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Jackson State University Will Honor President Emeritus John Peoples During 144th Founders’ Day Convocation on Oct. 28President Emeritus John A. Peoples, Jr. Ph.D. will receive an honorary doctorate of
President Emeritus John A. Peoples, Jr. Ph.D. will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters during Jackson State University’s 144th Founders’ Day Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 28th at 10 a.m. on the Gibbs-Green Plaza, which will also be livestreamed.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Great Futures Dinner: Resilient Together
“Great Futures Start Here.” That’s what the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is all about. And the Great Futures Dinner: Resilient Together was a big step in ensuring that will happen, as it raised more than $900,000 to support high quality after-school and summer programming for some 30,000 children and teens who walk through the doors of its 23 clubs every year. The dinner, attended by more than 600 enthusiastic BGCGH supporters, is the nonprofit’s premier fundraising event of the year and is a showcase to the Houston community on how BGCGH positively impacts the lives of area youth every day and helps them achieve great futures.
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The Greater Houston Black Chamber Announces Winners of Coveted Pinnacle and Upstart Awards at the 27th Annual Celebration of Black Business Excellence
The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) held its 27th Annual Pinnacle Awards, Saturday, October 23, 2021, where several of Houston’s best and most promising black-owned businesses received high honors.
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Houston Native Serves as a Member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”
A Houston, Texas, native is serving aboard USS Nevada, one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines.
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This could make bitcoin bigger than ever
This year, cryptocurrencies have been up. They've been down. But they never seem to be entirely out.
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Bitcoin is now trading above $60,000 — not far off the all-time high of more than $64,800 achieved in April. Mandatory Credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg/Getty …
Published on October 18, 2021
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TUTS: Meet the Cast of Sister Act
Get your tickets now for the brand new TUTS production of Broadway’s divine musical comedy, Sister Act!
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Humans were using tobacco at least 12,000 years ago
The tobacco plant has shaped the fortunes of humanity. Today, the substance is used and abused by a billion people around the world. It is a habit that dates back to the Stone Age, new research shows.
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Dr. Dre Reveals Who Will Perform During The 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Seven months ago, The Weeknd shut Raymond James Stadium down with an outstanding performance that featured a medley of his greatest hits. If fans thought the NFL couldn't take the halftime show to another level this year, they're completely wrong. In a surprise announcement, legendary producer Dr. Dre announced that Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Snoop Dogg would join him during the Super Bowl halftime show this February.
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Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar will perform at next year’s halftime show
Published on October 7, 2021
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Houston Public Library’s Central Library Reimagined
The Houston Public Library (HPL) will reopen its reimagined Central Library on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 with a three-day celebration of engaging activities, events, giveaways and more for all to enjoy! On Oct. 7, guests can enjoy the sounds of Houston in Harmony at 12:30 p.m. and a Movie Night on the Plaza at 5:15 p.m. On Oct. 8, the Library welcomes back its popular craft times and on Oct. 9, guests can enjoy an Outdoor Family Storytime at 11:15 a.m. and a Puppet Show on the Plaza at 2 p.m.
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Wells Fargo NeighborhoodLIFT Program Returns to Houston to Create 300 Homeowners
As Houston continues to battle COVID-19, $5 million effort will help residents with $15,000 home down payment assistance
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Black Women for Positive Change Announces 2021 Elizabeth Keckley Honorees
Black Women for Positive Change is pleased to announce the Honorees of the 2021 Elizabeth Keckley Awards, an event that honors individuals who have demonstrated lives of public service and dedication to building and expanding the American Black Middle/Working Class. The Keckley Awards are part of the Tenth Annual Month of Families, Non-Violence and Opportunities, October 1-31, 2021. “We are honored to highlight the accomplishments of this year’s honorees. We believe it is important to provide youth and adults with role models in different industries, that they can emulate, as they develop their personal walks of life,” said Honorable Jan Perry, Social Action Chair and Attorney Carthenia Jefferson, Committee Co-Chairs of the Keckley Awards, organized by Black Women for Positive Change.
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These are the celebs making billions from their fashion side hustles - from Yeezy to Savage X Fenty
While we know famous faces like Kanye and Rihanna for their musical careers, there’s a celebrity fashion side hustle culture that is earning the world’s biggest stars billions of $$$ as they diversify their roster.
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Exclusive: Haiti's Ariel Henry says he understands US migrant deportations and says elections will be pushed back
Haiti's unelected leader Ariel Henry says he understands why the United States is deporting thousands of Haitian migrants from the Texas border, as he wants to cooperate with America -- and will welcome home those who fled the disaster-hit country.
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John Cisneros Named Chair of Houston Symphony's Hispanic Leadership Council
The Houston Symphony announced today that John Cisneros, Ed.D is the Symphony’s Hispanic Leadership Council Chair for the 2021–22 Season. The Hispanic Leadership Council is a membership group comprising business, education, and community leaders who advise the Symphony on how it can better connect with the Hispanic population in Greater Houston.
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South Texas College of Law Houston to Honor Three Exceptional Alumni at 2021 Alumni Association Annual Luncheon
South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) will honor three exceptional graduates Sept. 28 at its 2021 Alumni Association Annual Luncheon at Hotel ZaZa-Houston Museum District.
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Mary-Olga Lovett ’93 — senior vice president of Greenberg Traurig LLP and a member of South Texas College of Law Houston’s board of directors — …
Published on September 27, 2021
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See who won at the Tony Awards
Broadway is back and the 74th Tony Awards were presented Sunday after a long delay due to the pandemic.
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Audra McDonald is seen here at the 74th Tony Awards. McDonald is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a …
Published on September 27, 2021
