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SLCC’s Grand Theatre Welcomes Black Panther Cofounder Bobby Seale
Salt Lake Community College is hosting author and activist Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, at SLCC’s Grand Theatre on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. The free event is open to the public.
Transformers: The Last Knight Opens in Theaters June 23
The Last Knight shatters the core myths of the Transformers franchise, and redefines what it means to be a hero. Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Saving our world falls upon the shoulders of an unlikely alliance: Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg); Bumblebee; an English Lord (Sir Anthony Hopkins); and an Oxford Professor (Laura Haddock).
Sixteen Year Old Houstonian takes Sock Out Poverty Campaign to New York, NY
Sixteen-year old Houstonian, Princess Jackson is the founder of nonprofit organization Sock Out Poverty, Inc. Jackson is hosting her out of state sock campaign in New York, NY on July 19, 2019 at The Bowery Mission located at 227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 from 6pm-7pm. She will be passing out new socks to more than 300 homeless men and women housed at the shelter. Her mission is to reduce poverty and restore lives all over the world.
Tiffany Haddish ‘Is Ready’ to Join the 2018 ‘Aces of Comedy’ Series in Las Vegas
Tiffany Haddish, who is quickly establishing herself as one of the most sought-after comedic talents in television and film, will bring her “She Ready” tour to The Mirage Hotel & Casino Sunday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, March 24. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. PST and start at $39.99 plus tax and service fees.
Triple Threat: Jennifer Lopez Releasing New Music and Film Projects in 2023
Truly a multifaceted icon, actress, performer and Producer, Jennifer Lopez announced on her social media a new music project called This Is Me…Now, on the 20th anniversary of her album, This Is Me…Then, on which she wrote and produced. The album will be a vulnerable piece exploring the emotional, spiritual, and psychological journey that she has taken over the past two decades.
Famed Woman, Thou Art Loosed! Returns "Home" to Atlanta for Grand Finale Sept. 22-24
Conference with Eponymous Play and Movie Concludes After 25 Years
Global Christian leader, entrepreneur and film producer, Bishop T.D. Jakes will return to Atlanta, the home city for many years of the fan-favorite international gathering, for the conclusion of the Women, Thou Art Loosed! The Grand Finale conference at the Georgia World Congress Center Sept. 22 - Sept. 24, and will host thousands of women from around the world.
U.S. Department of Education, Fairfax County Public Schools to Open Student Art Exhibit
The U.S. Department of Education will host the art exhibit of creative works by Fairfax County Public Schools’ students titled The World Through My Eyes. The opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. ET, Tuesday, July 18 in the Department’s headquarters auditorium.
Candice Carty-Williams and Bernadine Evaristo Become 1st Black Authors to Win Top British Book Awards
Candice Carty-Williams and Bernardine Evaristo just won Book of the Year and Author of the Year at the British Book Awards, respectively, becoming the first Black authors to win these top prizes.
Vanessa Williams Will Headline Theatre Under the Stars' Education Celebration
Multi-platinum recording artist and the star of television, film and the Broadway stage Vanessa Williams is coming to Houston to perform some of her greatest hits in a one-night-only intimate experience at Theatre Under The Stars’ (TUTS) 50th Anniversary Season Education Celebration! This annual event benefits The River Performing and Visual Arts Center (The River), TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (Humphreys School), and TUTS Community Engagement Programs.
Lifetime's Single Black Female Garners 5.1 Million Total Viewers
Singe Black Female ranked as TV’s top entertainment telecast across all key demos on premiere night and marks Lifetime’s best movie premiere since last year’s Wendy Williams: The Movie debut, garnering 730K A25-54, 551K W25-54, 598K A18-49 and 447K W18-49 in Live +3.
Houston Symphony Presents The Music of Prince
The Houston Symphony will celebrate the massive pop music contributions of Prince at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, with a performance of his iconic and eclectic smash hits, complete with a full rock band and lead vocalist.
The Houston Museum of African American Culture Presents Johnny Floyd: GODBODY
curated by Christopher Blay. We also announce the Inaugural Bert Long Jr. Prize
August 15, The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) invites you to our fall 2023 exhibitions, Johnny Floyd: GODBODY, curated by HMAAC’s Chief Curator Christopher Blay, and The Inaugural Bert Long Jr. Prize and exhibition announcement.
Barack Obama Look-Alike Says He is Constantly Being Mistaken as the Former U.S. President
Nationwide — It’s been said that everyone has a twin, and that may just be true. One man, Jose Oliveira, says he can’t leave his house without people thinking that he’s the former U.S. President Barack Obama. He says he is bombarded all the time with selfie requests.
Lofty Goals: Hillary Sets Her Sights on the Moon in Latest Adventure in Children’s Book Series
The Adventures of Hillary the Little Ladybug children’s book series weaves a tapestry of experiences designed to intrigue, educate and inspire young readers. Hillary’s exciting escapades have included saving other ladybugs from a praying mantis, meeting Bigfoot, exploring a haunted castle, vacationing in Malibug Beach, going on a nuclear submarine ride, entering a mystery cave and traveling on an alien spaceship into outer space.
Hillary the Ladybug Discovers Leprechauns in Latest ‘Ladybug’ Adventure
Are leprechauns real? In the new children’s adventure, Hillary and the Leprechauns, Hillary the Little Ladybug happens upon not one, but a whole gathering of leprechauns!
Millennial Talk Show to Combat Social Media "Fake News" With Facts
As social media platforms are being asked to stem the tide of "fake news" proliferating online, YouTube's entertainment leader, BlackTree Media, today released a first look at its new millennial talk show, Elevated Daily.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical Premieres in Houston at the Hobby Center February 22 – March 12, 2023
Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center announces tickets for the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will go on sale Friday, November 4 at 10AM. Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play the Hobby Center February 22 – March 12, 2023.
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story
You can bet on music’s healing power. New Orleans has played those odds for over 50 years. Its renown jazz fest brings all kinds of people together, mends spirits and has even survived an apocalypse.
The Shaping of the Dream
World-Renowned Scholar Gives Insight into MLK's Legacy
Clayborne Carson, the world-renowned and acclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. scholar and director of the King Papers Project, speaks at Westmont’s Mosher Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership luncheon on Friday, Nov. 4, from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Simmons Center of Westmont’s Global Leadership Center. Carson will present “The Lives and Shared Legacy of Coretta Scott and Martin Luther King Jr.” A limited number of tickets, which cost $50 per person, are available for purchase at westmont.edu/mosher-event.
San Francisco Man Sentenced to 50 Years In Prison For Murder of Houston Police Chief Finner’s Nephew
A San Francisco man who came to Houston regularly was sentenced to 50 years in prison Friday for shooting a friend in 2018 to steal his jewelry and belongings, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
