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Kamala Harris Raises 'Grave Concerns' Over Treatment of Haitian Migrants In Call with DHS Chief
Vice President Kamala Harris told Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday that she had serious worries about the treatment of Haitian migrants by Border Patrol agents.
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.
A Georgia Transplant Family Will Celebrate BIG This Month
A New Heart and Their Little Boy’s 6th Birthday
For years to come, January will be a month full of celebration and joy for the Gray family of Atlanta, Georgia. But when their son, Everett, was born six years ago they were not certain his January birthday celebrations would be a reality for their family.
Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Andre Roberts, Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera and Former Tennessee Titans Head Coach Mike Mularkey Named Salute to Service Award Finalists
Award Recipient to be Recognized at NFL Honors Night Before Super Bowl LII
The NFL and USAA, the NFL's Official Military Appreciation Sponsor, announced Atlanta Falcons wide receiver ANDRE ROBERTS, Carolina Panthers head coach RON RIVERA and former Tennessee Titans head coach MIKE MULARKEY as the three finalists for the seventh annual Salute to Service Award presented by USAA.
Crime Stoppers of Houston’s Annual Gala Celebrates with Historic Record-Breaking Results – Over $1,035,000 Raised for Crime Solving and Prevention Programs
Powerful Evening Honors and Remembers Crime Victims and Calls for ‘Community Solutions’ to Stop the Crime Trends Plaguing Houston
Crime Stoppers of Houston’s ‘Leading the Way to a Safer Houston’ Annual Gala, held on November 7, 2021 at the Hilton Americas Houston, raised a record-setting $1,035,000 for crime prevention programs, including a new Safe Community Research Center launching in 2022, as well as critically-needed victim services. This historic event brought together more than 500 generous supporters, courageous victims of crime, devoted community advocates, elected officials and law enforcement from across Texas for a moving evening that honored the innocent lives lost to senseless violence in our City and County.
Colin Kaepernick’s Collusion Lawsuit Against NFL Could Have Historic Implications
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick filed a grievance alleging that NFL owners are colluding to keep him unemployed during the 2017 season, as first reported by Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report.
2021 Tamale Festival Houston - Sat. 12/18
Outdoor festival to feature tamales, live family-friendly entertainment and more!
2021 Tamale Festival Houston has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, December 18 from 11AM-6PM at East River.
NAACP & Delta Sigma Theta Honored for Their Tobacco Control Advocacy at State Soiree
A soiree with a purpose as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People are honored for their commitment and visionary tobacco control leadership efforts.
Award Winning Marketing Expert, Author & Speaker Velma Trayham to be Honored by Houston Black Heritage Festival on Saturday Sep30 2017 in Houston, Texas
The Black Heritage Festival is the ultimate family friendly festival that commemorates the many contributions and influences African Americans and the African Diaspora have made in society. The festival is presented by Ebony Magazine and will feature award winning marketing expert, author and speaker; Velma Trayham. Velma will be honored by the Houston based Black Heritage Festival on Saturday September 30, 2017 in Texas.
Houston School Districts Buck Trends In Hiring of Black Teachers
Houston Chronicle reports Houston ISD and a majority of Houston-area districts are bucking national trends when it comes to the hiring of African-American teachers. About 36.2 percent of teachers in Houston ISD are black, compared with about 7 percent nationwide and 10 percent in Texas.
Harris County DA Kim Ogg launches 2022 election investigation, asks Texas Rangers to assist
Ogg reportedly asked state authorities for assistance in an email Monday, the same day the governor called for an investigation and the Harris County Republican Party sued the county’s elections administrator.
A Visionary Commitment to Houston's Health
Fertitta Family Pledges $50 Million to UH College of Medicine to Propel 'New Era of Health Care'
Prominent businessman Tilman J. Fertitta and his family have pledged $50 million to the University of Houston College of Medicine to ignite a new era of innovative and equitable health care in Houston and across Texas. In recognition of the legacy-defining support, the medical school is now named the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
HISD graduate selected as Rhodes Scholar
Liana Wang attended Bellaire HS, participated in HISD’s EMERGE program
Houston Independent School District graduate Liana Wang has been selected to join the 2020 Rhodes Scholarship class from a pool of nearly 1,000 U.S. applicants who attend top colleges and universities throughout the nation.
Evolution of Fashion Professions at Heart of Lectra’s 8th Education Congress
Lectra brings together partnership schools and industry experts to discuss how changing professions in fashion are impacting training programs
Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, recently welcomed partners from the world of education to the company’s Bordeaux-Cestas campus for its eighth education congress. The event was dedicated to the mega trends shaping the fashion industry and impacting professions from design to production.
Acclaimed STEM Educator Links Marvel's Black Captain America to the Power of STEM Education
STEM Global Action Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie Sees STEM as a powerful ‘Superhero Force’ Creating Quality Jobs and Careers for the Next Generation
Dr. Calvin Mackie is the founder of STEM Global Action (SGA), a campaign and network of affiliates that bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to children and teenagers in New Orleans, and other parts of the country. As a veteran STEM professional, he sees a strong bond between Marvel’s fictional cinematic universe and the vital role that STEM education plays in propelling children from under-resourced and underrepresented communities into high-paying and sustainable careers.
Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Cult Classic Clue
Alley Theatre kicks off its season with the return of the beloved Summer Chills series.
The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of its 76th season kick-off production – Clue, with screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. Clue is based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture and the Hasbro board game. This production runs July 22 – August 28, 2022 in the Hubbard Theatre and is directed by Alley’s Associate Producer & Casting Director Brandon Weinbrenner.
Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily
Alley Theatre Resident Acting Company Member Todd Waite Returns to the Role of Sherlock Holmes for the Fifth Time at the Alley
The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily. The comedy-mystery Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily by Katie Forgette and directed by Alley Theatre’s Associate Producer & Casting Director Brandon Weinbrenner runs April 14 – May 7, 2023 in the Hubbard Theatre.
True Beauty During Critical Times of Your Life
Without questioning, going through a serious illness, you learn to know what true beauty really is, as well as true love. Who's truly there, at this most critical time of your life.
Back-to-School: HCDE Provides Tips to Keep Children Safe in the Digital World
Technology and digital devices are ingrained in our children's daily life from an early age. With the increase in cyberbullying incidents over the past 10 years, many parents worry about the safety of their child in the digital world. Harris County Department of Education's Digital and Virtual Learning Manager David McGeary provides safety tips to help keep children from harm and become positive digital citizens.
Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala
“Celebrating 49 Years of Excellence”
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will celebrate 49 years of providing services to the Greater Houston community on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 with its Equal Opportunity Day Gala featuring a dinner, Honoree recognition and entertainment. The event will be held in the Ballroom of the Americas at the Hilton Americas Hotel, beginning at 6 p.m. with a reception, followed by the program and dinner at 7:00 pm. This year’s featured entertainment will be Texas Southern University.
