Family Atmosphere Is The Key To The Houston Astros 2022 Success
“Everyone pulls for each other, and that is the one thing I noticed when I showed up here last year,” said Astros reliever Ryne Stanek
Holiday Shopping for 5,300 Special Needs Children
In 1986 a concerned parent discovered the overwhelming requirements of special needs children and began Houston’s Be An Angel to help. Over 36 years later BAA has served thousands of special needs children throughout the Greater Houston, Fort Worth and Dallas areas, providing specialized programs, services, and equipment.
Uncork'd Presents Sawed Off
Uncork’d Entertainment has acquired SAWED OFF, a new supernatural horror feature based on a comic anthology story and starring Eva Hamilton (RUIN ME, DEATH KISS), Jody Barton (UGLY SWEATER PARTY), and Trae Ireland (13/13/13). The movie will be released on digital platforms and DVD October 11.
Sheryl Crow Performing at the Farrah Fawcett Foundation's Star-Studded Tex-Mex Fiesta Benefit on October 20th
The Farrah Fawcett Foundation (FFF) has announced that this year's 4th biennial Tex-Mex Fiesta Benefit will be held in Dallas, Texas. Co-Chairs Alana Stewart and Jaclyn Smith will join headliner, Sheryl Crow, and emcee of the evening, George Hamilton, for an entertaining program that will honor Linda Gray. All proceeds raised will go directly to the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge and Stand Up To Cancer.
They’re BACK! McDonald’s USA’s Iconic Halloween Pails Will Return Oct. 18
After weeks of anticipation, McDonald’s officially confirms the return of its Halloween Happy Meal and shares unique ways fans can reuse their collectible pail this fall and beyond
Nation's Foremost Women of Color and Capital Conference Returns In-Person to NYC October 13-15, 2022 for 4th Annual Conference
Business owners, expert speakers and industry leaders plus Fortune 500 partners from JP Morgan Chase, Capital One, Goldman Sachs, Capital One, Experian and more are on board for three days of masterclasses, panels and networking
SSCP Management Ventures Into Commercial Real Estate
Award-winning restaurant company adds real estate vertical
SSCP Management is renowned for its success in the restaurant industry and currently manages more than 400 locations with over $600 million in revenue. The award-winning company is now planning to build on that success with significant investments in the commercial real estate market.
TAB Urges Congress to Protect Texas Dreamers Contributing to the Workforce
The Texas Association of Business (TAB) issued the following statement after the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in State of Texas v. USA, which supports the Federal District Court’s prior ruling that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is illegal:
Pretty Woman: The Musical at the Hobby Center
Public On Sale Friday, October 7 at 10am
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL makes its Houston debut as part of the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center 2022-23 Season. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will play the Hobby Center January 3–8, 2023. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, October 7 at 10am.
LEROI: Living in Color On view Friday, November 11, 2022 – Sunday, March 26, 2023
Internationally acclaimed artist LeRoi Johnson’s retrospective exhibition encompasses a transformative new approach to community collaboration
Bold, bright colors, a spirit of community connection, and cultural exchange are all central to the work of renowned artist LeRoi Callwell Johnson. Incorporating a vibrant span of influences from personal experiences, and African, Caribbean, and South American cultures, Johnson’s paintings have been exhibited and recognized in major art centers across the United States and around the world. Now, on November 11, the Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo State will present LEROI: Living in Color, the artist’s first museum retrospective. Over 70 pieces of Johnson’s artwork will be on display in what he defines as the most significant exhibition of his 50-year career.
Men Are Four Times As Likely to Commit Suicide. Why?
In 2020, according to the CDC, suicide took the lives of over 45,979 men, women, and children. That’s one death every 11 minutes. Not only is suicide an epidemic for the general population, it’s the third leading cause of death for boys and the 9th leading cause of death for all males. Women are 1.5 times more likely to attempt suicide than men, however men are still 4 times more likely to die as a result.
