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Houston Metro To Make Safety Upgrades After Recent Crashes
After two deadly wrecks between MetroRail trains and bikes within a month, the head of Houston Metro says the agency is putting in place measures to keep it from happening again.
Remembering the Life of Kelvin Keith Belcher, MD
Romans 6:23 reads, “For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Kelvin Keith Belcher, MD has reached his eternal life with the Lord joining him on February 18, 2017.
Kroger is Opening Stores and Helping Recovery Efforts in Affected Communities
In Aftermath of Hurricane Laura,Kroger is stepping in to help support communities in recovery.
Marina Coryat Is Hosting Convergence at the 19th Annual CEO Marketplace Fair
Marina Coryat, talk show host of the popular community affairs show Convergence, is bringing her show to the C.E.O. - Christian Entrepreneur Organizations 19th annual Market Place Fair on Sunday, December 16, 2018, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Kingdom Builders Center (KBC), 6011 West Orem Drive, Houston, Texas 77085. She will be interviewing entrepreneurs Warren Broadnax of She’s Happy Hair, Dorothy Cook and keynote speaker Minister James Standfield, How to Build a Million Dollar Business God’s Way.
Celebrating World Day in a Diverse City
The Cynthia A. Guillory Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others through charitable giving and raising ALS awareness in Houston and surrounding communities; in affiliation with KOG & Company presents World Day Experience on National World Day Monday, May 21, 2018 at 6:30 pm.
NFL running back Adrian Peterson donates $50,000 to support HISD’s food distribution sites
NFL running back Adrian Peterson and his wife Ashley have donated $50,000 through their foundation to pay for meals for students and families in the Houston Independent School District during closures required due to COVID-19.
Farmers Market Set to Reopen in East End Houston
New health and safety protocols to be implemented
After remaining closed for 13 weeks due to city-wide restrictions, locals and tourists will now be able to enjoy the traditional delicacies available at the Farmers Market on the award-winning Navigation Esplanade in East End Houston. A total of 25 vendors will be back on Sunday, June 14th, with a wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruits as well the unique art and crafts of local artisans. Vendors will include:
A Slab Ride for Justice in the Ahmaud Arbery Killing "We Ride with Ahmaud" Postponed
25 new campus sites also announced for week of May 18
Officials of Houston, The State of Texas and the United States join Faith/Social Justice Leader Bishop James Dixon, II and Houston Rapper Paul Wall in a “Slab Ride” of Unity on Saturday, May 16,2020. Motorcycle escorts will lead more than 50 custom car “Slab” owners riding in support of justice for the heinous killing of Ahmaud Arbery. The demonstrators say they’re joining the national movement to shed light on facts disregarded that marginalized the killing. Supporters are creating a parade of solidarity while demanding the following factors of truth to be revealed and legally addressed:
HISD District IV Candidate is Off to a Strong Start
The Matt Barnes for HISD Campaign announced that it raised $18,246 for its first campaign finance report for Houston Independent School District, District IV. This comes shortly after he threw his name in the race in mid- June. “I’m truly humbled by the amount of support I’ve received over the last few weeks,” said Barnes. “People are ready to see a change in our school system to ensure HISD students receive an excellent education and I’m ready to work in achieving that.”
The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Free Skin Cancer Screening Program Stops in Houston, TX Destination: Healthy Skin Brings Skin Cancer Education to Thousands Nationwide
The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Destination: Healthy Skin RV is back for its third year, stopping in Houston on May 5-6.
JuiceWell Now Serving Three Locations in Houston, Texas
JuiceWell is pleased to serve customers from three convenient locations.
"Our brand has grown, and now we support our clients' healthy lifestyles from three ideal locations in Houston," says spokesperson Wen Qin. "Visit us at the Regions Financial Center - Greenway Plaza, at 4061 Bellaire Blvd. (known there as Sustain Juicery), or in Suite B at 9317 Katy Freeway."
GONZO247 to Create Live Mural at the Closing of “The Art of Awareness: A Community’s Self-Portrait of Immunization Health” Art Exhibit
Winners of the People’s Choice Award will also be announced
GONZO will headline the closing of “The Art of Awareness: A Community’s Self-Portrait of Immunization Health” art exhibit, curated by The Immunization Partnership. Known for painting walls to break down barriers, he will create a live mural based on attendees’ response to "What got you through it (the COVID-19 pandemic)?" and "What do you value more in your life, now that we are on this side of the pandemic?"
Anime Matsuri 2022 – Japanese Culture and Related Arts Comes To Houston's GRB
Anime Matsuri is an annual anime, Japanese culture and related arts convention hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
Kwame Alexander, Daphne Maxwell Reid, and Denene Millner Headline the 2023 National Black Book Festival
The 2023 National Black Book Festival (NBBF) will be held Oct. 26-28 in Houston and will feature best-selling, award-winning author Kwame Alexander; actress and author Daphne Maxwell Reid, and best-selling, award-winning author Denene Millner. NBBF celebrates its 16th anniversary this year and the venue for the in-person event will be Fallbrook Church's Brook Sports Facility, 12512 Walters Road in Northwest Houston.
Silicon Valley's Portfolia Launches 8th Fund to Focus on African-American, Latino, LGBTQ Markets and Entrepreneurs
The Rising America Fund is the first of its kind to be led by a team of African-American and Latina women partners
Portfolia, which creates investment funds designed for women to back companies they want to see in the world, has announced the launch of its eighth investment fund. The Rising America Fund will invest in early stage and growth companies in the U.S. where people of color or LGBTQ community members see opportunity for returns and market impact.
BP to Present ‘Energy Outlook 2018’ at Rice’s Baker Institute March 2
BP will present its "Energy Outlook 2018" at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy March 2.
NubianPoets.com Launches 2018 National Poetry Month Contest — This Year’s Theme is “Black Love”
April is National Poetry Month and NubianPoets.com is proud to have Latorial Faison who has been featured along with Iyanla Vazant, Danny Glover, and Dr. Cornel West in the 2003 NAACP Image Award winning book Keeping the Faith: Stories of Love, Courage, Healing, and Hope from the Black community as this year’s contest judge.
Miller Outdoor Theatre Announces November 2022 Performance Schedule All Performances at Miller are Always Free
Since 1923, Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park has been one of Houston’s most beloved cultural treasures, a gathering place for the community and the site of thousands of memorable free performances.
Theatre Under The Stars Seeks Local Houston Talent with Auditions for PIPPIN
Houston, TX - Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) will hold auditions in Houston on April 28th and 29th for the upcoming production of PIPPIN, slated to run at the Miller Outdoor Theatre this summer.
