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Expansion Set for Popular Houston Furniture Chain

Exclusive Furniture Announces the Opening Four New Sprawling Showrooms

Known for the popular tagline "Where Low Prices Live," Sam Zavary the President and CEO of Exclusive Furniture, is excited to announce the expansion of the mid-priced family owned and operated furniture chain, currently operating six stores throughout the city of Houston. As he works to continuously advance the brand and his footprint in the furniture industry, Exclusive Furniture is set to open four new showrooms over the course of the next two years with two slated to open in mid 2018.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Hosts Mental Health Symposium

The stress-burden of color, implicit in the very nature of existence for people of color, may lead to emotional, mental and psychological health issues. These aforementioned health issues may then be increased by the economic realities of existence --including substandard housing, low paying jobs, discrimination, and a daily possibility of lethal violence in any encounter with the police. Consequently, the current political climate in America may be creating a condition of "stress overload" for people of color.

Mayor Turner Will Join My Brothers Keeper Mayor Of Houston – Sylvester Turner Former US President – Barack Obama and Community Leaders To Call For Sensible Gun Legislation

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner will join My Brother’s Keeper (MBK), a program of the Houston Health Department, along with community organizations and elected officials to call for sensible legislation in response to gun violence.

No limit yet for carbon nanotube fibers

Rice lab makes case for high-performance carbon nanotube fibers for industry

Carbon nanotube fibers made at Rice University are now stronger than Kevlar and are inching up on the conductivity of copper. The Rice lab of chemical and biomolecular engineer Matteo Pasquali reported in Carbon it has developed its strongest and most conductive fibers yet, made of long carbon nanotubes through a wet spinning process.

Moms Who Rock the Mic - Kandi Eastman

The life of DJ and a mother have a lot in common. Both have people that love to scream their name. Both always have places that require their attendance at a successful event. Their schedules would make anyone exhausted. Go is their middle name. Kandi Eastman, Supastar, and Rachelle Renee know this all too well. As some of Houston most well known DJs, they balance being a mother with that of being everyone’s favorite DJ. Allow me to reintroduce DJs who are moms that rock the mic.

NEWS: Bernie 2020 Releases New Video with the Sunrise Movement

“Young people have had enough”

Today, Bernie 2020 released a new video spot, “On Strike For The Future” highlighting the Sunrise Movement’s recent sit-in outside Gov. Charlie Baker’s office at the Massachusetts State House. Hundreds of students gathered outside of Governor Baker’s office demanding that he sign a Green New Deal.

Make the Most of Summer College Visits

For students entering their senior year of high school or current college students considering a transfer, there’s no better way to determine whether a college or university is the right fit than a college visit. Summer is a great time to make those journeys, when campuses are less chaotic and the demands of the school year are on hold.

Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $30,000 to Digitally Innovative Arts and Cultural Works

Today, the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced that it is awarding $30,000 in grants to 12 individuals and nonprofit organizations who’ve imagined their work in the digital realm utilizing streaming services, virtual reality, and digital curation to deliver manifested live concerts, theatre performances, and literary concepts; all in online-only platforms.

Ten Toes Down

One phrase that never gets old throughout the city of Houston is, “Ten Toes Down.” Now I know some of you all are not familiar with it and others are reading this saying, “I have used that ever since I was a kid.” The phrase literally means that no matter what a person goes through, they will always have both feet planted on the ground ready to take on any adversity that may come their way. I am almost certain that the Houston Texans have uttered that sentence more than once this year and probably will make it a rally cry heading into the final weeks of the 2020 NFL season.

Holiday Shopping for 5,300 Special Needs Children

In 1986 a concerned parent discovered the overwhelming requirements of special needs children and began Houston’s Be An Angel to help. Over 36 years later BAA has served thousands of special needs children throughout the Greater Houston, Fort Worth and Dallas areas, providing specialized programs, services, and equipment.

Astros Are On The Verge Of Another World Series Appearance

The Houston Astros continued their offensive explosion from Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday, as they defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

New Study Shows News Outlets Skew Towards Negative Portrayals of Black Families, Contrary to Government Data

According to the Washington Post, a recent Color of Change and Family Story study found that the news media has had a significant hand in negatively skewing the perceptions of black families.

Map Shows Income Levels of Houston Neighborhoods Hardest Hit by Harvey Flooding

The latest addition to the city's "Harvey By The Numbers" online project is a map showing FEMA data on the severest flooding in Houston and beyond from Hurricane Harvey, combined with income level data for each U.S. Census tract.

Celebrating the Legacy of Leadership: HAUL's 2023 EOD Gala

On December 16, 2023, Houston will sparkle with pride and honor as the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) hosts the eagerly anticipated 2023 Equal Opportunity Day Gala (EOD). Themed “Legacy of Leadership,” this grand celebration commemorates 55 monumental years of HAUL’s unwavering dedication to the Greater Houston, Harris, and Fort Bend communities. The gala stands as a tribute to the league’s rich history and the countless individuals, corporations, and organizations that have relentlessly championed the cause of marginalized communities in the Greater Houston Area.

Nearly half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with ‘forever chemicals,’ government study finds

Almost half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with chemicals known as “forever chemicals,” according to a new study from the US Geological Survey.

Synthetic cells make long-distance calls

Rice scientists' circuits help bacteria quickly pass signals to an entire community

The search for effective biological tools is a marathon, not a sprint, even when the distances are on the microscale. A discovery at Rice University on how engineered communities of cells communicate is a long step in the right direction.

Look Left, Look Right -- But Not at Your Cell Phone in Honolulu Crosswalks

When you cross the street in Honolulu, look both ways -- but NOT at the life-changing text your best friend just sent. The city just approved a law making it illegal for pedestrians to "cross a street or highway while viewing a mobile electronic device." The law covers video games, pagers and laptops, and the ubiquitous smartphones.

Being A Victor, Not A Victim Over HIV

Freshman year of college is a year most will never forget, mainly because it is the first time many are on their own without their parents and are able to stay out late and indulge in parties. The memories that make freshman year memorable may not be so pleasant. On April 21, 2014, and at the young age of 19, Deondre Moore was diagnosed with HIV. As a freshman Human Resources Management major at Sam Houston State University, Moore was not prepared for what the doctor told him but decided he will not let this virus define him.

Black-Owned Spa Owner Pays It Forward With 12 Ways Of Giving Campaign

Owner of Pure Vichy Spa Lebrina Johnson is on a mission

US stillbirths and newborn deaths down 11.5%, study says

A recent drop in stillbirths and newborn deaths in the United States might be linked to an increase in term or near-term births, a new study suggests. The study, published Monday in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, looked at more than 99% of US live births and stillbirths between 2007 and 2015 using data from the National Center for Health Statistics of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data included approximately 34 million live births and 200,000 stillbirths. Full-term births take place in the 39th or 40th week of pregnancy.

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