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Yolanda Ford Unseats 24-Year Incumbent in Historic Win to Become First African American, Woman Mayor of Missouri City

Yolanda Ford defeated incumbent mayor Allen Owen in a runoff election held December 8, 2018. Ford previously served as a member of the City Council for District A since 2013. Owen had held the position of mayor since 1994. Ford is the first African American and the first woman ever elected to serve as mayor of Missouri City and will take the oath of office on December 17, 2018.

Mayor Turner Announces Houston to Host African American Mayors Association Conference

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner made an exciting announcement today that the African American Mayors Association will hold its national conference in Houston.

Sisters Network Inc. 12th Annual "Stop the Silence Walk" - A Success

For the 12th year, Sisters Net- work® Inc.(SNI) hosted the Stop the Silence National African American Breast Cancer 5K Walk/ Run. The first and only national Black Breast Cancer walk/run attracted more than 7,500 participants to raise aware- ness about breast cancer. The Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was awarded first place for the largest team raising more than $12,000. to help the SNI's breast cancer assistance program. Some in attendance were SNI founder Karen Jackson, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Kandi Eastman, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green, KG Smooth, Caleen Allen, Crystal Hadnott, and Cherise Story.

George Lopez Announces 2018 ‘Aces of Comedy’ Dates at The Mirage Hotel & Casino

George Lopez’s multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, standup comedy, late-night television and now an exciting return to the Aces of Comedy series at The Mirage Hotel & Casino. Lopez will headline at the Terry Fator Theater Friday, March 23; Saturday, March 24; Friday, Aug. 31 and Saturday, Sept. 1.

Bills beat Steelers in frigid weather while Buccaneers defeat Eagles to advance in NFL playoffs

The next round of the NFL playoffs is decided after six games filled the ‘Super Wild Card Weekend.’

“Man on the Run” by Carl Weber

Catch me if you can. You might have said that once, giggling. You may have yelled it at a game one afternoon. You said it, maybe, in a flirtatious manner on some romantic evening. Run, run, run, catch me if you can because, as in “Man on the Run” by Carl Weber, this chase may keep a man out of prison.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Tree Planting and Food Distribution

Partners with Lucille’s 1913 and the city of Kendleton for Day of Service

On Monday, January 16, 2023, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Chef Chris Williams’ Lucille’s 1913 Foundation, and the city of Kendleton, TX, honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by hosting a Day of Service tree planting and produced distribution from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Bates M. Allen Park, 630 Charlie Roberts Ln., in Kendleton, TX 77451.

Houston Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Shooting Acquaintance At Southwest Houston Apartment Complex

A Houston man pleaded guilty on the eve of trial and was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison for fatally shooting a man in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Houston Native Yolanda Adams Inducted into Music Hall of Fame

Multi-Grammy award winning singer, Yolanda Adams is a Gospel Music Hall of Fame 2017 Inductee.

African American Heritage Commission of South Carolina Launches New ‘Green Book,’ Names State’s Top Black History Sites

Many — perhaps most — African Americans can trace family roots back to Charleston. About 40 percent of enslaved Africans brought to North America arrived on ships that docked in Charleston Harbor.

'Only Murders in the Building' is Steve Martin's take on a Manhattan murder mystery

"Only Murders in the Building" might have been co-created by Steve Martin, but it has the feel of Woody Allen's lighter mysteries, drenched in New York-centric touches and characters as eccentric as the décor in their high-rise apartments. Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez play the unlikely sleuths, in a Hulu series that's good fun as long as you don't over-think it.

GM Increasing Ad Spend in Black-Owned Media by 400%

Automaker cancels meeting with group of seven publishers. Will now hold a series of small meetings with more media executives “ASAP”

Facing charges of “systemic racism,” General Motors Wednesday evening announced a 400% increase in ad spending in Black-owned media by 2023.

Howard University and At Least 7 Other HBCUs Receive Bomb Threats

At least eight historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats Tuesday, school officials said, triggering abrupt evacuations of students and employees. Spelman College, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Florida Memorial University, Howard University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University, Prairie View A&M University in Texas, and Xavier University of Louisiana reported bomb threats. No explosions occurred.

Houston Parks and Recreation Department Utilizes Goats to Assist with Habitat Restoration

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) is hosting a herd of over 150 goats at FM Law Park to assist with habitat restoration. The goats are being used to remove unwanted vegetation in the forested area of the park where the Parks and Recreation Department is implementing a habitat restoration project.

Visionaries Art League Gala

The Art League of Houston has been a fixture in the Houston art community for over 30 years. It is also responsible for art classes taught by art professionals, exhibits, and public art installation. Recently, implosion house. Also, the Texas Artist of the Year Award, Patrons of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. Past award recipients include John Biggers, Rick Lowe, and Jesse Lott.

Biology Isn't Why Tech Is a Boys' Club

It was an unoriginal argument: Women aren't biologically fit to succeed in tech.

Lenwood Johnson, Houston Community Activist, Dead at 75

Houston has lost a community activist who long fought for the poor in housing projects and to preserve the historic Freedman's Town.

Auberge Unveils Immersive Art Installations

The design-led hospitality brand has partnered with the global art consultancy MassivArt to create new guest experiences that are enchanting to the eye and enriching to the mind

Auberge Resorts Collection, the leading brand of luxury, one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, and global art agency, MASSIVart, today unveil Auberge ArtSalon, a new cultural art program featuring a series of artist residencies and immersive installations at six iconic Auberge Resorts Collection properties around the world. The partnership brings together emerging artists who will create thought-provoking, destination-driven art installations in landmark collaborations. Inspired by the one-of-a-kind property’s unique character, heritage and setting, each artwork pushes creative boundaries to highlight the aspects of discovery and expression common to the worlds of art and travel. Designed to delight and intrigue through unexpected encounters and eye-catching visuals, each invites moments of reflection, providing pause within the pause that is each guest’s stay.

Dove Real Beauty Productions Teams with Shonda Rhimes for a Second Season of Inspiring New Women-led Content

In the new film 'An Hour With Her,' Directed by Debbie Allen, Chelsea Harris and Caralyn Singleterry Showcase the Power That Mentorship Can Have on a Young Girl's Confidence

With Shonda Rhimes returning as Chief Storyteller, Dove Real Beauty Productions releases its first film of Season 2, "An Hour With Her." Dove Real Beauty Productions launched in March 2017 to shift the power of storytelling from Hollywood into the hands of real women who are boldly expanding the definition of beauty in their communities.

Donald Trump's I-am-the-law Defense On the Russia Investigation

The President is the law, according to Donald Trump's personal attorney, John Dowd.

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