Looking to Make a Statement
Houston must defeat the Patriots to put the rest of the AFC back on notice
The Texans' upcoming game against the New England Patriots (10-1) this week is more than just a regular season game at NRG Stadium. No. This is the third and final “Statement Game” for the AFC South leading Texans. Houston (7-4) is currently the third seed in the AFC division and need this win to stay above the Indianapolis Colts, a team they defeated last week by a score of 20-17.
H-E-B Makes Things Better at the Houston Food Bank
An ammonia leak destroying 1.8 million pounds of food is the last thing that folks at the Houston Food Bank wanted to deal with, especially during this time of year. But thank goodness for community partners. H-E-B, known for making things better wherever they are, has stepped up once again to be a good neighbor to help replenish what the Houston Food Bank lost.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Celebrates Thanksgiving 2019 Through Her Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Jackson Lee—“This annual event helps over 1000 families and individuals realize the holiday by being furnished the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving feast. Let all who will celebrate this Thursday do so with these sentiments, with gratitude for our bounty and unity of voice.”
Ford Motor Company Joins Urban One As Presenting Sponsor of the Annual Urban One Honors
The Tribute Event will Tape December 5, 2019 at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD and Broadcast on TV One on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, January 20, 2020
Urban One, Inc. announced today that Ford Motor Company will serve as Presenting Sponsor of the annual Urban One Honors. The tribute event will take place on December 5, 2019, at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD. Ford Motor Company is a global company that designs, manufactures, markets, and services automobiles and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and mobility solutions.
Houston Texans' Justin Reid Takes Families Grocery Shopping for Thanksgiving
Single parent families from Big Brothers Big Sisters go shopping at Walmart
Known for his game-winning stops on the field, Houston Texans' Justin Reid is making an impact and changing lives off the field. The Texans Strong Safety is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston and Walmart to provide some very special families with the food they need for Thanksgiving dinner. Reid will be joined by his teammates and his personal chef to take 10 special families grocery shopping, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Walmart Neighborhood Center | 12312 Will Clayton Pkwy | Humble, TX 77346.
31st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Wortham Theater Center
Houston First Corporation (HFC), Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera (HGO) are excited to invite the public to participate in the 31th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Wortham Theater Center.
Lindsey Vonn's Incredible Climb and View from the Top
The new HBO documentary, Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season (premiering November 26th at 10pm ET), is anything but that for the Olympic gold medal winner and former World Alpine Ski Racer. While 2019 was her final push down the slopes as a professional ski racer, Lindsey Vonn The Brand, is coming into a new season and picking up steam.
HISD graduate selected as Rhodes Scholar
Liana Wang attended Bellaire HS, participated in HISD’s EMERGE program
Houston Independent School District graduate Liana Wang has been selected to join the 2020 Rhodes Scholarship class from a pool of nearly 1,000 U.S. applicants who attend top colleges and universities throughout the nation.
Manage Grief with Grace this Holiday Season
Holidays are filled with traditions, but when someone you used to share those moments with has died, managing grief during the holiday season can be particularly challenging.
Kicking It on The Hill
Prairie View A&M Women’s Soccer Team 2019 captivating season gives them something to build on in 2020
You may not have payed attention to what went on off 290 this year, but Prairie View A&M University women’s soccer team assembled a group of young ladies looking to make a long run for years to come. The Lady Panthers set a record for most wins in a single season at 13 and brought home the first Southwestern Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Tournament Championship with a 1-0 victory over Howard.
Chevrolet Blazer: The Personality Equalizer
Selecting a team to be suit your personality is half the battle in any fight. Team luxury is always dressed like they are stepping off the runway heading somewhere exotic. Team Laid-back is carefree wearing whatever is comfortable taking life as it comes. A vehicle that can meet the needs of Team Luxury and Team Laid-back has a lot of versatility to address the needs of multiple personalities. The new Chevrolet Blazer is the personality equalizer.
Mourning the Loss of Award-Winning Actress Detria Marie Ward
The Ensemble Theatre, family, and friends mourn the loss of veteran award-winning actress Detria Marie Ward who transitioned Sunday, November 17, 2019. Her memorial service and funeral arrangements are pending.
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Complete Communities: Major Accomplishments Since April 2017 Launch
“Every community will be a community of opportunity.” ~ Mayor Sylvester Turner
How to Host a Friendsgiving Feast
As one of the most popular holiday traditions in the United States, families have celebrated Thanksgiving for decades. However, as more and more hosts look to put a new spin on the festivities, Friendsgiving continues to grow in popularity.
The NBA Fashion Mavens: Rockets’ Harden and Westbrook Are In!
It is that time of the year once again. The 2019-2020 NBA season is in full swing, which means players, fans, and everyone in between will be treated to some of the flashiest, most heart-pounding basketball actions in the world. Of course, part of the excitement this year is seeing the newly revamped Houston Rockets live up to their potential and raise the stakes both on and off the court. All the Xs and Os aside, Mike D’Antoni’s team brings a lot to the table, especially when it comes to their flashy entrances.
“Sulwe” by Lupita Nyong’o, illustrated by Vashti Harrison
Other kids can be so mean. In your classroom, they call you names and whisper bad things. On the playground, they tease you, and it hurts your feelings. You wish you had more friends, and that things were different. But inthe new book “Sulwe” by Lupita Nyong’o, illustrated by Vashti Harrison, life can change, and it starts on the inside of you.
Rep. Waters Leads House in Affirming the Civil Rights Act of 1866 & its Section 1981
Ahead of the first day of oral arguments in the Supreme Court case Comcast Corp. V. National Association of African American-Owned Media (NAAOM), Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) led her colleagues in introducing a resolution that affirms the vital role that the Civil Rights Act of 1866 – particularly Section 1981 of the Act – has played in prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity when making and enforcing business contracts.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Congratulates Attendees and Successful Applicants From This Weekend’s Job Fair in Cuney Homes with H-E-B Grocers
“The participation rate of attendees at this weekend’s job fair in Cuney Homes was overwhelming. There were close to 100 people who attended and over a third that number—34—signed up for jobs with H-E-B. Furthermore, and indicative of the interest that this event generated, while many individuals did not inquire of jobs for themselves, they did so for either children, grandchildren or other relatives looking for employment.
The Right to Vote Is Fundamental to Any Democracy
The right to vote is fundamental to any democracy. Protecting that right -- and making it easier to exercise it -- ought to be a priority across partisan lines. Instead, in states across the country -- particularly in the five years since the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act -- it has become a pitched battle.
Lizzo Winning On All Levels
In a race, everyone sets out to be the winner. Although there is only one official winner once the race is done there are many ways to win a race. One can win by beating their previous score or time. One can win because they never gave up. Winning can be as simple as entering the race in the first place. However, you define a win makes you are a winner. R&B rap artist Lizzo is having one winning year racking up awards, accolades, and acclaims everywhere she goes.
