HISD students to share their 2022 vision of MLK’s dream during 27th annual Oratory competition
Houston Independent School District top 12 student finalists will showcase their public speaking skills at the final round of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory competition. Fourth and fifth grade students will present their composed 3-to-5-minute speeches addressing this year’s topic “What would Dr. King say to us today about hope for tomorrow?”
The Houston Museum of African American Culture Presents Ellsworth Ausby: Odyssey February 4 - April 8, 2023
The Houston Museum of African American Culture Presents Ellsworth Ausby: Odyssey February 4 - April 8, 2023 Member Reception: Friday, February 3, 6 - 8PM Gallery Conversation, Saturday, February 4, 2PM
Community Learning Center Receives $300,000 Workforce Training Grant
Community Learning Center, Inc. (CLC) received a $300,000 Texas Talent Connection grant from the Office of Governor Greg Abbott to support innovative education and workforce skills training programs that lead to successful job placement, increased wages, and improved job retention. The grant benefits individuals participating in the North Central Texas HVAC-R (NCT HVAC-R) project.
Otis Redding Foundation Releases Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Available Today
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, the Otis Redding Foundation is releasing a new song, “Show Love,” written and produced by students ages 12-18, who attended the Otis Music Camp at the height of the pandemic in 2020. The song is based on a sermon “Loving Your Enemies” which Dr. King delivered at Dexter Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL on November 17, 1957, and includes a live excerpt of the sermon. Dexter Baptist Church is a designated a historic landmark and boasts significant African American history since its opening in 1887. Much of Montgomery’s early civil rights activity, most famously the 1956 Bus Boycott, was directed by Dr. King from his office in the lower level of the church.
Netflix, NHMC & Five Organizations Release Inaugural Selections for "Created By" Initiative
The National Hispanic Media Coalition applauds the selection of diverse writers for the Created By Initiative, offering script development deals by Netflix. Out of the chosen writers, three are alumni of NHMC's writers program, Zoila Amelia Galeano, Jeffrey Nieves and Emily Eslami Nieves. NHMC would also like to congratulate our alumni Diego Moreno who was nominated by the Native American Media Alliance.
ConocoPhillips donates more than $1M to PVAMU
The gift will support student development of skills in engineering and business analytics for undergraduates.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today announced a nearly $1.2 million multi-year gift, consisting of both in-kind equipment and monetary contributions, to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) to support student development of skills in engineering and business analytics for undergraduates.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Launches Night Train to Nashville online exhibit, highlighting Nashville's Pioneering and Influential R&B History
The multimedia exhibit is now accessible for free on the museum’s website.
Museum to host a related conversation and performance on Jan. 25 in partnership with the National Museum of African American Music.
2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival Lineup Announced With Dungeons & Dragons on Opening Night
Announcing the initial 2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival lineup with everything from bloodthirsty demons and Flamin' Hot Cheetos to a toy designer from El Salvador and the highly anticipated Opening Night film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley.
2nd Annual HBCU All-Star Game to Be Held at Texas Southern University in Houston During Final Four Weekend
HBCU All-Star Game to Air Live on CBS at 4:00 PM ET
HBCU All-Stars LLC have announced that the 2023 HBCU All-Star Game, a college basketball showcase highlighting the best HBCU players in the country, will be held at Texas Southern University H&PE Arena in Houston on Sunday, April 2 at 4:00 PM, ET.
Fishing Innovator To Be Inducted Into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is pleased to announce that Wally “Mr. Crappie” Marshall of Anna, Texas, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023. Marshall revolutionized crappie fishing through innovative products, tournaments and promotion of the sport. Marshall generously gives back to the fish community through his philanthropic work, teaching youth to fish and donating time and products to multiple charitable organizations and events.
Jerrod Carmichael burns Tom Cruise and Scientology with Shelly Miscavige joke
Jerrod Carmichael had a pitch for Tom Cruise and Church of Scientology in one of his Golden Globes jokes. The comedian and host of Tuesday's ceremony referenced Cruise having returned his Globe statues in 2021 in the midst of controversy surrounding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organization behind the Globes.
'Dancing with the Stars' pros Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy welcome first child together
Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy have welcomed a baby boy.
Julia Roberts has discovered she's not actually a Roberts
We are learning even more about the heritage of Julia Roberts.
Mortgage rates inched down last week, after a slight increase the week before
Mortgage rates inched down last week, after a slight increase the week before.
US cancer death rate falls 33% since 1991, partly due to advances in treatment, early detection and less smoking, report says
The rate of people dying from cancer in the United States has continuously declined over the past three decades, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Tree Planting and Food Distribution
Partners with Lucille’s 1913 and the city of Kendleton for Day of Service
On Monday, January 16, 2023, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Chef Chris Williams’ Lucille’s 1913 Foundation, and the city of Kendleton, TX, will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by hosting a Day of Service tree planting and produce distribution from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Bates M. Allen Park, 630 Charlie Roberts Ln., in Kendleton, TX 77451.
Black doctor debunks COVID-19 myths on TikTok to reach Black Ameri¬cans
A growing number of Black doctors are using social media to reach vaccine-wary members of their communities. Dr. Kristamarie Collman, a family medicine physician in Orlando, is one of them.
Investigation Into Fatal Shooting At 3341 Winbern Street
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another at 3341 Winbern Street about 7:15 p.m. on Monday (Jan. 9).
Heart Gallery Houston
Heart Gallery Houston is a powerful, traveling photographic exhibit. This community education and awareness initiative was created to help find forever homes for children in foster care awaiting adoption. With the help of professional photographers who volunteer their time and the support of local businesses, churches, and community partners, these heartfelt canvas photos show the faces of children that long to find a forever family and a life with stability and love.
