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Grammy Hit Songwriter and Singer, Gordon Chambers Signs with Washington, DC, PR Firm to Handle National Publicity
Singer, songwriter, producer and recording artist, Gordon Chambers, just signed a deal with CarVer Communications Public Relations, LLC, an independent PR firm specializing in brand management, publicity and promotions located in Washington, DC. A music icon, Chambers is best known for writing and producing greats such as the Grammy award-winning hit, “I Apologize” by Anita Baker as well as Brownstone’s Grammy-nominated “If You Love Me,” Angie Stone’s “No More Rain (In This Cloud),” Yolanda Adams’ “Someone Watching Over Me,” and the Grammy-nominated movie theme song to Set It Off “Missing You” performed by Brandy, Tamia, Gladys Knight and Chaka Khan.
Skrewball Whiskey Introduces Innovative 100ml Can Size
Original Peanut Butter Whiskey Expands Product Line to Meet Consumer Demand for Convenience and Portability with Refreshing, Straight Up 100ml Offering
Skrewball Whiskey, the original peanut butter whiskey, announced today the introduction of an innovative 100ml can to its product lineup, which includes 750ml, 375ml, 200ml, 50ml and 1L glass bottles. Unlike RTD canned cocktails, this convenient and fun option offers two servings of the sweet and savory flavored whiskey with no mixers, perfect for sipping straight.
“Quit Playin”
In 2022 Frugal is all the Rage!
True story. When I was 30 years old, all I wanted to be was a six-figure “Nicca.” I know the N-word bothers you, but “Que es lo que es!” (It is what it is!) And that’s exactly what I wanted to be. But nowadays, $100,000 ain't enough to keep up with the "Joneses." Listen up if you're 20 to 39 and think you're a real “Henry” (high earner- not rich yet). Let me spit some real game. In 2022 you will have to get smarter. Frugalness is in vogue. It’s all the rage! “Don’t break a dollar to spend a dime” is what mama always quoted as a caveat of caution; think before you part with your hard-earned money.
How Four Millennial Entrepreneurs Established Tupuca, Angola’s 1st Food, Grocery and Pharmaceutical Delivery Startup
Erickson Mvezi, Wilson Ganga, Patrice Francisco and Sydney Teixeira set up Tupuca in 2015, Angola’s first food delivery platform that allows users order food from multiple restaurants straight from their smartphone. Fast forward to the present; Tupuca has added groceries and pharmaceutical delivery to their services.
Texas Southern University Hosts Boots and Bling After the Rodeo Festival to Raise Scholarship Funding for Students
Boots and Bling After the Rodeo is a family and community-friendly cultural festival on the campus of Texas Southern University to raise funding for student scholarships for the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences. It will take place on Saturday, March 25 from 1 to 6 p.m. in lot M (Blodgett and Tierwester).
Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2018 Crowned in Orlando
Jessica Baeder was crowned Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2018 in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center. Baeder is the embodiment of MAOTeen's mission to be the nation's leading program for scholastic achievement, healthy living and community involvement of our nation's youth.
Black-Owned Tech Firm Sues Kaiser Permanente Over Patent Infringement
Better Life Technologies Group, Inc., a small African-American technology company focusing on wireless wearable technologies, has sued Kaiser Permanente for $50 million, claiming the medical giant stole its trade secrets on wearable medical devices and shared them with its competitors which in its view may have contributed to the birth of a $30 billion dollar industry which focuses on wireless-wearable wellness communications between physicians and patients. Better Life’s issued patent US 8,659,432 B2 covers human monitoring in aquatic environments and patient monitoring applications in hospitals and homes.
Gun Violence is the Leading Cause of Death for Children in the United States
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – A Call for Action and Prevention
Gun violence is a public health crisis, and it is urgent to raise awareness and reflect on the importance of gun violence education and prevention. The number of mass shootings across the country continues to grow, and we must work collectively towards effective preventive measures. June is Gun Violence Awareness Month and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) highlights the alarming statistics and call upon residents to join forces in putting an end to the number one cause of violence of our youth.
‘Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom’ Spotlights Georgetown University Students and the Case of Terrel Barros
Imprisoned in 2013, Barros Has a New Hearing This September
Today, Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom takes on the case of Terrel Barros – a case so powerful that it attracted the attention of the students of the “Making an Exoneree” course at Georgetown University.
Billboards Appreciating Healthcare Workers
As a way of honoring and appreciating our frontline healthcare workers during this pandemic, the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Houston unit, has dedicated two billboards in the Houston vicinity to them.
