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Movies Black Families Should Watch Every Holiday
It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of time spent bonding with family while giving gifts, listening to holiday music, and of course, watching Christmas movies. Luckily with streaming, Christmas classics are readily accessible in more ways than ever before, with films old and new ready for binging with just one click.
SNL Star Michael Che Pays Rent For His Grandmother’s Entire Building After She Passes From Covid-19
“Saturday Night Live” star and writer Michael Che has turned his grief into action to help others.
Kimberly-Clark Professional Global Biorisk Advisory Council™ (GBAC) Scholarship Program to Provide New Infectious Disease Awareness Training for Cleaning Professionals
Kimberly-Clark Professional™ today announced its scholarship program will fund new infectious disease awareness training for cleaning professionals to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, in the workplace. The program is in collaboration with ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the Global Biorisk Advisory Council™ (GBAC), a division of ISSA.
$1.5 Million Awarded to Four Foster Youth Dropout Prevention Pilot Programs
Central Texas, Dallas and San Antonio regions awarded funding
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently announced the award of $1.5 million in funding for the Foster Youth Dropout Recovery and High School Completion pilot program to help current and former foster youth ages 16 to 25 earn a high school diploma or its equivalent, and obtain high-demand workforce skills with the goal of ensuring that this vulnerable population has a pathway to postsecondary education or employment in high-demand occupations.
John Legend To Receive Social Justice Award
John Legend is expected on a Massachusetts college campus this week to receive a social justice award.
Octavia Spencer, LeBron James Limited Series About Madam C.J. Walker Lands at Netflix
It’s official: Octavia Spencer and LeBron James’ limited series about entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker has landed at Netflix. The streaming outlet made the announcement at its Television Critics Assn. press tour session Sunday.
Nation's Foremost Women of Color and Capital Conference Returns In-Person to NYC October 13-15, 2022 for 4th Annual Conference
Business owners, expert speakers and industry leaders plus Fortune 500 partners from JP Morgan Chase, Capital One, Goldman Sachs, Capital One, Experian and more are on board for three days of masterclasses, panels and networking
Houston Texans Donate $400,000 to Robb School Memorial Fund
The Houston Texans today announced the team is supporting the families of the students and teachers who tragically lost their lives in Uvalde, Texas. The Texans are donating $400,000 to the Robb School Memorial Fund, which will provide financial assistance directly to the community. Texans players led the donation effort, coming together to give $200,000 for monetary aid and wellness support through the local fund. In support of the players’ and football operations staff’s generosity, the organization is matching their gift.
‘Whatever, You Black Bitch’: Police Chief to Miss Black Texas US Ambassador Before Having Her Arrested for Being Responsible Driver
Carmen S. Ponder, Miss Black Texas U.S. Ambassador 2016 and an intern with the Hunt County, Texas, District Attorney’s Office, is fighting for police accountability and justice after Commerce, Texas, Police Chief Kerry Crews reportedly called her a “black bitch” and then forced her to spend a night in jail.
New Book Proposes Universal Principles From the Bible for Solutions to America's Social and Financial Problems
On July 2, 2020 the book entitled, From Church House to Main Street, by Edward Wayne Kimbrough, involving ten years of research, was completed by the publisher. The book is based on a scientific analysis of the Holy Bible to develop Universal Principles that can bring unity to the American people and the world community.
AARP Texas Names Winners of Top Volunteer Award
Charles Ray Guidry Jr. of San Marcos To Receive 2022 AARP Texas Andrus Award. Michele Belden of Murchison and Matiko Austin of Rosharon are runners-up.
Charles Ray Guidry Jr. of San Marcos has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people age 50 and older, to receive a 2022 AARP Texas Andrus Award for Community Service, the association’s most prestigious honor for a volunteer in Texas.
Houston Mother Sentenced to Life for Killing 4-Month-Old Baby
Harris County DA's Office: Houston mother sentenced to life for killing 4-month-old daughter.
H-E-B to make $1 million donation to Texas food banks, provides support to communities in need after severe winter weather.
In the wake of the winter storm, H-E-B helps provide much needed support such as food and water.
Houston Native Turns Over Command of VFA-34 "Blue Blasters" after Successful Tour
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Cmdr. William M. Mathis, a native of Houston, was relieved by Cmdr. Juston R. Kuch during a Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 “Blue Blasters” change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Nov. 15.
Occidental College in Los Angeles to Create $40 Million Endowment for Barack Obama Scholars Program
It has long been one of the lesser-known facts about the life of Barack Obama. For all the talk about the former president and his Ivy alma maters — Columbia University and Harvard Law School — he actually spent the first two years of his higher education life, from 1979 to 1981, attending Occidental College in Los Angeles.
Twin Peaks Crowns Amanda Medrano as Miss Twin Peaks 2022
Nelly puts on a show at Texas Live! as Miss I-10 & Kirkwood takes first place
Twin Peaks Restaurant held its annual Miss Twin Peaks International Contest at Texas Live! in Arlington, Texas where Amanda Medrano from Twin Peaks I-10 & Kirkwood, located at 11335 Katy Freeway in Houston, was crowned the 2022 winner!
Kids’ ‘Wish in a Bottle’ Art Installation to be Unveiled at Children’s Museum Houston on World Children’s Day, Nov. 20
Save the Children, Bvlgari North America, Children’s Museum Houston, and Young Audiences of Houston Partner to Engage 600 Elementary School Children in Art Project Expressing Their Hopes for the Futur
In celebration of World Children’s Day, the artwork of 600 local children – containing their wishes for the future – will be unveiled as part of a large, eight-by-six foot art installation during its exhibition debut at Children’s Museum Houston on Saturday, November 20. The “Wish in a Bottle” installation and celebration event, a partnership between Save the Children, Bvlgari North America, Children’s Museum Houston and Young Audiences of Houston, includes the participation of hundreds of students from the Greater Houston and Beaumont areas, who have artistically shared their hopes for the world and placed them in bottles as part of an Arte di Bvlgari program activity.
Chris Evert's Florida Home with Tennis Court
Chris Evert, former world tennis champion, is selling her 5.23-acre tennis estate in Boca Raton, Florida, setting the price at $4.999 million.
Biden for President Announces Key Staff Hires in Texas
Today, Biden for President announced key staff hires in Texas, including alumni of Joe Biden’s successful primary campaign in Texas, the Texas Democratic Party, and some of the Lone Star State’s most competitive Congressional and Gubernatorial elections.
2020 Crime Stoppers Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Given the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the cancellation of events and gatherings of 50 people or more for the next eight weeks and the rapidly changing dynamics around COVID-19, Crime Stoppers of Houston is cancelling their May 7, 2020 annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon.
