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Earnest Pugh's Billboard Celebration Hosted by Houston Mayor!
Monday, May 15, 2017, Mayor Sylvester Turner honored award-winning gospel singer, Dr. Earnest Pugh for reaching the top 10 on the billboard charts with his hit single, "I Need You To Breathe". The single marks Dr. Pugh's 11th billboard chart topper. Amber Shaw of KYND 1520 and national radio personality Lonnie Hunter hosted the red carpet experience featuring several familiar faces such as Pastor Kim Burrell, Author Carlos Wallace, Gospel Singer Nikki Ross, Sky Houston of Majic 102.1 FM, Miss Mykie of BET, former Houston Texan's Player Mister Alexander, The Musicians' Wives, Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, Earnest Walker of KTSU 90.9, Jonathan Martin of Fox 26, Mayor Sylvester Turner and the man of the hour, Dr. Earnest Pugh.
Houston Symphony Features Dance Students for "Petrushka"
The Houston Symphony is teaming up with dozens of students from Crespo Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School Dance Department and Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School Dance Ensemble for a modern-day staging of the 1911 ballet Petrushka, to be premiered at 8 p.m. May 11 and 13 and 2:30 p.m. May 14 at Jones Hall.
Preventing Cancer In Houston's Food Deserts
Cancer is a killer in African American communities. The death rate is highest among Blacks, according to the American Cancer Society.
Council on Recovery Launches Houston’s First Relapse & Renewal Clinic for Alcoholics and Addicts Struggling with Sobriety
The Council on Recovery announces the launch of Houston’s first Relapse & Renewal Clinic™, a revolutionary program to save the lives of alcoholics and drug addicts who are struggling with sobriety, even after completing inpatient rehab or participating in 12-Step groups.
Harris County to End Unjust OmniBase Program That Will Give Tens of Thousands of Vulnerable Residents Their Drivers Licenses Back
The Program Currently has Holds on an Estimated 550,000 Driver’s Licenses in the Greater Houston Area
For Harris County residents, having access to a car is indispensable for daily activities such as getting to work, to a doctor’s appointment, and to pick up necessities like groceries. Particularly as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, and people are increasingly at-risk of losing their jobs, having access to safe and reliable transportation is critical. A recent report, Driven by Debt: Houston, estimated that not only does this program impact hundreds of thousands of drivers in the Greater Houston area, but that those impacted are disproportionately Black and low-income residents.
Meet Me At The Park Project Winner Announced
And the winner is... Wagner Greenspace! The half-acre undeveloped space near downtown Houston will receive a $20,000 grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and The Walt Disney Company to help make improvements and turn it into a community park. The funds will help pay for tree plantings, seeding, benches, bird houses, interpretative signs and trash bins to help transform the space into a neighborhood gathering spot for fun and healthy activities.
Rainbow on ICE returns to Discovery Green
Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, hosts the 8th annual Rainbow on ICE on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, from 7 to 10 p.m. This LGBTQ celebration is the ultimate dance party on The ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy® with music by DJ Joe Ross and electrifying entertainment by performers from Drag Houston, who will reenact Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” music video. The event will also include a mini-fashion show featuring costumes by Yahaira Dehill made from recycled materials.
Elsa and Olaf bring touch of winter wonderland to Children’s Museum of Houston
Saturday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Museum Open Late till 8 p.m., Dec. 22 to Jan. 2!
The snow queen herself along with her trusted partner in crime, Olaf, will fly down on a snow cloud for a special meet-and-greet and musical extravaganza during the Children’s Museum of Houston’s “By Golly! Let’s Get Jolly” winter wonderland celebration.
Do you know an Unsung Hero?
Who are the Unsung in the Greater Houston Area?
In honor of the outstanding achievements of Unsung Heroes in the African American community, Ford Motor Company is launching a search for Unsung Heroes in the Greater Houston Area.
