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Gulfton Community Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Murals
CHAT unveils “Together We Play” & “All Hands In” murals on July 22
Today, Culture of Health Advancing Together (CHAT) held a special celebration and ribbon cutting event to unveil the new Gulfton-area murals titled “Together We Play” and “All Hands In.” Event speakers included Council Member Edward Pollard, CHAT Executive Director Dr. Aisha Siddiqui, and Amer Kumar, Vice President of Ashford Communities, as well as artists Amy Malkan and Thaddaeus Arvie. All community members were invited to join this event, held at the sports courtyard of Ashford Crescent Oaks Apartments (6711 Hornwood, Houston, TX 77074).
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The Women Behind Minority Business Growth in Houston
Being in business for yourself is hard. It is always helpful to have a mentor and some assistance to navigate the path to get to your success story. Business owners in Houston are fortunate in that respect to have a plethora of resources at hand to assist in that department. Some of the main resources for minorities are in the form of our chambers. The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) and the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC) are avenues that entrepreneurs need to seek out to reach that pinnacle level of achievement.
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Harmony Public Schools Achieves Unprecedented Success: Sweeps Top Three High Schools by Children at Risk
Harmony Public Schools has once again etched its name in academic excellence, securing the coveted top three spots for high schools in the greater Houston area, as recognized by the esteemed non-profit organization Children at Risk. The schools, Harmony Public Schools Houston - West, Houston - North, and Houston - South, clinched the first, second, and third positions, respectively, each earning an outstanding "A" grade.
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The Ensemble Theatre and Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center Co-Present Joshua Ford’s “City of Good Abode”
The Ensemble Theatre and Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center (JCC – ‘The J’) celebrate their first-time collaboration to co-present City of Good Abode by Joshua Ford, an award-winning play detailing the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. opening Thursday, September 12, 2019, 7:30 p.m. at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center Kaplan Theatre, 5601 S. Braeswood, 77096.
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Incredible Things Are Happening In HISD
“I am proud to report that HISD continues to make academic progress district wide,” said a pleased Houston ISD Superintendent Richard A. Carranza as he bragged on the district that has been under his administration for the last 12 months. The Texas Education Agency (TEA), a branch of the state government responsible for overseeing public education, recently released their accountability ratings for school campuses for the 2016-2017 school year and Houston ISD scored well.
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Houston Bidding for 2019 and 2020 NFL Draft
Members of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority were in New York City recently in an attempt to convince members of the NFL to bring the NFL Draft to Houston in either 2019 or 2020. HCHSA CEO Janis Schmees Burke was on hand at a City of Houston council meeting to receive recognition on the World Corporate Games coming to Houston in November and told the council she had just been in New York vying to bring the draft to Houston for the first time.
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HISD trustees to continue hearing the voices of the community on district’s board goals
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education is hosting several districtwide community meetings to discuss the district’s board goals.
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Local Girl Scouts Take Action for Earth Day
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council leaders and girl members are available for interviews, guest commentaries, and questions regarding Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023, and throughout April, which is Earth Month. In fact, many Girl Scouts from around the Greater Houston Area are taking action to protect our planet through their Gold Award projects. Many of these projects aim to address pressing issues such as climate change, pollution, and conservation.
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Houston Introduces Faith-Based Film into the Market to Break All Social Boundaries
Educating through Entertainment with American Black Film Festival Nominee Canal Street Movie”
It’s common to bypass convicts who claim “it wasn’t me” and deem it as an expression used to escape their consequences. However, more often those words are a cry for help, which typically goes unnoticed. Filmmaker Rhyan LaMarr addresses social injustices and wrongful convictions by introducing faith-driven film “Canal Street,” a movie crossing economic, racial, religious and social boundaries to get at the broken heart of modern America.
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TPWD CO-OP Awards $40,000 Grant to the Houston Parks and Recreation Department
Funding Will Benefit Children Participating in Houston PARKS Adventure
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department has received a $40,000 grant through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP). These funds will enable around 3,400 inner city youth to participate in Houston PARKS Adventure, a collaborative, community-based program that promotes nature education, conservation, and outdoor recreation through innovative and affordable programming designed to spark their interest in nature-based activities.
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Mayor Turner and the Comcast Corporation will announce the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, which will award $1 million in grants to BIPOC-Owned, small businesses in Houston
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Comcast will announce the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, which will provide $5 million dollars of grants to hundreds of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses in five cities nationwide, including $1 million in Houston.
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Rice's COVID-19 research fund awards final grants
Third round backs research in social, psychological and political effects, genetic tools, ventilator design, nursing needs and protocols for musicians
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Former Houston City Council Member And Urban Planning Advocate Peter Brown Dies
His family announced he passed away “after a long battle with cancer.”
Former Houston City Council member Peter Brown died Tuesday at the age of 81, his family announced.
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Police Searching for Missing Journalist Kim Wall Find Headless Torso
Danish police searching for missing Swedish journalist Kim Wall say they have found a headless torso in Copenhagen.
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Remembering the Life of Houston Civil Rights Legend Dr. Earl Allen
African Americans have come a long way since the days of whites-only water fountains, seating at the back of the bus, and organizing sit-ins to sit at whites-only lunch counters. Nationally people know of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Andrew Young, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton, and others who shed blood, sweat, and tears for the equal rights of all. But who all knows of those who were on the civil rights front for the benefit of individuals in Houston.
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Mayor of Houston Joins Hundreds of Hire Houston Youth Interns to Celebrate Successful Youth Summer Internships
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined hundreds of Hire Houston Youth interns this morning to celebrate the end of a successful summer internship season full of resource connections, career readiness training, and financial literacy enhancement.
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From Houston’s East End to Leading One of the Nation’s Most Influential Hispanic Chambers
In the business and community world, few names resonate as powerfully as that of Dr. Laura Murillo. This esteemed leader has left an indelible mark on Houston and beyond with her myriad contributions. From revitalizing commerce to mentoring future leaders and establishing new benchmarks in the broadcasting world, her journey has been nothing short of inspirational.
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A New Family Affair, Sister Sledge ft. Sledgendary
The exciting new music group marries the famous sound of Sister Sledge with the fresh identity of the next generation of the iconic family’s explosive talent, alongside multi award-winning founding member Debbie Sledge.
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SBC21 and Trinity East Church Partner to Host Free Day Party and Brunch As Partnership Aims to Bring Awareness to Medicare Education, Health and Wellness
Brunching with a Purpose is taking on a new meaning as the United Methodist Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC21) announce a Health, Wellness and Medicare Education Tour designed to inspire community members to BUILD A BETTER YOU! The tour will make a stop in Houston at Trinity East Church in 3rd Ward, 2418 McGowen Street, Saturday, September 17 from 11 am-1pm.
