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Footaction Launches 'No 1 Way Design Program' For HBCU Students
No 1 Way brand platform kicks off with competition course at PENSOLE Academy
Footaction, the national retailer of lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, launches No 1 Way, a creative platform which champions youth culture's constantly evolving self-expressive style, celebrates individuality, and proves there is No 1 Way to pursue one's passion.
Helping the musical instrument industry reopen and operate safely: IK Multimedia announces Safe Spacer™ wearable social distance monitor
Easy-to-use device offers distance alarm monitoring for workplaces and public spaces
Safe Spacer™ is a new, lightweight wearable device that helps workers and visitors maintain safe social distancing, enabling MI and other industries to safely re-open and operate with peace of mind.
5 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Gem & Jewel Aficionados
According to the National Retail Federation, among the estimated $19.6 billion Valentine's Day consumer spending last year alone (courtesy of more than half of United States adults celebrating the occasion), $4.7 billion of that is earmarked specifically for the jewelry category. It’s clear that our collective adoration for adornments is serving the retail channel well, with this year’s holiday sales expected to impress just the same. With this in mind, but with so many stores from which to shop, below are a few noteworthy options in the space that are worthy of your sweetheart-driven spending spree.
Americans pulled back on their spending in February, after a strong January
Americans pulled back on their spending last month after a surprisingly spendy January.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls for Turkey to Adhere to a No-Fly Zone in Northern Syria to Stop the Bloodshed and Killing of Women and Children
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following reports of increased violence and bloodshed by Turkey following the withdrawal of American troops from Northern Syria:
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker named House sergeant-at-arms, first Black man in post
Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday named Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, commander of the D.C. National Guard, as the 38th House sergeant-at-arms, marking the first time a Black person has served as the House's top law enforcement officer.
Port City Links Golf Classic on October 21, 2018 at Wildcat Golf Club
The Port City Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is gearing up for its Annual Golf Tournament and we welcome your support as a participant and/or a sponsor! The tournament will be Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Wildcat Golf Club, 12000 Almeda Road, Houston, Texas at 8:30 AM.
Entertainment Industry Leaders Partner with MPAC to Cultivate Opportunities in Television in Houston
MPAC welcomes representatives from WeTV, TVOne, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television, Will Packer Television, some of television’s most popular shows, along with local journalists and other major players
Mack Performing Arts Collective (MPAC) welcomed aspiring media leaders, including local high school students and teachers, on February 17th for a two-day TV Forum examining television broadcast and digital content from development to distribution. The event, which is free for high schoolers, is part of the organization’s “It’s a Wrap” education program, and was held at the University of Houston. It is designed to empower individuals who aspire to work in the television industry, giving them access to knowledge, skills, invaluable contacts and greater confidence.
GM and Honda Will Codevelop Affordable EVs Targeting the World’s Most Popular Vehicle Segments
General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Honda (NYSE: HMC) today announced plans to expand the two companies’ relationship to a new chapter by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology.
Peace and Strength
My daughter's name is Alamni. It means "the one who brings peace." She is in her second year at the United States Military Academy, the first in our family to join the ranks of the Long Gray Line.
Congressman Al Green Thanks Supporters and Colleagues After Trump Impeachment Statement
Congressman Al Green (TX-9) released the following statement: “I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to the many people who have approached me, called and left positive messages with my office, as well as supportive sentiments on social media. While many of these communications were received from Americans who do not support the impeachment of the President, they also do not support threatening anyone with lynching.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Launches New Center With Support Of $26 Million Gift From Charles Koch Foundation And Koch Industries
Center for Advancing Opportunity will support HBCU researchers and work with Gallup to understand, and inform pressing issues in fragile communities
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) today launched a new center committed to expanding educational, social, and economic opportunities in fragile communities through original research and direct engagement with residents
Book Hopes to Shed Light to Readers About Kingdom of God
Author Ty Allen Ed. D’s ‘The Kingdom of God in the 21st Century’ addresses Jesus’ self designation as ‘Son of Man’
Author Ty Allen Ed. D’s book, “The Kingdom of God in the 21st Century” (published by Xlibris), is an outgrowth of his thesis discussion on the “Son of Man.” He began to be intrigued by this discussion while attending Pepperdine University under the late Dr. Frank Pack, who was then chair of religion. His wife Denise shares thoughts on key women of the Bible, Sarah, Bathsheba, Mary, Jesus mother and Mary of Magdala’s contribution to the Kingdom of God. This book on the kingdom of God also represents a topic that spans the more than 35 years of the Allen’s walk with Christ.
Meet the First Black Woman Owner and Operator of a Nationally Distributed Vodka
Vanessa Braxton is the owner and CEO of Black Momma Vodka, a company that offers various unique flavors of handcrafted, gluten-free vodka. As the first African-American woman to own a nationally distributed vodka, she stays true to her motto of making vodka for women... but still strong enough for any man.
Apple sued by two women alleging their exes used AirTags to stalk them
Apple has been sued by two women who allege their previous romantic partners used the company's AirTag devices to track their whereabouts, potentially putting their safety at risk.
Historical Character Preserved in one of Houston’s Oldest Neighborhoods
East End Houston is home to one of the City's most iconic industrial sites. This historic area of town is home to an inventory of hidden gems that emerged during the early 20th century. More than 100 years later, many of these historical structures are being renovated for commercial and residential purposes while preserving original charm.
D.E.C.F. Hosts Annual Scholarship Fundraiser "Carnivale Mystique-Mardi Gras Gala" Let the Good Times Roll!
The Delta Education and Charitable Foundation (D.E.C.F.) will again host their annual scholarship fundraiser this year, “Carnivale Mystique-Mardi Gras Gala” on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at the Houston Marriott Westchase Hotel.
New Documentary ‘Boss’ Explores Black Business in America
The story of American entrepreneurship has largely left out the African-American experience.
HISD launches mentorship initiative to empower female students
The Houston Independent School District will announce its newest student mentorship program, Resilient Outstanding Sisters Exemplifying Success (ROSES), at a kick-off event with elected officials, community partners, and educators on Thursday.
New RTR Vehicles F-150 RTR Now Available to Purchase
fter a successful decade of developing and producing the Ford Mustang RTR—as well as RTR’s line of aftermarket parts that compliment Mustang owners who want to stand out from the crowd—the new Ford F-150 RTR becomes RTR’s second publicly available vehicle model outfitted with RTR’s signature modern-aggressive design and enhanced performance that is available to consumers from RTR Vehicles.
