• Anthony Hamilton Makes Children “The Point of It All”
    Fri, 3/09/10 – 4:55 | No Comment

    “Kids are suffering. If I can be a voice for that, then here I am,” said Anthony Hamilton, Grammy award winning R&B singer and new national spokesman for the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). He joined CASA to bring awareness to the neglected children in the community and the world.

    Hamilton is looking for a few good African American men to be mentors to the more than 152, 000 African American children in the United States child welfare system. Currently, there are only 8,400 volunteers.

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  • St. John Missionary Baptist Church: History in the Making
    Fri, 27/08/10 – 4:33 | No Comment

    Rev. Dr. Terrance D. Grant-Malone, the dynamic pastor of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Dowling, said, “Without struggle, there is no progress.” Since its inception in August 1899, the church has endured its share of hardships, but because of the solid foundation on which it was built, it stands today as a testimony and symbol of the kingdom of God on earth. The church was established during an era when the accumulation of material possessions was not as it is today, but the faith of the small group of charter members was so unmovable that it official has been designated as a Texas Historical Marker. The dedication ceremony of the historical marker was held on Sunday, August 22, 2010, at 3:30 P.M.

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  • ‘LES’ is More for the Mentally Disabled
    Fri, 20/08/10 – 3:26 | No Comment

    There is help for those who find themselves financially strapped. There is help for those who are disabled and handicapped. There is help for those who need someone to interfere or come between the affairs of another for modification, an intervention.

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  • Ice Cube Wins with Lottery Ticket
    Fri, 13/08/10 – 2:52 | No Comment

    Gray hair and beard, skullcap – which hot celebrity has gone retro in his style? OMG, it’s Ice Cube! He has gone old man on us, America! There is, however, no need to distress. He has assumed this look for a character he plays in his latest movie, “Lottery Ticket” of which he is also the executive producer.

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  • Rrrrrriiiinnnnngggg: It’s Time to Go Back-to-School
    Fri, 6/08/10 – 3:36 | No Comment

    It may not be a national holiday, but the first day of school might as well be. Some children await the arrival of this day with the same anticipation as they do Christmas. They are unable to sleep on Christmas Eve and the day before the first day of school as they await the arrival of Santa Clause and the new school year. New clothing is purchased (even though it will be uniforms more often than not) as it is done on Easter.

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  • Dr. Billy Gilbert: A Fresh New Face Confronting Renal Disease
    Fri, 30/07/10 – 3:59 | Comments Off

    African Americans are leading in the race to our graves. Although African Americans make up only about 12% of the population of the United States, they account for up to 32% of renal disease victims. Of all ethnicities, African Americans are the most likely to develop renal disease and they acquire the illness at an earlier age.

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  • Carolyn House Stewart Ready to Serve AKA
    Fri, 23/07/10 – 4:52 | Comments Off

    As she approached the stage at the St. Louis Convention Center, the diminutive Carolyn House Stewart of Tampa, Florida was poised and ready to take the helm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) on Thursday, July 16, 2010, at the sorority’s biannual weeklong conference as the 28th president of this historic international organization.

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  • Venus Williams Winning Big in Life
    Fri, 16/07/10 – 2:21 | Comments Off

    How is a seed like a child? With a little TLC, they both grow to be strong and sturdy. Plants a seed in fertile soil, provide an adequate supply of water, and watch it grow. After conception and birth, a child that is given proper nutrients, shelter, and abounding love from parents and the communal village will, just like a seed, grow to be powerful.

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The Sophomore Season of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ Sizzles Beginning September 6th
September 3, 2010 – 3:32 am | No Comment

Wendy Williams

Season Debut Features New Set; The Re-Launch Of Daytime Show’s Companion Website and Celebrity Guests Including: Teri Hatcher; Kristin Chenoweth; Vanessa Williams; Wayne Brady, Peter Facinelli, “Idol” winners Fantasia Barrino and Jordin Sparks, Cloris Leachman, Victoria Justice, Ty Pennington, Marlo Thomas, Lauren Conrad, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, Shannen Doherty, Former Spice Girl Mel B, Raven Symoné and Many More!!!

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When “The Wendy Williams Show” returns for a sizzling second season on Monday, September 6 (nationally syndicated, check your local listings), viewers will be treated to another round of laughter and fun, provided by a talk show host who has brought new life to daytime.

“I have been truly inspired by all of the amazing guests and fans that I have had the chance to meet over the last year,” Williams said. “I look forward to what I’m sure will be a fun-filled season. My focus is to provide an entertaining hour of television everyday with new celebrity news and compelling conversation with those celebrities. You will also see a lot more regular people with amazing stories and talents. I can’t wait to get started—we spent the summer coming up with great new ideas that I want to share!.” Read the full story »

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Police: Rapper T.I. and wife arrested on drug suspicion
September 3, 2010 – 3:30 am | No Comment
Police: Rapper T.I. and wife arrested on drug suspicion

Lab tests on suspected illegal drugs taken from rapper T.I.’s car Wednesday night should be completed by Friday, according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s spokeswoman.

