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The Rose Hosts 4th Annual Ensemble Theatre Fundraiser to Change High Death Rate in African American Women
The Rose @ The Ensemble will once again fill theatre seats with Houstonians passionate about saving the lives of African American women.
Houston Parents: Your Child’s Back-to-School Checklists Should Include a Dental Visit
Making a Dental Visit Part of Your Child’s Back-to-School Checklist Can Lead to a Brighter Smile and a Brighter Future
This August, as Houston families prepare for the upcoming school year, dentists and staff from national children’s dental provider Kool Smiles have an important reminder for parents: Remember to keep your kid’s teeth healthy this school year by scheduling a back-to-school dental appointment.
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church presents H-E-B’s Scott McClelland in kickoff of inaugural speaker series “Faith in Work” on Monday, Oct. 3
Event is free and open to the public
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church’s Adult Ministries presents former H-E-B president and now senior advisor Scott McClelland in the inaugural speaker series “Faith in Work” on Monday, Oct. 3, where he will discuss about how his own faith and career have intersected throughout his life. The speaker series is an offshoot of “Working Faith,” a new program that will launch Oct. 16, focusing on how to erase the Sunday-Monday divide when it comes to faith. The idea is for people to begin to see their careers as a way to lives their Christian faith every day, with the goal of engaging and impacting men and women throughout the Houston area, not just those who already call St. Luke’s home.
Brian Ellison: Unmasking Masculinity in Black Men
MFA Candidate Creates Art as a Catalyst for Healing
“Statistically, I’m not supposed to be here. Statistically, I’m supposed to be a whole lot of things other than an MFA graduate.”
Kitchen Throwdown: The Ultimate battle between 2 All-pro NFL Player
Succulent, Aromatic, Smoky, Sensational, and Yummy, definitely not words synonymous with America's football frenzy and Super Bowl craze but one local firm; Boom Media and Image Consulting, is looking to change the game one pigskin at a time! We've watched our favorite NFL players hit the field during the season to battle for gridiron glory and now two All-Pro NFL players will have one last chance to make a game changing play in the inaugural culinary showdown known as "Kitchen Throwdown". This culinary battle will be held at the Conservatory Underground Beer Garden and Food Hall located at 1010 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002 on Wednesday, February 1st from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Houston native Jenn Rossi makes a go of it selling Texas wines through The Cause Urban Winery, winning awards along the way
Proceeds from sales of the four wines go to four Houston charities
A passion for wine and winemaking, an entrepreneurial spirit and a heart for charity motivated Houston native Jennifer (Jenn) Rossi to start The Cause Urban Winery (The Cause) in 2019, which is now offering four Texas wines and winning major awards. Rossi’s hard work and dedication have paid off, with 2023 proving to be an award-winning year, notching silver and bronze medals in prestigious competitions. The impressive awards list includes:
Grammy Award Winner Mary J. Blige to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Mary J. Blige will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the recording category. The ceremony will take place on Jan. 11 at 6201 Hollywood Blvd. in front of Eastown. Sean “Diddy” Combs will join Hollywood Chamber president and CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star.
Faith Leaders Urge President Biden to Establish Reparations Commission by Executive Order
Faith for Black Lives, The National Council of Churches USA (NCC), and more than 200 faith leaders from across the country issued a letter today to President Joseph Biden to establish a commission to study reparations by executive order on or before Juneteenth, June 19, 2023.
Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily
Alley Theatre Resident Acting Company Member Todd Waite Returns to the Role of Sherlock Holmes for the Fifth Time at the Alley
The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily. The comedy-mystery Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily by Katie Forgette and directed by Alley Theatre’s Associate Producer & Casting Director Brandon Weinbrenner runs April 14 – May 7, 2023 in the Hubbard Theatre.
Texas Diocesan Financial Officers are speakers for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi
Texas Diocesan Financial Officers David Fisher and Linda Riley-Mitchell, along with Mark Browning of Extraco Banks in College Station are the featured speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on 2000 Phillip Street in Prairie View.
Houston-Based Boutique Tutoring Firm Tutorville Launches Charitable Foundation Bridging the Education Gap for Kids in Cancer Treatment
TutorVille, a Houston-based boutique tutoring firm and concierge education service, today announced the official launch of TutorVille Foundation. The 501c3 non-profit was conceived by TutorVille CEO and President Jess Rogers, along with Mark Kuebler, to help bridge the education and financial gap for children and adolescents battling cancer. TutorVille Foundation is the first and only organization of its kind that supports students from kindergarten to college age with 100% of their education needs met before, during and after their treatment. The goal is to serve 15 families in the initial year.
Hardship presents opportunity for creativity, Rice Business experts say
Disruption and flexibility can lead to increased resourcefulness
The massive disruption of our social and work lives is unnerving, but there are benefits to shaking up our routines and feeling uncomfortable, according to experts at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
Spring cleaning can bring health and wealth
Tidying up not only makes your environment more organized — it can improve mental health and help you make better money decisions, financial experts say.
New Brand Launched Visit Lake Charles: Louisiana’s Playground
The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Lake Charles) revealed a new brand for the destination earlier today at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles, surrounded by colleagues, community leaders and hospitality industry executives from around the country. Miles Partnership, a strategic marketing company focused exclusively on travel and tourism, conducted an extensive and detailed research study to determine the brand essence of Southwest Louisiana.
Silicon Valley's Portfolia Launches 8th Fund to Focus on African-American, Latino, LGBTQ Markets and Entrepreneurs
The Rising America Fund is the first of its kind to be led by a team of African-American and Latina women partners
Portfolia, which creates investment funds designed for women to back companies they want to see in the world, has announced the launch of its eighth investment fund. The Rising America Fund will invest in early stage and growth companies in the U.S. where people of color or LGBTQ community members see opportunity for returns and market impact.
With just three weeks left in the school year and public health conditions improving across the city, the Houston Independent School District is preparing to shut down its Neighborhood Supersite commu
American Heart Association honors EmPOWERED to Serve™ Scholars in appreciation of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
In appreciation of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the American Heart Association, the leading global voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, is honoring its EmPOWERED to Serve Scholars of Asian American and Pacific Islander decent. These students are next-generation social justice leaders who are committed to ensuring equitable health and well-being for all.
New Year's Eve 2017: Celebrating 2018 In Houston
Check out town-by-town listings below of New Year's celebrations and events for 2017 in and near Houston. If you want to go out.
Former National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes Running for U.S. Congress
In some cases, courage is contagious. That was the case for Jahana Hayes, a longtime teacher who decided to make her first foray into professional politics. Hayes told ABC News that the wave of new candidates running for office across the country without formal political experience “gave me the courage to say, ‘You know what, maybe I will say yes this time.’”
Governor Abbott Names President And Appoints Six To Texas Medical Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sherif Zaafran, M.D., Michael Cokinos, Kandace Farmer, D.O., Jeffrey Luna, M.D., LuAnn Morgan and Jayaram Naidu, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire April 13, 2021. The Governor additionally named Sherif Zaafran, M.D. president of the board.
Civic Heart Community Services Relocates to One Emancipation Center
New office provides collaborative space, synergy with like-minded non-profit organizations to create a thriving Third Ward community
Civic Heart Community Services (Civic Heart) relocated its headquarters to One Emancipation Center at 3131 Emancipation Avenue in Houston’s Third Ward in June 2023. The 34-year-old organization, the largest black-founded non-profit organization in the Gulf coast region, formerly known as Change Happens!, recently announced its name change to Civic Heart Community Services.
