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.

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.

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death among American men. It is estimated that one in six males will develop the disease during his lifetime. However, promising new treatment options have been developed to help combat this life threatening disease.

In honor of Black History Month, Target® announces this year’s new national multicultural campaign which encourages everyone, everywhere to celebrate diversity. This year’s campaign entitled, “Dare.Dream.Do,” highlights the personal stories of four extraordinary individuals.

A newly released audit by the City Controller’s Office Audit Division has identified potential savings to the City of Houston, conservatively estimated at $3.6 million per year. The savings could be achieved by more efficient timing of citywide vendor invoice payments.

The Wildlife Rehab & Education Center has received its first great horned owl baby for the 2010 year. Orphaned wild rabbits, opossums and squirrels have already arrived. The recent cold spells brought many animals to the WR&E Wildlife Center.

The New Orleans Saints took the win for Super Bowl XLIV while Houstonians tackled hunger through the Souper Bowl of Caring, with more than $341,000 and 1,860,000 pounds of food collected since the program started on Jan 14. And, reports are still coming in to Souper Bowl of Caring.

Dr. Conrad Murray entered a not guilty plea Monday to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with Michael Jackson’s death last summer.

Karen E. Jackson, Founder/CEO, Sisters Network Inc, the only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization has been named among several Houstonian’s to be honored at the 2010 Houston Wellness Association (HWA) Black History Month Luncheon.

Girl Scout Cookies are a nearly 100-year-old tradition, but sometimes it’s time to put a new spin on tradition. This year, take your favorite Girl Scout cookie one step further by incorporating it into a new recipe.

ART BIKE 2010 was created to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis and the National MS Society: Lone Star. Houston’s top ranking artistic and creative minds transformed used bikes into a living exhibit with the hope of providing a visual representation for Society’s theme of “keep moving.”

In celebration of Black History Month, Continental Airlines will honor Captain Marlon D. Green by dedicating a new Boeing 737-800 airplane to his name and legacy. Marlon Green was our nation’s first African-American passenger airline pilot, and was hired by Continental Airlines in 1963.

A woman convicted in the 2002 kidnapping of Utah teenager Elizabeth Smart pleaded guilty in the attempted kidnapping of Smart’s cousin a month later, court officials said Monday.

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.

Girl Scout Cookies are a nearly 100-year-old tradition, but sometimes it’s time to put a new spin on tradition. This year, take your favorite Girl Scout cookie one step further by incorporating it into a new recipe.

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.

The Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF), America’s largest and most prestigious Black film and arts festival, has announced Emmy award-winning actor Glynn Turman (Cooley High, The Wire) as the 2010 PAFF Lifetime Achievement Award honoree. Taking place Friday, February 12 (7 p.m.) at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (4718 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles), the PAFF Night of Tribute is a star-studded red carpet affair that is televised on the Africa Channel and shown nationally and internationally throughout Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe.

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.