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Women in Jazz Association, Inc. Showcases Austin’s Female Musicianship
March is Women’s History Month, and Women in Jazz Association, Inc. presents Celebrating Women in Jazz, A Springtime Dinner and Concert with vocalists Candace Bellamy, Melissa Briggs, and Pamela Hart and trumpeter Rachael Spencer. The supporting band includes Juliana Silveira-piano; Jessica Valls-bass; Lauren Gould-sax and Masumi Jones-drums. This all women show showcases Austin, Texas’ jazz talent and aptitude from musicians who are passionate about jazz performance, education and its importance to the world. Throughout history women have shaped the jazz scene with sultry and sassy singing, dynamic drumming, haunting horns, beguiling bass and poetic piano. Jazz is in them, and they perform it, teach it, advocate for it and passionately share it.
What’s more important as you age — stretching, balance work or strength training?
People often bemoan gray hair and wrinkled skin as some of the most unpleasant side effects of aging. It may be discouraging to watch your youthful visage slip away, but the status of your strength, balance and flexibility is of much greater concern. Significant declines in these areas can lead to pain, falls and fractures, and an overall loss of mobility and functionality. Think about the inability to play with the grandkids, climb stairs or carry groceries.
Why This City's Decision to Increase Minimum Wage to $15 Was a Terrible Idea
Raising the minimum wage on low-income jobs seems like a good idea. But Seattle's decision to increase their minimum wage to $15/hour turned out to be a very bad idea. Why? It resulted in a significant drop in hours and loss of jobs for low-wage earners.
Honors Day Convocation Reveals Amazing Level of Academic Achievement
Texas Southern University’s best and brightest students along with family and friends filled H&PE Arena March 30 for the annual Honors Day Convocation ceremony. Dr. Willie Capers served as the keynote speaker. Dr. Capers, vice-chair of Clinical and Administrative Health Sciences in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at TSU, informed students that their investment of hard work today will not only pay off in excellent grades in the present, but increased professional and/or academic opportunities in the future.
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Houston Native Participates in World’s Largest International Maritime Warfare Exercise
A 2004 Westbury High School graduate and Houston, Texas native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise known as the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC).
Houston native serves aboard Navy warship
A native of Houston, Texas, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile cruiser, USS Cowpens. Fireman Albert Abrego, a 2020 North Shore Senior High School graduate, joined the Navy two years ago.
The Light Park Will ‘Electrify the Night’ in Houston this Holiday Season
The Most Exciting Light Show South of the North Pole Opens November 4, 2022 in Katy and Spring
In the spirit of blazing new trails and making memories, The Light Park has announced that they will be opening their expertly-lit gates to holiday revelers and fun-seekers on November 4, 2022. “By opening a bit earlier in the season than most area holiday light displays, we can add more accessibility and early-bird options for our guests who come from near and far,” says Matt Johnson, Co-Creator of The Light Park, now celebrating its third year in the Houston area. “The best advice we can give our guests is to plan early and prepare to be awed by the seemingly countless lights across this wildly energetic drive-thru holiday park. While the lights go up, the prices stay down with early-bird pricing on pre-purchased tickets.”
Rookie Football Star Missing NFL Season Due to Leukemia Diagnosis
Some young men spend most of their childhood dreaming of playing in the NFL. Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III had similar dreams, but had those dreams sidelined due to an unseen illness. Metchie has been diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia — a rare form of the disease — and will not play the 2022 season, he announced Sunday. The Texans have officially placed him on the active/non-football illness list.
Celebrity Chef Ja'Nel Witt Shares Talents at Black Chef Table Dinner, Sat. March 26th
Celebrity chef Ja’Nel Witt is the latest culinary talent to join the popular Black Chef Table series at Kulture restaurant in downtown Houston. Witt will serve as the head chef during a six-course dining experience on Saturday, March 26, at 7 p.m. at Kulture, located at 701 Avenida De Las Americas.
Daymond John of ‘Shark Tank’ Fame Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
The FUBU founder revealed his battle with thyroid cancer.
Official Trailer Released! HBO’S BLACK AND MISSING | 4-Part Doc Series Premiering November 23
4-Part Documentary Series Premiering on HBO & HBO Max Tuesday, November 23 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Directed by Geeta Gandbhir, Nadia Hallgren, Samantha Knowles and Yoruba Richen Executive Produced by Soledad O’Brien, Geeta Gandbhir, Jo Honig, Patrick Conway Featuring Black & Missing Foundation Co-founders Derrica and Natalie Wilson
Local Philanthropists Anna and Raj Asava to donate $100,000 to the North Texas Food Bank
The Asava family will launch NTFB’s first Indo-American Council to mobilize the Indian community in the fight against hunger
Longtime North Texas Food Bank supporters Aradhana (Anna) and Raj G. Asava have pledged to donate $100,000 to the North Texas Food Bank in conjunction with the launch of NTFB’s Indo-American Council (NTFB-IAC), which the couple will co-chair.
Where Luxury meets Performance
In an industry monopolized by the big corporate names, eyewear is overdue for a fresh vision. Italian brand Alexander Martin was born from the need for a contemporary sunglass label that fuses simplicity, modernity and pure innovation. It’s a new look at eyewear for the quality conscious, without forfeiting the classics.
Entrepreneur Crushes the "Angry Black Woman" Stereotype With Her Smiling, Happy Products
Daveia Odoi is the creator of “The DynaSmiles by DNT,” an original collection of happy art sold in the US, UK and Ghana that has been highlighted by Essence, Black Enterprise, and BET. Her work places happy, smiling Black women on various products including journals, cosmetic bags, laptop covers, smartphone cases, and more.
Getting His Cut -- Black Tech Entrepreneur Creates Device That Automatically Gets Your Lawn Mowed
Wilkinson Egwu, a Black tech entrepreneur based in Woodstock, Georgia, has created an innovative way to automate professional lawn care! LawnTap, the startup company he co-founded, has developed a device and an app that enables your lawn to take care of itself (yep, literally).
Morehouse Grad’s DVDs Tell Black Stories
Morehouse College graduate, Rex Barnett, has produced one of the largest documentary catalogs in the nation featuring Black achievers. “We have to own our own media companies that produce programs about us,” said Mr. Barnett. “I started History On Video to show the positive side of Black people. For me, this has been a labor of love.”
Ceremonia Expands Pequi Line with Revolutionary Clean Hair Gel
Ceremonia, the clean hair care brand rooted in Latinx heritage, introduces a clean hair gel, which nourishes while it styles, to their beloved Pequi line. Introducing the Pequi Styling Gel ($22). Founded by Swedish Latina Babba C. Rivera, Ceremonia continues to celebrate the richness of Latin culture through an inclusive line of products that take a hair wellness approach - the good for you formulas nourish hair while styling, never at the expense of hair’s health.
The Rose Awarded “Healthy Kids, Healthy Families” Grant From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
The $35,000 grant will fund The Rose Empower Her® Sponsorship Program, providing breast cancer screenings and care for uninsured women across Texas
The Rose announced it was awarded a Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® (HKHF) grant by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) for $35,000. The HKHF funding will support BCBSTX’s commitment to community-based organizations supporting children and families who have been impacted by the health, economic, and social implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rose plans on using the funds to cover the cost of providing care to uninsured women in the Empower Her® Sponsorship Program.
Are You Less Of A Man If You Opt For Cosmetic Surgery?
While the stereotype says it is women who worry most about body image, in truth men also are concerned about what they see when they gaze in the mirror.
