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Hundreds of Players to Host Youth Football Camps
This summer, hundreds of current and former NFL players and coaches will host youth summer camps and activities for kids throughout the country. In addition to these camps, the NFL is encouraging NFL teams and partners to host events -- each with the goal of providing opportunities for kids to "Play Football" throughout the year.
Cricket Wireless Celebrates Black History Month with Launch of Sounds of Celebration Program and Sweepstakes
Black History Month is a time to celebrate and honor African Americans whose significant contributions have made an impact in their communities. Cricket Wireless is commemorating their influence to the world of music with the launch of their Sounds of Celebration program and sweepstakes.
One Month Away: 29th Annual AIDS Walk Houston and "Rock the Walk" Concert, March 4
AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) hosts the 29th annual AIDS Walk Houston and “Rock the Walk” concert and finish line party on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Sam Houston Park in Downtown Houston. This signature event—the city’s single greatest response in the fight against HIV/AIDS—raises funds that help local HIV/AIDS service organizations provide programs and services to almost 30,000 Houstonians impacted by the virus.
Mayor: New non-profit provides option for improvement of under-performing HISD schools and local control
Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed the initial board members of a new non-profit organization that may submit a vulnerable schools improvement plan to the Houston Independent School District to
The NAACP Host Black Census Week to Ensure Complete Count for Black Populations
The NAACP is focused on ensuring a full and accurate count amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic through their Black Census Week efforts. The week will consist of various activities to ensure communities of color, specifically Black populations, are informed about the Census and fill it out in its entirety.
Heritage Action Grassroots Campaign Launches Canvassing in Four States
Heritage Action for America today announced one of the first in-person grassroots policy campaigns to begin in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Project 2020, a policy-based advocacy campaign, began its second phase on June 30, when canvassers began knocking on 200,000 doors in four states.
Real Men Cook® Launches Historic Fourth Decade of Celebrating Black Men And Families
In the Wake of George Floyd's Tragic Death, Father's Day Creates Opportunity
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Continues Online Virtual Presentations and Launches Spanish Language Virtual Presentation Series
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, announced additional online programing through the summer and that the organization is launching Spanish virtual presentations on the first Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
Adventure Kids Playcare and Houston West Chamber of Commerce to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Tuesday, August 7, 2018: 5-7 p.m.
Adventure Kids Playcare Memorial City will host a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Houston West Chamber of Commerce at the new facility on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 5-7 p.m.
Governor Abbott Announces 2018 Outstanding Women In Texas Government Award Recipients
The State Agency Council to the Governor’s Commission for Women is proud to announce the 2018 Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award recipients. This biennial award honors women in state service who are helping to shape the future of Texas by contributing their notable talents and skills. Candidates were nominated by their respective state agency heads in four categories, and an independent committee selected the women whose contributions best exemplified each category.
H-E-B Shelves Primed for New Texas Products
Retailer Issues Statewide Call for 2019 Quest for Texas Best Entries
The search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State continues with the Sixth Annual H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best contest. The call for entries is now open, submissions will be accepted Wednesday, February 27th through Friday, April 5th. Participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state.
Continuing the Work: Rep. Thierry Brings Maternal Mortality Film to Houston
On Tuesday evening, February 20, 2018, State Rep. Shawn Thierry will host and moderate a discussion on the documentary screening of “Death By Delivery”, in partnership with Legacy Community Health, and Texas Southern University to address the maternal mortality crisis in Texas and nationwide.
Celebrate Summer with a Movie and Concert in One at The Little Mermaid Live in Concert June 16
Take a dive “Under the Sea” this summer at The Pavilion for Disney’s The Little Mermaid – Live in Concert sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands! On Thursday, June 16, Disney’s animated classic will play on the large LED screens as the Houston Symphony performs the film’s Oscar® and Grammy®-winning score live on the stage. Gates open at 6 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. performance. Mezzanine and lawn seating are FREE. Reserved orchestra seats are available for $25 per ticket.
ParkHouston’s New Online Training Fights Disabled Parking Abuse
The City of Houston is pleased to announce a new online course for residents interested in volunteering to help prevent the abuse of parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities. Through its public parking management team, ParkHouston, the City will offer virtual training modules to allow Houstonians 24-hour access to complete the Volunteer Parking Enforcement certification at their convenience. Until now, this training was only offered in person or through fixed-schedule online courses.
HCC Signs 3-Year Agreement with City of Houston to Provide Firefighters with EMS Training
Houston Community College Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., and City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner met at HCC’s Northeast College today to sign a three-year agreement for HCC to train Houston firefighters in emergency medical services.
Kimberly-Clark Professional Global Biorisk Advisory Council™ (GBAC) Scholarship Program to Provide New Infectious Disease Awareness Training for Cleaning Professionals
Kimberly-Clark Professional™ today announced its scholarship program will fund new infectious disease awareness training for cleaning professionals to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, in the workplace. The program is in collaboration with ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the Global Biorisk Advisory Council™ (GBAC), a division of ISSA.
Black Family-Owned Construction Firm Awarded 7 Multi-Million Contracts Including JFK Airport
Meet Darrell K. Choates, Sr., his father, his son, and his grandson (that’s 4 generations), the owners of Choates G Contracting LLC, a Black-owned construction firm headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company has recently scored — not one or two — but seven new multi-million dollar contracts including a $30 million construction project at JFK Airport’s Terminal 1 in New York City and a $25 million construction project in Ghana.
Nation's Largest & Foremost Diverse Commercial Real Estate Conference Returns In-Person to NYC July 28-31, 2022 for 4th Annual Conference
600+ attendees, 70+ expert speakers and several Fortune 500 partners from Goldman Sachs, PGIM Real Estate and JP Morgan on board
Diversity in Commercial Real Estate (DCRE), powered by Avant-Garde Network, the nation's leading conference for professionals of color in commercial real estate, hosts its 4th annual conference from July 28-31, 2022. Attendees will participate in four days of dealmaking, keynotes, masterclasses, panels, recruiting and networking at Columbia University.
Texas Democratic Members Walkout of Texas State House: A Courageous Act for Justice! May 30, 2021
Tonight, the Texas Voters Forward Coalition and Houston NAACP applaud the Texas Democratic Caucus’s action to break quorum in the Texas State House. The organized walkout, by all but one Black Caucus member, served as a peaceful protest against Senate Bill 7.
Student entrepreneurs can start their first lemonade stand with learning app offered by Empowered and Lemonade Day
My Lemonade Day app offers tools for kids starting a lemonade stand business
This spring and summer, kids can learn to manage their own lemonade business from start to finish with help from Lemonade Day and Empowered, two organizations focused on experiential, real-world learning through an individualized approach to all students.
