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PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke Helps Host Chris Paul Win His Fourth State Farm® CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational Doubles Title
Houston Rockets star wins second consecutive title in multi-event extravaganza benefitting Paul’s CP3 Family Foundation
With the help of PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke, Houston Rockets All-Star guard Chris Paul won his second consecutive and fourth overall doubles title in the State Farm® CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational presented by GoBowling.com in a special televised Sunday, February 4, 2018 on ESPN from Bowlero The Woodlands in the suburban Houston.
UNCF Update
We hope this finds you and your family well and staying safe. We write today to share a few updates and ask for your pledge to support it. To those of you who have already pledged your support, thank you. The COVID-19 crisis has certainly impacted all our lives and plans in unprecedented ways.
YMCA of Greater Houston Renames Equity Innovation Center Powered by Reliant in Honor of Quentin R. Mease
Influential Y trailblazer honored at ceremony Saturday, Oct. 23
The YMCA of Greater Houston proudly announces the renaming of the YMCA Equity Innovation Center powered by Reliant (EIC) to honor Quentin Ronald Mease, one of Houston’s most influential African American leaders. In Summer 2021, the YMCA and its executive committee officially voted on the EIC’s new name – The Quentin R. Mease Equity Innovation Center powered by Reliant. The YMCA of Greater Houston, community leaders and executives from Reliant joined together on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA to dedicate the renaming in his honor.
PVAMU Professors Host Book Signing and Discussion in Houston
Prairie View A&M University professors Dr. Ronald Goodwin and Dr. Mark Tschaepe recently held a book signing and discussion for their book The Mask of Microaggressions: Studies of Racism in the U.S. at the Center for the Healing of Racism in Houston. This book is being used as a textbook in both professors’ curriculum. “They were very receptive to what we did and thought it would be a useful tool to help people understand that it might not be overt racism, but it is still with us,” said Goodwin, “and we need to deal with it in all its forms.”
NAACP Joins Campaign to Increase Affordable Housing across America
National Groups Partner in Opportunity Starts at Home Campaign
The NAACP, the nation's foremost civil rights organization, has joined a coalition of other social justice organizations to push for more affordable housing policies across the country through the Opportunity Starts at Home campaign.
Debra L. Lee, Media Industry Influencer and Former Chairman and CEO of BET Networks, to Speak at Prairie View A&M University’s Commencement
Debra L. Lee, one of the most influential female voices in the entertainment industry will deliver the address at Prairie View A&M University’s 23rd fall commencement on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm. The ceremony will take place at Berry Center of Northwest Houston, 8877 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433. Lee served as the Chairman & CEO of BET Networks, the leading provider of entertainment for the African-American audience and consumers of Black culture globally.
Bee Busy Wellness Center Hosts The 7th Annual Hygiene for Hope
In celebration of National Health Center Week, Bee Busy Wellness Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center with locations serving Greater Houston’s Southwest and Southeast Communities, will host its 7th Annual Hygiene for Hope, Free BackPack Giveaway and Community Health Fair for school aged youth on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 8785 West Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031 and 1300 Bay Area Blvd, STE 200, Houston, TX 77058.
Statement from CBC Chairman & Top Judiciary Democrat on White House Voter Fraud Investigation
Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-La.), and the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), released the following statement on President Trump’s creation of the Presidential Commission on Election Integrity to investigate voter fraud. Vice President Mike Pence will be the chair of the commission and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach will be the vice chair.
National Charity League, Inc, Forms New Chapter in Houston, TX
National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the nation’s premier mother-daughter non-profit organization, announced the formation of the Palomas Chapter. With the addition of the Palomas Chapter, NCL now has 289 chapters across the country and 40 chapters in Houston, TX.
Houston City Council Member Dwight Boykins Takes Firsthand Survey of School Security Methods to Keep Kids Safe on the Last Day of School
Council Member Dwight Boykins is deeply troubled by recent acts of violence plaguing our nation’s schools, and believes that no parent should ever have to worry whether their child will make it home safely. It is with these concerns in mind that Council Member Boykins will embark on a ride-along with HPD’s South Central Patrol for a firsthand look at the added security measures in place on the last day of school.
RECAP: Chairman Coleman Holds County Affairs Committee Hearing in Houston
The House Committee on County Affairs that I chair met at the University of Houston - Downtown campus on Tuesday, February 6th, to hear from experts and the public regarding interim charges related to Hurricane Harvey and county authority. Additionally, the Committee discussed the implementation of Senate Bill 1849, known as the "Sandra Bland Act."
H-E-B Makes Things Better at the Houston Food Bank
An ammonia leak destroying 1.8 million pounds of food is the last thing that folks at the Houston Food Bank wanted to deal with, especially during this time of year. But thank goodness for community partners. H-E-B, known for making things better wherever they are, has stepped up once again to be a good neighbor to help replenish what the Houston Food Bank lost.
Houston Concierge Association’s 10th Annual Cultural Partner Open House
Monday, August 12, 2019, 5:30-8:30 p.m
The Houston Concierge Association (HCA) and Visit Houston are pleased to announce the 10th Annual Cultural Partner Open House and Clothing Drive for the Star of Hope will be held on Monday, August 12, 2019
Mayor Turner Announces Houston to Host African American Mayors Association Conference
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner made an exciting announcement today that the African American Mayors Association will hold its national conference in Houston.
The Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra Auditions
July 30 & 31, 2021 – 11:00 am – 5 p.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church – 3816 Bellaire Blvd. (77025)
If you are a youth jazz enthusiast, do not miss a chance to be a part of the inaugural year of the foremost Youth Jazz Orchestra in Houston. This Audition-Only Orchestra will be made up of 20 of Houston’s finest young musicians.
Houston Symphony Extends Cancelations
In response to recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations, the Houston Symphony announced that it is extending its concert cancelations, canceling all remaining concerts and community activities through May 10, 2020 in order to protect the health of audiences, orchestra and chorus members, and staff.
Communities In Schools of Houston celebrates 10-year anniversary of Mental Health Initiative
Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston marks the 10th anniversary of its Mental Health Initiative, (MHI) which was launched in September 2012 to expand mental health support across the Houston-area campuses it serves. For the past 43 years, supporting students' mental health and well-being has been at the core of what CIS does. With the MHI, the organization was able to implement targeted efforts to collectively address the growing mental health needs on CIS campuses.
Comerica Bank Honored
Texas Bankers Foundation Honors Comerica Bank, EMPOWER Series, Inc. With LiFE Award
The Texas Bankers Foundation recognized Comerica Bank with a Leaders in Financial Education (LiFE) Award for its partnership with the EMPOWER Series, Inc., a nonprofit organization offering free monthly financial education and self-development coaching and counseling workshops for low- and moderate-income students and adults in South Dallas and Southeastern Houston. The LiFE Award acknowledges and honors Texas banks that are dedicated leaders in promoting financial education in their communities.
Houston Chamber Choir presents regional premiere of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Mass for the Endangered with Loop38 on Feb. 4 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church
The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, joins the exciting instrumental group Loop38 in the regional premiere of Mass for the Endangered by American composer Sarah Kirkland Snider, with libretto by poet Nathaniel Bellows. The concert will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Embraces Innovative International Platform Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service
Sorority Announces 2018-2022 Service Programs
The nation’s oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women has vowed to promote education, women’s health, economic security, cultural awareness and global issues. Newly installed International President, Dr. Glenda Glover, took the helm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on July 12, 2018, during the sorority’s 68th international conference in Houston, Texas.
