NAREB President Sets Agenda Urging Millennials to Build Wealth Through Homeownership
During his speech on August 1st at the conclusion of the 72nd Annual NAREB Convention held in Atlantic City, NJ, Donnell T. Williams, newly installed as the 31st president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) set a bold, yet targeted agenda to increase Black wealth through homeownership with a special focus on reaching the country's millennials.
QFest Awards Top Honor FISTING: NEVER TEAR US APART The John Steven Kellett Freedom of Vision Award Winner
FISTING: NEVER TEAR US APART has taken the top prize at the 23rd Annual QFest, Houston's International LGBTQ Film Festival. The weeklong festival has concluded with the suspense filled drama awarded The John Steven Kellett Freedom of Vision Award, the festival’s highest honor.
Mayor Sylvester Turner named honorary chair of "FestEve! A Night for the Arts"
September event at Glasscock School of Continuing Studies honors outstanding arts contributors
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will serve as the honorary chair of the Community Artists’ Collective’s “FestEve! A Night for the Arts” Saturday, September 14, at the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Rice University.
Council Member Boykins Requests ED Committee Hearing to Address Airport Expenditures
Today, Council Member Dwight Boykins sent a letter formally requesting a meeting of the Economic Development Committee to address questions surrounding airport expenditures.
Council Member Boykins Sends Letter Urging POTUS and Senate Leadership to Advance Gun Control Legislation
Today, in the aftermath of the heinous mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio, Council Member Dwight Boykins sent a letter to the White House and Senate leadership calling for the advancing of gun control legislation already passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.
AFT President Randi Weingarten on 2019 PDK Poll Measuring the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten released the following statement upon the release of this year’s Phi Delta Kappan (PDK) Poll, the 51st iteration of the survey that measures public opinion about America’s public schools, noting that for the first time in nearly 20 years, the survey included teachers in its responses:
Alex Nogales, NHMC president and CEO, directly places the blame on the recent U.S. mass shootings on President Trump
After this past weekend's back-to-back massacres in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio which has left 31 people dead, Alex Nogales, the president and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), is firmly placing the blame of this carnage on President Trump.
A blind little girl’s spiritual journey of a lifetime led her to receive the greatest miracle of her life
Dr. Bebe V. Villarreal announces the release of ‘A Christmas Miracle for Grace’ SAN ANTONIO – Christmas is Dr. Bebe V. Villarreal’s favorite holiday of the entire year. She was raised with the traditional story of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem, and since there was no place for them in the inn, they had to go to a stable where Mary gave birth to Jesus and placed him in a manger.
Guacamole Lovers, Rejoice! The Avocado Genome Has Been Sequenced
A new study illuminates the avocado’s family history and lays the foundation for the species’ improvement.
We now know the DNA of guacamole. Scientists including Texas Tech University’s own Luis Herrera-Estrella have sequenced the avocado genome, shedding light on the ancient origins of this buttery fruit and laying the groundwork for future improvements to farming.
GMC 2020 Change Points: Bold Design, Smart Technologies and New Standard Safety Features
GMC is strengthening its 2020 truck and SUV lineup with premium, bold styling and smarter technologies. GMC raises the bar by adding standard safety features to Terrain and offering the first-ever AT4 Acadia. Acadia joins Sierra 1500 and Sierra Heavy Duty as the newest addition to the AT4 sub-brand, which will be available across the entire GMC lineup in the next two years. The successful rollout of GMC’s next generation pickups continues with the addition of innovative features to the Sierra 1500 and the launch of an all-new Sierra Heavy Duty.
NABJ Mourns the Loss of Pulitzer Prize-Winning Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of Pulitzer Prize-winning Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison.
Ms. Lauryn Hill and H.E.R. Announce One Night Only Show at The Hollywood Bowl
Live Nation August 6, 2019 MS. LAURYN HILL AND H.E.R. ANNOUNCE ONE NIGHT ONLY SHOW AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL Date Set For Wednesday, October 16 at the Historic Venue
Tickets Go On Sale To The General Public Starting Friday, August 9
Theatre Under The Stars Announces the Cast of Spring Awakening
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce the cast of Spring Awakening.
Bodybuilding Legend Ronnie Coleman Launches YouTube Podcast, New Supplement Products
Coleman has launched a podcast on his YouTube channel, RCSSTV, along with new products in his supplement line including some unique food seasonings for those hardcore dieters.
In the world of bodybuilding, there is no bigger name than eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman. Despite being retired from competitive bodybuilding for over a decade his popularity has never been higher. Just look at his social media numbers: 3.3 million followers on Instagram, 1.2 million on Facebook, 660 thousand subscribers on YouTube and another 246 thousand on Twitter.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg Announces Bold Action Plan to Combat the National Threat Posed by Domestic Terror and the Gun Lobby
New approach lays out bold policies supported by sustained political engagement
Today, Mayor Pete Buttigieg released a bold action plan to meet the urgent national security crisis posed by white nationalism and the gun lobby that is threatening communities across America. The plan not only identifies the policies that must be enacted to to stem the rising tide of gun violence, but includes the concrete action needed to build and sustain political power to put those policies in place.
Green Zone Housing Jump For A Dream
Freefall 120 MPH For Veterans $1,000 Challenge for Charity
Calling all speed freaks, bucket listers, military veteran supporters! Green Zone Housing Jump For Heroes invites all to take part or watch daredevils freefall from 14,000 feet in the air in support of military veterans. The day long benefit will end with music from entertainer Moses Rangel. Join us on August 31, 2019 with first jump at 7:00 a.m. at Skydive Spaceland Houston, 16111 FM 521, Rosharon, TX 77583.
Governor Ron DeSantis Officially Requests Replacement of Florida Statue in National Statuary Hall on 144th Anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s statue will represent the first African American to have a state-commissioned statue in National Statuary Hall
“Florida is proud to commemorate the 144th anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s birthday by sending our state’s formal request to place her statue in National Statuary Hall, making her the first African American to have a state-commissioned statue,” said Governor DeSantis. “Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was an influential educator, leader and civil rights activist who became one of Florida’s and our nation’s most influential leaders. Dr. McLeod Bethune’s statue will represent the best of who we are as Floridians to visitors from around the world in our nation’s capitol. Her legacy endures and will continue to inspire future generations.”
Sugar Land Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Guided-Missile Destroyer in Pearl Harbor
A 2010 Stephen F. Austin High School graduate, 2014 Texas A&M University graduate and Sugar Land, Texas, native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer, USS Halsey.
2019 Theta Charity Antiques Show Returns to Houston for Grand Finale in November
Featuring appearances by nationally-renowned design experts Steve and Brooke Giannetti, Alexa Hampton, Thomas Jayne, Charlotte Moss, Thomas O’Brien, and Margot Shaw
Houston Concierge Association’s 10th Annual Cultural Partner Open House
Monday, August 12, 2019, 5:30-8:30 p.m
The Houston Concierge Association (HCA) and Visit Houston are pleased to announce the 10th Annual Cultural Partner Open House and Clothing Drive for the Star of Hope will be held on Monday, August 12, 2019
