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Whataburger is facing backlash after firing a Black employee who wore a face mask with the words, “Black Lives Matter.” The incident occurred in Fort Worth, Texas, according to Fort-Worth Star-Telegram. On Aug. 4, Ma’Kiya Congious went to work while wearing the face mask, which is required by all employees while on shift for safety…

Following George Floyd’s death at the hands of officers with the Minneapolis Police Department, calls for police reform are being heard around the country. At rolling out, we want to hear from those in law enforcement who are dedicated to their jobs and the betterment of the community. U. Reneé Hall has been chief of…

A woman went on a racist rant after she reportedly was fired by her Black boss. The incident occurred at Gibson Arnold & Associates, according to footage obtained by TMZ. The woman, whose name has yet to be released, was a temporary worker at the Houston-based company, which serves as a staffing agency for the…

Today as we celebrate Juneteenth, when the remaining African slaves in the United States finally learned on June 19, 1865, they were free, we want to encourage you to support Black-owned businesses. Whether you’re looking for a new spot to try in your city or you’re out of town and need a recommendation, we hope…

Another Black person was found dead while hanging in a tree. On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, authorities in Texas said that a Black teenager, who has yet to be identified, was found hanging from a tree at a school. The teen was found in the parking lot of Ehrhardt Elementary School in Spring, Texas, a…

Legendary singer, actress and film director Barbra Streisand has helped George Floyd’s daughter to become a Disney shareholder. The 78-year-old singer sent a package to 6-year-old Gianna featuring shares in the multibillion-dollar company, following her father’s death which has sparked Black Lives Matter protests around the globe. Gianna wrote on her Instagram page: “Thank You…

Hundreds are expected to pay their respects during a public memorial for George Floyd at The Fontaine of Praise church in his hometown of Houston, Texas, on Monday, June 8, 2020. He will be laid to rest during private funeral service on Tuesday, June 9.

A man threatened Black Lives Matter protesters during a peaceful protest in McAllen, Texas. Video posted on social media showed a chainsaw-yielding man approaching protesters as marched in downtown McAllen. The man, who has yet to be identified, got close to several protesters and began yelling slurs at the group. “Go home,” the man shouted…

James Harris is the director of diversity and supplier diversity with H-E-B, a large grocery store chain located throughout Texas and Mexico. Rolling out spoke with Harris about H-E-B’s partnership with Jerome Love and the Texas Black Expo. Describe your relationship with the Texas Black Expo. I’ve been working with Jerome Love for greater than…

Jerome Love is the founder and president of Texas Black Expo Inc., which produces the largest African American tradeshow in the state of Texas. The organization serves as a connector for corporations and businesses to the community. We spoke with him about how the organization is helping the community during this pandemic with microloans. What…

Amid the rapid spread of the coronavirus across the United States, large gatherings like festivals and sporting events are being canceled and postponed. Now, historically Black colleges and universities are following suit and implementing campuswide protocols to ensure the safety of faculty, staff and students. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC,…

As the partner experience leader for Intuit ProConnect, Tia Bradley has been instrumental in driving the Intuit African Ancestry Network’s strategy to transition from an employee network to a business resource group. With her passion for building relationships and her unwavering commitment to inspiring people, she is a transformative force in driving diversity and inclusivity.…

On Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, a Houston man reportedly turned himself after killing his fiancée. According to CBS DFW, Kendrick Atkins, 39, proposed to Dominic Jefferson, 33, on New Year’s Eve. Jefferson’s family members initially viewed the marriage proposal as a new beginning in her life. Her mother, Tina Hunter, said she thought Dominic, a mother…

Amanda Edwards seeks to implement change by becoming the next U.S. Senator from Texas. On March 3, 2020, the citizens of Texas will have the opportunity to vote for Edwards. The Houston native recently sat down with rolling out to share her vision for the future. Please share some of your background with our readers.?…

As a person who commutes 30 minutes to work each day, I was a little nervous when Nissan invited me to Fredericksburg, Texas, to test-drive the new 2020 Nissan Versa on a mini road trip. After careful consideration, I gladly accepted the challenge to head to Hill Country, the home to many Texas wineries to…

Several Black celebrities have spoken out to stop the execution of Rodney Reed. Reed, 51, is scheduled to be executed in the state of Texas on Nov. 20 for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites, a 19-year-old White woman he dated. Reed was convicted of her murder by an all-White jury after his semen was…

The White police officer who allegedly shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson has been charged with murder. Officer Aaron Dean resigned hours before he was booked into the Tarrant County Jail on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, according to Dallas Morning News. At an afternoon news conference, Fort Worth Police Police Chief Ed Kraus said that Dean…

Less than two weeks after former Dallas cop Amber Guyger was convicted for shooting and killing her Black neighbor inside his home, another White cop in neighboring Fort Worth, Texas, shot and killed a Black woman inside her house. The White police officer was responding to a non-emergency welfare check of a residence at approximately…

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, continues to be an important voice in terms of national politics and her stellar representation of her Houston constituents. Since 1995, she has used political savvy and a strong platform to implement change. In June of this year, Lee presented a bill to the U.S. House Subcommittee on the…

Charity Evans is a marketing professional with a passion for bridging the cultural gap in the wine and spirits industry. The University of Texas at San Antonio graduate is a trade marketing manager at Republic National Distributing Co. in Grand Prairie, Texas. She is the African American lead for all RNDC markets, creating marketing strategies,…