take place at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Third Ward and is free and […]