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Second Annual Butcher's Ball to take place Saturday, Oct. 15 at Brenham's Rockin' Star Ranch
40 of Texas' top chefs, butchers and culinary leaders converge to support sustainability while raising funds for local farmers and ranchers affected by Hurricane Harvey
Following a successful inaugural year that showcased 13 Texas chefs competing for the Golden Cleaver award to a crowd of nearly 500, The Butcher's Ball is back - scheduled for Oct. 15, 2017 at beautiful Rockin' Star Ranch in Brenham, Texas! The meat-focused food and drink event aims to highlight local ranchers adhering to ethical and sustainable ranching practices.
Houston Alumnae Chapter Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Awards $121,700 In Scholarship To More Than 50 Students
During This Time Of Critical Financial Need, Houston Alumnae Chapter Supports Deserving Students Pursuing Higher Educatio
Despite this moment of racial turmoil, health uncertainty and economic hardship, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. awarded $121,700 scholarships this year. These funds reduced the financial burden for more than 50 recent high school graduates and current college students.Despite this moment of racial turmoil, health uncertainty and economic hardship, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. awarded $121,700 scholarships this year. These funds reduced the financial burden for more than 50 recent high school graduates and current college students.
Weaver Launches Family Office Services and Weaver Capital Advisors
National accounting and advisory firm, Weaver, announces the launch of Family Office Services and Weaver Capital Advisors to be led by Stephen Carter, Partner-in-Charge.
Relief Telemed, Neighborhood Health, and Fred’s in Tigerland team up to offer COVID-19 screening for Baton Rouge-area college students and Tigerland staff
Relief Telemed, a virtual care platform, announced today that it is teaming up with Neighborhood Health and Fred’s in Tigerland to offer COVID-19 screening to all college students and staff members who work in Tigerland establishments. The testing will only screen for active infections only. “With an increasing number of younger adults testing positive for the virus, we wanted to bring together partners who could offer large scale testing to as many college-aged students as possible.”, says Vishal Vasanji, Co-founder and CEO of Relief Telemed.
Interim President Appointed at UH-Downtown
National Search for Next UHD President to Launch Soon
Antonio Tillis, dean of the University of Houston’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been appointed interim president of UH-Downtown. He begins July 2. He replaces Juan Muñoz, who was recently named chancellor of the University of California-Merced. Muñoz was president of UHD since 2017.
NCAA's Division 1 Recommends Allowing Athletes to Profit From Name, Image, and Likeness
It looks like those positive effects will come sooner than later. The NCAA received another major blow Monday on its grasp to keep collegiate athletes from profiting off their name, image, and likeness.
Formerly Homeless Hair Salon Owner Gives Free Makeovers to Homeless Women and Girls
Vanessa Howard from Tampa, Florida was once a homeless single mother with three children. But she has long recovered, started her own business called Giving Hands Hair Salon, and now gives back to the community by giving homeless women and girls free makeovers. So far, she has given 275 people free trims, facials and manicures.
NFL Hosts Third Annual Careers in Football Forum
Participants Expanded Their Professional Network and Engaged with NFL and Club Executives
More than 90 students from Historically Black College & Universities (HBCUs) participated in the third annual NFL CAREERS IN FOOTBALL FORUM, as part of the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 14.
KOCH Industries CEO Charles Koch to Address Creating a New Generation of Entrepreneurship at the 22nd Annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit
Shark Tank open casting call and annual elevator pitch competition highlight nation’s largest annual gathering of African American business owners, in Houston, May 17–20
The black enterprise 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit, Where Innovation Meets Funding, hosted by Nationwide convenes on Wednesday, May 17 through Saturday, May 20, at the Marriott Marquis Houston in Houston, Texas, with a powerhouse lineup of some of the nation’s most accomplished and celebrated entrepreneurs and motivational speakers.
Tamron Hall’s New Show In Limbo After Weinstein Allegations
Tamron Hall has found herself in the middle of the widening Harvey Weinstein sexual assault scandal. The Hollywood producer has been accused to sexually harassing, assaulting and raping a growing list of women that includes Hollywood actresses Gwyneth Paltrow, Charlize Theron, Rose McGowan, Angelina Jolie and more.
Black Employee Accuses Fuddruckers of Discrimination
A black Harris County man is suing the restaurant chain Fuddruckers, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination. Lloyd Mitchell filed a complaint June 30 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas against Luby’s Fuddruckers Restaurants, alleging violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Houston native serves aboard Navy warship
A native of Houston, Texas, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile cruiser, USS Cowpens. Fireman Albert Abrego, a 2020 North Shore Senior High School graduate, joined the Navy two years ago.
Tina Knowles Lawson Joins Vanessa Bell Calloway's HowDoYouRockYourAge.com
Calloway Celebrates Women Of All Ages, Inspiring Them To Share Images And Stories On Her Website and Social Media
In support of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, actress Vanessa Bell Calloway officially launched HowDoYouRockYourAge.com and among the first women to answer the question with a post, Tina Knowles Lawson.
Hou Lit Awards, Honorees and Winners in Literary Arts
Over the weekend, the winner of the 2019 Readers’ Choice Award was announced at the inaugural Houston Literary Awards Gala. The contest began in August with a field of over 200 nominated local authors. The top five who garnered the most votes proceeded to the final round in September. The nominees included: Mary Ann Faremouth, Fallon Renee Hamilton, Darrell Lee, Danielle Metcalfe-Chenceil and the winner, Nkem DenChukwu.
HGO Announces Six New Members for the Prestigious 2020-21 HGO Studio
Blake Denson, Ricardo Garcia, Cory McGee, Raven McMillon, Sun-Ly Pierce, Bin Yu Sanford are set to join the returning HGO Studio Artists in August 2020
After an international search ending last month with the 32nd Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers, “Concert of Arias,” Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is excited to announce five new singers and one new pianist for the 2020–21 HGO Studio.
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Wraps 50th Season ~ Where Indie Films Take Off…!
WorldFest-Houston, the third longest-running International Film Festival in North America, celebrated the conclusion of its 10-day run of film, fun and fanfare in its 50th annual independent film showcase with a 9% increase in box-office! With Rob Reiner on hand to kick off the festival with his brilliant new film, LBJ, WorldFest got off to an awesome start.
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations is Open for Business
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations – the hotly anticipated whiskey bar with American comfort food from Newport Beach, Calif. – opened this month.
Alief Taylor High School Alumna Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program
Alief Taylor High School alumna Jessica Tifase has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program. She is one of just 38 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2023 summer program. The Foundation’s annual Internship Program provides eight-week paid internships at top Hollywood studios and production companies to college students nationwide.
‘Black Panther’ Tops Box Office for 3rd Week, Now 10th Highest Domestic Grosser of All-Time with $501.1 Million
Disney-Marvel’s “Black Panther” is continuing its super-heroic run, grossing a stunning $501.1 million in North America in only 17 days and becoming the 10th highest grosser of all time.
AHF Presents Free World AIDS Day Concert Featuring Sheila E., Yandel and Becky G.
Miami concert on Friday, December 1st at the Bayfront Park Amphitheater will be co-hosted by Puerto Rican Comedian Aida Rodriquez.
In commemoration of World AIDS Day and in celebration of its 30th Anniversary, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, will host a free concert event hosted by comedian Aida Rodriquez and featuring Grammy-nominated artist and actress Sheila E., Latin Grammy Award-winning reggaeton artist Yandel and hot, new singer-songwriter Becky G on Friday, December 1st at Miami’s Bayfront Park Amphitheater, located at 301 Biscayne Blvd.
