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Houston Cinema Arts Festival Launch Party
On Monday, the Houston Cinema Arts Festival Launch took place at Chapman & Kirby. This year’s 9th Annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival, which takes place Nov. 9 – 13, will have a renewed sense of purpose in the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s devastating impact on the City of Houston.
'Glee' actress Naya Rivera is missing at a lake in California
Officials are investigating the disappearance of "Glee" actress Naya Rivera at a lake in Southern California as a "tragic accident," according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater collaborates with Firecracker Productions and Esurient Arts for #ENOUGH: PLAYS TO END GUN VIOLENCE
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company is participating for the third time in the national reading of #ENOUGH: PLAYS TO END GUN VIOLENCE, a project where theaters all over the country perform readings on the same evening of competitively selected plays about gun violence written by teenagers. This year we are collaborating with Firecracker Productions, who will be bringing in high school student actors to join our adult actors in the reading of the scripts.
Libraries Help Students Excel with Brainfuse Online Homework Help
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Brainfuse Homework Tutoring program enables the library system to provide online homework assistance in a broad range of subjects in both English and Spanish for students in grades K through 12, free of charge.
The Ensemble Theatre to be Honored with the Theatre Longevity Award and performs “Too Heavy For Your Pocket” at the 2022 National Black Theatre Festival
The Ensemble Theatre has long been a center for the history, culture, and artistic expression of African American theatre arts in the City of Houston.
Author Teddy Hayes brings to life modern African-American detective Devil Barnett in acclaimed book series
Writer hopes to turn detective novels into television or film series
Prolific author Teddy Hayes has developed one of the most unique detective book series over the last 20 years. Hayes’ crime genre series features hardened New York City African-American detective Devil Barnett, a “bad ass” private detective seeking redemption from his previous life in the CIA where he was deployed to kill others for a living.
Cicely Tyson Honored with Childhood Street Naming
Community organizations to mark the renaming of a stretch of 101st Street after the beloved late East Harlem native with street celebration on Saturday, September 17
East 101st Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues will be renamed Cicely Tyson Way in honor of the late, award-winning thespian. The tribute to the late East Harlem native Cicely Tyson will be marked with a street celebration on the very stretch of 101st that she grew up on featuring an unveiling ceremony with a presentation by the Honorable Diana Ayala, New York City Council deputy speaker.
World-Renowned Jazz Pianist Who Composed Music for Selma Film to Be Georgetown Distinguished Artist in Residence
Jason Moran, the internationally acclaimed pianist who wrote music for the film Selma and who serves as artistic director for jazz at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, has joined Georgetown as Distinguished Artist in Residence.
The Woman King Crowns the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival
The mighty women of the Agojie were warriors. From the 1600s to1800s in the West African Kingdom of Dahomey this all-female military regiment gallantly fought their empire’s enemies.
Marry Your Prince in a Fairy Tale British Castle Wedding
Luxury Scottish wedding venue, Dundas Castle, has launched its weddings for 2018. With the year set to be one when couples seek out the most romantic and beautiful British castles for their weddings, Dundas has some dates available for 2018, including the weekend of Saturday 19 May – the date set for Harry and Meghan’s own castle wedding.
New Theatre Festival Focuses On Stories And Voices From Latino Community
Houston actress and writer Jasminne Mendez says that she stopped auditioning for plays because she felt like there weren’t any roles that fit her. Mendez is on the task force of the first annual Sin Muros (Without Walls):
TV One Partners with Ford Motor Company, AT&T, American Family Insurance, Black Radiance, Disney Pictures, McDonald's, Toyota and Walmart to Sponsor the 49th NAACP Image Awards Telecast and Red Carpet
Terrence J Returns to Host and Serve as One of The Producers for the Red Carpet Live! Pre-Show, Joined by Special Correspondent Tanika Ray at 8 p.m. ET
TV One is joining forces with a distinguished team of sponsors supporting the 49th NAACP Image Awards: Red Carpet Live! pre-show on Monday, Jan. 15 at 8.00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT. and the subsequent live telecast of the 49th NAACP Image Awards on TV One at 9 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. CT. Sponsors include Ford Motor Company, AT&T, American Family Insurance, Black Radiance, Curls, Disney Pictures, McDonald’s, Walmart and Toyota.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Proclaims Today 5th Ward TV Series Day
Community Invited to Join in Events with Houston’s Original “5th Ward” TV Series Creators
Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed today as Greg Carter/5th Ward TV Series Day in Houston.Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed today as Greg Carter/5th Ward TV Series Day in Houston.
Jordan Peele Becomes 1st African-American to Win Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
At last night’s 90th Annual Academy Awards ceremony, “Get Out” writer/director/actor Jordan Peele won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, the first African American to ever earn this honor. On Saturday evening, Peele also won Independent Spirit Awards for Best Feature and Best Director.
This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer
D.C.- based filmmaker streams documentary short about civil rights icon
Director Robin N. Hamilton re-releases the documentary about an extraordinary woman who went from picking cotton at age 6 to becoming an indomitable civil rights leader. Capturing a snapshot in time from her historic speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1964, This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer packs power into 30 minutes.
Studies Weekly opens its online curriculum to all during COVID-19 outbreak
Due to school closures, and the need for many Texas teachers and students to conduct learning remotely, Studies Weekly announced March 13 that it opened its online curriculum platform, Studies Weekly Online, free to all users.
North Pasadena Community Outreach (NPCO) Receives $100,000 Grant From the Episcopal Health Foundation
North Pasadena Community Outreach (NPCO) receives a $100,000 grant from the Episcopal Health Foundation to pilot a benefits enrollment and health navigation service program for low-income, uninsured and underinsured residents in its community effective July 31, 2017.
New Book Promotes Curiosity of Culture and Language in Children
Author aims to expose children to the Spanish language and encourage friendships
Author Shawn Christine has published her first children's book, "Echo Amigo," which encourages children to embrace other cultures and people from different walks of life. Through this book, young children can be exposed to the Spanish language and learn to make friends who come from different cultures and walks of life.
Alec Baldwin has been formally charged in 'Rust' shooting
Actor and producer Alec Baldwin has been criminally charged in connection with the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust," the Santa Fe County, New Mexico, district attorney's office told CNN Tuesday.
Sterling K. Brown to Guest Host Series Premiere of Primetime Newsmagazine 'Soul of a Nation' - Tue, March 2, 10pm EST
Premiere Episode Examines the Racial Reckoning in Present-Day America From Policing to Reparations to Arts and Entertainment
ABC News announced today award winning actor/producer Sterling K. Brown will be the special guest host for the series premiere of primetime newsmagazine “Soul of a Nation.” The premiere episode will dive into this moment of racial reckoning in present-day America tackling issues ranging from policing to reparations and segments highlighting the arts and entertainment. Brown, ABC News’ Adrienne Bankert, Sunny Hostin, Byron Pitts and Pierre Thomas lead this groundbreaking hour.
