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Mayor Turner’s LGBTQ Advisory Board Seeks New Members

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s LGBTQ Advisory Board is searching for new members.

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Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power Opens in October at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The MFAH exhibition centers on Parks’ five iconic images of the controversial young activist, published in Life magazine in May 1967.

Organized with the Gordon Parks Foundation, the show presents dozens more photographs from Parks’ series that have never before been published or exhibited.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Vows to Fight the new Education Secretary’s Plans to Defund Schools

Jackson Lee: “We must form a wall of opposition to block the ill-conceived and destructive policies of Betsy Devos, who would deprive our children of a quality education and a fair start in life.”

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Therapy dogs, Houston Ballet, soothing songs and interactive stories spotlight exclusive Autism and special learning needs event!

Monday, Sept. 24 beginning at 10 a.m.

The Children’s Museum of Houston will host Explore Abilities Day. Explore Abilities Day is an opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing differences, and special learning needs to explore the Museum. Doors will be closed to the public. There will be no music and sound-reducing headphones will be available. Outside food and drinks will be allowed (Fresh Café will be closed).

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Hamilton to Anchor 2017-2018 BBVA Compass Broadway at the Hobby Center

Today, BBVA Compass Broadway at the Hobby Center announced its line-up of shows for the new 2017-2018 season. HAMILTON will play its Houston engagement April 24-May 20, 2018, and anchor the BBVA Compass Broadway Season with five other shows, all of which will be Houston premieres.

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Free Adult Programs From Harris County Department of Education’s Adult Education

The Harris County Department of Education is offering free Adult Education program in both English and Spanish.

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Dr. Ian Smith, Nancy Grace, Lecrae, Melody Thomas Scott, Kym Whitley, and More Featured This September "Money Making Conversations" on the Hit Podcast Hosted by Rushion McDonald

Two-time EMMY® and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television producer, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and branding guru Rushion McDonald brings together a scintillating lineup of guests this September on his popular podcast and syndicated radio show "Money Making Conversations." Creating an inspiring slate of talent with vital insights to learn, earn, grow and pursue your passions to building success and work-life wellness, as well as staying safe and healthy during these challenging times, McDonald's range of guests feature beloved actors and entertainers, multi-million dollar entrepreneurs, inspiring speakers, financial gurus and more. "Money Making Conversations" hosted by Rushion McDonald is available on www.MoneyMakingConversations.com and across digital platforms, satellite networks and syndicated radio including: Spotify, iHeartRadio podcast, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Spreaker, Stitcher, Alexa, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Channels 141 on Howard University's Campus, and 142 on HBCU Campuses, and multiple stations across the U.S in Michigan, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, California, Iowa, Virginia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina, among other states.

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Natalia Cornelio: With Liberty & Justice For All

A rainy, gloomy day in Houston doesn’t stop attorney Natalia Cornelio from being full of life and energy. In an election year unlike any other, a day filled with conference calls, meetings and campaign initiatives deserves a reset. Cornelio, poised and calm, relayed to that making history in Harris County for Latinas wasn’t a new thing, its begun to be commonplace.

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Getting COVID shots in all kids begins with understanding community barriers

The new year begins with good news for anxious parents wanting COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for their children. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster for children 12 to 15 years of age. This means everyone over the age of 12, including adults, can get booster shots. The FDA also allows a third primary series dose for certain immunocompromised children 5 through 11 years of age.

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Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily

Alley Theatre Resident Acting Company Member Todd Waite Returns to the Role of Sherlock Holmes for the Fifth Time at the Alley

The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily. The comedy-mystery Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily by Katie Forgette and directed by Alley Theatre’s Associate Producer & Casting Director Brandon Weinbrenner runs April 14 – May 7, 2023 in the Hubbard Theatre.

