The Brimstone Museum Exhibits “The Art & History of the Bible”
The Brimstone Museum and Sulphur Parks and Recreation announce the start of the next exhibit, for public display, at the Henning Cultural Center in Sulphur, Louisiana. “The Art and History of the Bible,” to be a two-floor gallery exhibit at …
How to Beat Swimsuit Season Anxiety
Since January we’ve been bombarded with ads urging us to slim down and “get your body in shape by summer.” “Lose weight by Memorial Day.” While some women manage to meet their weight loss goals in time to feel confident …
Black Father and Son Offer Online Summer Camp to Teach Financial Literacy and Investing For the Third Year
Junior Wallstreeters, Inc. a non-profit, is excited to provide an online youth summer camp. The camp is great for preventing learning loss and offers a fun environment for students to learn financial and investing concepts.
Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management Update on NRG Energy Plant Fire
Short after midnight, Monday, May 9, 2022, Fort Bend County’s Office of Emergency Management, Hazmat Response Unit, and multiple fire departments responded to a hydrogen fire at the WA Parish Power Generating Station located at 2500 YU Jones Rd, in …
TSU Celebrates groundbreaking partnerships at inaugural President's Tiger Ball
Texas Southern University (TSU) hosted its inaugural President’s Tiger Ball at the George R. Brown Convention Center. This sold out event, presented by the TSU Foundation Board, serves as TSU’s largest fundraiser for student scholarships and programs.
Amazon workers vote against New York union drive led by grassroots organization behind last month's win
The grassroots labor union that made history last month when it formed the first union at an Amazon warehouse in the United States has lost a union election at a much smaller facility just across the street.
Man sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes
The second of two men responsible for the 2018 drive-by shooting death of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted of capital murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.
Congressman Al Green, Chairwoman Maxine Waters Introduce Fair Housing Month Resolution
“Chairwoman Maxine Waters of the U.S House Committee on Financial Services and I were proud to introduce today the Original Fair Housing Month Resolution of 2022. This resolution celebrates the historic Fair Housing Act (FHA) and renews the commitment made …
President and CEO of TIAA encourages JSU graduates to close minority wealth gap
The Lee E. Williams Athletic Assembly Center was filled with blue and gold robes as the graduating class of 2022 sat next to the golden class of 1972 at Jackson State University’s Spring 2022 Graduate Commencement Ceremony this morning.
Through it all, mother of four graduates from Jackson State University following the tragic death of her 6-year-old son
Kyoukius Washington received her bachelor's degree in social work from Jackson State University this morning, April 30. It is a moment that could have easily not been and perhaps no one would have blamed her for giving up.
Congressman Al Green, Who Secured Over $77 Million for Sims Bayou, Celebrates Opening of New Greenway Path Along Sims Bayou
On Saturday, April 30, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
Esteem University Grand Opening & The Dr. Candice Matthews Library Ceremony
On April 29th during a private ceremony. Leaders Esteem University celebrated its main campus grand opening ceremony. Dr. Verna Caddie who's the Founder and Chancellor of Leaders Esteem University dedicated the university's library to Dr. Candice Matthews who's the statewide …
School awards $500 stipend to all 4,800 employees
Harmony Public Schools is surprising its 4,800 teachers and team members across Texas with some good news to start National Teacher Appreciation week Monday, May 2. The Texas-based public charter school system is awarding a $500 stipend to all employees …
The Plant Project Plant Shop Celebrating Mother’s Day and Mother Nature - DIY Flower Arranging for Moms & Daughters/Sons, Fresh Juice Bar, Plant Specials, Last-Minute Gifts
The Plant Project plant shop in Houston is offering a special way to celebrate all mothers, including Mother Nature, this weekend with locally sourced flowers, plant specials, gifts, and a DIY Fresh Flower Bar where mothers and daughters/sons can create …
A New Dream Team of Federal Judges
Something amazing just happened in the U.S. Capitol. On one day, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for five extraordinary women of color who have been nominated to federal judgeships by President Joe Biden.