Houston Black Real Estate Association Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Fair Housing Act Signed Seven Days After the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Houston Black Real Estate Association, (HBREA) a local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the country’s oldest, minority real estate trade association is planning a week-long series of events, April 14-21, 2018 in observance of the trade association’s dedication to increasing Black wealth through home ownership.
Downtown Houston hosts free Rooftop Silent Disco, Sept. 28
The Houston Downtown Management District and The Department of Dance present Level: Rooftop Silent Disco on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. In this 21+ event, the rooftop of the GreenStreet Garage at 1320 Fannin Street will transform into Downtown Houston’s largest—and quietest—dance floor for one night only.
Houston Texans' Justin Reid Takes Families Grocery Shopping for Thanksgiving
Single parent families from Big Brothers Big Sisters go shopping at Walmart
Known for his game-winning stops on the field, Houston Texans' Justin Reid is making an impact and changing lives off the field. The Texans Strong Safety is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston and Walmart to provide some very special families with the food they need for Thanksgiving dinner. Reid will be joined by his teammates and his personal chef to take 10 special families grocery shopping, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Walmart Neighborhood Center | 12312 Will Clayton Pkwy | Humble, TX 77346.
AIDS Foundation Houston raises more than $150,000 at World AIDS Day Luncheon 2019
AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) hosted the annual World AIDS Day Luncheon on Friday, December 6, 2019, at The Ballroom at Bayou Place. Luncheon chairs Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl, Adrian Dueñas and Duyen Nguyen, with presenting sponsor Chevron, welcomed more than 500 guests to the annual fundraiser.
Northwestern Mutual – Houston Receives $50,000 Grant in Honor of Childhood Cancer Efforts
Grant funds will support children and families through The Periwinkle Foundation and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
Children and families affected by childhood cancer often find themselves lacking supportive communities that understand their medical and emotional needs. To help provide this support, Northwestern Mutual employees and financial advisors across the country dedicate their time to fundraising and volunteer efforts with childhood cancer-related organizations. This year, the Northwestern Mutual – Houston office has been recognized as one of the company’s Childhood Cancer Impact Award winners for its contributions to the cause, receiving $50,000 to be donated to local nonprofits.
The Ensemble Theatre Elevates the Life of Josephine Baker in Season Finale Musical “Josephine Tonight”
Houston Native and Broadway Actress DeQuina Moore to Star in Title Role
The Ensemble Theatre elevates the life of Josephine Baker in season finale biographic musical Josephine Tonight, starring actress DeQuina Moore, with opening night and media reception, Thursday, June 27, 2019, 6:30 p.m. 3535 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002.
Texas Black Expo Sets Sights on Next Level Success at Annual Summer Celebration
#TBE2019 Summer Celebration is June 6-9, 2019
The Texas Black Expo Summer Celebration is the largest African-American empowerment trade show and festival in Texas. This year’s theme is Next Level Business: Educating. Investing. Expanding. The 16th annual Texas Expo runs Thursday, June 6th to Sunday, June 9th and is free to attend. Thousands of people are expected at the George R. Brown Convention Center to experience the abundance of activities, giveaways and vendor booths.
Houston Chamber Choir presents “Desert Island Playlist” on Saturday, Nov. 19 at South Main Baptist Church
The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, led by Robert Simpson and now in its 28th season, will perform “Desert Island Playlist” on Saturday, Nov. 19 at South Main Baptist Church for its third fall concert. “Desert Island Playlist” recognizes that there are certain pieces that touch us so deeply that we would not want to be without them even if stranded on a desert island.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces New Program to Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
During his annual State of the City address Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a new program to aid efforts to house individuals experiencing homelessness on Houston’s streets.
Little Red Box Grocery in East End Houston Launches New Affordable and Nutritional Meal Kits with Cooking Matters
The initiative will provide access to healthy foods for communities experiencing inequities in the Second Ward
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Artist Anat Ronen, Community Leaders will Unveil Mural Celebrating Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation
A mural of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will be unveiled at Finnigan Park by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and other community leaders.
