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Beyonce’s longtime pastor appeared on TMZ Live today after news surfaced of his role in the singer’s efforts to help Hurricane Harvey victims in her native Houston. Rev. Rudy Rasmus from St. John’s United Methodist Church said one part of the plan is “to gather as many supplies as we can, knowing that in the […]

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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — While J.J. Watt still thinks the Houston-Dallas preseason game shouldn’t be played because of catastrophic flooding in Houston, the star defensive end for the Texans is getting his wish that money generated by the exhibition finale will go to Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. Watt, who started a fundraising page that reached […]

Rev. Al Sharpton reflects on Hurricane Katrina and how we need to help out during and after Hurricane Harvey. “I wanna really appeal to people to find legitimate ways that we can be of assistance to those in the Houston area because the devastation is not over,” explained Sharpton. So many people have been displaced. Sharpton […]

08/30/17- Everything is still not kosher. On this episode of, He Ain’t My Damn President Trump and the apple of his retina burned eyes landed in Texas yesterday. As usual, it was all about him and not the people affected by Hurricane Harvey. Nothing more than a photo opt for him and Melania! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram […]

Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee joins us out of Houston to talk about the devastation left from Hurricane Harvey. To get a picture of what’s happening in Houston the congresswoman explained that, “Many people don’t know that we are 50 feet below sea level and are still flooding.” Houston neighborhoods have been hit, but a majority of them […]

D. L. shares his take on the President’s lack of sympathy towards the nation. He highlights Charlottesville and the death of Heather Heyer as well as Trump’s disregard for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Don’t Miss Out! Follow The D.L. Hughley Show on Twitter and Instagram & Keep Up On Facebook Too!

08/30/17- Hurricane Harvey has made landfall again! The dams and levees have overflowed and are continuing to make things harder. Rescue workers have been working so hard with some even losing their lives. If you can help click here to donate to the relief fund. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

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HOUSTON (AP) — Joel Osteen opened his Houston megachurch to those seeking shelter from floodwaters Tuesday after social media critics slammed the televangelist for not offering to house people in need while Harvey swamps the city. “Houstonians, Texans, are generous people, gracious people. We like to help others in need. That’s what you’re seeing here […]

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Houston’s mayor kept facing questions Tuesday about his decision not to order an evacuation of the notoriously flood-prone city ahead of Harvey’s arrival, even as overflowing reservoirs led several suburbs to move people out. Instead, Mayor Sylvester Turner remained resolute in his advice to residents since the storm made landfall on Friday: hunker down at […]

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Kevin Hart challenged his celebrity friends to match his donation to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, and some of those celebs have responded. Dwayne ‘The Rock” Johnson, one of the stars on Hart’s list, stepped up by donating $25,000 to the cause, matching the comedian’s initial donation before Hart kicked in another $25,000 and called out another […]

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Houston-based father and husband Jeremiah Richard went viral in the midst of Hurricane Harvey when he showed up as his best self despite his trial. An ABC News reporter caught up with Richard as he and his son were taken to safety after their house, like so many others, flooded. When asked where he was […]

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HOUSTON (AP) — Televangelist Joel Osteen says his Houston megachurch has “never” closed its doors to people seeking shelter as Harvey swamps the city. Osteen has faced criticism for not opening his massive Lakewood Church as a storm shelter. In a statement to ABC News , Osteen says the church “will continue to be a […]