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HCC Signs 3-Year Agreement with City of Houston to Provide Firefighters with EMS Training
Houston Community College Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., and City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner met at HCC’s Northeast College today to sign a three-year agreement for HCC to train Houston firefighters in emergency medical services.
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Shania Twain now has a high-tech Swiss train named after her. Meet 'Shania Train'
What does a musician with five Grammy Awards and two World Music Awards need to round off her list of achievements? A high-tech Swiss train named after her, of course.
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National Charity League, Inc, Forms New Chapter in Houston, TX
National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the nation’s premier mother-daughter non-profit organization, announced the formation of the Palomas Chapter. With the addition of the Palomas Chapter, NCL now has 289 chapters across the country and 40 chapters in Houston, TX.
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DivInc Houston Launches Inaugural 5G Sports Tech Accelerator in partnership with Verizon
The accelerator program supports startup s led by underrepresented founders changing the future of sports and esports.
DivInc, the premier startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the launch of its first Sports Tech Accelerator made possible through support from title sponsor, Verizon.
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Nationally-renowned researcher, innovator joins TSU’s leadership team
Dr. Michelle Penn-Marshall has been selected as Texas Southern University’s first-ever Vice President of Research and Innovation.
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National Célébrez en Rosé Wine & Music Festival Makes Debut in Houston
Organizers of Célébrez en Rosé (formally La Fête du Rosé) wine and music festival, have announced the pink and white-themed event will make its long-awaited debut in Houston on Saturday, May 28 at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park.
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Jack and Jill Foundation Names STEM Global Action Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough Inaugural Trailblazer Award Winners
Dr. Mackie & Kimbrough Honored for Contributions to Youth and Education
Dr. Calvin Mackie, founder of STEM Global Action and STEM NOLA, and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, have been named Trailblazers of the year by the Jack and Jill Foundation for their outstanding work empowering students.
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Jack and Jill Foundation Names STEM Global Action Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough Inaugural Trailblazer Award Winners
Dr. Mackie & Dr. Kimbrough Honored for Contributions to Youth and Education
Dr. Calvin Mackie, founder of STEM Global Action and STEM NOLA, and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, have been named Trailblazers of the year by the Jack and Jill Foundation for their outstanding work empowering students.
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Tennessee State University to Mark Historic Milestone As First HBCU to Introduce Collegiate Ice Hockey
Tennessee State University is set to make history by becoming the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to offer men's ice hockey at the collegiate level. TSU will make this groundbreaking announcement at Bridgestone Arena prior to the 2023 NHL Draft. The addition of ice hockey highlights the University's dedication to fostering diversity, inclusion, and expanding athletic opportunities for students.
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Mayor Whitmire Officially Sworn In During Private Ceremony
Surrounded by family members and close friends, John Whitmire was sworn in as the City of Houston's 63rd mayor shortly after midnight on January 1, 2024.
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Manhattan district attorney urges court to reject Trump bid to move criminal case
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is arguing that former President Donald Trump’s criminal case involving hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels should not be moved to federal court because it had nothing to do with Trump’s official duties as president.
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PVAMU Chief of Police named inaugural Associate Vice Chancellor of Law Enforcement, Security for The Texas A&M University System
Effective Sept. 1, Keith Jemison, Ed.D., Associate Vice President for Public Safety & Chief of Police for Prairie View A&M University, will assume a new role at The Texas A&M University System in College Station as the first-ever Associate Vice Chancellor, Law Enforcement & Security. In this role, Dr. Jemison will serve as the principal advisor to the Chancellor’s office on law enforcement matters and the liaison between the TAMUS member universities’ Police Chief’s Council and the Chancellor’s office.
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Dr. Richard Fountain of Houston, TX is Nominated by Steinway Selection Center of Houston for Steinway Teacher Hall of Fam
Piano teacher from Houston, TX, Dr. Richard Fountain has been inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame.
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Famous Amos Launches Ingredients for Success Initiative to Support Black Entrepreneurs
Famous Amos launches launches grant and mentorship program that aims to provide the necessary tools and resources to help Black business owners succeed.
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For Members Only: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Launches Historic Credit Union
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has made history with the grand opening of its groundbreaking financial institution, the "For Members Only" (FMO) Credit Union. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the organization's headquarters in Chicago, prior to the 2023 Leadership Seminar.
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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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Show Technology Announces Inaugural Brazos Home & Garden Show
Home improvement and outdoor living show to commence January 26-28 at The Fort Bend Epicenter
The first ever Brazos Home & Garden Show launches at The Fort Bend Epicenter from January 26-28, 2024. This annual show provides attendees with everything they need to solve their home and garden projects under one roof. Browse the latest in kitchen, bath and flooring, speak face-to-face with home building professionals, sample the newest home technology, envision the outdoor oasis of your dreams, shop home essentials, save money with show-only discounts, have fun with activities for the whole family, and so much more during this one-weekend event.
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HISD hosts mass food distribution at NRG on Saturday
25 new campus sites also announced for week of May 4
Food distribution efforts led by the Houston Independent School District in partnership with the Houston Food Bank will continue this Saturday at NRG Stadium and next week at 25 campus sites throughout the district.
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Houston Ballet Continues the 2022-2023 Season with "Romeo & Juliet" and "Summer & Smoke"
Continuing its blockbuster 2022-2023 season, Houston Ballet returns on February 23, 2023, with Stanton Welch’s Romeo & Juliet, a lavish production of the Shakespearean star-crossed lovers and their tragic fate. This is only the second time Welch’s ornate production has come to the Wortham stage, returning after its lauded premiere in 2015 and a trip to The Australian Ballet worldwide. Following Romeo & Juliet, Houston Ballet presents Summer & Smoke from March 9-19.
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Centuries-old sea creatures data suggest world overshot climate limit - some scientists disagree
Using sponges collected off the coast of Puerto Rico in the eastern Caribbean, scientists have calculated 300 years of ocean temperatures and concluded the world has already overshot one crucial global warming limit and is speeding toward another.
