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HMAAC we’re ALL here!: The Art of Aminah Robinson September 21 -November 2, 2019

The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is delighted to present we’re ALL here!, an exhibition of the art of Aminah Robinson organized by ACA Galleries, New York, New York from September 21-November 2, 2019.

“Carla Coleman - 2019 Sickle Cell Houston Walk Chair ”

Carla has served the Sickle Cell Disease “SCD” Community for many years as a Community Outreach Specialist (CCHW) with the UT Health System, where she promoted public awareness to health education services, wellness issues and resources for the SCD and Gerontology communities.

Capresso H2O Select: Precise Temperature Control for the Perfect Cup of Tea & More

The programmable Capresso H2O Select Water Kettle produces hot water on demand for any type of tea, French press or pour-over coffee and other cooking applications.

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Fabolous Spends 100K+ on Gifts for Brooklyn Youth in Annual Toy Drive

Fabolous made Christmas come early for kids in the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club of Brooklyn this year with his annual Christmas Toy Drive. The event was made possible by the Brooklyn rapper’s foundation A Fabolous Way (which is designed to merge communities and the arts), Def Jam and D’usse.

Mayor Turner Releases First Campaign TV Ad

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has released the first television ad of his 2019 mayoral campaign.

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Houston City Councilman Dwight Boykins' Letter On Enhanced Security

In lieu of recent acts of gun violence like the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue and the fatal workplace shooting this September at a Rite Aid distribution center in Maryland, many people have become increasingly concerned about security at public buildings including Houston City Hall.

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Spouses of Houston Barristers Ball

Law Student Scholarship Fundraiser Event

Spouses of Houston Barristers’ Ball will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 7 PM, Royal Sonesta Hotel – Houston Galleria. We are proud to honor two of Houston’s most distinguished legal minds: U.S. District Judge Alfred H. Bennett, and Shauna Johnson Clark, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright.

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Motown Museum Receives $500,000 Donation From Hudson-Webber Foundation for Expansion

The vision of an expanded space for the world famous Motown Museum is closer to fruition with the donation of $500,000 from the Hudson-Webber Foundation, Business Insider reported.

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Texan Whitney Mercilus Tackles Life Without Limits For Children With Disabilities

The WithMerci Foundation is pleased to announce cerebral palsy as the 2018-19 partnering disability. Starting February 1, 2018, the application process will be available online at www.withmerci.org to all interested organizations supporting the aforementioned cause. Currently, WithMerci is working with Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Autism Rescue Angels and F.A.C.E.S. whereas each organization provides advocate services and support to families with autistic children.

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Abraham Mateo Receives His First Award Nomination in the United States for Best New Latin Artist

Following the international success of "Loco Enamorado", which has surpassed 230 million views to date, the cross-over collaboration on Pitbull's latest single, "Jungle", and the current hit single "Háblame Bajito" featuring 50 Cent and Austin Mahone, teen idol ABRAHAM MATEO continues an impressive streak, receiving his first award nomination in the United States. iHeartRadio Music Awards just announced their 2018 nominees, placing Abraham Mateo within the "Best New Latin Artist" category alongside among Karol G, Ozuna, Bad Bunny, and Danny Ocean.

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Percy Miller aka Master P — From The Projects to Forbes

Percy Miller also known as Master P is a money, power and business tycoon. Regarding his success, he comments, “I couldn’t just be a street guy. And a lot of people want to be in business, but they don’t know how to make those transformations. They still want to be in the streets. I gave it all up. I had to cut out the negative people in my life because I wanted better for my family.”

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Chance The Rapper Partners with Lyft to Raise Funds to Support Chicago Public Schools

The ride-share service Lyft announced Tuesday that passengers can now round up their fare to the next dollar and donate the difference to Chance the Rapper’s fund to support Chicago Public Schools. The New Chance Arts and Literature Fund, devoted to creating and expanding Chicago arts education programs, is the first local organization Lyft is supporting through the “round up and donate” feature.

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President Trump Continues to Tarnish America’s Global Standing And We Deserve Much Better!

Jackson Lee: “If the President is serious about bringing Americans together in the way Dr. Martin Luther King Jr envisioned, he will support a clean Dream Act this week and provide disaster funding at the levels needed for a full recovery.”

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Flint Engine to Build All-new Diesel Engine for 2019 Chevrolet Silverado

General Motors announced today that Flint Engine Operations will serve as the manufacturing site for the all-new Duramax 3.0L turbo-diesel for the 2019 Silverado.

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‘This is our time’: Black women to meet in Atlanta to strategize on using their economic and political power

A supporter of Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Doug Jones reacts during an election-night watch party in Birmingham, Ala. Black women were key to Jones’s victory. (John Bazemore/AP)

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National Inventors Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations of Black Inventors for Class of 2019

In conjunction with Black History Month, the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is seeking nominations of African-American inventors for its 2019 Class of Inductees.

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Graduation Ceremony for FEMA Corps Teams who assisted with Hurricane Harvey Recovery

After completing 10 months and 1,700 service hours, some spent helping the survivors of Hurricane Harvey, a number of FEMA Corps and National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Traditional AmeriCorps teams will be honored with a ceremony in Houston on Wednesday, Nov.15. Scott Thomas, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer for Hurricane Harvey, will speak at the graduation ceremony. The location and hours for the ceremony are as follows:

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Unsigned Future Star Gloria Prince Breaks Over 2.3 Millions Streams

The multi-faceted singer/songwriter/artist/actress Gloria Prince is quickly becoming "one to watch" in the entertainment industry as she continues her movement #gloriegang

Building A Life Together

Life Priorities for Newlyweds

For future brides and grooms and recent newlyweds, combining assets under one roof takes more than a moving van and space for all their belongings. Every couple planning to build a life together should take prudent actions to protect their future.

Walk-On’s Seeks All-American Team Members for First Katy Restaurant

Award-winning restaurant searches for up to 150 individuals to join its team in preparation for July opening

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is in search of talented, outgoing individuals to join its All-American Team in preparation for its Katy debut in July.