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First-Of-Its-Kind Houston Based Headache Foundation Shares Medical Advances at Intimate Aspen Event
The Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation (WEHRF), recently brought together researchers, Houstonians, and friends in Aspen, CO for an exciting evening of socializing, fundraising and education. The focus of the event was to share the ground-breaking research and progress being made at The Will Erwin Headache Research Center.
Renowned Children's Choir Emphasizes Diversity - Hold Auditions
The Houston Children’s Chorus, an internationally acclaimed, diverse, performance chorus, based in Houston, announces open registration for its Preparatory Choir (grades 2 and 3) and auditions for its Concert Choir for students moving into grades 4 through 8. Auditions will be August 14th and 28th, from 5-7pm by appointment.
Houston Symphony Celebrates Rodeo Season with Wild, Wild West
Just in time for the start of Houston’s rodeo season, the Houston Symphony saddles up with the Western-inspired family program Wild, Wild West at 10am and 11:30am on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Jones Hall, featuring students from the Theatre Under the Stars’ (TUTS) Humphreys School of Musical Theatre and from TUTS’ The River Performing and Visual Arts Center.
Houston's Own "LIL BRI" From Lifetime Network The Rape Game Season 4
Lil Bri, from Lifetime Reality Show, The Rap Game, will make a special appearance and will be honored at Devine Creations 2nd Annual "Write the Vision" Visual Board Workshop and Luncheon.
The Plant Project Houston Takes Shop Local to the Next Level with ‘Home for the Holidays’ Experience in Montrose
Mini Christmas Tree Farm, Farmers Market, Artisan Gifts & Goods, Fresh Wreaths, Garland, Plants and More
The Plant Project Houston is launching a special way to shop local in Montrose this holiday season with a “Home for the Holidays” boutique-style shopping experience featuring fresh goods and unique gifts from local farmers, artisans, professional gardeners, and small business owners!
HISD offers meals at no cost to students
Students registered to attend HISD schools receive free meals through USDA program
Houston ISD announces its policy that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
The Breakfast Klub Hosts HBCU Send-Off for College Students
Popular Houston restaurant The Breakfast Klub recognizes local students headed to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Fall with celebratory event.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country are seeing a resurgence of interest and funding in the last few years. To support incoming freshmen students at HBCUs and to encourage them as they embark on a new chapter of their lives, The Breakfast Klub is hosting a free celebratory event, HBCU Sendoff. Approximately 150 students are expected to attend. Registration is required.
Honeyland Festival Adds Kelis, LeToya Luckett, Tracie Franklin, Toni Tipton-Martin and More To Star-Studded Culinary Lineup
Honeyland Festival recently announced additional star-studded names to its all-star culinary lineup, to complement an assortment of iconic musicians set to perform throughout the weekend including Mary J. Blige, Miguel, Jazmine Sullivan and more. Top chefs, mixologists and culinary stars like Kelis, LeToya Luckett, Tracie Franklin, Toni Tipton-Martin and more will all be in attendance on November 11 & 12 at The Crown Festival Park at Sugar Land, just outside of Houston, TX, to celebrate black expression through food, beverage, music and art. Single-day General Admission ($95), GA+ ($140) and VIP passes ($295) are onsale now. Fans can purchase tickets at HoneylandFestival.com.
Houston Native Yolanda Adams Inducted into Music Hall of Fame
Multi-Grammy award winning singer, Yolanda Adams is a Gospel Music Hall of Fame 2017 Inductee.
Civic Heart Community Services Relocates to One Emancipation Center
New office provides collaborative space, synergy with like-minded non-profit organizations to create a thriving Third Ward community
Civic Heart Community Services (Civic Heart) relocated its headquarters to One Emancipation Center at 3131 Emancipation Avenue in Houston’s Third Ward in June 2023. The 34-year-old organization, the largest black-founded non-profit organization in the Gulf coast region, formerly known as Change Happens!, recently announced its name change to Civic Heart Community Services.