Police arrested T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, and his wife, “Tiny” Tameka Cottle, during a traffic stop on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood on Wednesday night.

Harris, 29, and Cottle, 35, allegedly possessed a controlled substance, the spokeswoman said.

Powerful, enormous Earl bearing down on East Coast
September 3, 2010 – 3:26 am | No Comment
Powerful, enormous Earl bearing down on East Coast

Larger than the state of California, Hurricane Earl prepared to take a swipe at the Eastern Seaboard on Thursday as residents scrambled to ready themselves ahead of its arrival.

Hurricane warnings and watches stretched from North Carolina to Delaware and into Massachusetts, where a hurricane warning was issued for Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and the surrounding area. A hurricane watch was also issued for the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. Tropical storm watches and warnings were in effect for most other coastal areas between North Carolina and Nova Scotia.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Donate School Supplies to North Houston School
September 3, 2010 – 3:22 am | No Comment
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Donate School Supplies to North Houston School

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (AKA), Omicron Tau Omega Chapter and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Spring/Woodlands/Huntsville Chapter donated school supplies to Harris Academy an elementary school located in Houston’s historic Acres Homes community.

“Houston’s North community has a great need. As National organizations we are charged with supporting our local schools.” says Kelly Hodges, Chairman of the School Supply Drive. Harris Academy is just one of many schools. Unfortunately we can’t support all of the schools but it we can start with one!”

Lindsay Lohan’s Tortured Ride Down The Wrong Path
September 3, 2010 – 2:47 am | No Comment
Lindsay Lohan’s Tortured Ride Down The Wrong Path

Lindsay Lohan is speaking out in her first interview after serving time in jail. Vanity Fair posted clips from their upcoming issue with Lindsay Lohan on the cover and my jaw dropped at some of the horrors Lindsay Lohan speaks. She speaks on being led down a path of destruction which we saw unfold daily on blogs, tabloids and this very site on an almost daily basis. Now for the first time Lindsay Lohan is speaking out on how her life ended up the way it did.

Body Art Puts Paint Next to Nothing
September 3, 2010 – 2:02 am | No Comment
Body Art Puts Paint Next to Nothing

You need four things to get ready for body painting: “A shave, clean underwear, wine and nipple coverings,” says model Veronica Guerra.

Nicki Minaj Says Lil Wayne Had An ‘Epiphany’ In Prison
September 3, 2010 – 1:12 am | No Comment
Nicki Minaj Says Lil Wayne Had An ‘Epiphany’ In Prison

Nicki Minaj has a lot to be excited about these days. Not only is the Young Money MC gearing up for the release of her debut album in November, she’s also featured on a new track with Jay-Z and Kanye West and celebrated a Twitter marriage (and divorce) with Drake.

But while the animated rapper remains busy, she is also anticipating Lil Wayne’s release from prison. In a recent radio interview, Minaj spoke about her mentor and why she feels the need to make Pink Friday a success.

Actor Idris Elba Brings His Life Wisdom to TSU Students
September 3, 2010 – 1:12 am | No Comment
Actor Idris Elba Brings His Life Wisdom to TSU Students

With a passion for education and community involvement popular actor Idris Elba encouraged TSU students to “stay true to their goal of obtaining a college education.” Elba recently spoke at the historically black Texas Southern University. He told students to stay in school and take advantage of every opportunity given to them to succeed.

Powerful, enormous Earl bearing down on East Coast
September 3, 2010 – 1:04 am | No Comment
Powerful, enormous Earl bearing down on East Coast

The National Hurricane Center expects the storm, which is larger than California, to pass close to North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Thursday night. It is expected to take aim at southeastern New England on Friday night. The storm’s track shifted slightly to the west, closer to North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras. The hurricane center has posted storm watches and warnings for areas as far north as Maine.

Expect The Unexpected This Season
September 3, 2010 – 12:56 am | No Comment
Expect The Unexpected This Season

“As scripted.” That’s a phrase one of our television producers barks (or gently intones) in our ears when everything is to proceed as planned. It hardly ever happens on a college football Saturday. It would never happen every Saturday. But the 2009 season largely went “as scripted.”

Did you know that from the AP poll on Sept. 20 through the poll just before conference championship weekend that the same three teams occupied the top three spots? Alabama, Texas and Florida were the dominant trio pretty much wire to wire.

GM Roadshow to Begin After Elections
September 3, 2010 – 12:45 am | No Comment
GM Roadshow to Begin After Elections

Automaker General Motors Co plans to begin courting investors for its initial public offering immediately after the November 2 U.S. midterm congressional elections, two sources familiar with the plans said on Wednesday.

GM’s roadshow is set to begin on November 3 and will last two weeks, the sources said. The IPO is expected to price on November 17 and debut on November 18, the sources said.

Ferrari Recalls 1,248 Supercars After Fires
September 3, 2010 – 12:37 am | No Comment
Ferrari Recalls 1,248 Supercars After Fires

The Italian carmaker said Thursday it wants to replace an adhesive that in some circumstances can melt due to overheating and possibly ignite.

