Where to Enjoy World Art Day in Texas this Friday, April 15
Located across 64 acres in the Texas Hill Country in Dripping Springs, one will find Dreamland, the outdoor entertainment, recreation, and arts venue where folks can find a variety of art pieces. The art program, led by Artistic Director Gareth Maguire, is the focus at Dreamland. There is an impressive array of awe-inspiring sculptures and murals from artists from all over the world. Each is carefully placed throughout the property that also boasts mini-golf, pickleball courts, disc golf, the splash pad, a beer garden, a film and concert screening area that showcases regional musicians weekly, and more.
Celebrating 155 Years of Faith, Justice, and Innovation at Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary
Special Events will be held throughout 2022 for learning partners, alumni, course facilitators, and supporters as the JCSTS platform continues to pave education possibilities for leaders in their communities, congregations, and circles of influence.
Viral Sensation Ezinma to Perform in NYC Public School
Acclaimed violinist, recording artist and educator on a mission to change the face of classical music with a tour of schools in The Bronx
Acclaimed violinist, recording artist and viral sensation Ezinma, known for her seamless fusion of hip-hop and classical music which has led to performances with headliners such as Beyoncé, Yo-Yo Ma, SZA, Kendrick Lamar and Joshua Bell, will be touring three elementary schools in The Bronx on Wednesday. These performances are part of a series of sessions that Meredith Ezinma Ramsay is conducting on behalf of her new foundation, Strings By Heart, which aims to bring more diversity, access and inclusion to the classical music world through music education.
Wells Fargo and Operation HOPE team up to accelerate financial inclusion
New HOPE Inside centers in select Wells Fargo branches increase access to financial education and guidance
Wells Fargo and Operation HOPE, Inc., a national non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, today announced plans to introduce HOPE Inside centers in 20 markets that will serve as many as 150 Wells Fargo branches and their surrounding communities across the United States by the end of 2023. The new HOPE Inside centers will feature Operation HOPE financial coaches who will help empower community members to achieve their financial goals through financial education workshops and free one on-one coaching.
Society for the Performing Arts Is Now the Performing Arts Houston
Society for the Performing Arts reveals its new name as Performing Arts Houston, unveils a bold new look, announces a new season of live arts, launches a new membership program, and opens applications
Continuing a 55-plus year history of presenting diverse live arts programming and arts education in Houston, SPA rebrands as Performing Arts Houston and announces its 22/23 Season of nationally and internationally renowned touring artists and performers. Applications are now open for New/Now: The Houston Artist Commissioning Project, an initiative that spotlights artists’ voices in our own community through commissioning new works. Focusing on audience engagement and access, a new membership program will be launched today. Information on all programs goes live on our new website, performingartshouston.org, on April 12, 2022.
Social Media Turns 25, U.S. Lawmakers Still Flummoxed on How to Regulate Platform
“Social media has substantially damaged and distorted the flow of information and the free exchange of ideas that are at the heart of why we have free expression,” said Jared Schroeder, an SMU expert in social media and the First Amendment.
Strength for the Fight: The Faith of Jackie Robinson
“Everyone knows about the bravery Jackie Robinson exhibited in April 1947,” declares Eli Lehrer, executive vice president of the History Channel, as he promotes its upcoming series titled “After Jackie.” Most Americans do know about this aspect of Robinson’s life. But many other aspects of Robinson’s life are not well known, especially the depth and importance of his faith.
Bellaire High School Class of 2022 has record-breaking 13 valedictorians
All HISD valedictorians and salutatorians will be honored April 12
Bellaire High School has 13 valedictorians in the Class of 2022, surpassing last year’s record-breaking nine students who graduated with a perfect grade point average.
East End Street Fest: A Celebration of Mexican and Chicano Art & Culture in East End Houston
The East End Improvement Corporation (501c3) and the East End Houston Cultural District proudly invite the Houston community to the 2022 East End Street Fest on Saturday, May 7, from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm on the award-winning Esplanade on Navigation Boulevard. Admission is free.
Congressman Al Green Helps Many Low-Income Families File to Get Up to $6,728
On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: “With the deadline to file taxes around the corner, it is important to make sure eligible recipients are informed of the resources and incentives available to them so they do not leave money on the table; money that could otherwise be used to feed their families.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s Comments on Indictments of Judge Hidalgo’s Aides
During her time in office, Judge Hidalgo
In Washington's Covid-19 outbreak, new variants flout old 'close contact' rule
Washington, DC is coping with a cluster of high-profile Covid-19 cases after a series of public events exposed high-level officials.
Ambitious trial judges could be wary after GOP attacks on Judge Jackson's sentencing record
The Senate Republicans who led the attacks on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's sentencing record say they hoped to send a message to other trial judges who might seek appointments to higher courts.
Harris says White House will seek to ease Americans' medical debt burden
The White House is seeking to help lessen Americans' medical debt burden, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce Monday.
3 California police officers who restrained a man who died in their custody will not face criminal charges
The Alameda County district attorney will not file criminal charges against three police officers who restrained a Northern California man who died in their custody last year.
What we know and don't know about quarterback Dwayne Haskins' death
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died when he was struck by a dump truck Saturday morning as he tried to cross a highway on foot in South Florida, authorities said.
Biden to announce new gun regulation and name ATF nominee
President Joe Biden will announce a new firearm regulation Monday meant to contain the use of privately made weapons, senior administration officials said, as he comes under pressure to take more steps to address a national crisis of gun violence.
Krispy Kreme is pegging its doughnut prices to a gallon of gas
Krispy Kreme wants to take the edge off higher gas prices by lowering doughnut prices.
This Texas mom says she's moving her family to California to protect her transgender daughter
A Texas mom is doing whatever it takes to keep her transgender child safe -- even if that requires picking up their lives, leaving family and friends behind and moving hundreds of miles west.
Being Black Can Cost An Arm and a Leg
COVID-19 is not the only epidemic plaguing America’s Black community today.
