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Toxic Poisoning in Our Schools, Black Communities and the Green Economy, Climate Change and Gender Equity, Among Key Topics at NAACP’s 108th National Convention
This year‘s NAACP 108 National Convention will include many opportunities for participants, media, and the public to learn more about environmental and climate justice and its impact on the African Am
Often overlooked in communities of color is the impact of environmental policies. This year during the NAACP’s 108th National Convention, the association is bringing environmental and climate issues to the forefront in through a series of workshops and programs.
Danté Quick to Succeed DeForest Soaries at New Jersey's First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens
First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens Senior Pastor Retires After 30+ Years
Scholar, social justice advocate and Rev. Danté R. Quick, Ph.D., has been elected as the fourth senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens (FBCLG) and will succeed the Rev. Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr., a prominent preacher who once served as New Jersey’s Secretary of State and is known internationally as the founder of the dfree® Financial Freedom Movement.
PVAMU Receives A $10 Million Gift To Fund New “Panther Success Grants” Program
Prairie View A&M University announced the receipt of a $10 million gift to assist students in their pursuit of successful college completion. The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, wanted to invest in PVAMU by easing many students’ financial burdens.
City of Houston welcomes visitors and encourages safety for College Football Playoff National Championship events
The City of Houston welcomes football fans and visitors to the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship events and encourages all attending to stay informed and stay safe.
Starbucks to Close All Stores Nationwide for Racial-Bias Education on May 29
Training will occur at all Starbucks company-owned stores and will apply to nearly 175,000 U.S. partners (employees)
Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced it will be closing its more than 8,000 company-owned stores in the United States on the afternoon of May 29 to conduct racial-bias education geared toward preventing discrimination in our stores. The training will be provided to nearly 175,000 partners (employees) across the country and will become part of the onboarding process for new partners.
Mayor Turner and Bun B to host Trill Burgers Pop-Up at Houston City Hall
Family-Friendly Event Promises Great Food and Fun
The City of Houston and Bun B’s Trill Burgers are proud to share more details on the upcoming burger pop-up at Houston City Hall on Sunday, Sept. 18.
Mayor Turner and Bun B Announce "Trill Burger Pop-Up" At Houston City Hall For A Family Friendly Event
City Hall • Sunday, September 18, 2022 • 3PM - 7PM
The City of Houston and Bun B’s Trill Burgers are proud to share more details on the upcoming burger pop-up at Houston City Hall on Sunday, Sept. 18.
Former NBA Player Marcus Camby Sued Over Nephew’s Drowning
Former NBA player Marcus Camby has been named defendant in a wrongful death lawsuit over the drowning of his 9-year-old autistic nephew in a pond on Camby's Houston-area property last Thanksgiving.
Bill Clinton Spends Time With George H.W. Bush While In Houston
Former President Bill Clinton has been spending some time with former President George H. W. Bush and wife Barbara in Houston.
Drake’s “More Life” To Receive The Chopped & Screwed Treatment Soon
OG Ron C & The Chopstars are about to re-work Drake's new album "More Life."
Obama Says “Dysfunction” Under Trump Is Hurting US Security, Prosperity On Visit to Houston
Former President Barack Obama visited Houston last night. He spoke at Rice University’s Baker Institute at an event marking the think tank’s 25th anniversary.
Houston’s Emancipation Avenue Becomes First ‘Texas Main Street’ In A Major City
Emancipation Avenue in Houston’s Third Ward neighborhood has been designated a Texas Main Street, the first time the state historical commission has selected a street in a major city for the program.
Fiesta Mart Announces South Richey Store Grand Opening January 11
Houston-based Fiesta Mart LLC is excited to announce the grand opening of their South Richey store on Wednesday, January 11. The public and media are invited to help celebrate the Fiesta store opening. The grand opening is part of a long-term reinvigoration of the Fiesta brand and their commitment to provide uncompromised freshness, great value and an unsurpassed variety of food choices every day. This new location will feature a Scratch Bakery where everything is baked in-store, an expanded product selection and a full-service Carniceria and kitchen offering traditional, home-cooked dishes.
Houston Arboretum presents virtual event Holiday Crafts, Recipes and Wines on Nov. 18
To get in the spirit of the December holidays, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents a new virtual event called Holiday Crafts, Recipes and Wines. Explore a tasty variety of wines, perfectly paired for holiday celebrations. Interact directly with a Sonoma County winemaker while creating delicious herbed butter and homemade cranberry sauce. During this experience, participants will learn the importance of using local ingredients and discuss the wildfires impacting wineries on the West Coast. These appealing wines are difficult to find at local retailers, but during the class participants can get the inside scoop on where to purchase them to enjoy over the holiday season.
Good Look Ink™ (GLI) Grand Opening of Industry-Leading Micropigmentation Clinic in Houston, TX
State-of-the-art clinic offering one-of-a-kind scalp micropigmentation to men and women who suffer from hair loss
Located at 1811 Bering Dr., Good Look Ink™ has opened its newest location in the Uptown District of Houston. GLI is centrally located near the Galleria, the city’s elite fashion destination and one of the Southwest’s premier shopping and tourist areas.
Houston/Gulf Coast Area Nonprofits And Foundations Partner To Launch COVID-1 Impact Survey
Evaluating the Needs of Vulnerable and Underserved Communities
A coalition of Houston-Galveston area nonprofits and foundations have launched a community impact survey to assess and respond to the social and economic impacts of COVID-19.
Houston man gets life in prison for two murders
A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison for using a hammer to murder a woman he was having a relationship with in 2018, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.
Houston Hospice Set to Honor Over a Century of Combined Legacy During Spirit Award Dinner
James A. Reeder, Jr. and Eric Nevil are Honorees of the Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award, Dr. Elizabeth Strauch is Honoree of The Heart of Hospice Service Award, and Anne Baillio is Honoree of The Heart of Hospice Volunteer Award.
TSU Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth Receive $2.6 Million NIH Grant to Examine Structural Racism and Perinatal Health Disparities
Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth McGovern Medical School will receive $2.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to examine perinatal health disparities, with a particular focus on women in Houston’s high-crime and high-incarceration communities.
Study presents unexpected — and complicated — findings on link between alcohol and dementia
Keeping alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day lessened the odds of developing dementia, according to a study of nearly 4 million South Koreans.Keeping alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day lessened the odds of developing dementia, according to a study of nearly 4 million South Koreans.
