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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Community Activist Ken Olive
John Whitmire announced today that Community Activist Ken Olive has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.
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Houston First, Mayor Turner Welcomes City Hospitality Members for Inaugural Meeting
Today Houston First Corporation (HFC), along with the Hotel Lodging Association of Greater Houston, brought the city’s hospitality industry together to host the first meeting in a series called “Destination Strategies & Insights.” These meetings will provide hoteliers and stakeholders a platform for open discussion to strengthen communication within the industry.
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Comedian Chris Rock ripped into Jussie Smollett with a series of jokes Saturday at the NAACP Image Awards, where the actor was nominated for his …
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Director Michael Sterling highlights new film with Jo-Carolyn Goode of Houston Style Magazine
Director Michael Sterling of Houston Texas sat with Jo-Carolyn Goode of Houston Style Magazine to speak about his upcoming film, "Behind De Pole" which will be released this August. Filmed in Houston, it stars Deandre Bonds, Omar Gooding, Cherie Johnson, Samuel Monroe Jr. and more! Check out the "inside scoop" here!!
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Houston Tuskegee University Alumni Association Freshmen Reception
Photography by Vicky Pink - Some of the incoming freshmen class of Tuskegee University had …
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2016 Houston Auto Show
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Artists Wanted for New Murals Coming to Houston Neighborhoods
The City of Houston is gearing up to add another thirty-eight artworks to street-side traffic signal control cabinets throughout Houston and is encouraging artists to submit qualifications for the opportunity to create a mural. Known as “Mini Murals”, Houston now has over 170 new original artworks in neighborhoods throughout the city that have been funded by Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council, as well as private sponsors.
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Houston Hackathon Winners Bring Forth Innovative Solutions
Hackathon winners focused on monitoring air quality, improving storm drainage and connecting library resources during the fifth annual event. The City of Houston hosted a 24 hour "Hackathon" on May 20-21 at the Houston Technology Center in partnership with Sketch City, a nonprofit community that advocates for civic technology and open data. More than 300 people including software developers, designers, and data analysts attended the event. Houston’s “civic hackers” pitched ideas, formed teams, and developed innovative new websites, mobile apps, and insightful data visualizations to address community and City problems.
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NTEE BACKED BY A Colored YMCA, Bagby Street YMCA 555 GRACE: A Trilogy Of Our Past
AA’s Contributed To Social Work Through Colored YMCA
If you love books that enlighten you on Houston’s forgotten past, then you are in for a treat, with an extraordinary historical trilogy by author Priscilla Graham. In these books, Houston’s YMCA for Negros trilogy Boxed Set: Colored YMCA, Bagby Street YMCA, and 555 Grace: The Black YMC Genii – Graham pulls back the curtain on the early days of the Young Men’s Christian Association and shares the true history of its inception in Houston, Texas. Each book focuses on only one specific location during that time in history and contains a stunning array of archival and contemporary photos that peels away the many layers of Houston’s Af- rican-American YMCAs.
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Mayor Whitmire Nominates Jay Zeidman as Chairman of Houston First Corporation
In a strategic move aimed at further elevating Houston's profile as a premier destination for tourism and conventions, Mayor John Whitmire has proposed the appointment of venture capital executive Jay Zeidman as the new Chairman of Houston First Corporation (HFC). Pending City Council approval, Zeidman will step into the role, succeeding the outgoing Chairman David Mincberg.
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Renowned Children's Choir Emphasizes Diversity - Hold Auditions
The Houston Children’s Chorus, an internationally acclaimed, diverse, performance chorus, based in Houston, announces open registration for its Preparatory Choir (grades 2 and 3) and auditions for its Concert Choir for students moving into grades 4 through 8. Auditions will be August 14th and 28th, from 5-7pm by appointment.
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Dance Houston Announces 4TH Annual H-Town Get Down
The Largest Hip-Hop/Pop Culture Dance Festival In Houston
Dance Houston, Houston’s Premier Producer of Dance Events, announces the 4th Annual H-Town Get Down, the largest hip hop/pop culture dance festival in Houston, to be held Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
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Yvonne Guidry Hosted A Latina Leaders Celebratory Dinner This Past Tuesday
December 5, 2018. Hennessy had big plans for Yvonne this month. On top of her third consecutive celebration of Spoiled Latina Day, Hennessy has tapped Yvonne to present the first Latina Leaders Dinner in Houston honoring 25 women who have made a significant impact in the community. Yvonne will take part in the special toast honoring Hennessy’s special guests.
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Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Play Host to Trailblazing Annual Women’s Conference & Business Expo
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host its trailblazing Women’s Leadership Conference & Business Expo this Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Westin in Houston’s Galleria. Every year, the Women’s Leadership Conference & Business Expo highlights the accomplishments and achievements of both WOMEN and MEN across a diverse set of professions, industries, and backgrounds. The event – which sees an annual attendance of more than 500 – will seek to empower and equip attendees with the tools they need to be successful in their personal and professional lives.
