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The Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. Celebrates 20 Years of Service
Houston, Oakland, Dallas, Washington, DC, New York, and Atlanta
Mississippi Blues Trail unveils 203rd marker in Pensacola, Fla.
The Mississippi Blues Commission recognized the blues contributions of Pensacola, Fla., with the unveiling today of a Mississippi Blues Trail marker.
FASHION: Entrepreneur Ayanna Smith Creates #AskMe Tees to Encourage Thoughtful Conversation
#AskMe Tees are the brainchild of Washington D.C. entrepreneur Ayanna Smith. Ayanna has created a timely remix of the slogan tee – and we love it! These T-shirts encourage people, friends and strangers alike, to talk to each other by offering intriguing questions as conversation starters.
PBS Lorraine Hansberry (A Raisin in the Sun playwright) Documentary Premieres
One week after the anniversary of her death, American Masters -- Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart premieres nationwide Friday, January 19 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) and will stream the following day at pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps.
Beyonce Shuts Down Woman Wanting $10 Million So She Can Trademark Her Daughter Blue Ivy’s Name
Beyonce is not singing the blues after she turned down a $10M offer to claim the Blue Ivy trademark from a wedding planner.
Disney + Debuts New Featurette for Marvel Studios' "Loki"
Today, Disney+ debuted “Meet Sylvie,” a new featurette for Marvel Studios’ “Loki” featuring Sylvie, the extremely capable and dangerous variant who just happens to be another version of Loki. Watch the new “Loki” featurette to find out more about her and Sophia Di Martino, the talented actress who brings her to life.
Mayor Turner Announces Appointment of Interim Chief Resilience Officer
Mayor Turner announced Wednesday the appointment of Laura Patiño as interim Chief Resilience Officer. She will remain in the role while the City conducts a search for a permanent CRO.
The Galleria Hosts MD Anderson Back To School Fashion Show and Launches Denim Campaign
The Galleria is proud to host its 10th annual MD Anderson Back To School Fashion Show showcasing the latest back-to-school trends and more!
Shapellx Launches Swimsuit Shapewear Line Promoting Body Confidence and Positivity for Women
Summer is around the corner and for many, trying on yet alone wearing a swimsuit is terrifying. Shapellx, a women’s everyday shapewear brand, offers a variety of flattering swimsuit designs for all body types featuring compression fabrics resulting in a slimming effect and boosting a woman’s confidence.
Mayor Turner, Commissioner Ellis and Houston Police Department Will Hold Gun Buyback Program
Mayor Sylvester Turner, Commissioner Rodney Ellis and the Houston Police Department (HPD) will hold the first gun buyback event will allow people to exchange firearms for gift cards on July 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at:
Arte Público Press to Host Astronaut and Screen Film at UH
Astronaut and children’s book author José M. Hernández will speak at a screening of the new Amazon film about his life, A Million Miles Away, which will be shown at the University of Houston in the Student Center South Theater (4455 University Dr., Houston, TX 77204) on Friday, October 27, from 5-8:15 pm.
Houston Chosen for 2020 Hot Wheels Legends Car Competition!
Hitting the road for the third year, the Hot Wheels live-event series presented by Mobil 1 brings the nationwide search to new stops across the country
Anthony Browder makes history as the first African American to lead and fund an archeological excavation project in Egypt – and with the discovery of 2700 year old Nubian artifacts recently installed
Washington DC’s own, Anthony “Tony” Browder makes history as the first African American to lead and fund an archeological excavation project in Egypt. In May 2018, Mr. Browder, his daughter Atlantis Tye Browder, and the ASA Restoration Project excavation team discovered 2700-year-old Kushite artifacts that were recently installed in the Egyptian Museum in Luxor. Mr. Browder and his team are continuing the difficult work of bringing to light ancient knowledge that will dramatically change our understanding of Nile Valley history and culture forever.
Far from immune, rural areas face unique COVID-19 challenges
Since late last year, COVID-19 has been overwhelming health care facilities in urban areas around the world, causing more than 12,200 confirmed deaths so far in New York City alone.
CAIR Joins Call to Remove ‘Shameful’ KKK Plaque from West Point
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined a call for the removal of a “shameful” plaque honoring the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
The University of Houston-Downtown Ushers in New Era with Grand Opening of Wellness & Success Center
New Center Called a Game Changer for UHD and the Downtown Houston Community
On the cusp of its 50th anniversary, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) ushered in a new era today with the official opening of its Wellness & Success Center (WSC). Designed by SmithGroup in association with HarrisonKornberg Architects and built by Vaughn Construction, the $39 million, 75,000-square-foot facility not only expands UHD’s footprint and visibility, it also establishes a dynamic core and recognizable landmark for fostering and nurturing an on-campus community.
Racial Divide of Coronavirus Is Real, So Are Innovations That Can Help
News about the novel coronavirus, which has now claimed over 100,000 American lives, is all around us. A subtext told in this reporting is the painful story of the pandemic’s devastating effect on people of color.
#NNPA BLACKPRESS Racial Divide of Coronavirus Is Real, So Are Innovations That Can Help
News about the novel coronavirus, which has now claimed over 100,000 American lives, is all around us. A subtext told in this reporting is the painful story of the pandemic’s devastating effect on people of color.
Rice's COVID-19 research fund awards final grants
Third round backs research in social, psychological and political effects, genetic tools, ventilator design, nursing needs and protocols for musicians
It Stinks, But We're Stuck
Another election year is rolling around and people of color, and other voters who have been de facto disenfranchised since the birth of this nation, face the quadrennial dilemma of having to hold our noses and cast a vote for the lesser of two evils.
