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Comcast Outbids Disney for Sky, Increasing International Ambition
Carl Hibbert Media & Entertainment
Comcast’s entry into the bidding to become the new owner of Sky is more evidence of the world’s leading media giants continuing to build out their portfolios across content production, distribution and platforms, on a global basis.
Roots & Rivers Festival, Empowered By Blacquity, Celebrates Black Entrepreneurs, Fostering Community Growth
Live entertainment by Deas Guyz, Made Possible by Presenting, Sponsor Shoreline Constructio
BlacQuity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs, is thrilled to present the inaugural Roots & Rivers Festival, a vibrant celebration of local businesses and community spirit. This exciting event will take place on September 9, 2023, from 4-9 p.m. ET at the scenic river view of Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St.
A Matter of Life and Death
All oppressed people know this feeling. Tevye expressed it best in “Fiddler on the Roof” when he said there are times “when our hearts lie panting on the floor.”
Sunday Best: Celebrating Opening Day of the Obama Portraits Tour
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, invites Houstonians to celebrate at the Museum: celebrate your families; celebrate your communities; celebrate creativity, wellness, passion, and fashion; celebrate opening day in Houston of the official tour of the portraits of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald (April 3–May 30, 2022). Put on your “Sunday Best” and join us for a fun, free, enriching afternoon festival at the Museum.
The Galleria Announces Three New Retailers
Market Exclusive Brands and Immersive Experiences Enhance Dynamic Retail Mix
Simon, a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, has announced three new retailers slated to open at The Galleria this year – Panerai, Jo Malone London and Hope & Henry. The FOMO Factory has also joined the Galleria line up this summer offering a uniquely immersive experience exclusively in Houston.
Keeping the Dream Alive: UH Events Celebrating MLK's Legacy Throughout January
“We must use time creatively in the knowledge that the time is always right to do right.”
Theatre Under The Stars to Hold Local Houston Auditions for SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is holding dance auditions for the upcoming holiday production of SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT, which TUTS is bringing to Houston with Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP).
Actor and Comedian Doug E. Doug Releases First Novel Inspired by the Unique Experiences of the Hip-Hop Generation, The Fall of 1987
Based on his viewpoint that the historic contributions of the Hip-Hop generation has largely been ignored by popular culture, actor and Comedian Doug E. Doug has released his first novel titled, “The Fall of 1987,” which tells dramatic story of a young Black man investigating the mysterious death of his brother during the rise of the Hip-Hop genre.
Local businesses on Small Business Saturday
I’m thankful for small business. It’s what keeps our economy humming. Small businesses account for over 99 percent of all employers in the state, and they employ about 45 percent of the Texas workforce — over 4.7 million workers in Texas alone.
Houston Man Involved in Two Murders Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison this week for his role in two murders in 2020, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Meet the Three Black Women Who Started Their Law Firm Through Twitter
Women pursuing a career in the legal sector often face challenges involving poor work-life balance and discrimination in the workplace, and that is one of the reasons why it is not a profession commonly chosen by women. f
Amazon Offers Employees $10K to Start a Delivery Business
Amazon has a proposition for its employee: Become a delivery entrepreneur. According to CBNC, the tech giant is offering its employees $10,000 to set up their delivery business
Houston Texans’ Jadeveon Clowney Launches New Hat Line, The Clowney Collection
The Houston Texans celebrated the fourth season of the Houston Texans Player Inspired Line featuring The Clowney Collection by Jadeveon Clowney. This year’s collection includes six hats for both men and women. The Clowney Collection by Jadeveon Clowney is currently on sale at the Houston Texans Team Shop at NRG Stadium.
Leon Bridges Releases Official Video for "Sweeter" Featuring Terrace Martin
Today, Grammy Award winning R&B artist and songwriter Leon Bridges releases the official music video for “Sweeter” featuring Terrace Martin. Directed by his longtime photographer and collaborator Rambo, the video was filmed in Fort Worth, TX, in the neighborhood he grew up in and features his father and friends, including many from childhood. Filmed in a sun drenched hue, the video finds Leon celebrating life and community. Watch here.
Federal Appeals Court’s Ruling Upholds Most Of Texas’ ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Law
A panel of three U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals judges ruled that most of the state’s immigration enforcement legislation, Senate Bill 4, can remain in effect while the case plays out, handing a victory to Gov. Greg Abbott and Republican supporters of the legislation.
The Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, Eighteen Harris County Elected Officials and Houston Branch of NAACP Joined Together Asking for An Investigation
The Texas Coalition of Black Democrats today joined eighteen elected state Democratic officials from Harris County and the Houston Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. in requesting that Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg and County Attorney Vince Ryan investigate the presence of a phantom candidate in the March 3rd Democratic Primary for House District 142, including empaneling a grand jury to do so, if needed.
African American Registered Nurse/ Entrepreneur Creates Online Nursing Program to Help More Students Pass the NCLEX Exam
The online course, called “Choosing Nursing,” offers cheat sheets and readiness assessments for NCLEX exam preparation.
Choosing Nursing, an online program that prepares nurses in the U.S. and Canada to sit their NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN exams and meet the prerequisites for their nursing license, is currently offering eight paid digital products and courses with strategies to help its students secure passes. Founded by Registered Nurse Chioma Okeke, Choosing Nursing offers training year-round and has a free-to-download guide on their official website that outlines some of the biggest mistakes nurses make when taking the NCLEX.
New Clinic for Seniors Opens in Stafford Legacy Community Health continues to expand services in Southwest Houston
Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. (Legacy), the largest federally qualified health center in Texas, proudly announces the opening of a second clinic designed exclusively to meet the unique health and wellness needs of seniors. The Legacy Stafford Fountains Clinic, located at 12540 Sugardale Drive in the Fountains Shopping Center, officially opens on January 10, 2022 and is Legacy’s first clinic in Fort Bend County.
Rep. Ron Reynolds Celebrates 50th Birthday Festivities
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City) kicked off his 2024 re-election campaign for the March 5 Democratic Primary and marked his 50th birthday Tuesday with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County and Fort Bend Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Grady Prestage, dozens of other officials from both counties and hundreds of constituents.