NAACP President Presents Inaugural Agosto Lecture at South Texas College of Law Houston
Alumnus Derrick Johnson ’97, president and CEO of the NAACP, addressed a standing-room-only crowd Tuesday, Oct. 4 as he delivered the inaugural lecture for The Benny J. Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center at the South Texas College of Law Houston.
Houston Texans Celebrate Founder's Day in Honor of Robert C. McNair
Today, the Houston Texans will celebrate Founder’s Day in honor of the team’s late founder Robert C. McNair. For the third consecutive year, the organization will honor Bob McNair’s life and legacy by supporting a cause he was passionate about. Texans players, coaches, executives and staff are partnering with Family Houston this month, a United Way agency which provides counseling to school-aged kids across the Greater Houston area.
Black Entrepreneurs Day presented by Chase: A Celebration of Black Business Curated by Daymond John Streaming Live From the Apollo Theater, Thursday, Oct. 27
Spike Lee, Venus Williams, Tracee Ellis Ross, Shaquille O'Neal, Killer Mike, Big Sean, and More to Headline; 'NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant' Submissions Are Now Open — Awarding $150,000+ in Blac
Daymond John, the founder and CEO of FUBU and co-star of ABC's four-time Emmy Award-winning show Shark Tank has announced the third annual Black Entrepreneurs Day presented by Chase. In conjunction with Medium Rare and The Shark Group, Black Entrepreneurs Day presented by Chase is an annual celebration of Black business, aiming to empower and celebrate entrepreneurs everywhere. Focused at the intersection of Business & Entertainment, Black Entrepreneurs Day presented by Chase has quickly become one of the largest and most awarded Diversity & Inclusion events in America. Last year's event attracted over 6.5 million viewers and won its third and fourth Webby Awards as the Best Remote Business & Finance event on the internet. This year's free global live-stream will air on Thursday, Oct. 27, beginning at 7 p.m. ET across the Black Entrepreneurs Day website, Facebook, and more.
Amazon plans to hire 150,000 workers ahead of holiday shopping season
Amazon said Thursday it plans to hire 150,000 new employees across the United States to meet demand ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.
Children among at least 36 people killed in child care center massacre in Thailand
Thailand recoiled in horror Thursday after at least 36 people were killed, at least 24 of them children, in a massacre at a child care center in northeastern Thailand that is believed to be the country's deadliest incident of its kind.
Congressional Black Caucus Institute Launches Tech Platform to Diversify Public Policy Recruitment
The Congressional Black Caucus Institute (CBCI) announces the launch of an AI-enabled tech platform to strengthen diversity hiring in public policy.
Google Cloud Joins the Alfred Street Baptist Church as the Title Sponsor of the Fall 2022 HBCU College Festival
More than 35,000 expected to attend the largest hybrid festival of its kind in the country
Google Cloud and the Alfred Street Baptist Church have partnered for the second time for the 20th Annual ASBC Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Festival, taking place virtually on October 7, 4:00pm-8:00pm and virtually and in person at the University of the District of Columbia on October 8, 10:00am-2:00pm.
Houston Chamber Choir returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre after three-year absence with free concert “This Land Is Your Land” on Oct. 29
The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, led by Robert Simpson, is back at Miller Outdoor Theatre for the first time since 2019 presenting “This Land Is Your Land” as the second performance of its 2022-2023 season. The concert on Saturday, Oct. 29 is free and open to the public at Houston’s iconic outdoor performance space in Hermann Park. The Choir missed 2020 and 2021 Miller Outdoor Theatre performances due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Toni V. Smith: 14 Years Later and Still Fighting
A boxer never steps into any ring ill-prepared. Muscles in their body must be trained for weeks to condition the body, build endurance, and enhance speed. The mind must be trained to focus. If a boxer believes they are stronger and faster than their opponent, they have already lost the fight. But how do you prepare for a fight when you know nothing about your opponent? There is no time to plan a strategy. It’s as if you are being sucker-punched from the get-go, leaving you confused – Is your on-the-defense mechanism to bob and weave or duck and jab? How does you prepare for the fight of your life?