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Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Evans And Patton To Texas Council On Alzheimer's Disease And Related Disorders

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joe Evans and Eddie Patton, M.D. to the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders for terms set to expire on August 31, 2021. Additionally, the Governor named Rita Hortenstine chairman of the council. The council facilitates the coordination of state services for victims of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

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Talented Houston ISD Student Orators Vie for Coveted Finalist Positions at 21st Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Semifinal Competition

Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Students Portray Dr. King and Honor Muhammed Ali at Event

On Friday, Jan. 6, fourth- and fifth-grade students representing 24 Houston ISD elementary schools will compete at Thompson Elementary to earn one of 12 finalist positions during the semifinal round of the 21st Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. Students will present original speeches, not to exceed five minutes, addressing the topic: “If Dr. King were alive today, what would he say about Muhammad Ali’s contribution to society?”

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TSU Comm Week Showcases Innovation and Scholarship

An Opportunity for Students to Connect and Grow

Texas Southern University is set to host its annual Communication Week, April 17-21, with keynote speaker Dr. James L. Conyers, Director of the African American Studies Program at the University of Houston. Conyers is an acclaimed author of many publications including; Black Pioneers: Images of the Black Experience on the North American Frontier, The Ideology of Racism: From Slavery, to Plessy, to Affirmative Action, to Racial Healing, Let's Talk! and Visions of Freedom on the Great Plains.

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Rap-A-Lot Records Founder to Participate in Several On-Campus Activities, Including Fireside Chat and Book Signing

James "J" Prince, founder of Rap-A-Lot Records, author of The Art & Science Of Respect will be at Texas Southern University on October 1, 2018, at noon to commemorate "J Prince Day." The day will include A Conversation with James Prince (12:00-1:00pm), The Art & Science of Respect Book Signing (1:15-2:15pm) and Luncheon In The President's Conference Room (2:30-5:00pm). The event will be at Granville M. Sawyer Auditorium - 3100 Cleburne St., Houston, TX 77004.

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Hurricane Harvey Grant Provides Financial Relief for Business Owners

Local Houston organization Dreampreneur, Inc. provides grants to eligible business owners negatively affected by the storm

The catastrophic rainfall from Hurricane Harvey set a record in the continental United States dropping nearly 30 trillion gallons of water on the fourth largest city in the nation over a six-day period. Chuck Watson, who studies the economic impact of natural disasters for scientific research company Enki Holdings, estimates the cost to the economy from the flooding to be $30 billion. Numerous companies shut down in Harvey's wake, creating a grinding halt in one of the nation’s top five largest economies.

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Mildred's Umbrella Theater Co and The Asia Society Present FemFest Houston: Voices of Asia Virtual Reading Series

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company and Asia Society Texas Center present a celebration of women's voices as we stage three readings of Houston premiere plays by Asian and Asian American women. The series, which was originally to be performed live over two days will now be presented online over a three week period in June. The series highlights the talents and accomplishments of women playwrights across the globe.The plays will be readings that have been safely recorded in a virtual setting, during times of social distancing.

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Hurricane Harvey: Reaction, Recovery, Resiliency

Although the city is still helping residents put back together lives that were shattered by the record deluge of rain, national magazines and newspapers trumpeted the news that Houston had bounced back quicker than expected.

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Houston Foodies Chow Down at The Blacklist’s Second Annual Food Truck Fest

Houston area foodies spent their Saturday tasting a variety of delicious delicacies at The Blacklist Association’s second annual Food Truck Festival near the museum district.

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Houston Public Library is a 'Fine Free' System for Cardholders

With the support of Mayor Sylvester Turner and approval by Houston City Council, Houston Public Library (HPL) will no longer charge late fines on overdue books and other borrowed items. This change is effective January 11, 2023. By eliminating late fines, HPL joins other public library systems across North America in lowering financial barriers to library access and creating more equitable services for all users.

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Southern California Jewelry Brand gorjana Continues Texas Expansion

Opening February 1, gorjana Will Bring Effortless, Laid-Back Styles and Stunning Diamonds to the Rice Village District

gorjana, the fast-growing Laguna Beach-based jewelry brand, today announced the continuation of its impressive retail expansion in Texas with the opening of its third Houston store on Thursday, February 1 in the Rice Village shopping district. At the 1,386-square-foot store in the heart of the University Place neighborhood, shoppers can soon browse the nationally-recognized brand’s popular designs, ranging from everyday to fine necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more.