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Unprecedented Demand for Mental Health Services in the Local Region Creates Urgent Need for HGI Counseling
After more than two years of the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 44-year-old nonprofit organization HGI Counseling is confronting an unprecedented demand for its mental health services in the Greater Houston region. Since March 2020, HGI Counseling has experienced an increase of 600 percent in the number of therapy sessions it completes on an ongoing basis.
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Art For the People 50th Anniversary of the 1971 Exhibition the Deluxe Theatre in Fifth Ward
Art For the People is a heartfelt 50th-anniversary tribute to the 1971 show organized by Dominique Deminelle and the late Congressman Mickey Leland In 1971 at the Deluxe Theatre, a present exhibition curated by Danielle Burns and organized by Harrison Guy.
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The Mission of Yahweh to Host Inaugural Leaders & Legends – Families on a Mission Gala
Save the date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Mission of Yahweh, a faith-based shelter that empowers, enriches, and restores the lives of homeless women and children, will host the inaugural Leaders & Legends Gala on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the River Oaks Country Club.
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Championing Fairness: Commissioner Ellis Advances Resolution for Just University Funding
In a decisive move for educational equity, the Harris County Commissioners Court, led by the committed Commissioner Rodney Ellis, sanctioned a pivotal resolution on Tuesday. This mandate urges the State of Texas to eradicate the existing financial inequities plaguing Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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Janet Jackson Ignites Houston with Stellar Performance At AHF World AIDS Day Concert Pop Icon Delivers
International pop legend Janet Jack- son set the stage ablaze with a high-energy, full-length performance, captivating a sold-out audience at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s (AHF) World AIDS Day Concert held at the NRG Arena in Houston, Texas last night. Launching into the evening with her 1997 anthem “Together Again,” Jackson paid homage to friends and fans affected by HIV/AIDS, sparking an evening of remembrance and solidarity.
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District Attorney Kim Ogg of Harris County Submits Candidacy for Re-election
Kim Ogg, the District Attorney for Harris County, has officially submitted her candidacy for a third term in the upcoming election. On Wednesday, she filed the necessary paperwork to appear on the Democratic Party ballot.
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Discover Exciting Eateries at Finn Hall for the College Football Playoff National Champion Weekend in Houston!
Join Finn Hall in welcoming food and football enthusiasts to come together and explore its diverse lineup of eateries during the College Football Playoff National Champion Weekend in Houston. Embrace the football fever and enjoy Finn Hall's extended hours on Sunday, January 7, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., ensuring you have ample time to savor the experience.
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Cigna Sunday in the Park Reveals 2023 Spring Locations
Community-based health initiative kicks off new season in Schwartz Park March 26th
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Cigna Healthcare invite Houstonians to be physically active and explore neighborhood parks through Cigna Sunday in the Park. This free spring series (March, April, and May) will promote health and community and it features live music, games, dancing, and fun activities for the whole family.
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Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Honors International Day of the Girl with a Week of Community Service Activities
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council is celebrating International Day of the Girl from Oct. 7-14, with a week of community service activities in partnership with the Houston Food Bank.
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Harris County District Attorney's Office: Houston Man Sentenced to Life without Parole for Shooting Sunnyside Recording Studio Employee During Armed Robbery
A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison without parole late Thursday after being convicted of capital murder in the robbery and shooting of an employee at a Sunnyside recording studio specializing in rap and hip hop, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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3 children found abandoned in an apartment with another child's remains in Texas, sheriff says
Sheriff's deputies in Houston made a horrifying discovery in an apartment Sunday: three children who they say were abandoned with the decaying body of another child inside.
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HCC Board of Trustees Elect 2023 Officers
The Houston Community College Board of Trustees elected officers in a meeting held Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
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Art is Bond. is proud to present In Kind We Trust, a solo exhibition featuring the work of photographer Colby Deal
In Kind We Trust, is the first of a series of archival-based exhibitions that is inspired by artist Colby Deal's reading of "Photography on the Color Line." This book delves into the process in which W.E.B. Dubois collected and exhibited hundreds of photographs of Black Americans in the year 1900.
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Inaugural Fort Bend County Festival of One Celebrates a Spectacular Debut at Epicenter in Rosenberg, TX
The inaugural Fort Bend County Festival of One took place on Saturday, August 26, at the newly opened Epicenter in Rosenberg, TX. With a remarkable turnout of over 2,500 attendees, the event showcased the vibrant spirit and diversity of the Fort Bend community.
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Doritos® SOLID BLACK™ Continues to Ignite Boldness and Celebrate Diversity with Launch of New Doritos Spicy Pineapple Jalapeno
Created in partnership with award-winning Chef Chris Williams, new Doritos Spicy Pineapple Jalapeno flavor continues ongoing commitment to celebrate Changemakers through specially designed SOLID BLACK packaging
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Empowering Black Entrepreneurship Highlight: The Debut of H-Town Beauty Supply Storefront Lands In The Bayou City
Jessica Abbey and Oscar Mabry's launch their first H-Town Beauty Supply storefront in Houston, Texas.
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Police the YOUth: PVAMU Ph.D. candidate’s new book hopes to improve connectedness between police officers, Black youth
The viral video of the murder of George Floyd by police officers compelled millions of protestors to the streets during the summer of 2020. For some, the disturbing incident shocked them into action; for others, it was another reminder of the racial bias and inequities that often lead to over-policing and the use of excessive force by officers in Black neighborhoods.
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10 African Americans Named Rhodes Scholars, Most Ever
The latest group of U.S. Rhodes scholars includes 10 African Americans — the most ever in a single Rhodes class — as well as a transgender man and four students from colleges that had never had received the honor before. The Rhodes Trust on Sunday announced the 32 men and women chosen for post-graduate studies at Oxford University in England.
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Texas Ranks #30 for The Highest Percentage of Women in Construction
Construction has historically been a male-dominated industry. However, the female presence in this area has been continuously growing. With Women’s History Month approaching, I wanted to share with you a new study by Today’s Homeowner that looks at women in the construction industry, including employment representation, pay, and geographic differences.
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Super Bowl Gives Small Businesses a Chance to Score
Ayesha James and her husband were living in a Houston hotel in 2016 after their home and all the paperwork for their catering business were destroyed in a fire.
