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HFD Encourages a Safe New Year Celebration
The Houston Fire Department hopes everyone has a safe and happy New Year celebration by reminding citizens about firework use.
UT Professor’s New Beyoncé-Inspired Book Is A ‘Love Song’ To Black Southern Women
Beyonce, while she’s racked up Grammys and performed sold-out world tours, she’s also helped redefine feminism or, to be more precise, the meaning of black feminism in America.
Harris County's New Leadership Takes Oath of Office
It is finally official for newly elected Harris County officials as they sworn into office on Sunday, January 1, 2017, by Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart.
Astros Foundation and PGA TOUR announce five-year partnership for the Houston Open
The PGA TOUR, the Astros Foundation and its Board of Directors, led by Astros Owner & Chairman Jim Crane, announced a five-year partnership for the Houston Open beginning with the 2019 event. The Astros Foundation will operate the event and serve as the host organization.
The 2023 UNCF Walk for Education Presented by Shell USA, Inc. Achieves Phenomenal Success
Aims to raise $300,000 for UNCF to support historically Black colleges and universities
The 2023 UNCF Walk for Education, proudly presented by Shell USA, Inc., concluded with resounding success on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. This extraordinary event, aimed at raising $300,000 for UNCF (United Negro College Fund) brought together a diverse community of nearly 2,500 dedicated attendees, sponsors and supporters.
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis Praises Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as Jurist who will Help Return Hard-Won Constitutional Freedoms
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Thursday applauded the history-making swearing-in of Ketanji Brown Jackson as the 116th U.S. Supreme Court justice and the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court.
Theatre Communications Group Announces Major Support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for TCG Books
heatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, is pleased to announce that The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will support the expansion of TCG Books through a two-year, $1,000,000 total grant.
Governor Abbott Waives Certain Licensing Renewal Regulations, Fees For Nurses
Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain regulations from the Texas Board of Nursing regarding licensing renewal and subsequent fees for nurses in Texas. The Governor's waiver authorizes a six-month grace period for nurses with expired licenses. This grace period will allow nurses who are otherwise in good standing to continue practicing and will give them additional time to renew their license without added fees and penalties.
PFAW Responds to the Killing of Ahmaud Arbery
With the tragic news and video circulating about another unarmed Black man, Ahmaud Arbery, being terrorized, shot and killed -- this time by two white men who targeted the victim while he was jogging because they thought he was a burglary suspect -- Senior Director of Outreach and Public Engagement Diallo Brooks released the following statement:
USCIRF Releases New Report about Protests in Cuba and Religious Freedom
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following factsheet on the July 11, 2021 (“11J”) protests in Cuba and their impact on freedom of religion or belief in the country:
City Of Houston Shows Solidarity With The People Of Pakistan After Devastating Flooding
City Hall Lights Honor Victims And Local Pakistani Community
As a sign of solidarity with the Houston area Pakistani community, Mayor Sylvester Turner this evening authorized the lights of City Hall to shine green and white in honor of the victims of the devastating monsoon rains and floods in Pakistan. (see photos below).
Commissioner Ellis, Congresswoman Jackson Lee and Congressman Green Dedicate Civil Rights Mural: “Sacred Struggles/Vibrant Justice”
Eight Houston Black Leaders Honored in Art Precinct One Paints on Historic Church
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green and community leaders on Monday, Nov. 5 unveiled the “Sacred Struggles/Vibrant Justice Mural” that honors eight African-American who fought for civil rights in Houston.
A message from Interim Superintendent Grenita Latha
I am honored and humbled to have been named interim superintendent for HISD, and I am fully prepared to lead the district in this season of transition and opportunity with your help and support.
Exotic Pop, Local Entrepreneur Teaming Up to Help Prevent Child Drownings with FREE Swimming Lessons in Third Ward
Exotic Pop, a Houston, Black-owned beverage company known for their signature sodas and exotic brands, and Imaine Molo, a female CEO and majority owner of KISS Vibe Dining, have teamed up to offer FREE swimming lessons to more than 100 Houston Kids this summer in an effort to help prevent child drownings!
More than $18 Million Raised at the 20th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration
The Annual Signature Event Has Now Raised More Than $100 Million for the V Foundation
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce the V Foundation Wine Celebration, celebrating its 20th anniversary, raised more than $18 million during a full weekend of events. This year's total included more than $16 million in "Fund-A-Need" donations to support the V Foundation's endowment and nearly $2 million for breast cancer research.
TSU Comm Week Showcases Innovation and Scholarship
An Opportunity for Students to Connect and Grow
Texas Southern University is set to host its annual Communication Week, April 17-21, with keynote speaker Dr. James L. Conyers, Director of the African American Studies Program at the University of Houston. Conyers is an acclaimed author of many publications including; Black Pioneers: Images of the Black Experience on the North American Frontier, The Ideology of Racism: From Slavery, to Plessy, to Affirmative Action, to Racial Healing, Let's Talk! and Visions of Freedom on the Great Plains.
UH Alumnus has a 'Lot’ to Celebrate
Bryan Washington Wins International Award for his Short Story Collection
Bryan Washington never strays far from his Houston roots. He grew up here, graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in English and currently teaches in the English department at Rice University. Houston is in his bones, reflected in his debut short story collection of life in Houston, “Lot: Stories.”
200 Houston children to celebrate the holidays at the 4rd Annual Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party
Some 200 children from Houston’s Third Ward and surrounding areas will enjoy holiday fun on ice for the 4nd annual Year Of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party at the ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. The event is being held in partnership with Discovery Green and will include students from Peck, Lockhart and Blackshear Elementary Schools, Hype Freedom School powered by My Brother’s Keeper Houston, Southside Community Center and Madison High School.
April is National Donate Life Month: New Heart Means a New Life for a Pacific Northwest Little Girl
April is celebrated nationwide as Donate Life Month. National Donate Life Month was instituted by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003 and features an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those who have saved lives through the gift of organ and tissue donation.
NFL Returns to Mexico Oakland to Host New England in Mexico City in 2017
Building off the tremendous success of the 2016 game in Mexico, the NFL will return to Mexico City in 2017 when the Oakland Raiders host the New England Patriots at Estadio Azteca, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced at his press conference in Houston in advance of Super Bowl LI.
