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Texans Whitney Mercilus plays Santa to some special kids

The WithMerci Foundation Partners with Whataburger to give back to Easter Seals of Houston

The WithMerci Foundation supports child advocacy programs servicing the special needs population and this holiday season they will continue to spread the Christmas joy to their 2019 partner; Easter Seals of Greater Houston.

The Houston HBCU Alumni Association - HHBCUAA Will Hosts Its Annual “HBCU Awareness Counselors Summit” Friday, July 22, 2022 Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

The Houston HBCU Alumni Association HHBCUAA will host its Annual “HBCU Awareness Counselors Summit” on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 10am – 1pm at the Historic Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 3816 Caroline St., 77004. The event is “SOLD OUT” with representation from the Greater Houston Area High School Districts!

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The Houston HBCU Alumni Association - HHBCUAA Will Hosts Its Annual “HBCU Awareness Counselors Summit” Friday, July 28, 2023 Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

Houston HBCU Alumni Association HHBCUAA will host its Annual “HBCU Awareness Counselors Summit” on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 10am – 1pm at the Historic Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 3816 Caroline St., 77004. The event will have representation from the Greater Houston Area High School Districts!

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SNIPES Pay It Forward Initiative at the Mann HBCU Festival

SNIPES Pay It Forward initiative is a nationwide campaign to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The initiative is part of SNIPES' commitment to giving back to the community and investing in the future of HBCUs and their graduates. Through this program, SNIPES aims to provide opportunities for underrepresented communities and empower the next generation of leaders by supporting education and creating a platform for important conversations.

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Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What Black Women Need to Know

Anyone can get triple-negative breast cancer, however, African-American women are more likely to develop breast cancer at a younger age (under 50) and often have a more aggressive form of the disease called triple-negative breast cancer. This means that the cancer does not express the gene for estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, or HER2 that can stimulate breast cancers to grow—and therefore is immune to many of the targeted treatments that can be used to block tumor growth.

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Cirque du Soleil Luzia Coming to Houston

Cirque du Soleil’s astounding production opens in Houston on January 10, 2019

Cirque du Soleil is coming to Houston with its delightfully-imaginative and visually-stunning production LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. For the very first time in Texas, audiences are invited from January 10 – February 3, 2019 to a redesigned white-and-gold Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park to escape to an imaginary Mexico – a sumptuous world suspended between dreams and reality.

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Persistent depression might increase heart disease risk for women with HIV

Women with HIV who experience persistently high levels of stress or depression have a significantly greater risk of plaque building up in their arteries than those who rarely or never report these symptoms, a new study finds.

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Don Cheadle Is Bringing The Story Of Wall Street’s First Black Millionaire To The Big Screen

Don Cheadle will follow up last year’s Miles Davis biopic with a project that sheds light on another real life hero of cultural significance.

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How Racism Impacts People, Families and Communities of Color

The statistics are troubling. People of color are far more likely to suffer from inequity. Inequity that can be traced directly to racism, a side effect and the enduring legacy, of slavery. The legacy of slavery has insinuated itself into the very fabric of our society via the criminal justice system, housing, and education.

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Emotional Jimmy Kimmel Discusses Baby Son's Heart Surgery

An emotional Jimmy Kimmel revealed Monday that his son, Billy, had successful open-heart surgery shortly after his birth on April 21.

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Grand Jury Takes No Action on Indictment of Houston Officer

A Harris County grand jury took no action Wednesday afternoon on potential charges against Houston police officer Shane Privette in the April 2022 fatal shooting of Jalen Randle, meaning the case will be presented to a new grand jury as soon as is practical.

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TV One's Award-Winning Series UNSUNG Ends the Season with Hip Hop Quartet Goodie Mob

TV One's award-winning documentary series UNSUNG wraps the season with legendary rap group Goodie Mob on Sunday, April 19 at 10 p.m. ET/9C.

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U.S. Department of Education Announces 2017 National Professional Development Grant Competition to Support Educators of English Learner Students

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), announced recently in the Federal Register, the availability of $20 million for its National Professional Development (NPD) grant competition to support educators of English Learner (EL) students.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Alvarado And Suhl To State Commission On Judicial Conduct

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Maricela Alvarado and Amy Suhl to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for terms set to expire November 19, 2023. The commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend for retirement, censure, suspension or removal of a judge from office.

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What Shaped King’s Prophetic Vision?

The name Martin Luther King Jr. is iconic in the United States. President Barack Obama spoke of King in both his Democratic National Convention nomination acceptance and victory speeches in 2008:

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Prince’s Former Hair Stylist and Confidant For 29 Years Tells Her Story in New Book

Kim Berry, elite hair stylist and confidant to Prince for 29 years, will be announcing some exciting information about her soon to be released and highly anticipated book about her life with Prince, entitled Diamonds N Curlz: My Incredible Journey with Prince.

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Wet’n’Wild SplashTown Opens for the Summer Season Soon!

Wet’n’Wild SplashTown, Houston’s largest water park featuring 41 slides, rides and attractions, is sure to make a splash this summer season as the water park opens to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

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Magic Johnson On EJ’s Coming Out: ‘I Was So Happy For Him’

EJ Johnson has no bigger fans than his parents, and they were excited for him to come out.

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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.

Lifetime Attaches Top Talent To New Original Movies Including Jamie Lee Curtis, Robin Roberts, Kelly Rowland, Mario Lopez, Melissa Joan Hart and the Legendary Betty White and Announces Development o

Celebrating a milestone 30 years of the iconic Lifetime Original Movie this year, Lifetime continues to dominate the genre with the top three original movies in ad-supported cable for 2020 with The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel, Stolen By My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story and Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer in key demos1.