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FOIA’d Evanston Library Emails Confirm Contempt for Community Concerns as nearly 100 rally again for Evanston’s only Black Librarian
“The library’s attempt to silence Lesley suggests that the library director is afraid of words,” Lesley Williams's attorney states as Library seeks termination over critical Facebook post; community members call on Mayor Hagerty to intervene
Houston Food Bank Wants to Feed More Hungry Kids During Summer
Summer is a time of increased food demand, as kids who receive free or reduced meals at school during the school year no longer have access to those meals. For this reason, Houston Food Bank has a Summer Feeding Program, and in order to feed more hungry children has opened additional feeding sites across the city where kids can get hot nutritious meals during the summer.
Governor Abbott Appoints Allen And Antuna To State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sue Allen and George Antuna to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for terms set to expire on September 26, 2019. The board establishes and enforces policies to ensure the best possible quality of veterinary services for the state of Texas.
Charles Butt, H-E-B Chairman, Announced Today a $1,000,000 Personal Contribution to Prairie View A&M University in Honor of University President Ruth J. Simmons
President Simmons joined Prairie View in 2017 after retiring as President of Brown University where she served as President from 2001 to 2012. She had previously served as President of Smith College from 1995 to 2001. Born in Grapeland, Texas, she grew up in Houston’s Fifth Ward where she graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School. She holds both a Master of Arts and Ph.D. degree in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard University. Simmons chairs the Board of Directors of the Holdsworth Center for Excellence in Education Leadership.
Houston Ballet to Perform at Prestigious Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2018
Houston Ballet is proud to perform by invitation at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2018—the oldest internationally acclaimed dance festival in the United States—for the first time in nearly 40 years. Referred to as the “hub and mecca of dancing” by TIME Magazine, Jacob’s Pillow showcases a prestigious lineup of elite dance companies from across the globe and Houston Ballet is thrilled to return to the hallowed stages with performances August 15-18.
Houston's Fifth Ward Cultural District and the Historic Third Ward Awarded State Cultural District Designation
The State of Texas has officially designated the City of Houston’s Fifth Ward Cultural District and the Historic Third Ward as cultural districts or special zones designed to stimulate economic development and community revitalization.
Schomburg Research Center in NY Designated a National Historic Landmark
Late last year, St. Bartholomew’s Church on Park Avenue was named a National Historic Landmark, and in the months since, the Department of the Interior hasn’t been resting on its laurels. Yesterday, the agency announced 24 new National Historic Landmarks, including a few in the five boroughs. The biggest: New York City’s mecca for information on the African diaspora and culture, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. (h/t DNAInfo)
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, A Member of the House Budget Committee, Issues Statement on the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Score of the Republican Trump Care Act
Jackson Lee: “It is now abundantly clear that the Republican Bill will strip coverage from millions of Americans while rewarding the wealthiest among us huge tax breaks, paid for on the backs of the sick and vulnerable.”
City, DEA to Partner Again on Oct. 28 for Drug ‘Take Back’ Day
The City will again partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration to accept unwanted medication free of charge at a National Drug “Take Back” event, providing residents the opportunity to safely dispose of their expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs. Residents may drop off their unwanted medication on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Missouri City Police Department, 3849 Cartwright Rd.
Compassion International Teams with Black Heritage Fest
The 2017 Black Heritage Fest Kicks off with a new addition this year. As Founder and President of The Foundation for Black Heritage and Culture, presenter of The 2017 Black Heritage Fest, I am happy to announce the partnership between Compassion International and The 2017 Black Heritage Fest.
We Didn't Need Mueller to Tell Us Trump Is a Skunk
No person in his or her right mind will deny that America is a thicket of racism, misogyny, entitlement for the wealthy, dishonesty, and a fictitious veneer of meritocracy.
Houston Health Day Event to Feature Health Demos, Services Offered by Houston Health Department
The Houston Health Department will showcase its health services and programs during the second annual Houston Health Day, a free event full of activities, games and prizes that encourage exercise.
A Lesson in Cultural Math: How Many 6 Inch Tamales Does it Take to Get to Cuba?
It's an uplifting story that demonstrates that humanity has no borders. A young woman from Chico, California comes up with an ingenuous idea to literally cook her way to Cuba after her heart calls her to go to the community of Vinales in order to do service work as part of a Bright Light Volunteers global service learning program.
Lone Star Beer Welcomes Porch Season with Recipes from Houston Chef Alex Padilla and more
Lone Star has partnered with Texas natives to create and share good drinks, good food and good tunes for all to enjoy. The beer brand has dubbed Lone Star Light as the National Porch Beer of Texas
Sean 'Diddy' Combs launches 'Our Fair Share' – New Platform Dedicated to Helping Minority-Owned Small Businesses Access Second Round of PPP Funding
Launched in Partnership with The National Bankers Association, 'Our Fair Share' Will Work to Help Simplify the Application Process Surrounding the latest PPP Rollout
Entrepreneur and Media Mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs today launched OURFAIRSHARE.com, a platform built to help minority entrepreneurs and small businesses access much-needed capital amid the economic devastation brought by COVID-19.
400,000 Texas Children at Risk of Losing Health Insurance
About 400,000 Texas children and pregnant women could lose health insurance coverage if the federal government doesn’t renew funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Two men sentenced to 25 years for 2021 murder
Two men were sentenced this week to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing a friend they got in a fight with in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston receives awards from Boys & Girls Clubs of America at Southwest Leadership Conference in Dallas
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) has been honored with three prestigious awards from Boys & Girls Clubs of America during the recent Southwest Leadership Conference held in Dallas Aug. 22 – Aug. 25. BGCGH was recognized for its outstanding contributions to the larger organization and for its commitment to empowering and enhancing the lives of young individuals in the Houston-area community.
Tony Bennett Received 35th Grammy Nomination for Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 in the Best Traditional Pop Album Category
Tony Bennett may have celebrated his 91st birthday in August but he is not slowing down and just garnered his 35th Grammy Nomination for his recording, TONY BENNETT CELEBRATES 90 in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category.
MUSC Cancer Researcher Elected into National Academy of Medicine
Becomes first woman and first African-American from South Carolina selected for such an honor
Chanita A. Hughes-Halbert, Ph.D., has been elected into invited to join the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), the first woman and first African-American from South Carolina, to attain that distinction.
