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SpokeHub Provides Means to Better Online Conversations

Minority-owned Tech Firm’s App Enables Selected Topics and Targeted Marketing

Everyone who’s ever wished for a social media experience that is more relevant and on-topic can now join SpokeHub, a fast-growing platform that gives users a chance to engage in meaningful conversations about the subjects they care most about.

House Passes Harris Legislation Promoting Diversity and Inclusion at Federal Reserve

U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Tuesday praised the House of Representatives’ passage of the Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act, which Harris first introduced in the Senate in May 2018. The legislation, which is led in the House by Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), would ensure that at least one minority and one female candidate are interviewed for each vacancy for the presidency of a reserve bank at each of the twelve reserve banks in the Federal Reserve System.

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Representative Garnet F. Coleman Announces Bid for Re-Election

Today, August 20th, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-147) released the following statement:

BakerRipley Hosts Annual Back to School Health Fair throughout Houston

BakerRipley is hosting its annual Back to School Health Fair at 3 of its locations throughout Houston. This is the ninth year BakerRipley is hosting its annual Back to School Heath Fairs to help communities it serves get ready for back to school. The non-profit provides resources and education to help families live a healthy lifestyle.

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Texas Southern University investor rating elevated to ‘positive’

Second rating upgrade since 2017 affirmed by Moody’s Investors Services

Texas Southern University received its second consecutive financial rating upgrade since 2017 when Moody’s Investors Service revised its outlook from “stable” to “positive” and affirmed the university’s revenue financing system bonds within the Baa3 rating category.

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Turkey Leg Hut Helping Federal Workers Recover from Shutdown with Free Turkey Legs this Week

The Turkey Leg Hut on Almeda Road is extending a helping hand this week to federal workers in the Houston area who’ve suffered through the recent 35-day government shutdown.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls on Harris County Officials and the Texas Secretary of State to Address Voting Irregularities and Ensure that All Who Can Vote Do Vote and All in Line to Vote be

Jackson Lee—“There are long lines at polling places throughout Harris County, which are being met with indifference and hostility from some voting officials. This conduct must stop immediately because it sends the message that their vote is not important. This is not consistent with the message that ‘every vote counts.’”

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TheColeman Chronicle: The Opioid Epidemic and Its Effect On Our Children, Economy

I was selected by Texas House Speaker Straus to be a member of the Select Committee on Opioid and Substance Abuse this interim. My fellow committee members and I will address issues involving substance abuse throughout the state.

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Martinville Drive Roadway Pavement Replacement Schedule

Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to announce that repairs are scheduled to begin along Martinville Drive today, January 8, 2018. The scope of work includes the replacement of existing pavement with new asphalt concrete pavement as well as ditch regrading. Construction is anticipated to be completed by early Spring 2019.

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Toyota to Introduce Amazon Alexa in Its Vehicles

Toyota announced today it will introduce Amazon Alexa, Amazon's intelligent cloud based voice service, within select Toyota and Lexus vehicles with Toyota Entune 3.0 App Suite and Lexus Enform App Suite 2.0 in 2018. Additional models will be available in 2019. This feature will allow Toyota and Lexus customers in the United States to interact with Alexa in the car.

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Good Look Ink (GLI) to Bring Industry-leading Micropigmentation Clinic to Houston, TX

New clinic will offer popular scalp micropigmentation and other procedures to men and women who struggle with hair loss.

Good Look Ink has announced the opening of its first Texas clinic in the Uptown District of Houston. GLI’s clinic will primarily focus on performing scalp micropigmentation (SMP) procedures, the non-surgical process of using tiny ink impressions placed on the scalp to produce a 3D hair follicle replacement. The clinic will be located at 1811 Bering Dr.

The Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra Auditions

July 30 & 31, 2021 – 11:00 am – 5 p.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church – 3816 Bellaire Blvd. (77025)

If you are a youth jazz enthusiast, do not miss a chance to be a part of the inaugural year of the foremost Youth Jazz Orchestra in Houston. This Audition-Only Orchestra will be made up of 20 of Houston’s finest young musicians.

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Rail Project Prompts Bus Shuttles on METRORail Red Line This Weekend

This weekend, METRO will provide free bus shuttle service along METRORail's Red Line to allow work crews to complete rail maintenance and improvement projects.

Batter Up! Amazon Studios Announces Premiere Date and First-Look Teaser for A League of Their Own

Today, Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television debuted the first-look teaser for the highly anticipated series, A League of Their Own, and announced that the series will premiere all eight episodes exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, August 12 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. A League of Their Own evokes the joyful spirit of Penny Marshall's beloved classic, while widening the lens to tell the story of an entire generation of women who dreamed of playing professional baseball. The show takes a deeper look at race and sexuality, following the journey of a whole new ensemble of characters as they carve their own paths towards the field, both in the league and outside of it.

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The 'Queens' Release New Music Video "Lady Z Strikes Back (Can't Stop You)" Featuring New Cast Member Remy Ma

The new ABC series starring Eve, Naturi Naughton, Nadine Velazquez, and Brandy as four ’90s hip-hop legends, now in their 40s, who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame. The 'Queens' release their new video "Lady Z Strikes Back (Can't Stop You)" featuring new cast member Remy Ma. Remy Ma will have a recurring role on the show.

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Lena Franklin Appointed Vice President, Marketing, Def Jam Recordings

Lena Franklin - a rising star in the world of urban marketing through a five-year run at Interscope Records and notable contributions to campaigns for artists like Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Rich The Kid and Summer Walker – has been appointed Vice President of Marketing, Def Jam Recordings, it was announced today by Jeff Harleston, Interim Chairman & CEO.

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Cyclospora Cases On the Rise in Harris County

The Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health (HCPH), and the Fort Bend Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) have received reports of an increased number of Cyclospora infections within their jurisdictions and urge people to use caution this summer while cooking and spending time outdoors.

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Destination “Dupes” – Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Guests looking to enjoy an easy-to-get-to Caribbean-esque (minus the passport) experience, can do so at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Not only will visitors experience the resort’s newly renovated beachfront suites, but they will also have the chance to enjoy smalltown charm, multiple dining outlets and full-service spa.

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2 Chainz Purchases His Mother A Brand New Home

2 Chainz bought his mom a new home Monday for no reason at all.