Fires in the car that sells for €197,000 ($253,000) have been reported in California, Switzerland, China and France

It Truly is a Numbers Game
September 3, 2010 – 12:26 am | No Comment
It Truly is a Numbers Game

Mike Johnston looks at his surroundings and considers some of the good things he has at Houston Christian.

There’s the prime location — the school sits just inside the Sam Houston Tollway on the northwest portion of town nestled between Cy-Fair ISD and Spring Branch ISD.

Father Finds Son Dead in Southeast Houston Home
September 3, 2010 – 12:18 am | No Comment
Father Finds Son Dead in Southeast Houston Home

Police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old man found by his father at a home in southeast Houston on Wednesday.

The body of Patrick Russell Carver was discovered in a home in the 9900 block of Southport near Fuqua about 10:40 a.m., police said.

Police said he had apparent blunt force trauma on his head and was pronounced dead at the scene.

What’s New? Plenty, If You Find You’re Downtown and Hungry
September 3, 2010 – 12:09 am | No Comment
What’s New? Plenty, If You Find You’re Downtown and Hungry

Just 375 square feet, the walk-up cafe will offer a pared down menu including breakfast selections such as the Greek Link Sausage Pita with potatoes, grilled onions and peppers and a sunny side up egg ($3.95) and Greek yogurt and honey ($3). Soup, traditional appetizers (hummus, tabuli salad), salads and pita sandwiches (among them souvlaki and chicken kebab) round out the menu. Beer, wine and Nikorita’s are available, as well as soft drinks.

10 Great Reggae Albums by Non-Marleys
September 3, 2010 – 12:01 am | No Comment
10 Great Reggae Albums by Non-Marleys

Certainly in this country, Bob Marley’s dreadlocked shadow is cast over all other reggae. His legend is so vast that there are two separate bands featuring former members of his groups: The Wailers, who have the formidable Aston “Family Man” Barrett, one of the greatest bassists of all time, and the Original Wailers (playing Friday night at Scout Bar), who have a pair of great Marley guitarists in Al Anderson and Junior Murvin.

What’s Fresh: How to Cook 20 Vegetables
September 2, 2010 – 11:48 pm | No Comment
What’s Fresh: How to Cook 20 Vegetables

I’m a vegetable lover. I eat vegetables at least three times a day: sautéed chard stirred into scrambled eggs for breakfast, a big garden-fresh salad for lunch and grilled corn and steamed potatoes as side dishes with dinners in the summer. I don’t have much trouble eating enough vegetables, but I know I’m the exception, not the rule.

The Era of Copyrighted Cocktails?
September 2, 2010 – 11:41 pm | No Comment
The Era of Copyrighted Cocktails?

Last month, at Tales of the Cocktail, a week-long convention for the spirits industry in New Orleans, Eben Freeman, best known as the creator of smoked Coke and “solid” cocktails at the now-defunct Tailor in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood, gave a seminar on protecting one’s intellectual property as a bartender. The panelists, Sheila Morrison from the Trademark Office, and Riley Lagesen, who has a private business law practice with a niche focus on the restaurant industry, discussed the nature of a bartender’s creative work and who is allowed to use it. After the seminar, I spoke to Freeman, who admitted he came up with the idea for the talk after becoming fed up with other bartenders and establishments taking credit for and profiting from his recipes and techniques. (Fat washing, for example, the process by which a spirit can be infused with, say, bacon, was pioneered in part by Freeman, yet is often attributed to others.) “Someone needs to get sued … to set a precedent,” he told me.

Burger King SOLD To Equity Firm 3G Capital $3.26 Billion
September 2, 2010 – 11:36 pm | No Comment
Burger King SOLD To Equity Firm 3G Capital $3.26 Billion

Burger King Holdings Inc., the nation’s perennially No. 2 hamburger chain, said Thursday that it is selling itself to little-known private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26 billion.

Its shares soared to an 18-month high.

Thursday’s $24-per-share tender offer comes after a day of speculation about the deal that sent shares up more than 15 percent. The offer is a nearly 46 percent premium over the company’s stock price before rumors of a buyout began circulating.

Eminem And Jay-Z: By The Numbers
September 2, 2010 – 11:28 pm | No Comment
Eminem And Jay-Z: By The Numbers

Cincinnati Bengals wide-receiving duo Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens refer to themselves as the Batman and Robin of the NFL, but in the hip-hop world, Jay-Z and Eminem are more like the Batman and Superman of music. And just like it’s rare to see the two titans of comics together in the same panel, you know it’s a special occasion when Slim Shady and Jigga team up for a live show.

Rihanna Begins Filming ‘Battleship’ In Hawaii
September 2, 2010 – 11:19 pm | No Comment
Rihanna Begins Filming ‘Battleship’ In Hawaii

Donning a traditional U.S. Navy getup with gloves and work boots, the singer was spotted in Hawaii on the set of the Peter Berg-directed science-fiction movie, wearing a nametag with the name “Raikes.” The board-game adaptation is the story of naval officers who use Earth’s ships to fight against alien intruders.