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Inaugural “Laughs with Legends” Event Honors Houston Oilers Legend Warren Moon
Event also features Comedy Headliner George Wallace, and the “Legends Liars Club” - Former NFL Greats Andre Reed, Larry Centers, John Randle and Bubby Brister
A-Game Sports Marketing announced today that the honoree for the inaugural “Laughs with Legend” event will be Houston Oilers Legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Warren Moon. The event, which will take place at the Houston Improv on January 31, 2016 will also feature George “Mr. Las Vegas” Wallace as the comedy headliner and four legendary former NFL players in a skit called “The Legends Liars Club.” These players are: Andre Reed, Pro Football Hall of Fame; Larry Centers, NFL record-holder; John Randle, Pro Football Hall of Fame; and Bubby Brister, NFL record-holder.
PureCycle Process Expected to Use Less Energy, Lower Carbon Emissions than New Plastic Production
Company Releases Inaugural ESG Report with Preliminary LCA Data
Today, PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCT) released its inaugural Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report including third party preliminary Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data that shows the company's purification process for recycling polypropylene (designated as No. 5 plastic) waste uses less energy and has lower carbon emissions than new plastic production.
NFL Hosts Third Annual HBCU Open House
Event Will Highlight Sports Focused Career Opportunities for HBCU Students and Alumni
Today, the National Football League (NFL) is hosting the third annual NFL x HBCU Open House, bringing together stakeholders across Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and football landscapes to discuss NFL initiatives, areas of opportunity, and an aim to further strengthen relationships.
First Annual President’s Youth Awards Hosted by Air Force Veteran Dr. Sonia White and Dr. Mya Smith-Edmonds Sold Out with Several Influential Guests in Attendance
"Outstanding youth recognized in three (3) categories for their community service, character, and making the world a better place. "
On July 31, 2022, Dr. Sonia White and Dr. Mya Smith-Edmonds, hosted the Inaugural 1st Presidential Youth Awards, presented by Ameri Corps. During the ceremony, an array of amazing youth were recognized for their overall character, integrity and willingness to make the world a better place. The categories for honorees included: kids, teens and young adults. The esteemed keynote speaker, founder of Sienna Sauce and featured on Shark Tank (secured a deal), Tyla- Symone Crayton, delivered an uplifting, powerful and motivating speech that had the audience, beyond inspired.
Jackson State University Selected as Recipient of Getty Images Grant to Uncover and Digitize Rarely Seen Imagery from its Archival Photographic Library
Jackson State University today announced it is one four recipients of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archive Grant for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), an initiative aimed at preserving and amplifying the invaluable visual history of HBCUs.
TONIGHT: City Council Member Dave Martin to Host CIP Town Hall Meeting for Clear Lake/Southeast Houston Residents
City Council Member Dave Martin will host a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Town Hall meeting tonight, March 19, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., in the Special Events Building at Space Center Houston, 1601 East Nasa Parkway, Houston, Texas, 77058.
Congressman Al Green Secures S292,000 in Much-Needed Federal Funding for the Odyssey House Adolescent Services Facility Improvements
On Thursday, July 6, 2023, Congressman Al Green will present a symbone check in the amount of 3297.000 to Cenixor Foundation for improvements to the Odyssey House. He released the following statement:
Emancipet to host series of ‘Yappy Hours’
Fun, free events benefit affordable veterinary care
Emancipet, the nonprofit on a mission to make veterinary care affordable and accessible to all pet owners, is hosting a new series of “Yappy Hours” at some of the coolest, dog-friendly places around the city. The events are free, with a portion of the proceeds from alcohol sales benefiting Emancipet. Details below!
Houston Health Department Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Businesses
Abbott-LISC Funding: This source of lending capital was made available nationally to support the growth of diverse companies in the healthcare supply chain. This initiative will provide diverse small business owners with the tailored solutions, support and resources they need to compete, grow and create jobs.
About 1 million Americans without running water. 3 million without power. This is life one month after Hurricane Maria.
After Hurricane Maria toppled the bridge that connects him to the rest of civilization and ripped the roof and walls off his house here in the central mountains of Puerto Rico, Ramón Sostre raised a weathered American flag above the wreckage.
Another 100 million consumers at risk from Capital One Bank data breach
Largest bank breach affects 140,000 Social Security numbers, 80,000 bank accounts
A second major disclosure of major consumer data breach was announced on July 29 by Capital One Bank. That same day, the FBI arrested a suspect was charged with stealing the personal information on March 22 and 23. The apparent focus of the financial theft was credit card applications filed with the bank between 2005-2019.
This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer
D.C.- based filmmaker streams documentary short about civil rights icon
Director Robin N. Hamilton re-releases the documentary about an extraordinary woman who went from picking cotton at age 6 to becoming an indomitable civil rights leader. Capturing a snapshot in time from her historic speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1964, This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer packs power into 30 minutes.
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.
Slavery Remembrance Day Commemoration and Legislative Update Hosted by Congressman Al Green
Family, and friends are invited to the inaugural Slavery Remembrance Day Commemorative Breakfast and Legislative Update hosted by Congressman Al Green on Saturday, August 20th at 8:30 am CT at the Collective (formally the Power Center) in Houston, Texas. There is no admission cost to this historic event.
Slavery Remembrance Day Commemoration and Legislative Update Hosted by Congressman Al Green
Congressman Al Green is inviting family and friends to the inaugural Slavery Remembrance Day Commemorative Breakfast and Legislative Update he is hosting on Saturday, August 20th at 8:30 am CT at the Collective (formally Power Center) in Houston, Texas. There is no admission cost to this historic event.
Fort Bend County Honors Hispanic Community Leaders, Presents Inaugural Hispanic and Latin Heritage Food Festival
Fort Bend County Judge KP George, today proudly celebrated the profound impact that Latin-American people and culture have in Fort Bend County with two special community events held at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse.
Twin Peaks Raised $100,000 for Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Honor of Veterans Da
The ultimate sports lodge raised funds for injured veterans and first responders and will provide free lunch to veterans nationally on Veterans Day
Twin Peaks Restaurant teed up with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to host its inaugural 2022 Twin Peaks Heroes Open Charity Golf Tournament in Dallas on Thursday, Nov. 3.
Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs Offering Free Mini-Courses to Community
The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs (BJ-ML SOPA) at Texas Southern University will begin offering “mini-courses,” as part of its community engagement initiative. The first course begins on Saturday, January 7.
The Venetian® Las Vegas Partners with BWT Alpine F1 Team for Formula One Heineken Silver Grand Prix
Gas your tanks and start your engines for the 2023 Formula One Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix!
Get Your Tickets Today: NAACP Freedom Fund Advocacy & Awards Dinner
The Houston NAACP is having their annual Freedom Fund Gala. With the theme, “Freedom Forward... Ensuring Justice and Equity for Future Generations,” this year’s dinner (the first since COVID) will mark the inauguration of the new date change of our annual event. We’ve changed our event from October to February, during the annual month of Black History Celebration.
