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Texas Southern University's KTSU 90.9 FM Debuts #OneVoice
The new show will blend generational voice as they tackle contemporary issues facing the urban community
With the recent racial unrest in our country, now more than ever before, our voices are needed to highlight the social ills plaguing the Black community. That’s why Texas Southern University’s community radio station KTSU, The Choice 90.9 is proud to debut #ONEVOICE, a new talk radio show that is designed to educate, empower and engage the Black community and its allies.
H.I.S.D. Partners With Rice To Conduct District-Wide Study On Education Equity
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has partnered with Rice University’s Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC), a program of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research and School of Social Sciences, to conduct a comprehensive study on educational equity across the district.
Debt Management Agency Seeks to Help Texans Crushed by Debt Due to COVID-19
Texas has been hit hard by COVID-19. As of June 1, 2020, there were 64,899 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the state, and over 1,600 deaths, with the cities of Harris, Dallas, and Tarrant seeing the greatest loss of life.
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and every year the goal is to fight the stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness. Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949, reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. According to Mental Health of America (https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month), while 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. Mental Health Awareness Week is May 18th through May 24th.
Yolanda Adams, Michelle Williams, Brian Courtney Wilson, Ruben Studdard, Coko of SWV, Syleena Johnson, Major. and more
Music Endeavor Was A Selfless Birthday Gift to Inspire & Encourage Virtual Connection During The Pandemic
TV Host & Pop Culture Commentator Jawn Murray has assembled an all-start list of R&B, Gospel & Jazz singers for an inspiring virtual collaboration remaking the classic 'Dionne Warwick & Friends' song, "That's What Friends Are For."
Book gives mining industry personnel options and solutions on how to mine dirt efficiently
R.A. Martin announces the release of ‘Back to Basics: How to Move Dirt Efficiently’
R. A. Martin has spent all his life working for contract mining and owner-operated mining businesses around the world. He has gained a wealth of skills and a broad knowledge base from every new job that he has worked on. The work has led him to write a series of books for the mining industry and equipment operators to make their job easier and to allow them to become proficient in the mining industry. One of these books is “Back to Basics: How to Move Dirt Efficiently” (published by Xlibris AU).
Higher 'spirituality' linked to better quality of life for stroke survivors, caregivers
Having a higher level of spirituality helps lessen depression in stroke survivors and their caregivers and boosts their quality of life, according to new research.
ScoreMore Shows Announces Festival Lineup Additions - Young Thug at JMBLYA & Lil Wayne at Neon Desert / Cardi B Cancels Both Festival Performances
ScoreMore Shows is revealing today new lineup additions to each of its upcoming music festivals in Texas this May, including the the sixth annual JMBLYA, which will return to Dallas, Austin and Houston on May 4, 5 and 6, respectively; as well as Neon Desert Music Festival, which is taking place this year on Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27 of Memorial Day weekend in El Paso, Texas.
Gemini Ink to Receive $20,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the NEA’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $20,000 to Gemini Ink to support a year of extraordinary literary activities, creative writing classes and public literary events that celebrate Gemini Ink’s 25th birthday and beyond.
Miller Lite Hosts Free Latin Concert with Two Top Regional Mexican Bands
Miller Lite’s Latin Music Series Begins in Texas with Latin Grammy-Winning Banda El Recodo
Miller Lite’s Conciertos Originales, the free, multi-city Latin music series, returns to deliver another set of electrifying shows for music fans 21 and over. This year, the series will bring 18 concerts to nine cities across the country, featuring a range of artists who are dominating the Latin music charts. Miller Lite’s Conciertos Originales begins on May 24 in Dallas with the renowned regional Mexican band Banda El Recodo, and will run through December with more memorable performances from artists like La Séptima Banda and La Adictiva Banda San José de Mesillas.
Adventure Kids Playcare and Houston West Chamber of Commerce to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Tuesday, August 7, 2018: 5-7 p.m.
Adventure Kids Playcare Memorial City will host a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Houston West Chamber of Commerce at the new facility on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 5-7 p.m.
3RD ANNUAL SPOILED LATINA DAY WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER SUZETTE QUINTANILLA
Yvonne Guidry hosts her 3rd annual "Spoiled Latina Day" with Suzette Quintanilla serving as the keynote speaker.
Clarke & Associates presents Urban Chic one-day show curated by noted Houston artist Chris Silkwood
Works by local artists and artisans will feature art scarves, handmade purses, jewelry, craft furniture and clothing/wearables
Clarke & Associates presents Urban Chic, a one-day show featuring diverse works by Houston-area artists, artisans and craftsmen and curated by noted Houston artist Chris Silkwood. The focus is on hand-crafted works, including wearable art, clothing, printed fabrics, handbags, jewelry for men and women, furniture and more. All items in the exhibition are for sale by the individual artist.
Compelling Bestseller Helps Families Of Missing Children Cope With Unspeakable Grief
Four years ago, Marie White's youngest child was abducted, and in that instant, White's family became one of a frightening statistic.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to Join VoteRunLead and the Black Millennial Convention for the Washington, DC Premiere of “Time for Ilhan”
The premiere will be followed by a Q&A with Congresswoman Omar and Director Norah Shaprio www.timeforilhanfilm.com
In honor of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, VoteRunLead and Black Millennial Convention (BMC) will be joined by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for the Washington, DC premiere of “Time for Ilhan”, the documentary film about Congresswoman Omar’s first run for elected office. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Congresswoman Omar and “Time for Ilhan” director Norah Shapiro
Social Security Accelerates Decisions for People with Serious Disabilities
Agency Adds to Compassionate Allowances List
Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced four new Compassionate Allowances conditions: CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, Pitt Hopkins Syndrome, Primary Peritoneal Cancer, and Richter Syndrome. Compassionate Allowances is a program to quickly identify severe diseases and medical conditions that meet Social Security’s standards for disability benefits.
Blue Star Contemporary Looks Back in Time with New Program: If Walls Could Talk
Artist Ethel Shipton and actor, writer, stand-up comic Sarah Fisch discuss the importance of artist communities and the history of San Antonio’s Blue Star Arts Complex
To complement her installation You Just Have to Hear It, which highlights the importance of artist communities, Fünf exhibiting artist Ethel Shipton and actor, writer, stand-up comic Sarah Fisch host an evening of conversations with artists and community members who have been integral to the past and present of the Blue Star Arts Complex.
The Human Rights Campaign Endorses Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for Re-Election
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization announced its endorsement of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s bid for re-election.
NeuMoDx™ Plans to Add CE-IVD Assay for HPV
NeuMoDx™ Molecular, a sample-to-result molecular diagnostic company focused on central laboratory customers, announced today an agreement with Self-screen BV to implement a CE-IVD marked molecular diagnostic test for high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) on the NeuMoDx™ 288 and NeuMoDx™ 96 Molecular Systems. HPV is the virus regarded as the major cause of cervical cancer.
TV One Holiday Programming Slate Celebrates Lifestyle, Love and Laughter
TV One gears up for the holiday season with a programming slate full of original movies, specials and marathons. Kicking off the festive season is a back-to-back marathon of the popular sitcom, Family Matters, airing on Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day from 6 a.m. ET through Saturday, November 30 until 6 a.m. ET. Throughout the marathon, TV One will commemorate the 30th anniversary of Family Matters by airing a cast reunion. This TV One original content will replay during the Family Matters marathon airing on Christmas Eve and can be found at www.tvone.tv.
