The Office of Continuing Education (OCE) has partnered with music and business leader Mathew Knowles to create the Mathew Knowles Institute (MKI). The Institute’s entrepreneurial, entertainment and music business courses are designed to teach students a range of practical skills …

HMAAC is the Proud Disney Partner for the earliest Houston advance screening of Marvel Studios Black Panther this Saturday, February 10, 2018. As community partner, HMAAC brings to Houston Black Panther Community Day

A State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Houston will close Saturday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. However, help is just a mouse click, phone call or a tap on the FEMA app away.

Iconic Third Ward smokehouse, Ray's Real Pit BBQ Shack, announces their move to a new location, boasting the same succulent flavor. Although the neighborhood eatery will remain in Third Ward, you can follow the smoke to 3929 Old Spanish Trail, …

As athletes from around the world descend upon South Korea this week, it’s likely that fans everywhere will be inspired by their speed, strength, agility and endurance. An expert at Baylor College of Medicine says that this can be a …

The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director, Eileen J. Morris is among five female artistic leaders selected as the first in the Nation awarded part of a $1.25 million gift of The Pussycat Foundation and Northern Stage in support of women artistic …

—The Houston Educational Support Personnel, three state representatives and a trustee for the Harris County Department of Education (and the daughter of U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee) will hold a news conference on Thursday, Feb. 8, to detail the devastating …

Ford Motor Company will present twenty-five winners of the Ford Freedom Unsung Heroes of Harvey award, celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to their community during the hurricane relief efforts. Honorees are being recognized for their outstanding achievements at …

In celebration of Black History Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Comcast will honor 10 community volunteers at the inaugural Mayor’s History Makers Awards. Honorees will be recognized for their commitment to making a difference in the community through volunteerism, mentorship, …

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 …

Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to make residents aware that the City of Houston Public Works Department (HPW) will be conducting two local drainage projects, beginning on Monday, February 12. The two projects are located in the …

The “Show Me City” will mark two community unity milestones on Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10 with the grand opening of the state-of-the-art Visitors Center and the commemoration of the Fourth Annual Black History Month Celebration of Culture …

Entrepreneurs are reaping the benefits of taking huge career-driven risks in 2018. Teaching new business owners how to make six figures, serial entrepreneur and Drastic Steps Marketing CEO Toni Harris Taylor empowers other chief executive officers and founders financially thrive …

Braille, the writing system that allows people who are blind or have other visual impairments to read by touch, was once greatly understudied by the academic community. This began to change with new research that emerged two decades ago showing …

Rites of Passage: An Ode to Humanity & Culture is an exhibition celebrating the spirit of nature and human experience. A fusion of vintage African art and vibrant contemporary works, this exhibition weaves the paradigms of history into present day …