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Bestselling Authors on Board for SMU's Dallas Literary Festival
Novelists, poets and literary agents scheduled for free March 4 festival
SMU’s Dallas Literary Festival is bringing a blue-ribbon list of authors to Dallas on Saturday, March 4, for a day packed with discussion and inspiration.
Opinion| Police reform in America should involve race
Imagine, for a moment, an America where mostly Black police officers patrolled White neighborhoods. Further, imagine an America where Black police officers were killing unarmed young White men because the Black officers felt their lives were being threatened. This social construct is not only unthinkable but also difficult to imagine in America. This reverse analysis of Black police officers patrolling in predominately White neighborhoods provides a clear and cogent approach to assess the depth of degradation that Black people have suffered by the hands of the police for more than 100 years. During that time, and up until now, little
UNCF Celebrates 75 Years of Lighting the Way to Better Futures
Hosting annual San Francisco UNCF "A Mind Is…" Gala to benefit deserving students and historically black colleges and universities
For 75 years, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) has supported hundreds of thousands of deserving students, private historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and advocated for minority higher education.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® – Xi Alpha Omega Chapter Celebrates 47 New Members
The Xi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA) hosted a New Member Celebration on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Hilton Americas-Houston, where forty-seven (47) professional women were introduced to nearly 800 Houston community members, family, and friends. Very special guests in attendance included Dr. Mattelia B. Grays, AKA 18th International President, Ms. Faye B. Bryant, AKA 21st International President, Dr. Polly Sparks-Turner, 20th AKA South Central Regional Director, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Brinkley, 23rd AKA South Central Regional Director. Several AKA Houston Metropolitan Area Chapter Presidents and Leadership also attended the celebration, along with several elected officials, including the Honorable Angela Graves-Harrington, Judge, Harris County 246th Family District Court and the Honorable Toria J. Finch, Judge, Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. 9, who are both members of Xi Alpha Omega. Former Xi Alpha Omega Chapter President, Ms. Pamela McGee, served as Chairman of the New Member Celebration Luncheon Committee.
Suburban Sugar Land Women & Partners Award Eight Scholarships
Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) & Phenomenal Partners award EIGHT continuing and first-time scholarships. Scholarships are available annually to high school graduates in Fort Bend County - Fort Bend ISD, Katy ISD, Lamar CISD, Needville ISD, and Stafford MSD. Online application and bursar’s form are accepted annually June 01 – 30,11:59pm. Scholarship’s criteria - complete and accurate: application; professional head – shoulder photo; unofficial transcript, documentation that an official transcript has been requested, and receipt of an official transcript detailing full time enrollment – minimum of 12 credits; essay details why applicant should receive scholarship, current community service with responsibilities and leadership’ roles, and specific in person and virtual SSLW service participation; two letters of reference – one from high school or university staff and one from community service organization on letter head, dated, specific service’s details with sender’s name, signature, title, telephone, and email; and documentation of enrollment such as class schedule, housing assignment. Recipients must attend an annual, in person, College Send Off in July. Checks are mailed to the universities by July 31. Follow up in August – September.
Governor Abbott Presents 2017 Star Of Texas Awards
Governor Greg Abbott today presented the 2017 Star of Texas Awards to peace officers, firefighters, citizens and emergency medical first responders who have demonstrated extraordinary valor and courage in serving and protecting Texans and Texas communities. Created by the State of Texas in 2003, The Star of Texas Awards honor men and women who have been killed or have sustained injuries in the line of duty.
Kinder HSPVA receives 10 Tommy Tune nominations, including best musical, for ‘The Color Purple’
HISD’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts has received 10 nominations for its production of “The Color Purple” in the annual Tommy Tune Awards competition, which celebrates the educational value and excellence of high school musical theatre in the Greater Houston area.
Boeing to once again feature PVAMU paraphernalia on Starliner mission to space
For the second year in a row, Boeing will be honoring over a dozen HBCUs, including Prairie View A&M University, during its CST-100 Starliner’s second Orbital Flight Test on May 19.
December 2021 Highlight: Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University Celebrates Their 1 Year Anniversary
On December 5, 2021, Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University celebrated its one-year celebration.
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces Dating Series Spin-Off 'Ready to Love: Make a Move'
First Season of READY TO LOVE: MAKE A MOVE Premieres Friday, October 13th, at 8 PM ET/PT -
Preliminary Analysis of Irrigation Water Needs for Turf Grass Across Harris County
Harris County is the third most populated counties in the US. About 30% of domestic water use is for outdoor activities especially landscape irrigation and gardening. Optimum landscape and garden irrigation contribute to substantial water and energy savings and consequently reduction of CO2 emission into the atmosphere.
BREAKING NEWS Houston ABC13 weather icon Ed Brandon has died
Houston television icon and longtime member of the ABC13 family Ed Brandon died peacefully last night in Houston.
The Houston Museum of African American Culture Announces The Opening of A Burning House
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is pleased to announce the November 17, 2018 opening of A Burning House, curated by Dominic Clay and John Guess, Jr. A Burning House will be on display through January 12, 2019.
Financial Gravity Tax Has 6 Challengers for Artificial Intelligence Odele™ Through Herox
Financial Gravity Tax, Inc., a subsidiary of Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. (OTCQB:FGCO), said its aim is to lower business taxes for small business owners, entrepreneurs and others by optimizing financial decisions for the most favorable tax outcomes. “The big companies have highly paid teams to save money in taxes; isn’t it time for the little guy to get some of the relief and save thousands of dollars each year,” stated Financial Gravity Chief Executive Officer, John Pollock.
Bayou City Art Festival Launches New Collegiate Art Collective for Houston Area College Art Students
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association Inc. (ACA), has launched the Collegiate Art Collective, a new and unique exhibition featuring one-of-a-kind artwork from Houston area college art students.
Dove Men+Care Launches #CelebrateBlackDads to Amplify the Voices of Black Fathers on Social Media
In partnership with The Dad Gang, this Father's Day, Dove Men+Care continues its commitment to changing how the world sees Black men and fatherhood
NFL and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business to Host Webinar for 63 Current and Former Players
Webinar to serve as introduction for NFL Business Academy
NFL Player Engagement has partnered with the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business to co-host a webinar on July 18 for active NFL players and Legends. Spouses and significant others are also invited to participate as part of Player Engagement’s commitment to involve players’ families in the professional development and career transition process.
Professor and Poet Elizabeth Alexander Named President of Mellon Foundation
Elizabeth Alexander, whose memoir was a finalist in 2016 for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award and who wrote and recited an original poem at Barack Obama’s 2009 inaugural, will be the next president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the country’s largest humanities philanthropy.
13 Year-Old Neveah Spillman Leads Her Middle School’s Football Team as Starting Quarterback
Neveah Spillman loves sports. Her current position at Maple Park Middle School isn’t typical of girls her age. Neveah is the football team’s starting quarterback.
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade Take Daughter Zaya Wade to First Red Carpet at the 6th Annual Truth Awards
The Annual Awards Show Honors and Recognize the Black LGBTQ + Community and Their Allies
Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) in association with award-winning actress/activist Sheryl Lee Ralph and her non-profit organization, The DIVA Foundation, hosted the Sixth Annual Truth Awards on the evening of Saturday, March 7.
