Known throughout the world for her incredible voice, Grammy awarding winning singer Yolanda Adams is becoming known for something else these days. As the dynamic host of “The Yolanda Adams Morning Show” on KROI 92.1 FM she lets her audience know more about her personal life and her walk with Jesus Christ through her show’s staple
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Tatyana Ali can give herself a pat on the back. She is one of a few child stars who grew up in Hollywood and managed to keep a “no drama lifestyle” as she made the transition to adulthood. With more life experiences under her belt, Ali is immersing herself back into the industry that she loves.
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Preachers’ kids often get a very bad wrap. Either they are thought of as being goody two shoes or rambunctious, mischievous children. There is never a middle ground. Putting people on pedestals does two things.
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Many thought after the inauguration of the nation’s first African American president that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream had been realized. Sadly, it is more and more evident with the passage of time that his dream is still a very long way from becoming a reality.
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With every new day comes the morning dew. As the sun rose is in the east on Monday, January 4, 2010, a new day for Houston was dawning, a day filled with the kind of hope and promise that any new day brings.
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Houston Style Magazine is redefining the word “style.” Usually the word “style” is associated with fashion. A stylish person is one who wears the latest fashions and is current on the trends of the day.
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In order to have love for a career, people always do something they like and it seems they never work a day in their lives. As a little girl Lisa Price knew she loved fragrances.
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How does a team that once lost 80 consecutive games become a team that lost only one game during an entire season? The answer lies within Coach Henry Frazier III because that is exactly what the team did.
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Dr. Conrad Murray
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Dr. Conrad Murray entered a not guilty plea Monday to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with Michael Jackson’s death last summer.
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Dr. Conrad Murray, personal physician to Michael Jackson, was charged with involuntary manslaughter Monday in connection with Jackson’s death last summer.
Murray will surrender to authorities at a Los Angeles courthouse for a first court appearance at 1:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. ET) Monday, his attorneys said.
On January 4th, 2010, former Houston City Council Member Ronald C. Green was sworn in as the first African American City Controller in Houston’s nearly 200-year history. The City Controller is the second highest elected office in the City of Houston, and serves as the public’s independent “watchdog” over city finances. Green defeated his colleague, former City Council Member M.J. Khan, in a December runoff, with a 52% to 48% margin of victory.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has won two more endorsements in her re-election campaign for the 18th Congressional District.
Announcing his support Sunday was Houston City Controller Ron Green, the first African American elected to that position. Green, who is a constituent of Jackson Lee, praised the Congresswoman for the federal funds she has brought to Houston.
Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a longtime fixture on the House subcommittee that oversees Pentagon spending, has died following complications from gallbladder surgery, according to his office.
Completing an already exciting list of honorees including Queen Latifah, Zoe Saldana, Mary J. Blige and newcomer Gabourey Sidibe, ESSENCE is excited to announce as part of its 40th Anniversary celebration Academy Award nominee Cicely Tyson as the recipient of the Legend Award at the third annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. The event will take place during Oscar Week on Thursday, March 4, in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Cicely Tyson will join past ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Legend Award honorees Ruby Dee and Diahann Carroll as pioneers who have paved the way and broken barriers for African-American actresses in Hollywood.
Ron Reynolds, a Missouri City resident, prominent attorney and well-known community activist, will challenge Dora Olivo for the State Representative’s seat in District 27 during the March 2, 2010, statewide, Democratic Primary.
Recently, the Sugar Land Police Department has solved burglaries and a shooting incident with the aid of surveillance cameras. Last week on the news, a sergeant from the department informed the public that if more surveillance systems were utilized, more crimes would be solved. I must say, I totally agree with the sergeant, in my campaign while running for Constable of Precinct 7, I said I would help bring surveillance cameras to the precinct.
If a dog is man’s best friend, then the Lexus HS 250h is a driver’s best friend. With new and innovative technology, this vehicle has the best interest of the driver at its core.
Houston middle school students are in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on Tuesday as they perform exciting science experiments during Black History Month with Dr. Bernard Harris on the 15th anniversary of Dr. Harris’ becoming the first African-American to walk in space.
This February, in celebration of the remarkable contributions made by African-Americans, Macy’s commemorates Black History Month with special events that celebrate you. In honor of African-Americans past and present who have made an impact in their communities
The Houston Chamber Choir presents Mozart’s masterpiece, Requiem, with consummate polish, precision, and on a the more intimate scale that the composer had in mind. Also on the program is Mozart’s Ave verum corpus, as well as Adagio for Strings—Samuel Barber (1910-1981).
American Heart Month is a time to spread awareness of the dangers of heart disease and stroke, and recommit to strengthening prevention, improving treatments, and helping all Americans live longer, healthier lives.
