Thursday, December 18

Tag: texas

Everyone Knows Big Things Come From Texas
MOVIES

Everyone Knows Big Things Come From Texas

Who knew that things that come from Texas would make you big . . . in your pants! Well, that's exactly what Euless, Texas, native Sarah Shahi will do to any red-blooded American man, even if she's of Persian descent. Come on, people, if this doesn't prove that more than just oil comes from the Middle East nothing will! She first came to notice by winning beauty contests and eventually became the cover model for the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders’ 2000 calendar. We can thank director Robert Altman for Sarah's onscreen career. He encouraged Sarah to move to Hollywood after she worked as an extra on his Dr. T and the Women (2000). That led to small roles on TV shows such as Spin City and Boston Public, which led to her big break as Erica, working with a naked Will Ferrell, in the comedy Old Schoo...
AMPLIFYING DIVERSE VOICES

Top Black History Heroes From Texas

There are many notable black historic figures from Texas. Each of them made significant contributions to black history of not only Texas, but the nation at large. Black Texans have made major contributions in politics, military events, music, and sports. The accomplishments of those Texans continue being discussed in history classes and homes throughout the nation. After surviving the 1900 Galveston storm, Arthur 'Jack' Johnson went on to make a name for himself in the world of boxing. At that time, boxing for money was considered a criminal activity, even though it was popular. In Texas, heavyweight boxing matches were illegal. Some of the governors of that period sent Texas Rangers out to shut down boxing matches. Johnson became known as "Papa Jack" or the "Galveston Giant", Johnson wo...