44th Annual Jazz & Poetry Black History Celebration
Jazz & Poetry, Houston’s premier Educational Outreach Program dedicated to introducing and inspiring school aged youth through poetry and Jazz performances- celebrating Black History Month, will close out its 44th season at Parker Elementary school this Wednesday, February 22. The 45-minute performance is scheduled to begin at 8:15 A.M. and will delight hundreds of students. The teachers and staff have also been seen rocking and clapping along with the students as they take in the live performance all the Jazz & Poetry Ensemble brings to elementary schools.
Two Texas Students Sue Schools to Freely Protest the Pledge
A pair of Houston, Texas high school students are taking their respective schools to court over the right to protest during the pledge of allegiance. India Landry, a 17-year-old senior at Windfern High School, was expelled for sitting during the pledge. India's reasons for sitting reflected similar reasons former San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick began protesting last year.
Education Freedom: A Movement to Support Children Not Broken School Systems
Because of increased parent engagement, an education freedom movement is sweeping the nation that has the potential to have a significant positive impact on children and communities. The global pandemic forced parents to engage in local education policies more intentionally than we have seen in over half a century.
NAACP Statement on the Senate Procedural Vote to Strip Healthcare from Millions of Americans
In reaction to the Senate’s procedural vote to debate amendments on the proposed American Health Care Act (AHCA) and repeal the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA), Board Chairman Leon Russell and interim president and CEO Derrick Johnson of the NAACP have issued the following statement.
Art Colony Association, Inc. to Announce Middle School Student Finalists for Bayou City Art Festival
“Art in the Middle” Reception for the 11th Annual Middle School Art Competition Saturday, February 10, 2024
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), the producer of Bayou City Art Festival, will announce the top 30 finalists for its 11th Annual Middle School Art Competition at the “Art in the Middle” reception on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at the River Oaks Shopping Center, 2040 West Gray, Ste. 100, Houston 77019.
HISD District IV Candidate is Off to a Strong Start
The Matt Barnes for HISD Campaign announced that it raised $18,246 for its first campaign finance report for Houston Independent School District, District IV. This comes shortly after he threw his name in the race in mid- June. “I’m truly humbled by the amount of support I’ve received over the last few weeks,” said Barnes. “People are ready to see a change in our school system to ensure HISD students receive an excellent education and I’m ready to work in achieving that.”
AAMA to Celebrate Annual Illumine Gala at The Ballroom at Bayou Place
The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans will hold its largest fundraising event in support of its year-round programs and services on Saturday, October 14th.
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, AAMA – the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans – will celebrate its annual Illumine Gala at The Ballroom at Bayou Place from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Illumine Gala is AAMA’s largest fundraising event of the year, and supports the legacy nonprofit organization’s year-round programs and services, which include early child care services, two public charter schools in Houston, prevention and counseling services, adult and opportunity youth learning programs, community engagement services, and much more, across the Lone Star State. Each year, more than 10,000 individuals across the state are served by AAMA.
Houston, Add French Style to Your Summer Wardrobe I
Handcrafted espadrilles for women come to Houston, straight from France
Summer is here ! Why not beat the heat with a sense of style like French women do ? Atelier Aliénor offers stylished, high quality and comfortable espadrilles handcrafted in the South of France.
September Is National Chronic Pain Month and Is Witness to Houston Dermatologist
Who Has Developed A Groundbreaking New Class of Topical Pharmaceuticals That Has Potential to Reduce the Opioid Crisis in America
Moore Relief Dermaceuticals contain natural cosmetic ingredients that do not require OTC or prescription regulation The products have been launched and be available for purchase on www.moorerelief.com as of Tuesday July 5, 2022
Congressman Al Green Hosts “For the Children Day of Action” Free DriveThru School Supply and Mask Distribution at Westbury HS
On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Congressman Al Green hosted a free, drive-thru school supply and mask distribution at Westbury High School for local students of all grade levels. Congressman Green released the following statement:
