Longtime Democratic congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has died at age 74. Lee’s family announced her death in a press release on Friday, saying she was a “fierce champion of the people.” “Today, with incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States […]
Sheila E. shocked fans when she shared that Paisley Park denied her access to Prince‘s studio during her visit to Minneapolis. On June 7, the legendary drummer was in Minneapolis on what would’ve been the late music icon Prince‘s 66th birthday. She was in town for her show with Morris Day & The Time the following […]
Texas school teacher Sonja White became an internet sensation after she turned her first-grade classroom into a Southwest Airlines flight for her students as they pretended to be on a virtual trip to Mexico. After witnessing the educator’s fantastic idea online, the airline made the children’s dreams come true by inviting them to a real-life […]
Jackson Lee enters a crowded field to replace Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who is retiring from the position due to term limits. Turner has been one of the most high-profile Black mayors in the country, connecting with celebrities such as Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion and 50 Cent and leading the city at a time when […]
(BPRW) USBC has Record Breaking National Conference with U.S. Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Ice Cube, Sheila Jackson Lee, Doug E. Fresh, and More! (Black PR Wire) Last week, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) brought together 300+ Chamber leaders and Black business owners from across the country to Washington DC for their first in-person conference in over […]
Megan Thee Stallion and House Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee are joining forces to help Houstonians recover from Winter Storm Uri, which devastated the state last month and left millions without access to power or water for days, according to People and Variety. CBS News reported last month that the storm could cost Texas up to $295 […]
Sheila Brown become the first Black woman to own a radio station in Buffalo, New York according to WIVB 4. Brown started her career working in radio at WUFO in Buffalo, New York during the 1980’s. Once new management arrived, Brown decided to leave after 14 years of working. However, she made a plan to […]