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Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day, Life Enhancement Services Host Grand Opening of First Student ‘RAK Room’ of the School Year Tomorrow at C. E. King Middle School
Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting for New Student ‘RAK Room’ at C.E. King Middle School
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 12909 Westheimer
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of two men that occurred at 12909 Westheimer at about 6:15 a.m. on Sunday (February 19).
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 3300 Broyles
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 3300 Broyles at about 3:10 p.m. on Sunday (April 16).
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Local Students to Participate in Prestigious Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort This Weekend
A local student from the Houston area is among the 100 teens selected to participate in Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE – a four-day, immersive and transformational mentoring program kicking off at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Thursday, March 12.
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Pasadena Drops Appeal of Latino Voting Rights
In a crucial victory for Hispanic voters in the Houston suburb of Pasadena, the city will remain under federal oversight for any changes to its voting laws until 2023 — the only setup of its kind in Texas.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to hold ROAD TO RECOVERY FEMA TOWN HALL MEETING
Jackson Lee: “You do not want to miss this meeting! This meeting is a chance for Hurricane Harvey victims to get their questions answered and hear directly from FEMA about assistance and resources available.”
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Receive UNCF’s Excellence in Education Award
Honorary Chair Melanie Gray and longtime supporters and this year’s Gala Chairs, Diana and Elijah White, will join more than 500 guests at the 29th annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala in Houston on November 18th at the Hilton Americas Hotel.
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Houston Staffing Firm Wins Black Enterprise’s Family Business Of The Year Award
Sterling Staffing Solutions takes home best in nation for minority-owned small business
Houston’s own Sterling Staffing Solutions announces it has won the country’s top award for a family owned business.
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Trauma Psychiatrist, of Cypress, Texas was honored as Xavier University of Louisiana’s 40 under 40
Trauma Psychiatrist, of Cypress, Texas was honored as Xavier University of Louisiana’s 40 under 40
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Artist Talk with Closing Reception "Black Love Now" at Nicole Longnecker Gallery - Saturday, January 21, 2-5pm
Artist Talk with Closing Reception for “Black Love Now” a group exhibition curated by Scarlett Wieliczki at Nicole Longnecker Gallery on Saturday, January 21, from 2-5pm.
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King family calls for MLK Day of demonstrations to pressure Biden, Democrats on voting rights
Members of the King family are calling for the national holiday that honors civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to be a day of action as activists try to apply ultimate pressure on President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats to pass voting rights reform before it’s too late.
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Black History in the Heart of the City
“If race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated,” said Dr. Carter G. Woodson some sixty-five years ago.
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UKs Red Priest Opens Houston Early Music 50th Anniversary Season
Houston Early Music opens its Golden Anniversary season on Tuesday, Nov. 6, with Red Priests The Baroque Bohemians: Gypsy Fever from Campfire to Court.
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Outreach Ministry Of A Prominent Houston Area Church Stays Committed For Over 25 Years To Entrepreneurship & Education
The CEO Ministry Present The Entrepreneur Weekend 2019 December 13th-15th at the Kingdom Builders' Center. FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC.
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Children’s Museum Houston channels the force with intergalactic appearances Saturday, Nov. 20, beginning at 10 a.m.
Sponsored by H-E-B In partnership with Causeplay Alliance Project
No need to wait until Thanksgiving to celebrate this November! Embrace your inner-Wookiee and commemorate Star Wars “Life Day” at Children’s Museum Houston. But if you’re not familiar with “Life Day,” fear not. “Life Day” debuted in 1978’s Star Wars Holiday Special; like many Earth holidays,
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Honoring the Heartbeat of Houston: Living Icons Memorial Unveiled for COVID-19 Victims at Quentin Mease
Houston Style Magazine celebrates the poignant dedication of "Liv- ing ICONs: A Tribute to Houston's COVID-19 Heroes" at Quentin Mease Health Center. This emotive art exhibit immortalizes nearly a thousand Houstonians lost to the pandemic with their images gracing the walls, symbolizing strength, community, and remembrance.
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At Penn State, Critics Claim, There's No Handle On Hazing
From the outside, Penn State's fraternities are a captivating sight. Regal 19th-century mansions line a street aptly nicknamed "Frat Row," just south of a picturesque campus nestled in a valley.
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Jason Derulo Performs at Golden Nugget Lake Charles - Feb. 25
Golden Nugget Lake Charles welcomes hip-hop singer, songwriter and dancer Jason Derulo, for a one-night performance on Saturday, February 25, 2017. The popular musician and entertainer will take the stage at 8 PM in the casino’s Grand Event Center.
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County Attorney Ryan Wins Health Commissioner Approval To Move Forward on Creosote-Cancer Issue
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has secured the approval of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services to take the next step in determining if creosote contamination in northeast Houston has caused cancer among residents there.
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Most Houstonians With Symptoms Are Not Being Tested, According to Rice COVID-19 Registry
The vast majority of Houston-area residents who are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 are not getting tested for it, according to initial results of a survey from the COVID-19 Registry at Rice University.
