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Singer-Songwriter H.E.R. Announces Show in Irving, TX, on Oct. 23
Over the course of five years – with 25 GRAMMY nominations and five wins to date, an Academy Award and an Emmy - singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist H.E.R. has had an incredible journey, punctuated with inspiring projects and accolades that have quickly ascended her to superstar status.
House Passes Harris Legislation Promoting Diversity and Inclusion at Federal Reserve
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Tuesday praised the House of Representatives’ passage of the Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act, which Harris first introduced in the Senate in May 2018. The legislation, which is led in the House by Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), would ensure that at least one minority and one female candidate are interviewed for each vacancy for the presidency of a reserve bank at each of the twelve reserve banks in the Federal Reserve System.
ParkHouston Recognized as Parking Organization of the Year by International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI)
The City of Houston’s on-street parking management division – ParkHouston – has been named the Parking Organization of the Year by the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI). IPMI ’s Professional Recognition Awards acknowledge professionals and organizations who operate, maintain, and manage parking and mobility operations. The awards also celebrate those who are changing the perception of the industry as a career and profession. Award winners are nominated by their peers and selected by a committee of industry professionals.
Steelite International Announces New Private Equity Partner, Arbor Investments
Steelite International CEO & President John Miles announces Steelite's new Private Equity Partner, Arbor Investments, and discusses the dynamic of this exciting relationship.
Arbor Investments ("Arbor"), a specialized private equity firm that focuses exclusively on investing in premier companies within the food, beverage and related industries announced today the acquisition of Steelite International ("Steelite" or the "Company") from PNC Riverarch Capital. Steelite is a world-leading manufacturer, designer, distributor and supplier of award-winning tabletop and buffet products for the hospitality and foodservice industries. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Ntozake Shange, ‘For Colored Girls’ Playwright, Dies at 70
Playwright Ntozake Shange, who wrote the 1975 Tony-nominated play “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf,” died Saturday in Bowie, Maryland, according to her family.
Natural Hair Blogger, Meechy Monroe, Dies at 32 of Brain Tumor
The beauty and natural hair world was rocked as news of natural hair and beauty blogger Tameka “Meechy Monroe” Moore’s death surfaced over the weekend. She was only 32-years-old.
HOUSTON TEXANS HIRE LOVIE SMITH AS HEAD COACH
The Houston Texans have hired Lovie Smith as the team’s fifth head coach in franchise history. The Texans also promoted Pep Hamilton to offensive coordinator and retained Frank Ross as special teams coordinator.
Alejandro Sanz Named 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
Proceeds from the tribute gala and concert will benefit the charitable work of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®
The Latin Recording Academy® today announced Spanish singer/songwriter and musician Alejandro Sanz will be honored as the 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year during a prestigious gala held on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. An 18-time Latin GRAMMY® and three-time GRAMMY winner, Sanz will be honored for his artistry and substantial philanthropic contributions to organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children and Greenpeace, among others.
Lift Every Voice: The Biden Plan for Black America
Joe Biden knows that African Americans can never have a fair shot at the American Dream so long as entrenched disparities are allowed to quietly chip away at opportunity. He is running for President to rebuild our economy in a way that finally brings everyone along—and that starts by rooting out systemic racism from our laws, our policies, our institutions, and our hearts.
First of former NFL players charged in medical reimbursement scam pleads guilty
Shantee Orr, one of eight former NFL players who, along with an athletic trainer, are charged with taking part in a $632,000 scheme to defraud an NFL player trust fund by submitting false claims for medical benefits, has pleaded guilty, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.
Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me A Soprano
Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Soprano
Ken Ludwig, America’s preeminent comic playwright and author of recent Alley hits The Three Musketeers and Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, debuts his latest play, Lend Me A Soprano, to kick off the season.
More Mysteries Than Answers In Prince Death Investigation
A doctor who saw Prince in the days before he died had prescribed the opioid painkiller oxycodone under the name of Prince’s friend to protect the musician’s privacy, according to court documents unsealed Monday that revealed nothing about how the pop superstar got the fentanyl that actually killed him.
Student affected by Hurricane Harvey will walk triumphantly at Lone Star College-Montgomery commencement Thursday, May 10
It is hard to imagine that recovery is still ongoing if you were not affected by Hurricane Harvey, but for Lone Star College-Montgomery student Holly Clay, it is just a fact of life. She lost everything in the floods and rebuilt from the ground up while staying on track with her education. Now, when she triumphantly marches across the stage to receive her Associates of Arts degree at the LSC-Montgomery’s commencement on Thursday May 10, the moment will be twice as sweet.
Congressman Al Green: “It Was Always an Honor to Get into Good Trouble with the Honorable John Lewis”
On Saturday, July 18, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
World Premiere of “Sharecrop Delta Cotton” Documentary and Sharecroppers’ Portraits to Feature in Joint Exhibit at Equity Investment in the Cotton Kingdom Symposium Nov. 9 & 10, 2017
Rocky Point, NC — Stack Stories LLC announces the world premiere of Claudia Stack’s short film Sharecrop Delta Cotton (2017), made possible by a grant from the Middle Road Foundation. The documentary will screen alongside the first exhibition of a series of portraits of sharecroppers by Carla Keaton at the 6th Annual Cotton Kingdom/Sweat Equity Investment Symposium on November 9 & 10, 2017.
Comerica Bank Promotes Brandon Jones to Senior Vice President, External Affairs
Comerica Bank has promoted Brandon Jones, Vice President of External Affairs, to Senior Vice President, External Affairs, reporting to Executive Vice President of Corporate Responsibility Wendy Bridges.
Mayor Turner Appoints New Director in the Mayor's Office of Education
Mayor Turner announced Wednesday the appointment of Olivera Jankovska as new Director of the Mayor's Office of Education.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Bids Farewell and Extends Appreciation to Its 25th "Centennial" International President, Valerie Hollingsworth Baker
Valerie Hollingsworth Baker Closes Out Her 4-Year Term as the Sorority's International President
Today, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated announced that Valerie Hollingsworth Baker's term as the 25th International President ended on Sunday, July 24, 2022. After four years of leadership and service, she will be succeeded by Stacie NC Grant.
Houston Native serves with U.S. Navy’s Lone Star Express
A Houston native is serving with a U.S. Navy Reserve Aviation squadron that delivers around the clock worldwide support to all military services.
Enter Lottery For Your Chance to Win $10 Hamilton Tickets
ANNOUNCING #HAM4HAM LOTTERY IN HOUSTON 40 TICKETS FOR EVERY PERFORMANCE $10 EACH
Producer Jeffery Seller and Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center announced today a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance (February 22) in Houston at the Hobby Center.
