TSU Taps New Ocean of Soul Band Director
Texas Southern University has named Mr. Brian Simmons as the new Director of The Ocean of Soul Marching Band and an instructor in the Music Department. He will step into this new role on Monday, July 5th, 2021.
Educational Empowerment: Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University Holds Their First Graduation Ceremony
Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University Holds Their First Graduation Ceremony.
Devine Creations 12th Annual Debutante/Cotillions Ball and Gala Was An Elegant Event To Remember
Devine Creations held their 12th Annual Debutante Ball and Gala Dinner, which took place at Spring Chateau located in Spring, Texas.
A Gulf Coast Juneteenth: Featuring Bobby Rush
We are so excited to bring you our annual Juneteenth blues and creole festival featuring Grammy award-winning blues legend Bobby Rush! This story telling bluesman boasts gritty, sensuous vocals and impressive harmonica chops that wow audiences wherever he goes!
Houston Cinema Arts Society and Houston Museum of African American Culture Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Music Month
The program will consist of the Texas- shot film Miss Juneteenth by Channing Godfrey Peoples, previously screened at HCAS’s Beyond Film Program with Sundance Film Festival, and will be preceded by the Houston premiere of the director’s new short film.
Juneteenth with Epic and Lucille's 1913
Emancipation Park Conservancy (EPC) and Lucille’s 1913 are collaborating to feed Houstonians in need, as EPC celebrates 149 years of hosting Houston’s annual Juneteenth celebration. The organizations will supply meals for 2,000 Houstonians and the event is made possible by …
Boyce Family Values
Nothing brings more excitement to people than the news of a couple having a baby. Between all the congratulations, gifts, and advice the couple stands in the middle of it all in complete fear with questions swirling in their head. …
Beyoncé celebrates her twins turning 4
Beyoncé celebrated her twins' birthday with a loving tribute on her website. The superstar singer posted a message on her website Sunday for Rumi and Sir Carter, 4, writing, "What's better than 1 gift... 2," Bey wrote on the homepage. …
Hundreds of Summer Jobs Available in Mayor Turner’s Youth Program
As the school year winds down and summer heats up, Mayor Sylvester Turner encourages young people ages 16 to 24 to participate in his signature Hire Houston Youth program.
Minority 2021 HISD Valedictorians Rising to the Top
Texas is losing one out of every five students before their graduation day according to an attrition study by the Intercultural Development Research Association. Black and Hispanic students are twice as likely in comparison to white students to drop out …
Employees protest against Houston hospital's policy that all staff must be vaccinated against Covid-19
A group of Houston Methodist Hospital workers protested on Monday the health care system's requirement that staffers be vaccinated against Covid-19, according to CNN affiliate KTRK.
Local Beverage Pioneer Creates A Booming Crafting Business: Meet The Brands
Local Beverage Pioneer Creates an irresistible partnership with celebrities, influencers and entrepreneurs to create their own tasty concoctions.
The Open House With Realtor Falyn Davis
Welcome back to The Open House. It’s the beginning of a new month, meaning new opportunities to sell your home. According to the Houston Association of Realtors, almost 3,000 homes sold last week. Meaning, Houston’s real estate market is super …
Kids Day of Play At Haverstock Hill Apartments
One Sunday, NFL player Angelo Blackson and his family and friends gathered to provide a full Day of Play for the kids at one of Houston’s most notorious apartment complexes: Haverstock Hill Apartments.
What Can Adolescents Do After Their COVID-19 Shot
There is no denying that adolescents and teens have sacrificed plenty in the last year due to COVID-19 – from switching to virtual classes to giving up after-school hobbies and hanging out with friends.
