Woody Guthrie Center To Honor Rapper Chuck D
Rapper Chuck D is this year’s winner of the Woody Guthrie Prize, an award that recognizes artists who speak out for the less fortunate.
Lizzo Shares Writing Credit For Her Hit ‘Truth Hurts’
Lizzo is sharing writing credit on her hit song “Truth Hurts” with the creator behind the song’s signature line, but not with two other writers who claim they also contributed to the track.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Project Rebound – To make a Better Society
Project Rebound’s mission is to inform the small business community about prison employment training and programming to increase their willingness to hire and place former offenders into meaningful jobs thereby improving their circumstances and expanding their opportunity for success. We change their lives and make society a better place.
What’s New in Montgomery -The City Welcomes New Hotels, Flights, Events and Cultural Attractions-
On August 23, Montgomery announced plans to develop a world-class outdoor recreation center anchored by an Olympic-standard recirculating whitewater course.
Houston Texans Celebrate NFL 100 in the Annual Homecoming Game Presented By Palais Royal
The Houston Texans will welcome former Texans players on Sunday, Oct. 27 when they take on the Oakland Raiders in the annual Homecoming Game presented by Palais Royal. This game will conclude the Texans’ Fantennial Weekend in honor of celebrating 100 years of the NFL. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium and will be broadcasted on CBS.
RuPaul bringing new Drag Race spin-off series to the air in 2020
Tuesday, RuPaul’s Drag Race fans got a special treat as it was announced that a new celebrity spin-off series will be debuting on VH1 in 2020.
Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight
He's 24 years old. He parties with Rihanna and Bella Hadid. He watches basketball games with Yao Ming.
Youth Development Center Opens New Building in Houston's Greater Fifth Ward
Building design meets at-risk children’s needs with security, education and creativity
PlanNorth Architectural Co. announces the official opening of the Youth Development Center (YDC)’s new building in the Greater Fifth Ward.
Elijah Cummings' body to lie in state in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol
Congressional leaders will honor the late Rep. Elijah Cummings on Thursday as his body lies in state in National Statuary Hall in the US Capitol.
Crimson Cup Welcomes Wholly Grounds Coffee House in Cartersville, Georgia
Wholly Grounds Coffee House in Cartersville, Georgia has joined the group of independent coffee shops, cafes and bakeries supported by award-winning coffee roaster Crimson Cup Coffee and Tea. Owners Tom and Kim Easter learned how to open a coffee shop through the 7 Steps to Success coffee shop franchise alternative program.
Sonofresco Announces Fall Special: Complimentary Shipping On Green Coffee Beans
Sonofresco has announced a Fall Special to provide free shipping on its green coffee beans. The promotion will be available to customers on all qualifying orders through October 31st.
Get help building a prayer life with lasting results in new book
Paul Moses C. Ratnam announces publication of ‘Winning By Resting’
The new spiritual growth book, “Winning By Resting” (published by WestBow Press) by Paul Moses C. Ratnam, intends to help readers decode the complicated view of prayer.
Nusrat Jahan Rafi: 16 sentenced to death for Bangladesh student's murder
A court in Bangladesh has sentenced 16 people to death for the murder of a teenager who was set on fire after she reported sexual harassment.
Cancer-Linked Contaminants Found In Houston's Drinking Water: EWG
Most Americans don't think twice about drinking a glass of water. A report released Wednesday, though, found more than 270 harmful contaminants in local drinking water across the nation, including in Houston. The substances are linked to cancer, damage to the brain and nervous system, hormonal disruption, problems in pregnancy and other serious health conditions.
Emerald Brand Moves Global Headquarters to Huntington, NY, Continues Warehouse Expansion
Emerald Brand Moves Global Headquarters to Huntington, NY, Continues Warehouse Expansion
Emerald Brand announced today it will be moving its global headquarters to Huntington, New York and adding a fourth warehouse distribution location to Hauppauge, New York, with additional distribution centers planned to open in 2020.
Pete Buttigieg Announces Comprehensive Plan to Build and Secure Power for Women in the 21st Century
Today, Mayor Pete Buttigieg released ‘Building Power: A Women’s Agenda for the 21st Century,’ the most ambitious and comprehensive plan released by any presidential candidate to invest in women’s economic, political, and social empowerment, tackle gender and race-based health disparities, and break down the systemic barriers that have held women back for far too long. Buttigieg's plan is grounded in bold proposals that will close pay, wealth, and leadership gaps, build safe and inclusive communities, aggressively combat the maternal mortality crisis, and protect a woman’s right to choose.
Houston Chamber Choir presents By Local at South Main Baptist Church on Nov. 16 featuring Houston composers
Third concert of the season starts at 7:30 p.m.
Houston’s vibrant and active arts scene is enriched by a growing number of A-List composers. In Houston Chamber Choir’s third concert of the season, titled By Local, five of these composers are in the spotlight with a diverse program showcasing their immense creative talents. The Houston Chamber Choir will bring its special flair to these pieces. The evening extravaganza will include talks from each of the presenting composers throughout the concert, including Mark Buller, Daniel Knaggs, Pierre Jalbert, Rob Landes and David Ashley White. As an additional treat, patrons will enjoy viewing artwork created by several of Houston’s local visual artists who will display their pieces in a joint gallery exhibition and reception prior to the concert.
Funeral for Atatiana Jefferson, shot by police in her Fort Worth home, to be held Thursday in Dallas
Atatiana Jefferson, the woman police fatally shot through the window of her Fort Worth home, will be laid to rest Thursday after a court ruled this week that the woman's father should be involved in her burial.
Family Style Inc.'s Breaking Bad Themed Los Pollos Hermanos Virtual Resturant to launch October 24th
Family Style Inc in Conjunction with Sony Pictures Consumer Products will be launching Los Pollos Hermanos virtual resturant, inspired by the resturant chain in the hit TV series Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. The three year long deal will roll out exclusively on Uber eats for 6 months beginning October 24th.
National Grilling Company Will Award Deserving Veterans With Grill of Honor
Pit Boss Grills will select 11 deserving veterans to award grill of honor for Veteran's Day
Pit Boss Grills, announced this week that it is searching for 11 deserving veterans to award a Grill of Honor. In honor of Veteran's Day, the national grilling company will give back to those who have served our country. From now until Nov. 1, patrons are encouraged to visit Pit Boss Grills website to fill out a nomination form for a chance for their deserving veteran to win a Grill of Honor.
