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The Rolling Green Market Delivers A Taste of Hope Farms to Fans Across Houston
Hope Farms debuts its fresh produce throughout Houston's hottest spots with its mobile Rolling Green Market. After popping up this week at a surprise birthday party for Recipe for Success Foundation board member Bill Baldwin, the Hope Farms veggies will continue to make appearances throughout April.
Navy Honors the Contributions of African Americans during 2018 African American/Black History Month
The Navy joins the nation in celebrating the history of African American Sailors and civilians during African American/Black History Month, Feb. 1-28.
FSU Researchers Find Racial Inequity Among Adolescents Receiving Flu Vaccine
Black adolescents living in the United States tend to receive the influenza vaccine at significantly lower rates than their white and Hispanic counterparts, according to Florida State University researchers.
State of Emergency Declared: Coronavirus Is Airborne
Black America Sounds Alarm As Experts Reveal Cornavirus Is Airborne
Medical experts have also sounded the alarm that the virus could well be transmitted through the air. “Currently available research supports the possibility that (COVID-19) could be spread via bioaerosols generated directly by patients’ exhalation,” Harvey Fineberg, who heads a standing committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats, wrote in an April 1, 2020 letter to Kelvin Droegemeier, the head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
Chairman Clyburn’s Opening Statement at Select Subcommittee Briefing on Racial Health Disparities in Coronavirus Crisis
Below is Chairman James E. Clyburn’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery, for today’s Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis briefing on “An Unequal Burden: Addressing Racial Health Disparities In The Coronavirus Pandemic.”
“Black-ish” and “Grown-ish” Producer Kenya Barris Signs $100 Million Netflix Deal
Kenya Barris has become the newest big-ticket addition to Netflix’s lineup of television producers.
U.S. District Judge Rules Orleans Criminal Court Can No Longer Jail Anyone for Failing to Pay Fines or Fees Without Neutral Hearing
Everyone who owes fines and fees from criminal convictions in Orleans Parish must have the chance to plead poverty in a “neutral forum” before landing in jail for failing to pay, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Houston Native Patrols Seas from the Air for U.S. Navy
Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaac West, a native of Houston, wanted to be more independent and reach for success.
Cirque du Soleil kicks off relaunch of global touring operations in Houston
Alegría, an all-time classic reimagined in a new light, opens under the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park on November 13
Following the successful reopening of four of its Las Vegas resident productions, Cirque du Soleil has chosen Houston to relaunch its first touring touring production. Alegría, which had to pause performances at Sam Houston Race Park in March 2020 due to the global pandemic, is bringing its Big Top back to Houston for an extended series of performances starting November 13.
Sailor from Houston supports U.S. Navy’s “Take Charge and Move Out” mission
A Nigeria native with ties to Houston, Texas, is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission at Strategic Communications Wing One (STRATCOMMWING ONE). Its TACAMO ("Take Charge and Move Out") mission provides airborne communication links to nuclear missile units of U.S. Strategic Command.
Houston First Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The public is invited to join Houston First Corp. (HFC) as it presents Party on the Plaza in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Applications Open for Nonprofit Partners, Volunteers, Food Vendors and Live Entertainment for Bayou City Art Festival Downtown
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., has opened the applications for nonprofit partners, volunteers, food vendors, and live entertainment for the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday-Sunday, October 14-15, 2023.
The Modern Art Gallery and IYO Visuals Present Southern Glory
Exhibition marks gallery’s grand opening at GreenStreet in downtown Houston and features celebrated documentary film “Memory Builds the Monument”
The Modern Art Gallery (The MAG) and IYO Visuals, with support from GreenStreet, Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation (CRC), Downtown District, Prauper Studios and Paramount, present a collaborative exhibition entitled Southern Glory, featuring more than 20 local and globally recognized visual artists.
Louisiana Technology Park Member Company Pixel Dash Studios Partners with New Orleans Production Company to Build Digital Sets for FOX Show The Masked Singer
Pixel Dash Studios, a Louisiana Technology Park member company which develops video games and other digital media, partnered with New Orleans-based production company Top Right Corner to develop digital versions of The Masked Singer stage using LIDAR technology. The digital sets were used in various promotions for the television show, including a spot for the upcoming movie Scoob!
EPA Grant to Texas Department of Agriculture Will Support Pesticide Safety
Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the Texas Department of Agriculture for $73,056. The funds will be used to support a variety of pesticide training and inspection programs. EPA is providing the funding as a multipurpose grant under a cooperative agreement.
Two-time Super Bowl Champion, New England Patriot Jarvis Green Debuts His New Oceans 97 Shrimp Product On QVC
Jarvis Green, and his company, Oceans 97, www.oceans97.com , will debut his U.S. wild-caught shrimp on the QVC network on July 19th between 5:00 – 6:00 pm (EDT) For the first time, Green will offer his gourmet shrimp with a choice of four special sauces that he created: Garlic Butter, Asian Chimichurri, Cajun Curry and New Orleans Style BBQ.
iOne Digital Buys Moguldom Media Properties
iONE Digital, formerly known as Interactive One, announced the acquisition of digital media properties Bossip.com, HipHopWired.com and MadameNoire.com from Moguldom Media Group.
Barack Obama to Hold 1st Public Event This Monday at University of Chicago
Former President Barack Obama will speak to young people at the University of Chicago on Monday, returning to the city for what will be his first public event since leaving the White House.
Houston Furniture Bank to Celebrate Inauguration of New 43,000-Square-Foot North Houston Location in the Woodlands
On Friday, October 16, 2020, the Houston Furniture Bank will celebrate the inauguration of its new 43,000-square-foot Houston Furniture Bank North location in the Woodlands, Texas. This new facility in Montgomery County is the second building operated by Houston Furniture Bank in the Greater Houston region and is located at 295 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands, Texas 77380.
Brown Sugar to Add Exclusive Original Programming
Popular Streaming Service for African Americans to Release New Documentary "Am I Black Enough?" on Feb. 12
Brown Sugar - the popular new subscription-video-on-demand service featuring the biggest collection of the baddest African-American movies of all-time - announced today that it will add exclusive original content beginning this month.