McDonald's USA® Partners with Keke Palmer to Surprise "Future 22" Change Leaders With $220,000 to Continue Positively Impacting Communities Nationwide
The Award-Winning Actress, Singer and Entertainer Helped Announce These Grants at a Special Event During Essence Fest
From a STEM educator who is leveling the playing field for Black and brown children in computer science to a financial literacy champion who is bridging the financial gap in inner cities, these visionaries are shattering ceilings and breaking barriers to create meaningful change in communities across the country. Since February, their stories have been told through an integrated marketing campaign that includes videos on Instagram at @wearegolden and McDonald's YouTube channel, as well as TV and radio spots voiced over by Keke, and more.
Universal Music Group and the Aristokrat Group P, One of Africa's Most Influential Music Companies, Announce Strategic Global Partnership for Recordings and Publishing
Universal Music France (UMF), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a strategic partnership with The Aristokrat Group, a prominent African entertainment company which operates from Lagos, Nigeria and is best known for discovering and developing Burna Boy, one of the biggest acts in the African music industry today. With more than a decade of experience in developing young African talent, Aristokrat represents the spirit and the sound of New Afrika.
HBCU Representation at its Best: The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities honors two Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law students
Law Students Honored as HBCU Competitiveness Scholars, both to represent Texas Southern at the 2018 National HBCU Week Conference, September 16-19 in Washington, DC
Third-year, Thurgood Marshall School of Law students, Elizabeth A. Opara and Veisha Godfrey-Phelps have been named 2018 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars by The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCU)—a student recognition program which honors outstanding students for their academic merit, campus leadership, civic engagement and entrepreneurial spirit and empowers them to be advocates for excellence and competitiveness. As HBCU Competitiveness Scholars, both Opara and Godfrey-Phelps will attend the 2018 National HBCU Week Conference on September 16-19, 2018 in Washington, D.C. and be publicly acknowledged during the recognition ceremony on Monday, September 17. Both students will also receive an acknowledgment certificate signed by the Mr. Johnathan Holifield, WHIHBCU executive director.
Protest Options: A List of Links to Petitions, Donations, Resources and Education
education/">Good Black News Protest is powerful – so much so, it is listed as a right in the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment. But when marching is not an option, there are other ways to keep fighting for justice.
Houston native serves with U.S. Navy in Japan
Seaman Juliana Castro, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy in Japan.
Rhino Pro Truck Outfitters to Immediately Sanitize Vehicle Interiors
Houston-based company, Rhino Pro, an automotive upfitting company specializing in fleet and aftermarket accessories, has announced the immediate addition of a vehicle interior spray that combats the spread of coronavirus in the Houston community. The spray goes through a vehicle's A/C system and instantly kills 99% of viruses, bacteria, germs, and fungi inside the vehicle. This project will be run by two local Houstonian siblings Carla and Juan Carlos Martinez de Aldecoa.
GRAMMY Museum Presents Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit Opening Oct. 7
EXHIBIT INCLUDES ARTIFACTS FROM ARTISTS INCLUDING DAPPER DAN, LADY PINK, LL COOL J, NOTORIOUS B.I.G., TUPAC SHAKUR, AND MANY MORE
The GRAMMY Museum® will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit. The 5,000-square foot exhibit delves deep into the multifaceted world of hip-hop through expansive exhibits on hip-hop music, dance, graffiti, fashion, business, activism, and history, providing visitors with an immersive experience that explores the profound impact and influence of hip-hop culture.
Study Finds Lack of Racial Diversity in Cancer Drug Clinical Trials
New research published this week in JAMA Oncology, which includes contributions from a Baylor University undergraduate researcher, has found a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for cancer drugs.
The Light Park Will ‘Electrify the Night’ in Houston this Holiday Season
The Most Exciting Light Show South of the North Pole Opens November 4, 2022 in Katy and Spring
In the spirit of blazing new trails and making memories, The Light Park has announced that they will be opening their expertly-lit gates to holiday revelers and fun-seekers on November 4, 2022. “By opening a bit earlier in the season than most area holiday light displays, we can add more accessibility and early-bird options for our guests who come from near and far,” says Matt Johnson, Co-Creator of The Light Park, now celebrating its third year in the Houston area. “The best advice we can give our guests is to plan early and prepare to be awed by the seemingly countless lights across this wildly energetic drive-thru holiday park. While the lights go up, the prices stay down with early-bird pricing on pre-purchased tickets.”
Beyoncé's "Renaissance World Tour" Takes Center Stage in Cinemas this December - Tickets Now Available
Beyoncé, the iconic Grammy-winning artist, is set to bring her extraordinary "Renaissance World Tour" to a movie theater near you, offering fans a unique cinematic experience like never before. "RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ" is slated to make its North American theatrical debut on December 1, with screenings scheduled at various Houston-area cinemas. Tickets for this highly anticipated event are now on sale.
