Two incidents on opposite sides of the world show the outright hostility that some Black women face regarding their hair.

Today, in a major victory for voting rights advocates nationwide, a federal district court entered an order to ease Texas’s strict photo ID law — and allow voters without ID to cast a regular ballot this November. The Texas requirement, as written in 2011, is effectively struck down. Approximately 600,000 registered voters did not have […]

Plus, Donald Trump calls President Obama "the most ignorant president in history" and OITNB's Samira Wiley gets cast in Hulu's 'Handmaid's Tale."

Police dash cam video released shows violent arrest of Black woman. Another officer tells her Black people are violent.

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Holder will help the company develop an anti-discrimination policy.

Two federal courts sided with voting rights advocates over Texas and Wisconsin voter ID laws. The rulings will permit residents in those states who don't have proper ID to vote in November.

Jhonni Blaze ain’t fooling nobody. Before I could even open my mouth on the red carpet at the GO DJ Awards, she stopped me dead in my tracks. Blaze told me “Ain’t No Love & Hip Hop, Bihh… but stay tuned.” LOL People have some misconception of what kind of chick she is. Every single […]

The Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) today launched the second annual Virtual Race Across Texas, an online social game to test competitors’ knowledge of all things Texan. The free game, which runs through July 31, challenges players with daily questions about Texas history and encourages them to invite friends to compete against each other. Participants […]

G-Wreck is one of the most positive, down to earth people I know. His energy is very inviting and his talent level is on another planet. This guy raps, creates graphics and has his own clothing line! Keep up the amazing work, brosky. Congrats on the 300K+ Views. Watch Tisakorean & GMayneDaWreck’s “Valero” below and […]

Originally, I was excited about the possibility of VH1 bringing “Love & Hip Hop” to Houston. I had a change of heart after reports broke that guns were being pulled out on set. I don’t want this to cause any division in our city. If L&HH Houston gets picked up, I hope it showcases our […]

Hop on the Todrick Hall Train NOW; This guy’s talent is unmatched! This Texas boy sings, writes, directs, dances, produces and does everything you say he can’t do. There are literally no words to describe how great his new “Straight Outta Oz” Visual Album is. This project is innovative and by far one of the […]