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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Donates $20,000 to HBCUs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is historically known for its support of higher education through the awarding of scholarships and charitable donations to educational entities. Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University were recent beneficiaries of that generosity when the sorority presented a $10,000 check to each institution as part of its international program theme “Launching New Dimensions of Service (LNDS).”
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Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia, Inc. Supports Women’s Health in Houston
In May of this year, the Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia was announced to community leaders from local businesses, churches, professional groups and Houston City officials during a luncheon held at the iHeartMedia offices.
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Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Davis to Host Backpack Giveaway for Families on Aug. 18
Students of all ages are invited to take advantage of free immunizations, health screenings, giveaways and live entertainment
On Saturday, August 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Davis, along with Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Black McDonald’s Owner/Operators Association of Greater Houston (BMOA), Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. Xi Alpha Omega Chapter, W.A.I.I.T, Harris Health, 20.10 Media, 93.7 The Beat, DJ Mr. Rogers, ASWAP and Bread of Life, will host a Back pack Giveaway for Houston area students at Tidwell Park, 9720 Spaulding St, Houston, TX 77016.
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Mayor Turner Initiates Second Phase of Plan to Combat Human Trafficking
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced today the start of the second phase of the City’s Anti-Human Trafficking Strategic Plan. The plan is the nation’s first comprehensive municipal response to combat human trafficking.
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President and CEO of Time's Up, Lisa Borders, resigns
Less than two months into the job, Lisa Borders has resigned as the president and CEO of Time's Up.
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Pro-Vision Inc. Hosts Ribbon Cutting Celebration in Sunnyside
Janice McNair and McNair Foundation to Announce 5 Million Dollar Gift to Housing Initiative
Pro-Vision Inc. will host a ribbon cutting and community celebration at the Sunnyside campus for a new multi-purpose building on Tuesday, August 13th beginning at 11:30 a.m. at 4590 Wilmington St., Houston, TX 77051. The celebration will also include the announcement of a generous $5 million gift by Janice McNair (who will be in attendance) through The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation for the organization’s new housing initiative.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Tours the Bahamas and Surveys the Damage from Hurricane Dorian
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following her visit to the Bahamas to survey the damage following Hurricane Dorian:
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Bethune-Cookman University to Remember Alfred Adams During Service of Consecration, Wednesday, May 8, 2019
The Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) campus community is deeply saddened by the loss of Alfred Adams, who passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Adams, a former student-athlete, completed his undergraduate education at B-CU. He was currently enrolled in graduate school at the University.
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Houston Symphony to Receive $25,000 Grant
National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2019. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $25,000 to the Houston Symphony to support the Community-Embedded Musicians (CEM) initiative. Art Works is the Arts Endowment’s principal grantmaking program. The agency received 1,592 Art Works applications for this round of grantmaking, and will award 977 grants in this category.
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This valedictorian came out during his graduation speech -- at a Mormon university
It takes guts to come out to your friends and family. Matt Easton did a little more than that. He came out in front of a packed graduation crowd -- at a Mormon university.
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Capitol Rioters Shouted 'This is our house.' But the Capitol was built by enslaved Black Americans
"This is our country; this is our house," one rioter told a reporter while storming the US Capitol last week in support of President Donald Trump.
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The Fisk Jubilee Singers® Set to Commemorate 150th Anniversary with Yearlong Celebration of Events
The world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers® will celebrate the 150th anniversary of their founding with a year-long celebration of events. Organized as a choral ensemble in 1871, the Fisk Jubilee Singers® have played an essential role in introducing and sharing the tradition of the Negro spiritual with the world. This remarkable ensemble has traveled the world singing sacred songs and raising funds to support Fisk University for the past 150 years.
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Houston Texans And Amegy Bank Presents First Small Business Boost Winner Award Of 2021
The Houston Texans organization was back out in the community with partner Amegy Bank on Tuesday awarding their first of eight 2021 Small Business Boost program packages. DeMarco Howard, owner of The Artz Studio located in The Heights received a $2,500 donation, marketing and promotional support from the Texans and Amegy Bank and an award plaque.
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Rockets Look To Avoid Their 20th Consecutive Loss On Sunday Against The Thunder
If you watched the Houston Rockets on Friday in the 113-100 loss to the Detroit Pistons, you could see why some consider them the perfect conundrum. Even with losing their franchise high 19th game in a row, many fans still support them and can find more positives in the loss than negatives.
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Deer Park Native Earns Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Chief Fire Controlman Christopher R. Johnson from Deer Park, Texas, earned a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement while serving as Division Seven Warrior Challenge Program Scout for Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio from October 2019 to August 2022. NTAG San Antonio’s Commanding Officer, CDR. Stephanie Simoni presented the award with command members present in support of Johnson.
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grandson at 713 Music Hall (10/3)
Platinum-selling alt-rocker grandson will be hitting the road in support of Bring Me The Horizon’s American tour. The tour will make a stop at 713 Music Hall on Monday, October 3rd.
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Nation's Foremost Women of Color and Capital Conference Returns In-Person to NYC October 13-15, 2022 for 4th Annual Conference
Business owners, expert speakers and industry leaders plus Fortune 500 partners from JP Morgan Chase, Capital One, Goldman Sachs, Capital One, Experian and more are on board for three days of masterclasses, panels and networking
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Janet Jackson sends love to Taylor Swift after name-drop on new album 'Midnights'
Taylor Swift is getting some enthusiastic support from another music icon upon the release of her new album "Midnights."
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Fidel Castro's daughter endorses James Franco playing her father
James Franco as Fidel Castro has at least one advocate. Alina Fernández, daughter of the former Cuban dictator who died in 2016, has told Deadline she supports Franco playing her father in the forthcoming independent film "Alina of Cuba."
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Houston Resident Launches Fundraising Campaign to Help Domestic Violence Survivors
Support this fundraising campaign to provide resources and safe spaces for survivors of domestic violence.
