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Philadelphia Resident Vashti Dubois Turns Home into Museum Dedicated to Black Women
There is a museum like no other in Philadelphia. You would not have heard it, it is not listed anywhere and there are no signs from the motorway. Only the hand carved wooden sign in the garden hinted that the Victorian house was not like any other home in the world – and the woman who opened the door had the smile of someone who knew she was about to amaze you.
Toyota Partners with Tarrant County College to Launch Industry-Leading T-TEN Training Program
Partnership helps address critical skills gap in the automotive industry
With total new vehicle sales in the U.S. topping $995 billion, dealerships with more than 300 million repair orders, and with service and parts sales of nearly $110 billion, the demand for talented and qualified automotive technicians continues to increase.
Chevrolet Bolt, Honda Ridgeline, Chrysler Pacifica Named 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car, Honda Ridgeline pickup and Chrysler Pacifica minivan were named 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year, respectively. The announcement was made today at the 2017 NAIAS.
Communities In Schools of Houston announces Society of Petroleum Engineering scholarship recipients
Communities In Schools of Houston, an educational nonprofit, announces recipients of the Society of Petroleum Engineering (Guff Coast Section) scholarships for students starting the 2023-24 academic year. The scholarships will provide $12,000 to each recipient, renewable for eight college semesters ($1,500 per semester) to help fund their higher education in an energy-related field.
“Black-ish” and “Grown-ish” Producer Kenya Barris Signs $100 Million Netflix Deal
Kenya Barris has become the newest big-ticket addition to Netflix’s lineup of television producers.
Houston Chamber Choir announces cancellation of spring concerts and gala
The GRAMMY® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir regretfully announces the cancellation of its spring events, including the concerts Night Vision and Anthracite Fields (with partner Da Camera) on Mar. 28 and May 8, respectively, along with the annual gala, Take Flight!, slated for Apr. 19 at the Petroleum Club.
Gwennetta Wright Presents “Women Inspiring Women” Summit Featuring VH-1's Love & Hip Hop ATL's Rasheeda Frost
On March 25, 2017, Gwennetta Wright will present the Atlanta edition of the Women Inspiring Women summit featuring entrepreneur and Love and Hip Hop star, Rasheeda Frost. Taking place from 10 am until 2 pm at The Loft at Castleberry Hill, located at 170 Northside Dr SW #96, Atlanta, GA 30313, Women Inspiring Women will bring together a relatable panel of leaders in business, beauty, entertainment and more to share insights, encouragement and advice.
Applications Open for Nonprofit Partners, Volunteers, Food Vendors and Live Entertainment for Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park
Friday-Sunday, March 24-26, 2023
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., has opened the applications for nonprofit partners, volunteers, food vendors, and live entertainment for the Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park on Friday-Sunday, March 24-26, 2023.
Four HISD students receive National Merit scholarship awards
Four Houston Independent School District graduating seniors have received $2,500 each from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which selected them from a pool of more than 15,000 outstanding students nationwide.
It’s Official: ‘Black Panther’ Tops ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ in Historic $242 Million 4-Day Opening
Disney-Marvel’s “Black Panther” is re-writing the record books, topping “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” for the second-highest four-day domestic opening of all time, with $242 million at 4,020 North American locations.
Brentwood School is pleased to present "It's Our Turn: Young Women's Conference at Brentwood School"
Created by Brentwood Girls for Young Women Everywhere Featuring Lisa Ling, Tanika Ray, Iskra, Gabi Fresh, Susan Feniger, Jess Weiner, Amani al-Khatahtbeh, Gloria Rico Hann, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Monique Lhuillier, Deja Foxx, Syncopated Ladies
Senate Lawmakers Seek to Gut Fair Housing Civil Rights Guarantees Proposed to Be Weakened
In just a few weeks, civil rights and housing advocates will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Just four days following the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Congress passed the law on April 10, 1968.
Stellar Lineup of Chefs and Wine Experts Grows for Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens
With each announcement of new additions to the 2023 Galveston Island Wine Festival lineup, anticipation for the Labor Day weekend festivities builds. Today’s announcement includes an award-winning restaurateur and his Executive Chef, one of 260 Master Sommeliers in the world, and two highly respected veterans leading the “Freedom Stories Bourbon Tasting”. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Moody Gardens, this year's festival promises to be a celebration of exceptional flavors, enticing aromas, and unforgettable experiences.
R.I.P. Grammy Award Winner, Legendary Song Stylist and Civil Rights Activist Nancy Wilson, 81
Nancy Wilson, whose skilled and flexible approach to singing provided a key bridge between the sophisticated jazz-pop vocalists of the 1950s and the powerhouse pop-soul singers of the 1960s and ’70s, died on Thursday at her home in Pioneertown, Calif. She was 81.
To Fight Pandemic, AARP Texas Asks Governor To Expand Medicaid
*Nonprofit, Nonpartisan Advocacy Calls for Emergency Temporary Expansion**
To help Texas combat the COVID-19 healthcare crisis and to improve health outcomes for older persons, AARP Texas has called on Governor Greg Abbott to bolster health coverage statewide by seeking a temporary expansion of Medicaid.
Capital One Bank Hit With Explosive Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Filed By the Houston NAACP and LULAC Claiming the Bank Discriminates Against Black and Latino Customers in Favor of White Customers
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Houston Branch (“NAACP”), League of United Latin American Citizens, District VIII (“LULAC”) and a former bank employee have filed a major federal racial discrimination lawsuit against Capital One Bank, a publicly-traded national bank. The suit alleges Capital One has engaged in a conscious and deliberate plan to close banks in Black and Latino communities while keeping banks in white communities.
Baytown Native Serves Aboard Navy Warship in Japan
A Bayton, Texas native and 2008 Ross S. Sterling High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Stethem. Petty Officer 1st Class Charlon Clarke is an operations specialist aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer operating out of Yokosuka, Japan. Stethem is one of eight destroyers forward-deployed in Yokosuka.
NABJ remembers Founder and former President Les Payne
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) honors the legacy of NABJ Founder and former President Les Payne - an award-winning journalist who consistently broke barriers during his indelible career that spanned more than four decades.
HBCU Week Foundation Hosts 5th Annual Event Giving High School Students Opportunities for On-the-Spot College Acceptance and Scholarships
HBCU Week to take place in person and virtually Sept. 26 to Oct. 3; Students have opportunity to experience life at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) through week of homecoming-style
This back-to-school season, the HBCU Week Foundation is giving high school students from across the country the chance to experience life at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) during a week-long series of events, mirroring the legendary HBCU Homecoming experience. HBCU Week will take place in Wilmington, Del., and virtually, Sept. 26 to Oct. 3, giving students of color and their families the opportunity to participate in events such as Battle of the Bands, an R&B concert featuring Wale and Queen Naija, and a comedy show hosted by celebrated comedian and HBCU alumna Wanda Sykes.
Wells Fargo to host free “Advancing Homeownership” fair in Houston
Rising rents have people questioning whether now is a good time to buy a home. Wells Fargo will host a free “Advancing Homeownership Fair” to help Houston residents learn more about the homebuying process, local resources available for down payment and closing costs and opportunities that may help them achieve the goal of becoming a homeowner. The fair will take place on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Houston Community College, 6815 Rustic Street, Houston TX 77087. Complimentary Breakfast will be served.
