Corporate Board Chair, Director and Philanthropist, Brenda J. Lauderback to be Honored with The Executive Leadership Council 2022 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award
Lauderback will be recognized for her outstanding contributions to the Black community in business, philanthropy, and volunteerism during The ELC's 36th Annual Recognition Gala
The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced today that it will honor Brenda J. Lauderback with the prestigious 2022 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award during its 2022 Annual ELC Recognition Gala on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the Marriot Marquis in Washington, D.C., at 6:00 p.m. ET. The gala will be hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and will include performances by Babyface and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Lightscape, presented by Reliant, returns to Houston Botanic Garden Nov. 18 through Jan. 1, 2023
One-of-a-kind artistic lights experience set to dazzle for a second year
Lightscape, the internationally acclaimed lights and music event, presented by Reliant, returns to the Houston Botanic Garden this winter. In its second year, the outdoor illuminated trail includes dazzling new immersive installations – in addition to well-loved favorites – set to seasonal tunes along a winding path through the Garden. Whether it’s a family outing, date night or “girls’ night out,” Lightscape is sure to entertai
TPPF Releases New Research Exploring Relations Between Texas and Mexico
As the federal government becomes increasingly more absent and ineffective on the southern U.S. border, relationships between states and the Mexican government become important tools to fill the gap left behind.
Watch Trailer for New Movie - TILL starring Danielle Deadwyler, Directed by Chinonye Chukwu
See the new trailer a for Till starring Danielle Deadwyler and directed by Chinonye Chukwu. The movie was written by Michael Reilly & Keith Beauchamp and Chinonye Chukwu.
Watch the Official Trailer for Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel star in Shotgun Wedding
Prime Time Video just released the official poster for Shot Gun Wedding that stars Jennifer Lopez, Lenny Kravitz, Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Coolidge and others.
First Black-developed micro-community taking shape in Atlanta
A new community of micro-homes is starting to take shape in College Park.
The Ultimate Comfort Food Is Back This Fall For the 14th Year at Select DQ Restaurants
The beginning of fall means cooler temps and thoughts of favorite cold-weather recipes. Across the Lone Star state, that means chicken and dumplings are back at participating DQ restaurants in Texas! The homemade recipe is a deliciously hearty dish with tender chicken, scrumptious gravy and fluffy dumplings that bring comfort just in time for fall and winter.
Department Opens Application Period for Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Funds to Increase the Number of School-Based Mental Health Providers in Schools Provided Through the Bipartisan Safer Communi
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) is releasing Notices Inviting Applications for two grant programs to increase access to mental health services for students and young people, totaling $280 million, that were funded through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) and the Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations.
First-Ever Jazz Music Awards Adds Hosts Delroy Lindo and Dee Dee Bridgewater
Performances by Dianne Reeves, Ledisi, The Baylor Project, Kenny Garrett, Somi, Lizz Wright, Jazzmeia Horn, Brian Bromberg and Lindsey Webster
The Jazz Music Awards: Celebrating the Spirit of Jazz, the first awards celebration to exclusively focus on Jazz announces a star-studded lineup of acclaimed artists who will perform live under the musical direction of NEA Jazz Master and three-time Grammy Award-winning musician, composer, and educator Terri Lyne Carrington. Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist Dee Dee Bridgewater and multiple award-winning British-American stage and screen actor Delroy Lindo will serve as co-hosts for the Jazz Music Awards, set for Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA.
Ed Sheeran Mathematics Tour Coming to NRG Stadium!
Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning, global superstar Ed Sheeran has announced details for the North American leg of his “+ - = ÷ x Tour” (pronounced “The Mathematics Tour”), hitting stadiums across the continent for the first time since his history-making “Divide Tour” in 2018, which officially became the most-attended and highest-grossing tour of all time by its completion.
iHeartMedia Rings In The Holiday Season With The Return Of Its Iconic 2022 National iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented By Capital One
Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Jack Harlow, Sam Smith, Pitbull, Charlie Puth, Backstreet Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Demi Lovato, The Kid LAROI, Khalid, Tate McRae, Lewis Capaldi, and More Top Artists Lead All-Star Line
“The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One” Will Broadcast on December 17 as an Exclusive Network Television Special on The CW Network
Celebrate National Vodka Day with a Sip of Texas' First Sweet Potato Vodka
Award-Winning Black-Owned GO3 Vodka Celebrates History, Friendship, and Rich, Small Batch Flavor in Houston
Jubilee Spirits, a new Black-owned, Houston-based premium alcohol and spirit company, has brought a rare treat for vodka drinkers to market with General Orders No.3 (GO3) Vodka; Texas’ first craft distilled sweet potato vodka, blended and bottled in Houston.
COVID-19 Virus: Understanding Your Risks
Learning about how Covid 19 spreads and the factors that can increase that risk can help you make informed choices.
Texans Rookie Jalen Pitre Has Coming Out Party Against the Bears
The Houston Texans head coach and defensive coordinator have been telling anyone who would listen that there was just something special about rookie safety Jalen Pitre. From the time he was drafted until he played in his first NFL regular season game, coach Smith has raved about the potential of the second-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Baylor University.
Raising Cane’s Founder Presents $100,000 Donation to Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Raising Cane’s and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund kicked off their long-term partnership to help empower Hispanic students all over the country to pursue and complete a higher education, as well as set them up for success in their future careers.
Experience Classical Music to Ragtime Jazz, Classic Rock, and Beyond with the Houston Symphony
Take a musical journey through time as the Symphony pays homage to over a century of trailblazing Black artists, from classical music to ragtime, jazz, classic rock, and beyond! Rock out to Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze,” dance to Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer,” Florence Price’s exhilarating “Juba” Dance, and much more! This program will also feature an exceptional performance by American Idol contestant Douglas Mills Jr. and students from Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Canadian Conductor, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, is co-creator of the program.
Macy's Backstage Opens at Memorial City
Macy's, celebrates the opening of a new Macy’s Backstage at Memorial City. With the addition of Backstage at Memorial City, Macy’s now offers 4 Backstage locations in the Houston area. Macy’s Backstage de- livers a store-within-store shopping experience with a changing assortment of on-trend items to give shoppers another way to express their personal style at significant savings.
Hispanic Heritage and History Lives on in Campus Namesakes Throughout HISD
HISD has 22 schools that recognize the contributions of Hispanic civic and community leaders who range from educators and civil servants to local restaurateurs, newscasters, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, and even Nobel Prize-winners.
A Question of Justice
In 1838, in a shameful chapter of American history, U.S. forces under Gen. Winfield Scott forced tens of thousands of Cherokee Indians - one of the "Five Civilized Tribes" that had embraced the customs and language of white settlers - to march 1,200 miles to what was designated "Indian Territory" across the Mississippi (centered in what is now Oklahoma). Their lands were confiscated; their homes looted. Along what became known as the Trail of Tears, whooping cough, typhus, dysentery, and starvation took a deadly toll, with an estimated one-quarter of the Cherokee people perishing along the way.
Texas Southern University Celebrates 95 Years of Excellence in Achievement
When people of color went out to discover more for themselves in the early 1920s, there weren’t a lot of open doors but closed ones. Opportunities were few, and there weren’t many individuals with extended hands to show them the way. However, a courageous few found opportunity tucked away in the heart of Third Ward at a place to be called Texas Southern University.
